Chief Todd Fitzgerald and the Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department proudly announce the arrival of the Department’s newest officer, its first comfort dog. Daisy, 5-month-old female yellow Labrador retriever arrived on Wednesday, April 17, from Professional Canine Services in Middleborough. The dog will be assigned to School Resource Office Andrea Locke, who will house her. The K-9 ..read more

Chief and Emergency Management Director Todd Fitzgerald shares that the Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department has collaborated with the Fire Department and Town to create a public service video spotlighting the town’s emergency shelter operations. The PSA highlights the necessary collaboration among town and regional crisis responders to plan for emergency responses of all sizes and types ..read more

Police Chief Todd Fitzgerald is pleased to report that the Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department participated in training aimed at improving the department’s response to oil spills. On Wednesday, April 10, members of the Gloucester Fire Department, the Gloucester Harbormaster’s Office, the Manchester-by-the Sea Police and Fire Departments and Harbormaster’s office, the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services ..read more

The Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea public safety departments notify the public that they will be participating in training at Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School on Saturday, April 13. Active Shooter Event Response (ASHER) training will begin at 9 a.m. Residents should be aware that there will be increased public safety and law enforcement presence in ..read more

For the month of April, the Department will be selling special patches and stickers to recognize Autism Acceptance Month. Proceeds will be donated to the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation, which strives to support and empower those with autism. Patches and stickers cost $10 each. They may be ordered here. Download: Jan 24 ManchesterBTS Chief’s Newsletter ..read more

Superintendent Pam Beaudoin, Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Chief Todd Fitzgerald and Essex Police Chief Paul Francis are providing the following update to an investigation at Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School on Friday. At about 2 p.m. on Friday, March 1, a parent found four projectiles in a lost and found bin at the school. Administrators, following ..read more

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Please be advised that another strong winter storm is expected in our area beginning late Tuesday, January 9 through the morning of Wednesday, January 10. The impacts expected from this storm will be 2″ to 3″ of rain locally, high winds with gusts up to 60 mph, and potential flooding along the coast. Be Prepared ..read more

Due to the impending storm, a Winter Parking Ban will go into effect at 10 PM on Saturday, January 6, 2024 and until further notice. On street parking is prohibited during the parking ban to allow DPW to safely clear roads. Manchester Police and Fire Departments are ready to assist in any emergency. The following ..read more

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