The Manchester-by-the-Sea Annual Town Meeting, held Monday night at Memorial School, lasted just over three hours with residents approving most everything on the warrant. About 425 residents …
Retiring chair of the Manchester ADA Advisory Committee had a fitting celebration last week to mark her retirement after years of committee service. Beth followed her sister, Gretchen Wood, as …
The 4th of July Committee is busy at work planning this summer’s Independence Day celebrations, and this past week the committee received a $4,500 donation from the fine men of Back Lot …
Another successfully run Annual Town Meeting marked a major milestone in the history of Manchester. Moderator Alan Wilson presided over his 30th and last Annual Town Meeting, a run that puts …
The Essex Board of Selectmen has determined that a total of 10 special permits will be sold to the winners of a lottery for non-resident boat launching at the downtown Essex Town boat launching ramp …
Ken Riehl, the former CEO of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and longtime leader in the area’s business and civic life, has been named to the Board of Trustees of Cape Ann Savings …
The Easter Bunny arrived at Masconomo Park in Manchester on Easter by fire engine much to the delight of dozens of adoring fans last week. The events, sponsored by the Manchester Mothers Club, …
There should be little doubt that the Manchester Essex softball team can certainly tear the cover off of the ball. The Hornets started out 3-3, with highlights including: Through six games, …
The top House Democrat has described the challenges of budgeting in an uncertain fiscal environment and warned his caucus that they cannot expect to replace every disappearing federal dollar with one …
This week we share details on two upcoming “Meet the Candidate” forums for candidates running for contested seats on town boards in Essex and Manchester, we check in on a plea to the Manchester …
Happy Arbor Day everyone! I must confess that even for me—a tree hugger and nature lover from way back—the meaning of Arbor Day has been somewhat murky. It’s about planting trees, right? …
On Easter Sunday, Singing Beach once again served as the serene backdrop for Manchester’s annual Sunrise Service, an interfaith community tradition that marks the day with reflection starting …
Five years ago, with a raging pandemic shutting down the world, pizza was still on people’s minds. And in the the tight-knit community of Manchester, Bravo by the Sea was already leagues ahead. …
Going into the season, the Manchester Essex girls’ lacrosse players and coaches knew the first few weeks of the regular season were not going to be a cakewalk. Even with that in mind, the …
Manchester’s Annual Town Meeting will take place this year on Monday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Manchester Memorial School in the gymnasium. Every year, hundreds of Manchester residents …
A major focus for the Annual Town Meeting, scheduled for April 28 at the Memorial School gymnasium, is the approval of all the new budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. All registered voters …
The Manchester Library reports that is was “hopping” as it capped off its annual Peeps candy diorama contest with a “Peeple’s” Choice Awards (get it?) party on this past …
Cities and towns would not see any increase in one of their largest sources of state aid under the budget proposal House Democrats rolled out Wednesday. The House Ways and Means …
On April 11, the Town of Essex formally welcomed a new chief of police as Sgt. Tom Shamshak Jr. was sworn in to lead the department following the retirement of Chief Paul Francis. The moment …
The perfect art studio would have light spilling into it from tall windows in a space that didn’t feel cramped, and would be located in an idyllic, visually inspiring location where paint can …