Anyone who has set foot in The Laughing Gull knows that owners Bruce and Dede Warren are awesome. So, it should come as no surprise, that when asked by Manchester local Christina Comparato to participate in the Feed the Frontlines North Shore program they heartily agreed.
Due to the rising concern of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Women’s Fund of Essex County (TWF), a philanthropic organization, announces that it recently provided $25,000 for Emergency Food Insecurity Grants to five community nonprofits serving vulnerable populations, such as the el…
On Monday February 22nd, residents were given a glimpse of what an important section of Manchester’s Limited Commercial District (LCD) might look like if residents voted this fall to adopt new zoning bylaws aimed at better monetizing the town’s last significant commercial district.
It is back to the football field for the Annual Town Meeting. The Selectmen plan to vote to officially move the Annual Town Meeting to June 21 at their upcoming meeting on March 1st and to use the football field once again at the high school as the outdoor venue.
As the health ambassador for Manchester Essex Regional High School, Charlotte Lawrence seek to raise awareness about issues that impact the health of our students and community. The high school senior recently spoke with professor, health researcher and local resident, Dr. April Bowling, ab…
MERSD Preschool is an integrated program where children of all abilities have an opportunity to learn socially, intellectually, and physically through a developmentally appropriate and nurturing environment.
Vaccine Clinic for Second Dose: On Saturday, March 6, Manchester will host the follow-up clinic to administer second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for the 300 residents who already received the first dose at Sacred Heart Parish Hall. Residents should arrive at the same appointment time they…
Manchester-Essex Rotary Club announces its second annual “Run for the Roses” raffle which features three grand prizes, 1st place is $7500, 2nd place is $1500 and 3rd place is $1000. Only 300 tickets have been printed which makes the odds one to one hundred to win one of the three cash prizes.
This report was presented by Essex Town Administrator Brendhan Zubricki at this week’s Board of Selectmen meeting on February 22nd, and it covers topics of interest for town business from February 6th to February 19th.
Manchester by the Sea’s 375th Celebration Committee recently auctioned off authentic town street signs with all proceeds going to installing dedicated trees and plantings in honor of the town’s anniversary. And to ensure that this mission is well stewarded, the committee has happily endowed…
Two years seems like a long time, but in the case of Gloucester’s 400th anniversary celebration in 2023, it’s right around the corner and this week organizers announced 22 local supporters have signed on as partners, including non-profits, corporations, and local businesses.
The successful COVID vaccination clinic held this past Saturday in the Parish Hall of Sacred Heart Church was a terrific example of the community coming together to help our seniors.
Thank you to the many volunteers, Sacred Heart Church, and Conley’s Drug Store for the successful COVID vaccination Clinic held last Saturday. Second shots will be provided on March 6. Future clinics will be determined as vaccine supplies and state regulations allow.
The Cape Ann Museum announced this week that Kathleen Cooke Ryan is the museum’s new Chief Philanthropy Officer, and Miranda Aisling is the Education Manager.
More than 300 seniors aged 75+ showed up at Sacred Heart Church in Manchester on Saturday to receive the first of their free COVID-19 vaccine shots. It was a smooth day, by all accounts. Residents of Manchester and Essex were welcome. Town Administrator Greg Federspiel says the town is alr…
The Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea is currently seeking qualified, highly motivated applicants for a Seasonal Parking Enforcement Officer from May 18 to October 11.
When she rose to be the 2021 president of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce last month, Susan Gould-Coviello was just the second president from Essex in the Chamber’s 99-year history, and the eighth woman. She's plans to work hard to make this year a transition for the Chamber, into the future.
We are all anxiously waiting for the opportunity to get our COVID vaccination. The roll-out of the vaccines have not been particularly smooth at the federal and state levels given the limited supplies of the vaccines and the logistical challenges of handling the vaccine and administering sh…
Pfizer, Moderna, and now other companies have started to roll out their long-awaited COVID19 vaccines, which means many vulnerable or priority individuals have already received their doses and will be able to feel much safer moving forward in the pandemic.
A little over a year into her new role as School Resource Officer, Andrea Locke has found unique ways to connect with students and staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
It took a while, given the pandemic, but town officials are confident their nine-month search for a new Town Clerk was worth the wait. Last week, Dianne Bucco stepped into her new position, in her new office at Manchester Town Hall.
