Opinion

I am correcting the facts contained in the letter to the editor last week (“Wake up Manchester! MBTA Zoning will Lead to a “Horror Show,” Manchester Cricket, 27 Sept. 2024) by Susan Wadia-Ells. …

Our country is a republic and in a republic, we vote for representatives that should stand for and fight for the wishes of their constituents.  Anything less would mean a representative failed …

When I moved to Gloucester 16 years ago, I was drawn by the raw beauty and deep sense of history of the island. This quaint New England fishing town has unique charm, which is part of the appeal for …

Vote “No” on MBTA / 3A Zoning

The following is a letter I sent today to the Gloucester City Clerk, Grace and City Councilors on behalf of Gloucester and Cape Ann. I am requesting that you please vote ‘no’ on MBTA/3A plan …

Wake up Manchester! We have enough wars and civil conflicts already going on around the world, and if the state;s MBTA zoning boondoggle is allowed to go through in Manchester, Rockport and other small towns, civil unrest may break out here and there as well.

I welcome the opportunity to respond to our Town Manager’s recent Manchester Cricket article of 9/13/24 entitled “Of Flags and Flagpoles.” Growing up in Manchester to me evokes memories of …

Council 1232 Knights of Columbus, Manchester thank all who made our Third Annual Fall Fun Fest a great success, especially the hundreds of kids and families who enjoyed tons of fun on a beautiful …

I am writing to express my support for Anne Manning Martin for Governors Council in the 5th District which includes Gloucester, Essex, Rockport, Manchester by the Sea and several other cities and …

Reconciling an historic home with modern living can be tricky. These properties are beautiful house with solid bones, but it's important when you tackle this type of design renovation to proceed with a healthy dose of caution ...

Once again, I want to thank the voters of Essex Southern District for choosing me as the Republican nominee for the office of Register of Deeds.  I look forward to a healthy debate with my …

Bike Run for Troops a Big Success!

I’d like to announce our September 7th. big ALR Event of the season, “Bike Run for the Troops” turned into an exciting, successful event!  Our event was to raise money for …

Another Great Elder Brethren Picnic

I would like to thank all in attendance at this year’s 117th Annual Elder Brethren Picnic at the Chowder House at Tuck’s Point. I’d also like to thank Essex County District Attorney Paul …

The Manchester Woman’s Club (MWC) 2024-2025 year begins Tuesday, September 17, noon, at the First Parish Chapel.  The women in our community are invited to this meeting to consider joining …

Greg Federspiel, MBTS Town Administrator, raises important points regarding the DPW garage site on Pleasant Street, and possible future new uses (“Long-Range Facility Planning”, Manchester …

The 125th year of the North Shore Horticultural Society begins September 26th and will be celebrated throughout the 2024-2025 season with many varied programs. Many different aspects of horticulture …

Leave Them Alone!

I am writing on behalf of the millions of creatures that live in our yards in the decaying leaves and soil under our trees and bushes.  They have no voice so I am calling out to the people of …

Folks who swim, boat, dive, or fish off the coast of Manchester-by-the-Sea will see some changes to Kettle Island Wildlife Sanctuary soon—improvements that will yield more native tree species …

You can help! A VOTE for the Friends of The Manchester Council on Aging is a vote for Manchester and, looking ahead, maybe a vote for your future too! $5,000 will be awarded to the Cape Ann …

RE: the state of business in Essex, and recent letters by Ed Neale and Rob Fitzgibbon, the Town's "schizophrenic" approach seems more like the balancing of differing needs of residential …

The Legion would like to thank the following for helping on August 5th at the Picnic for Residents of Veterans Home at Chelsea: •Yacht Club and Harbormaster for supplying boats and taking …

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