As reported back in May, the Water Resources Protection Task Force recommends that the current rate structure for users of the Town’s drinking water be altered. The reason for changing the …
Cape Ann COSMOS has published a special edition of its digital arts and culture magazine, “Gloucester 400+ COSMOS Culture Folio,” that features 15 original articles drawn from the defining …
The New England Center for Children (NECC) announced this week that Manchester resident Bridget Higgins has been named one of the 2023 winners of the Myrna E. Libby Scholar Award. The award, …
There are three articles on the Town Meeting Warrant that include changes to the Zoning Bylaw. This is a brief guide to what they include:Article 3: Summary of Changes to Section 12 of the Zoning …
The Manchester Club met on Thursday evening June 15, for its final dinner before summer break. Bob Wilwerth and his kitchen crew (primarily made up of brothers and brothers-in-law) served up a …
J Barrett & Company announced this week that Patricia Gallagher Martin, a resident of Essex, has joined the firm in the Ipswich office as a realtor. Patricia has extensive experience in …
Twelve local graduating seniors received $500 scholarships to help them on their voyage to college later this year from the Masconomo Council 1232 Knights of Columbus, Manchester-by-the-Sea. The …
The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce this week announced its list of five 2023 Greater Cape Ann Small Business Persons of the Year. This year’s honorees include Manchester’s Bruce and …
North Shore Health Project is one of 150 local nonprofits that will share in $30 million through Cummings Foundation’s major annual grants program. The Gloucester-based organization was selected …
Last week, seven Cape Ann community non-profits were notified that they were collectively awarded $20,000 in grant money from the Cape Ann Community Foundation (CACF) after its seventh annual funding …
Town Election Day is Tuesday, May 16. Voting takes place all day at the Memorial School starting at 7 a.m. and going until 8 p.m. Alternatively, voters may request a ballot by mail up to May 9. …
One of the goals the Select Board identified last summer was to improve the way town government functions. From the way information flows between staff, volunteers, and residents to how we …
Proceeds Will be Used to Support Local Charitable and Community Initiatives Select low-number Cape Ann license plates will be available to the highest bidders through an online auction beginning …
Like 30 Apple St, which the town purchased at the 2022 Fall Town Meeting, the Town of Essex also now has first right of refusal on the purchase of 31 Apple St. Because we have a limited scope of time …
This is the second of two articles offering background on Manchester’s town meeting. The Annual Town Meeting will take place this year on Monday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Manchester Memorial …
Please take notice that a Pre-Town Meeting will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023 to discuss the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for April 3. This will be a …
The Gloucester Stage Company this week announced it has a new artistic director, Rebecca Bradshaw. The move was announced after an extensive nationwide search process. Rebecca takes over the …
Last week, Craig Thompson, senior vice president of Global Operations of Cell Signaling Technology (CST), spoke to the Cricket about what the company does. CST creates and provides antibodies …
Last week it was announced that Allyn F. Smith, III and Robert L. Visnick, Esq. have been named Trustees of the Cape Ann Savings Bank. “Bob and Chip bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise …
Karen Bernier of Churchill Properties was recognized last week for her outstanding achievements in North Shore real estate. Karen’s exceptional 2022 sales volume earned her the company’s highest …