Last week’s Cricket had a letter by John Kolackovsky on the Chapter 3a zoning. I was initially struck by the tone of the first few paragraphs, in which the author compared town staff …
Since moving to Manchester a few years ago my family has been impressed with the kindness, attitudes, and respectfulness of people here. Our great neighbors, helpful …
I never enjoy myself so much in my later years as when I meet with the Golden Agers. A group like this doesn’t run itself. It takes dedicated, methodical planners who pull it off …
I ran the numbers on those folks who identified themselves in last week’s Cricket as proudly displaying those green signs saying: VOTE YES TO MBTA MANDATE on their personal or investment …
The real danger to MBTS in the 3A zoning issue is in not making the changes now proposed by the Planning Board, by voting no. We had a very smart group of people take a close …
I plan to vote yes in support of MBTA Zoning because I want to continue to see healthy town finances, small class sizes, and depth and breadth in learning experiences for the students of …
I attended the Manchester’s Planning Board Public Hearing on MBTA Multi-Family Zoning As-of-Right Hearing this past Monday and found it to be somewhat informative. I just couldn’t …
I’d like to thank all the Manchester Dept. of Public Works workers for all their help at Tuck’s Point this year. Frank and the crew came to help me whenever I asked this year. The sea-weed was …
To the Editor, I am writing to express support for Ballot Question 1, to give the state auditor the authority to audit the state legislature! I endorse Democratic State Auditor Diana DiZoglio's …
I urge every able-bodied resident of Manchester to attend the Special Town Meeting on November 18th and vote NO to MBTA Zoning. ...
“Just say no!” has become the rallying cry of speakers at Town Meeting and letter writers to The Cricket as they voice opposition to the proposed changes to the Town’s Zoning Bylaws …
Have you been perplexed by the yellow yard signs scattered around Town that say “Save MBTS”? They want us to vote “No” on the proposed MBTA zoning bylaw at the Special …
Dear fellow Manchester-Essex citizens, I would like to encourage you to consider voting for my friend, Eileen Duff, for Southern Essex Register of Deeds on November 5th. The Southern Essex Registry …
Bion Pike’s letter of Friday 25 October 2024 to The Cricket editor is a testament of this gentleman’s dedication, and devotion to his job. The fact he took the time from his busy schedule, to …
In 2021, Chapter 40A Section 3A (a zoning mandate that applies to 177 towns and cities across Massachusetts with some form of MBTA service in their community) was signed into law. Multiple towns and …
The green “YES on MBTA Zoning” signs in town are an effort by a grassroots, crowd-funded group of residents from MBTS. The QR code on the sign directs people to public documents that …
I attended the Manchester’s Planning Board Public Hearing on MBTA Multi-Family Zoning As-of-Right Hearing this past Monday and found it to be somewhat informative. I just couldn’t help but think …
As Massachusetts voters head to the polls on November 5th, a key ballot question asks whether the tipped minimum wage should be eliminated, gradually raising pay for tipped employees to match the …
I will be voting in support of the zoning amendments on November 18 and I think you should, too. I have a number of overarching reasons for my position: If we don’t bring …
I will be voting yes on MBTA Zoning changes because I believe it is in the best interests of seniors, families, and the stability of our town government. Passing MBTA Zoning on our terms helps us to …