On Saturday, May 9th, Gloucester City Hall — a glorious monument of American civic architecture and the pride of our city — was defiled by a tantrum of vilification in a display of unhinged rhetoric by a Harvard professor.

I am writing in support of Dexter Lee-Viator's campaign for Essex Board of Selectman.

I am writing in support of Dexter Lee-Viator for Essex Selectman. As a lifelong, multigenerational resident of Essex, I care deeply about our town and its continued success.

I am writing today to express my interest in serving on the Manchester Planning Board. I am a professional architect with over 20 years of experience in a wide variety of project types, many of which involved approvals before regulatory boards. 

I am writing to express my personal thanks and appreciation to those who attended Town Meeting and approved the zoning articles proposed by the Planning Board.

I am running for School Committee because I bring a unique perspective as both a parent and an educator.  For more than 20 years, I have worked in public education as an English teacher and building administrator. 

Once again, you, the people of Essex, have stepped up to show your commitment to our town by voting "yes" to fund the town and school budget.  These votes represent our love and respect for this idyllic town and for our neighbors.

On behalf of the Manchester Woman’s Club, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the members of the Manchester Woman’s Club and the Manchester-by-the-Sea community for your incredible support of our recent April Shower of Prizes fundraiser.

Masconomo Council 1232 Knights of Columbus Manchester-by-the-Sea thanks all residents of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Essex and Cape Ann who donated new, 1675 pairs of socks to its Annual Socks Drive to benefit the homeless and those who sleep rough.  Most donors generously donated multiple pairs.

Anyone who has recently walked by the Manchester-by-the-Sea Post Office will no doubt have noticed the beautification of the area in front of the building, accomplished by A&H Landscaping, under the supervision of Marlene Dolan, production manager, and Jody Morse, president of the Friends of Manchester Trees.  

The American Lung Association’s just released annual “state of the air” report for Massachusetts gives Essex County air quality the worst grade for "fine particle" pollution — the state’s only “F.” 

Led by municipally appointed volunteers, the Manchester-by-the-Sea Cultural Council awards grants every year to support programs that include everything from field trips to STEM initiatives to visual arts events to lectures and musical programs.

I am writing in support of Dexter Lee-Viator for Essex Selectman. As a lifelong, multigenerational resident of Essex, I care deeply about our town and its continued success. I have known Dexter …

I am writing today to express my interest in serving on the Manchester Planning Board.

As a long-time resident of “downtown Manchester,” I am ready to help organize a petition to ban gas-powered leaf blowers from the “downtown,” or within the entire town.

At the Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 4th and at the town election on May 11th, Essex voters will be asked to vote on two override articles, one for the town budget (Article 3) and the other for the MERSD budget (Article 6).  On May 11th, town voters will also be asked to support or deny these same questions at the ballot box.  

Last year, Manchester by the Sea's largest town meeting turnout in memory voted to approve state-mandated MBTA zoning changes that allowed limited multifamily housing. Residents came prepared to ask hard questions, listen to expertise, and make an informed decision.

The Manchester Essex Regional School District’s FY27 budget reflects a continued commitment to maintaining a high-quality educational program while managing the financial pressures facing public schools and our towns today.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank those who helped make this year's Easter Sunrise Service Breakfast another huge success.

We, of the Cynthia A. Bell family, would like to thank the Manchester Police and Fire Departments.