In this week's Town Hall Notebook, we're covering Seaside One's new paint job, a focus on safer routes to school, Manchester's mosquito control plan, and the Sustainability Committee's push for less plastic use.
Three sharp college students have joined The Cricket this summer as editorial interns. Each has a different—and complementary—skill set and we’re fortunate to have them on board. Olivia Turner was co-editor of the ME Regional High School paper and has been writing for us this year on topic…
Open Space and Recreation Seven Year Plan: The Open Space and Recreation Seven Year Plan Draft is available on the Town website. The Manchester community is invited to view it and make public comment by June 25.
The first weekend in June on the other hand, felt like mid-July! Beach goers were anxious to get on the beach and enjoy some much anticipated relax time without the worry of masks. Beach staff were thrown into mid-season craziness with early season experience. The staff handled things ver…
A grant-funded collaborative will drive a powerful pilot program to promote and showcase the rich mix of businesses based in Manchester, Essex, Rockport, and Gloucester this summer.
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 have achieved academic honors.
Masconomo Council 1232 Knights of Columbus, Manchester-by-the-Sea awarded thirteen $500 scholarships to 2021 graduating seniors of area high schools. This year’s awards bring to 78 the total number of scholarships presented by Council 1232 in the past 21 years.
Last Thursday was graduation day for the little ones at Magic Years Elementary School in Manchester. This little guy was distracted from the very-important-indeed ceremonies. But just for a moment. Within two beats, he straightened up, faced ahead into the crowd of cooing family and frien…
Please take notice that a Pre-Town Meeting will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021 to discuss the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for June 21. This will be a virtual meeting.
On Monday, June 21, we gather for the Annual Town Meeting (ATM). We will once again be outside on the athletic field at the Middle High School with COVID protocols in place. The ATM starts at 6:30 p.m.. Please plan on arriving early so that we can get everyone seated and ready for a prompt start.
Although the Commonwealth has relaxed most COVID restrictions on the conduct of town meetings, individual towns retain the flexibility to adopt their own standards. The objective in these unique meeting protocols is to implement all reasonable and prudent measures to protect the health of A…
A compromise to keep COVID-era outdoor dining in Manchester was a hot topic at Monday’s Board of Selectmen meeting. In the end, the BOS approved the continuation of outdoor dining at all restaurants until July 11, and a scaled back version of the popular practice through August 15.
It was the end of a year that felt like two years. And for the Manchester Essex Regional High School Class of 2021, the idea of gathering together last Friday for an outdoor graduation ceremony on Hyland Field was one to remember, and one to inspire gratitude. The weather was perfect. Hun…
The Annual Town Meeting (ATM) is almost here. Plan on coming to the Hyland Athletic Field at the Middle High School on June 21 for the 6:30 p.m. start. (The “gates” open at 5:30 p.m. so come early to get a choice seat!) Our regular administrative and budgetary articles, 1-10, will take up t…
The first installment described the function of town meeting and the roles of the Board of Selectmen (BOS) and Finance Committee in preparing for it. This one focuses on how the town meeting works.
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 have achieved academic honors.
“Good things come to those who wait”, was Nina Doggett’s patient attitude as the months since August passed before the final approval arrived from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to place the Doggett Longevity Bench in Manchester.
On Monday the Manchester Board of Selectmen approved a proposal to change a 112-year tradition recognizing the town’s eldest male resident to one that includes women.
The Class of 2020 may have started the tradition last year, but the Class of 2021 has made it their mission to continue the idea of a two-towns car parade to kick off graduation mindset for all residents in Manchester and Essex.
Pride Month Ceremony: A special ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 12 at 2 p.m. on the Town Common to commemorate Pride Month.
Welcome to June. Soon it will officially be summer, and this new edition of The Waterline is all about getting updated on all you need to know for the boating season. There’s a lot to report from the Harbormaster’s office in Manchester.
May started quietly enough for the Manchester Police Department, but it quickly became very eventful and before it ended the department had tackled two major incidents, a stabbing at Masconomo Park and a burglary and weapons charge of a local man. Before Memorial Day, we sat down with Manch…
This year’s Annual Town Meeting (ATM) is scheduled for June 21 at the Middle-High School athletic field. The gavel will strike at 6:30 p.m. to call the ATM to order. To encourage all to attend COVID protocols will be in place as an extra safety precaution. While the number of articles has…
Chebacco Road Public Forum: The Board of Selectmen will host a public forum on the proposed relocation and paving of Chebacco Road during their biweekly meeting on Monday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. Voters will be asked to approve the relocation because the land is owned by Manchester. Please se…
This article describes the role of the town meeting and the process that leads up to it; the second will explain the basics of how the meeting functions. The complete guide is posted on the moderator’s page on the town’s website, http://www.manchester.ma.us/400/Town-Moderator, any resident…
The Memorial Day services began at 9 a.m. Monday in Manchester, at the Amaral Bailey American Legion Hall for Post 113 Waterside Service. Then at 11 a.m. Essex held a ceremony at Memorial Park. Both services were well attended with residents eager to remember those fallen in American wars.
