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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Healey administration hopes to save residents billions of dollars in energy costs over the next five years by pulling a host of executive-branch levers, including redirection of some …
February has proven to mark a key inflection point on the critical $6 million, grant-funded plan to upgrade the Central Street culvert in Manchester, but it hasn’t come without drama. …
J Barrett & Company this week announced that the "Fabyan & Filias Team"—comprised of vice presidents and realtors Holly Fabyan and Paula Polo-Filias—is ranked first in sales at J …
The full force focus of the state’s 5th largest Chamber of Commerce in 2025 will be the local economies of Cape Ann. The campaign, “Powered by LOCAL,” was announced at the …
Massachusetts must pay the federal government $2.1 billion over the next decade after the Baker administration mistakenly used federal pandemic funds to cover unemployment benefits, officials said …
The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will see a big change at the top next year, as CEO Stephen Buckley announced today that he is resigning, effective February 14, 2025. Buckley was named …
Four months after completing a successful $18 million before its 150 th anniversary, the Cape Ann Museum announced a new donation that will fund its first named staff position as an …
Surely anyone making the turn off of Southern Avenue onto Main Street in Essex cannot help but notice, right there on the corner, the riot of delightful goodies filling the windows of We Dream In …
After six months of hearings, the Manchester By-The-Sea Planning Board approved a special permit for Cell Signaling Technology at Monday night’s meeting. “Well, that was all anti-climatic,” …
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and HAWC (“Healing Abuse Working for Change” kicked it off on October 3 with its annual Breakfast to Heal. During the event, HAWC …
Almost a year ago, a subtle change took place on Central Street in Manchester. Molisse Realty Group, a familiar name in local real estate, began operating under a new set of signs bearing the …
While the main attraction to the Special Town Meeting scheduled for November 18 at the high school is the proposed zoning overlay districts allowing multi-family housing in four small areas of town …