Masconomo Council 1232 Knights of Columbus Manchester- by-the-Sea is sponsoring an open-ended drop-off food drive to benefit The Open Door Food Pantry, Gloucester and Ipswich. The need for nutritious food is always present, but the need on Cape Ann is far greater now during this Covid-19 pandemic.
Participants should wear a t-shirt, so the upper arm is easily accessible. Please bring a photo ID, your red, white, and blue Medicare card, and other Insurance Cards. There is no cost for the vaccine, but the administration fee will be billed to insurance (patient copay is $0). In order to …
Town Hall will be closed on Monday, February 15 in observance of Presidents Day.
The Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea announced today it would host a freeCOVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for residents, age 75 and over starting Saturday.
A quick scan of the EPA website shows that, as a nation, we are generating three times as much municipal waste today as we did 60 years ago, an average of 4.9 pounds per person per day, compared to about 2.6 pounds in 1960. We recycle/compost only about a third of what we generate. Alison …
An open letter, dated February 5, 2021 from the Manchester Board of Selectmen to the residents of town addressing the town's position and its options as the community faces the possible development of a 157-unit apartment complex at Upper School Street by a developer using the Massachusetts'…
The Board of Selectmen would like to welcome new Town Clerk, Diane Bucco, to the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea team.
Amid some nasty weather on Tuesday, the construction team at Singing Beach was busy at work continuing the repair of the stone revetment of the extensive beach wall that was damaged a few years ago. Town Administrator Gregory Federspiel reports that the FEMA paperwork and funds for the proj…
The academic year is feeling different this year for local students who are “off” at college or university (or even boarding schools). But we’re happy to see reporting that shows many are doing well and achieving achieved academic honors.
J Barrett & Company is pleased to announce that realtor Steven “Graz” Graczykhas joined the agency in its Cummings Center office in Beverly.
MERSD Preschool is an integrated program where children of all abilities have an opportunity to learn socially, intellectually, and physically through a developmentally appropriate and nurturing environment.
Vaccine Clinic for Second Dose: On Saturday, March 6, Manchester will host the follow-up clinic to administer second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for the 300 residents who already received the first dose at Sacred Heart Parish Hall. Residents should arrive at the same appointment time they…
Malcolm is a handsome three-year-old tuxedo looking for his forever home. He is a friendly and gentle boy who enjoys being a pet and eating good food. He would love a home where he can relax and have a cozy bed to sleep in.
Manchester-Essex Rotary Club announces its second annual “Run for the Roses” raffle which features three grand prizes, 1st place is $7500, 2nd place is $1500 and 3rd place is $1000. Only 300 tickets have been printed which makes the odds one to one hundred to win one of the three cash prizes.
This report was presented by Essex Town Administrator Brendhan Zubricki at this week’s Board of Selectmen meeting on February 22nd, and it covers topics of interest for town business from February 6th to February 19th.
Manchester by the Sea’s 375th Celebration Committee recently auctioned off authentic town street signs with all proceeds going to installing dedicated trees and plantings in honor of the town’s anniversary. And to ensure that this mission is well stewarded, the committee has happily endowed the Friends of Manchester Trees with this responsibility.
Two years seems like a long time, but in the case of Gloucester’s 400th anniversary celebration in 2023, it’s right around the corner and this week organizers announced 22 local supporters have signed on as partners, including non-profits, corporations, and local businesses.
The successful COVID vaccination clinic held this past Saturday in the Parish Hall of Sacred Heart Church was a terrific example of the community coming together to help our seniors.
Thank you to the many volunteers, Sacred Heart Church, and Conley’s Drug Store for the successful COVID vaccination Clinic held last Saturday. Second shots will be provided on March 6. Future clinics will be determined as vaccine supplies and state regulations allow.
The Cape Ann Museum announced this week that Kathleen Cooke Ryan is the museum’s new Chief Philanthropy Officer, and Miranda Aisling is the Education Manager.
More than 300 seniors aged 75+ showed up at Sacred Heart Church in Manchester on Saturday to receive the first of their free COVID-19 vaccine shots. It was a smooth day, by all accounts. Residents of Manchester and Essex were welcome. Town Administrator Greg Federspiel says the town is alr…
The Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea is currently seeking qualified, highly motivated applicants for a Seasonal Parking Enforcement Officer from May 18 to October 11.
When she rose to be the 2021 president of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce last month, Susan Gould-Coviello was just the second president from Essex in the Chamber’s 99-year history, and the eighth woman. She's plans to work hard to make this year a transition for the Chamber, into the future.