In less than 15 days, on April 27, residents of Manchester will gather at the Annual Town Meeting to attend, debate, and vote on important Town business.
Manchester Post Office is also receiving much‑needed landscaping, with two new Eastern Red Cedars, a Serviceberry, Oakleaf Hydrangea, Panicle Hydrangea, Holly, Inkberry, and native grasses. Our postmaster and postal workers have enthusiastically embraced the project.
Manchester’s Annual Town Meeting will take place this year at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 27 at Manchester Memorial School in the gymnasium.
The annual Easter Egg Hunt at Masconomo Park was hosted by the Manchester Parks and Recreation and the Manchester Mothers’ Club.
The Cape Ann Community Foundation will hold its annual online auction of low-number and specialty Cape Ann license plates this April, with proceeds supporting nonprofit organizations across the region.
The Gloucester Police Department, Fire Department and Harbormaster worked together Saturday night to rescue two crew members from a 40-foot fishing boat that ran aground on rocks off of Atlantic …
In just three weeks, on April 27, residents of Manchester-by-the-Sea will convene at the Annual Town Meeting to vote on important Town business such as the 2027 Fiscal Budget.
Superintendent Pam Beaudoin is pleased to announce that Matthew Roy has been named the Manchester Essex Middle School Principal.
After a whirlwind nine months of quiet fundraising, the Essex Historical Society & Shipbuilding Museum this week purchased a prominent downtown property at 44 Main St. in a move that will preserve the site for public use and expand the museum’s footprint in Essex.
The Manchester Essex Regional High School Speech and Debate Team finished its season with an impressive showing at the Massachusetts Speech and Debate League State Final, held at Chelmsford High School. This annual event is the most competitive tournament of the year, and in 2026 it became the largest in history, with 95 teams competing in Novice Public Forum.
Spaulding Education Fund has awarded seven new grants totaling nearly $17,000 to support innovative learning programs for students across the Manchester Essex Regional School District, funding projects that range from ...
Tennis, anyone? While we’re at it, how about some lacrosse, softball and baseball, too? The spring season kicks off this week for Manchester Essex Regional High School sports teams, so let’s get up to speed on how things look for the Hornets here at the starting gate.
When Todd Fitzgerald first put on his uniform at 20-years old, he was patrolling the town’s beaches. Three decades later, after rising through the ranks to become chief of police in his hometown, Fitzgerald is preparing to hang up his badge for good.
Greetings boaters. With spring around the corner, activity is picking up again in Manchester Harbor as we prepare for the 2026 season. There’s a lot to cover—from dock reopening plans to major infrastructure work—so let’s get right to it.
After Tuesday’s special election, Gloucester Democrat Dru Tarr is the new Massachusetts 5th Essex District Representative representing Gloucester, Manchester, Essex, and Rockport. …
Manchester Essex Regional High School senior Zac Carvalho has been named the 2026 intern for the Boston Sea Rovers, an honor announced earlier this month at the group’s annual International Ocean Clinic.
Cape Ann Savings Bank has hired Margaret Vanderpool as a trust officer in its Trust and Financial Services Department, the bank announced.
Karen Clark and Hilary Hall will represent Manchester this spring as they race as part of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team in the 130th Boston Marathon, scheduled for April 20.
The Manchester Essex Regional High School Debate Team closed out its regular season in March with two highly regarded Massachusetts debate tournaments, each known for spirited competition and valuable learning opportunities.
The historic Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library needs a public restroom upgrade that accommodates all visitors. The Town will request a capital exclusion approval to fund an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant restroom at the Annual Town Meeting on April 27.