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Manchester voters will be asked to approve $7.3 million in total spending when they head to the polls on Town Meeting Day on March 5. The share of that to be raised by taxes would be about $4.9 million, a 14.09 percent increase.

The Manchester Selectboard was told at Tuesday night’s meeting that health concerns cannot be the legal basis for the town to object to a cell tower proposal by Verizon.

Manchester voters will be asked to approve $7.3 million in total spending when they head to the polls on Town Meeting Day on March 5. The share of that to be raised by taxes would be about $4.9 million, a 14.09 percent increase.

The Manchester Selectboard was told at Tuesday night’s meeting that health concerns cannot be the legal basis for the town to object to a cell tower proposal by Verizon.

Manchester Selectboard to meet Tuesday

The Manchester Planning Commission has voted to oppose a proposed Hunter Park location for a Verizon 140-foot tall cell tower, citing several reasons that include concerns about radiation from the tower and its proximity to children.

The Manchester Planning Commission has voted to oppose a proposed Hunter Park location for a Verizon 140-foot tall cell tower, citing several reasons that include concerns about radiation from the tower and its proximity to children.

The Manchester Selectboard will devote next Friday to listening to budget proposals from the towns department heads and community organizations as they begin crafting the spending plan for the coming 2025 fiscal year.

A newly released study by Doug Kennedy Advisors of Norwich analyzing the impact of short term rental properties on Manchester provided some good insights.

MANCHESTER — A special meeting of the Manchester Selectboard at 4 p.m. Thursday will address the parking capacity of the town’s property at 301 Depot St. – and whether it’s