Manchester this week: dogs back on the beach Thursday, the Tuck's Point lottery and key election dates

Manchester-by-the-Sea's Town Hall newsletter for the week lists several dates residents may want on the calendar. Here is what the town posted.

Dogs back on the beach Thursday

Dogs are welcome back on the beach starting Thursday, Oct. 15, the town says. The rules: no more than two dogs per owner, clean up after your dog, and dogs must wear a collar and be licensed and vaccinated.

Tuck's Point Chowder House lottery

Manchester Parks and Recreation holds the 2027 Tuck's Point Chowder House rental lottery for residents on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 5 p.m. at Town Hall. People who attend pick a number out of a hat to set the order. Only cash or checks are accepted. The application and fees are on the town website. Reservations for nonresidents open Jan. 4, 2027.

Voting dates

• Register to vote by Saturday, Oct. 24.
• Vote by mail: ballots have gone out to voters who asked for one. The last day to request a mail ballot is Oct. 27.
• Early voting is at Town Hall from Oct. 17 to Oct. 30. The town lists the hours on its early voting page.
• Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Memorial School, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Our free voter guide lists every race on the Manchester ballot.

Special town meeting Nov. 16

A special town meeting is set for Monday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. at Memorial School. The voter registration deadline for it is Nov. 6. Citizen petitions for the warrant are due to the Town Clerk's office by Oct. 19.

Tuesday's meetings

• The Essex School Building Committee holds a community meeting on the Essex Elementary building project Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. at Memorial School, according to the town and the school district.
• The Planning Board meets Tuesday at 7 p.m.

See every public meeting on Tuesday's calendars.

Around town

• Hydrant flushing continues Monday through Wednesday, 7 p.m. to midnight, until the work is done. If your water looks discolored, run the cold water for a few minutes and it should clear.
• Trash, recycling and compost are collected Oct. 13 and 14 this week, with no holiday delay.
• Transfer station and compost hours: Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 24: Drug Take Back Day and community shredding at Town Hall.

Council on Aging

• Oct. 14: Election forum at First Parish, 1 p.m.
• Oct. 16: Walmart and Trader Joe's trip, 10 a.m.
• Oct. 24: Community shredding event.
• Oct. 29: Lunch of the month, noon.

Earlier coverage: Manchester's share of the new Essex school would be about $50 million after state aid, boards are told (Oct. 9), the Oct. 5 joint meeting of the Select Board and Finance Committee.