Three citizen petition articles were submitted on time to be included in the warrant for this year’s Annual Town Meeting. The three articles will be part of the 22 articles slated for action at …
In an era where online shopping dominates the retail landscape, Amy Lage built a successful local apparel retail brand based in Manchester that thrives on in-person shopping. Her business, Style …
Last week it was announced that significant maintenance work is set to begin on the Manchester Drawbridge, the familiar railroad bascule bridge that spans the entrance to Manchester’s inner …
Every Tuesday in Essex’s downtown, past well-known eateries like Woodman’s, The James Pub & Provisions, and CK Pearl, a different kind of food hub emerges±—one catering to the town’s furry …
Seven of the 22 articles on tap for the Annual Town Meeting, scheduled for April 28, propose amendments to the Town’s current zoning bylaws. The Manchester Planning Board holds a public …
With candidate papers for local elections in, Town Meetings on the spring books, and new possibilities on Main Street in Essex, April is turning out to be the month that sets the stage for several …
Housing scarcity, local zoning, mobility, and parking challenges are just a few factors driving a “perfect storm” currently challenging the future of downtowns. And the Greater …
Gov. Maura Healey moved Friday to extend COVID-era remote and hybrid meeting allowances for public bodies until mid-2027, avoiding their potential expiration next week. The governor's …
It's the end of the local public school winter sports season, and Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School held its annual MERSD Hornets Winter athletic awards to call out the highlights for …
The proposed budgets for the Town and the School District have been approved by the Finance Committee, the Select Board and the School Committee. Months of work with many public meetings have …
As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and quality of our town’s drinking water, important updates are available in the Town of Manchester’s ongoing efforts to monitor and …
This April, Cape Ann’s public libraries are inviting the community to step away from their screens and into a shared space of curiosity, connection, and conservation. In honor of Earth Day …
When Hammond Castle Museum was built by the inventor John Hays Hammond Jr. in the 1920s, it was an architectural marvel: a castle with a striking blend of historical European styles, incorporating …
Nearly 40 years ago, Livia Cowan turned her passion for travel and craftsmanship into Mariposa, a global brand known for handcrafted gifts and tableware. Based in Manchester, Mariposa is …
It was a big night for Manchester at this year’s 26th Annual Cape Ann Chamber Irish Sweepstakes, held last Thursday at The James Pub & Provisions in Essex. The charity raffle is a …
These first months of the year can be a quiet time for local retailers and coffee shops, and in Manchester and Essex two shops used that time to temporarily close for light renovations. In …
For three decades, Dr. Larry Lamb has been a fixture in Manchester, providing veterinary care to countless pets. Now, as he steps into retirement, a new chapter begins at Manchester Animal …
For years, the town of Manchester has assessed its facility needs and priorities. In 2023, the town completed the Facility Master Plan (FMP), incorporating studies conducted over the previous …
The Manchester Essex School Committee approved a modified budget plan for fiscal year 2026 that will keep a principal at the Middle School. The vote was unanimous at Tuesday’s meeting at …
Manchester Harbor has experienced a great deal of positive change over the past 13 years. This includes the introduction of shallow water moorings in 2015, conversion of many single point …