Construction has begun on a new composting facility at the town’s former landfill site off Pine Street. Andrew Brousseau, a partner in Black Earth Compost, now operating off School Street, not far from the Manchester Athletic Club, says the new facility should be completed by October enablin…
Superintendent Pamela Beaudoin and Principal Joanne Maino are pleased to share that two Manchester Essex Middle School students have been selected to be Project 351 ambassadors.
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is assisting the Town with a study of the Town's zoning bylaw and whether amendments should be made. To date, supported by $45,000 in grant funding, MAPC has hosted two public forums and has conducted a community-wide survey.
Members of the Salem State community and Salem Public Schools students were honored at the Salem State University’s 33rd annual Martin Luther King, Jr. convocation on January 23, 2023.
On Thursday, January 26, Manchester Memorial Elementary School was visited by an incredible rock band featuring students from the Berkshire Hills Music Academy.
The 6th District Congressional Art Show, sponsored by Congressman Seth Moulton and hosted at Montserrat College of Art, will be held from March 16-18 in Montserrat’s main gallery at 23 Essex St., Beverly. This marks the 29th year of this national federal program.
Select Board Meeting: The next Select Board Meeting will be held on Monday, February 6 at 6:30 p.m. Meeting details can be found on the Town website.
Cornerstone ChurchWe gather for worship each Sunday at 10 a.m. and welcome you to join us for a time of studying the scriptures and praising the Lord. Other ministry updates and details can be found on our website, www.CornerstoneNorthShore.org. If you have any special needs or concerns, p…
In this week's Town Hall Notebook, the Manchester Essex Regional School District Committee held a public hearing with town boards to discuss the draft FY2024 in its last meeting before a final vote February 6, and the Manchester Affordable Housing Trust expands its successful mortgage and re…
Planning Board Meeting: The next Planning Board Meeting will be held on Monday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m. Meeting details can be found on the Town website.
Cornerstone ChurchWe gather for worship each Sunday at 10 a.m. and welcome you to join us for a time of studying the scriptures and praising the Lord. Other ministry updates and details can be found on our website, www.CornerstoneNorthShore.org. If you have any special needs or concerns, p…
A newly composed score created by Scott Moore will be run at the Annisquam Village Church on Saturday, January 21 at 7 p.m. Moore has created the eclectic large-scale work throughout the spring and summer, playing and recording every instrument himself.
The teams at Greenscapes, an environmental education group based in Salem, MA, made a visit to Manchester Memorial School last week to give students a hands-on education about the protection and conservation of local natural resources.
Cornerstone ChurchWe gather for worship each Sunday at 10 a.m. and welcome you to join us for a time of studying the scriptures and praising the Lord. Other ministry updates and details can be found on our website, www.CornerstoneNorthShore.org. If you have any special needs or concerns, p…
The Jane Deering Gallery is holding an exhibition of paintings of George Wingate which continues from January 21 through February 12.
The small group of volunteers from the Cape Ann community has been revived to help the oldest member of our Congolese family to attend her 8th grade Class trip to DC in the Spring.
The Manninen Center for the Arts at Endicott College invites viewers to celebrate of the remarkable black women in history who paved the way for Shirley Chisolm, Maxine Waters, Kamala Harris, Ayanna Pressley and so many more in America. Titled the “Tower of Strength,” this traveling poster e…
The appeals process for the proposed Chapter 40B housing project off School Street is “slowing plodding through,” according to Town Administrator Greg Federspiel.
The flow of accurate, timely information is a key element of good governance and critical to robust civic engagement. This is true for all levels of civic discourse but is most immediately felt here at the local level. Over three years ago the Town created the new part-time position of Comm…
Essex Elementary School Cafeteria and Virtual Via WebEx Please join us for the annual FY24 January Budget Hearing, January 24 @ 7 p.m. The budget overview will be followed by public input. This is an opportunity for the community to learn, ask questions, and provide feedback about our FY24 b…
Manchester’s Water Resources Protection Task Force (MWRPT) was re-established in early 2022 to explore ways to protect local public water sources and their surrounding environment. Since it was created, MWRPT has worked to examine ways to increase water quality and promote water conservatio…
On January 12, retired Sergeant Alan Gilson was honored at Manchester Town Hall for his 50 years of service. Gilson is the longest-serving officer in the Manchester Police Department’s 127-year history. To commemorate this special occasion, Senator Bruce Tarr and Representative Ann-Margare…
Cornerstone ChurchWe gather for worship each Sunday at 10 a.m. and welcome you to join us for a time of studying the scriptures and praising the Lord. Other ministry updates and details can be found on our website, www.CornerstoneNorthShore.org. If you have any special needs or concerns, …
Massachusetts General Laws require that cities and towns conduct an annual census of their residents as of January 1 of each year. The information gathered from these forms is critical for all municipalities.
Zoning Board of Appeals MeetingThe Town Administrator TA participated in a Board of Appeals meeting on January 5, 2023, that allowed the Board to speak with Town Counsel in executive session concerning an upcoming status conference with respect to a legal suit filed by an abutter to 117 West…
Are you interested in making a difference in your own community? Consider running for elected office! Nomination papers are now available in the Town Clerk's office for the following seats on the ballot for the May 8, 2023, Annual Town Election:
To the Manchester Club members who did not receive the email invitation, Happy New Year! As we enter 2023 and the Club enters its 118th year, the next dinner meeting of the Club will be held on Thursday, January 19 at the Legion Hall.
The Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum (EHSSM) is pleased to announce the historic Essex Cogswell Haybarn has found a new home in Rockport at Woodbury Hill Farm owned by Aaron Tuffley and Betsy Lordan. The EHSSM is partnering with them to pass along the know-how and history of…
The state legislators enacted a new section to the state’s zoning laws, MGL Chapter 40, Section 3a, which seeks to establish by-right multi-family housing within a half mile of MBTA transit stations. The goals of the new law are to promote the use of public transportation, improve air quali…
Greenbelt which works with local communities to protect landscapes in the 34 cities and towns in Essex County has announced its 2023 film and lecture series “Systems and Ecosystems: We are all Connected” including four interactive events starting January 18. All events are free, but registra…