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 have achieved academic honors.
The Manchester Affordable Housing Trust (MAHT) last week presented a comprehensive update to the Board of Selectmen (BOS) on its strategy to rehabilitate and develop four properties, including Newport Park, The Plains, Loading Place Road and the DPW site on Pleasant Street. Just two days aft…
With just over three weeks to go it is time to help voters prepare for the decisions they will be making. The Annual Town Meeting (ATM) will take place on Monday, June 21 starting at 6:30 on the athletic field at the Middle-High School. The rain date is Wednesday, June 23.
For many high school juniors who plan to attend college, spring signifies the beginning of a complex process: college admissions. As buds appear on the trees and the air gets warmer, juniors at Manchester Essex Regional High School are taking the first steps toward higher education, mapping …
A series of great Manchester 375th Celebration events have been rescheduled from 2020 to 2021 to have resident continue to celebrate the town anniversary cut short last year. Events from the 375th Committee will adhere to guidelines for COVID-19 safety.
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 have achieved academic honors.
Masconomo Council 1232 Knights of Columbus, Manchester-by-the-Sea awarded thirteen $500 scholarships to 2021 graduating seniors of area high schools. This year’s awards bring to 78 the total number of scholarships presented by Council 1232 in the past 21 years.
Last Thursday was graduation day for the little ones at Magic Years Elementary School in Manchester. This little guy was distracted from the very-important-indeed ceremonies. But just for a moment. Within two beats, he straightened up, faced ahead into the crowd of cooing family and frien…
Please take notice that a Pre-Town Meeting will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021 to discuss the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for June 21. This will be a virtual meeting.
On Monday, June 21, we gather for the Annual Town Meeting (ATM). We will once again be outside on the athletic field at the Middle High School with COVID protocols in place. The ATM starts at 6:30 p.m.. Please plan on arriving early so that we can get everyone seated and ready for a prompt start.
Although the Commonwealth has relaxed most COVID restrictions on the conduct of town meetings, individual towns retain the flexibility to adopt their own standards. The objective in these unique meeting protocols is to implement all reasonable and prudent measures to protect the health of Annual Town Meeting participants, while simultaneously preserving the deliberative nature of town meeting.
Manchester Town Hall is Open to the Public: Masks and social distancing are required. Public hours are 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 9 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. Essex Town Hall opened without restrictions on June 1.
Library will be closed Saturday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
A compromise to keep COVID-era outdoor dining in Manchester was a hot topic at Monday’s Board of Selectmen meeting. In the end, the BOS approved the continuation of outdoor dining at all restaurants until July 11, and a scaled back version of the popular practice through August 15.
It was the end of a year that felt like two years. And for the Manchester Essex Regional High School Class of 2021, the idea of gathering together last Friday for an outdoor graduation ceremony on Hyland Field was one to remember, and one to inspire gratitude. The weather was perfect. Hun…
The Annual Town Meeting (ATM) is almost here. Plan on coming to the Hyland Athletic Field at the Middle High School on June 21 for the 6:30 p.m. start. (The “gates” open at 5:30 p.m. so come early to get a choice seat!) Our regular administrative and budgetary articles, 1-10, will take up the first part of the meeting. Articles 11 – 16 are special articles which are summarized here.
This report was presented by Essex Town Administrator Brendhan Zubricki at this week’s Board of Selectmen meeting on June 7, and it covers topics of interest for town business from May 15 to June 4.
The first installment described the function of town meeting and the roles of the Board of Selectmen (BOS) and Finance Committee in preparing for it. This one focuses on how the town meeting works.
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 have achieved academic honors.
“Good things come to those who wait”, was Nina Doggett’s patient attitude as the months since August passed before the final approval arrived from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to place the Doggett Longevity Bench in Manchester.
On Monday the Manchester Board of Selectmen approved a proposal to change a 112-year tradition recognizing the town’s eldest male resident to one that includes women.
The Class of 2020 may have started the tradition last year, but the Class of 2021 has made it their mission to continue the idea of a two-towns car parade to kick off graduation mindset for all residents in Manchester and Essex.
