Overview: The Manchester-By-The-Sea Finance Committee, during its recent meeting, delved into the fiscal implications of potential new housing developments, primarily focusing on their impact on local schools and the town’s infrastructure. This included a examination of the assumptions made in projecting the number of school-aged children that new housing units might generate. The committee also considered the feasibility of using Community Preservation Act funds for conservation efforts versus housing development, alongside a significant conservation project proposal. Additionally, concerns were raised about the costs associated with new developments on police and fire services . . .