It’s time to get your friends, neighbors and/or clubs together to make a float for this year’s 4th of July parade! We’re looking forward to an even better event this year. Did you know that …
I would like to clarify some comments made in last week’s letter ( Manchester Cricket , “Flooding and Other Issues with MBTS’ Current Central Street Culvert Expansion,” …
On Saturday June 14, a hopefully LARGE group will gather at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester from 12 noon to 2pm. It will be ONE of about 1500 such peaceful protests across the country.
The preservation initiative of the Abdo Block and Seven Central by Mr. Flammia who owns the building needs to be acknowledged as perhaps the most significant effort yet undertaken to maintain the …
The town’s Affordable Housing Trust (AHT) is governed by a board of seven trustees. Two of these are appointed by the town Moderator, on a staggered basis, for two-year terms, per article XXI, …
The support and generosity of numerous individuals, families, organizations, and institutions in our community allowed us to award 117 scholarships to college-bound graduates in the Manchester Essex …
The support and generosity of numerous individuals, families, organizations, and institutions in our community allowed us to award 117 scholarships to college-bound graduates in the Manchester Essex …
I appreciated the ceremonies at Rosedale Cemetery on Memorial Day where we all had a chance to reflect on America's fallen, reflected in the annual reading of those from Manchester who died for our …
On behalf of the faculty and staff of MERSD, I want to extend my sincere appreciation to the residents of Essex and Manchester for your continued investment in education and your ongoing support of …
On May 2, the White House released President Trump’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This budget – if approved – will have devastating consequences for thousands of households on …
We wanted to take a moment to say thank you to the people of Essex who came out to vote in support of our schools. A special thanks goes out to everyone who did any task, big or small, loud or …
For more than a half century, Troop 3 Scouts have managed and staffed what is now the Harbor’s Point beach parking lot every summer. More than 2,500 Scouts learned life-long customer …
After several years of advocating for our school budget, I’ve decided to run for School Committee because I’m ready to actively address the challenges we face and help move our district …
At last year's Memorial Day observances in Manchester, I saw several people wearing clothes and gear representing partisan political views. This is entirely inappropriate and out of place for such a …
As a retiring member of the Planning Board, I’m grateful to have served in this capacity and wish to thank my colleagues on the board, town staff, and residents. It was a privilege to …
I proudly support Brian Frey for Planning Board. Four highly qualified candidates are vying for just three coveted positions on the Planning Board. The candidates bring a range of expertise and …
I am a lifelong resident of Manchester and a past nine-year member of the Select Board. As such, I am enthusiastically endorsing Catherine Bilotta as a candidate for reelection to the board. In …
Each of the candidates for Select Board has worthwhile credentials to bring to the governance of our town. However, during her tenure as a Select Board member, Cathy Bilotta has demonstrated perhaps …
I am writing to express my concern and confusion regarding the presence of a Ukrainian flag outside of our local Catholic Church. As a member of this community, I am troubled by the display of a …
Essex Town Elections are coming up on May 12, 2025, and for the first time in a few years we will have a contested Selectman’s race. Incumbent Ruth Pereen is being challenged by Annie …