Manchester and Essex learned this week that they will receive $71,125 and $74,103, respectively, when the state distributes approximately $100 million to the state’s 351 cities and towns to …
At December's 8th Annual Awards luncheon of Massachusetts’ American Planning Association, Manchester received the Sustainability and Resiliency Award for our “Coastal Vulnerability Action …
The Manchester Essex girls’ basketball team is looking for more of the same during the 2023-24 season. Of course, who would complain if the Hornets were able to reach similar heights this …
Looking for a holiday gift for the shipbuilder in your life? Look no further. The Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum (EHSSM) announced its upcoming program, “Heritage and …
Carla Christensen is our new Library Director at the TOHP Burnham Library in Essex, succeeding Deb French who retired last month after nearly 20 years. Christensen will begin her new role on …
Grade 3 Manchester and Essex students learned about the groundbreaking local author and artist Virginia Lee Burton through a hands-on educational partnership with Cape Ann Museum earlier this month. …
Even in a small town we can have our list of acronyms that can make for confusing conversations! It is time for updates on these projects with a minimum of jargon. The MBTA Task Force, the …
The stars were sparkling brightly on Saturday at the Spaulding Education Fund’s 12th Annual Night of Stars Talent Show. This year the gala production featured 40 performers from …
On Saturday, the Jolly Old Elf himself arrived by (sleigh) boat at Manchester’s Masconomo Park. From his throne on the bandstand he made the day special for dozens of youngsters as he listened …
At Tuesday’s School Committee meeting, Avi Urbas, Director of Finance and Operations at Manchester Essex Regional School District, announced he will leave the district after 15 years for the …
Since 2014, the Manchester Patrolmen Association has generously donated financially to the Wellspring House Holiday Store. Since COVID, Wellspring House, Action Inc., and Pathways for …
Back in July, Manchester resident Jackson Thomas Surette became Troop 3’s 150th Eagle Scout. This was a huge milestone, both for local Scouting and for Surette, who was celebrated …
Work is well underway on the Fiscal Year 2025 budgets covering town and school operations from July 2024 through June 2025. Voters will be asked to approve the budgets at the Annual Town …
November was a head-spinning month for anyone following the Manchester Community Center. Indeed, when residents left Manchester’s Special Town Meeting on November 13, it seemed cooler …
Manchester by the Sea Police Notes for the week of November 27th.
AND THEY’RE OFF! It’s a long tradition! The Essex Lions Club has been managing the Essex “Turkey Trot” race and walk the Sunday before Thanksgiving every year …
Cell Signaling Technology will be allowed to exceed the town’s height restrictions at its proposed research-and-development laboratories off Atwater Avenue in Manchester’s Limited …
Manchester by the Sea Police Notes for the week of November 20th.
The Manchester Community Center will remain where it is after the Manchester-by-the-Sea Fall Town Meeting agreed to accept a 10-year lease with Harbor’s Point Associates. That was …
For the second time in six months, Essex residents at Monday’s Special Town Meeting failed to approve a town plan to elevate and widen a portion of Apple Street to link the sides of town during …