Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
Manchester-by-the-Sea Community Organizations
Manchester-by-the-Sea and the wider Cape Ann area are served by a network of non-profits working on local history, conservation, food, and services for young people and older residents. Here are several that residents turn to. Ask any of them how to help.
Non-Profit Organizations
| Organization | What they do & contact |
|---|---|
| Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum | Housed in the 1823 Trask House at 10 Union Street, it keeps collections from the town’s maritime history and runs exhibits and programs for residents. |
| Manchester Essex Conservation Trust | A local land trust that protects open space and maintains public hiking trails across Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex. |
| The Trustees of Reservations | A statewide conservation nonprofit that owns and keeps open to the public Coolidge Reservation and Agassiz Rock in Manchester-by-the-Sea. |
| The Open Door | A Cape Ann food-security nonprofit whose service area includes Manchester-by-the-Sea, with grocery programs, summer meals for children, and help applying for SNAP. |
| Cape Ann YMCA | Part of the YMCA of the North Shore, it offers swim lessons, fitness, childcare, camps, and senior programs to Cape Ann residents including Manchester. |
Town & Senior Resources
| Organization | Notes |
|---|---|
| Council on Aging | The town senior center, outreach, and programs for older residents. Director Mary Miner. 978-526-7500. |
| Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library | Free programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts, at 15 Union Street. 978-526-7711. |
| Parks & Recreation | Youth sports, summer programs, and the town’s parks and fields. Director Cheryl Marshall. 978-526-2019. |
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s community services pages at manchester.ma.us.
MassCivics last checked this page on November 2, 2026.
Sources
- Town records: Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Staff Directory, as of November 2026.
- Community organizations: Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum, Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum, as of November 2026.