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]A small amendment to a sprawling, $2.86 billion economic development package set to pass later this month by the Massachusetts Legislature promises big hope in addressing a big environmental problem …

Atwater Avenue seems to be the main sticking point as the Manchester-By-The-Sea Planning Board considered conditions it would require for approving the comprehensive permit for the Cell Signaling …

On July 18th, the Friends of Manchester Trees (FOMT) held its annual “Member Soiree” with special guest speaker, Uli Lorimer, the Native Plant Trust's Director of Horticulture and author …

Sailors fear very few things.   Among these are fog, lightning, dismasting, fire at sea, and running out of rum.   The most prevalent of which is fog.   It is disorienting, unnerving, …

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Last Tuesday’s "Concert in the Park" at Manchester's Masconomo Park featured the Beatle’s tribute band, 4EverFab.   The band entertained all with songs that were popular in the …

At this year’s Annual Town Meeting, voters enthusiastically approved funds to allow the Town to purchase a portion of the Masonic Lodge located near Town Hall.  Once the sale is completed, …

This week North Shore Community College (NSCC) in Danvers unveiled a new funded program that offers free advanced manufacturing training for local residents. The program is designed to respond …

  By Gregory T. Federspiel E ach year the Select Board identifies a handful or so of priority projects that it hopes to advance during the fiscal year which runs from July through …

The Manchester Community Center saga has been a discouraging one for so many locals to watch.  So as to not bury the lede, the MCC and its landlord, Harbor’s Point Condominium …

It’s pretty hard to walk around downtown Manchester and not run into someone who knows Ken Davis.  After all, for the last 16 years Ken has served as   vice president and the …

Last week’s evening of Troop 3’s Spring Court of Honor took place on an idyllic summer evening in the side garden of the Scout House with family and friends gathered to attend the …

At the upcoming Select Board Meeting this Monday, July 1, the Board will hold a public hearing on proposed water and sewer rates for the new fiscal year.   The hearing is scheduled to start at …

Local Double Lung Transplant Patient Loses Donations After Charity Shutters By Erika Brown I n mid-April, when most Americans were enjoying the warming weather and making summer plans, …

Consultants for Cell Signaling Technology presented plans for dealing with stormwater runoff, protecting the surrounding environment, and landscaping the grounds at a Manchester-by-the-Sea Planning …

Get ready, because the hopping energy of the MBTS Jazz Fest returns next month for its third year, with an expanded lineup of local musical talent that promises to tap into back-in-the-day memories …

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This past week the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce held its 44th Annual Small Business Persons of the Year Awards Ceremony honoring local business owners.   Amongst the winners for 2024 …

It’s taken years of considerable planning, cooperation with the town of Manchester, and substantial state and federal investment. And last week the North Shore Regional Compost Facility—designed …

Drivers on School Street and the Route 128 ramps may see delays of a minute or two from traffic backups if the Cell Signaling Technology laboratory on Atwater Avenue is approved. That was the …

When Beverly “Bev” Low arrived at the Manchester Essex Regional High School’s Guidance Dept. ten years ago, college guidance departments were transitioning from a clubby affair to a …

It was a mirrored ending for both of Manchester Essex High School’s lacrosse teams. On June 5, both boys and girls’ teams faced an opponent from the same team on the same field in …

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