E arly this summer a new consignment shop, Trendy Treasures, quietly opened on Eastern Avenue in Essex in the same shopping plaza that includes Hooked …
In cribbage, it’s possible to get a “29 Hand.” It’s not just very probable. In fact, the chances are one in 216,580 and that’s exactly what …
Steve Gang, chair of the recently dissolved Manchester Water Resources Protection Task Force chair writes this week's OpEd that the issue of Manchester’s water supply is deeper than you think.
For decades, the annual carnival was a mainstay in Manchester. Later this month, it's being brought back by a tight, dedicated group to benefit the ME Hornets Athletic Boosters.
Essex-based Carpenter & MacNeille Architects and Builders received a 2023 Bulfinch Award in the Residential (Restoration, Renovation, or Addition) category for the firm’s project, …
This year's Happy as a Clam Walk and Run Race at the Essex Elementary School caught some great luck in the form of a break in the weather last week. Hundreds of kids and adult runners showed up.
On Monday, the Select Board voted to delay the adoption of new conservation-based water rates that would financially penalize the highest residential and business water users and reward the lowest municipal water users.
In the hour before their next regular meeting, the Select Board will host an Open Forum, allowing residents to ask questions about town-related matters on Oct. 16.
Cape Ann Plein Air (CAPA) this week announced its highly anticipated 7th Annual Festival and Sale, taking place October 8 -15 around Rockport, Essex, Manchester and Gloucester.
Bartlett Tree Experts, private, family-owned business, founded in 1907, announced that its longtime local manager, Jack Ingram, has been named vice president and division manager.
Last week the Select Boards and Finance Committees from both Essex and Manchester got together with the School Committee to share early insights into the prospects and challenges for the Fiscal Year 2025 budgets and beyond.
There are big changes in the Manchester autumn air, as two longtime and familiar town servants—Conservation Administrator Chris Bertoni and Library Director Sara Collins—on Friday will mark their retirements from town service.
A member of the Manchester-By-The-Sea Planning Board accused the MBTA Zoning Task Force of not providing data it has, of overstepping its bounds, of violating the Municipal Finance Law, and questioned the actions of the interim town planner.
On Friday the weather broke just long enough to shine on a wonderful Essex tradition: the Essex PTO’s Happy as a Clam 5K Race, Walk, and Fun Dash. It was the 15th year of the race, which …
Exactly how to renovate Manchester's historic Rotunda at Tuck’s Point has been studied for about two years. But on Monday, the Select Board took just two minutes to approve a design to raise and renovate the historic structure without moving it inland.
The Sept. 18th Select Board meeting in Manchester addressed issues with the Tuck's Point Rotunda, finances, and what's going on with the Manchester Community Center.
Excuse the cliché but, where has the summer gone? It is hard to believe September is nearly here. A wet start to the summer did not help but here we are, on the cusp of the start …
During the last month of summer vacation, incoming Manchester Essex Regional High School freshman Tyler Cummins participated in a week-long tour as part of the Golden Key of Vienna Music Festival and …
As we await the draft of a new Facilities Master Plan from our consulting engineers, some background information and preliminary assessments of our needs can help the community prepare for the …
What’s worse than a Ding Dong Ditch…? A Ding Dong Stay. In Brenda Withers’ The Ding Dongs this odd phenomenon comes to life. From August 11 to 27, the comedic thriller will play at the …