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.

For approximately thirty years, the senior citizens of Manchester-by-the-Sea have steadfastly volunteered their time towards having a dedicated location to gather together. 

On Saturday, May 16th, our Historic Town Tour  brings those earlier days to life. As you walk through streets you know well, you’ll hear the stories behind them—who built the homes, how the town evolved, and what life looked like here more than a century ago.

Now Cantemus, the "small chorus with the grand sound," is teaming up with the North Shore's own Miranda Russell to present The Great American Songbook (with a modern twist, from Porter to Prince) on Saturday May 2nd at 7:30 p.m. at MERHS.

On Tuesday, Essex residents received a letter regarding Article 22 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant.  I’d like to clarify several assertions made in that letter.  I am speaking here solely as a resident, not on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.  These views are my own. 

Manchester residents have had Town Meetings since way before the founding of our Nation, and they participated in debates during the period leading up to the Revolution.  

We want to thank Tony Barletta for his overview in The Cricket of the important bathroom renovation planned for the Manchester Public Library.  We recommend that you vote YES at the Annual Town Meeting on April 27th to the capital exclusion of $250,000 to pay for this renovation. 

At our Annual Town Meeting on May 4 and the Town Election May 11, Essex residents are being asked to weigh in on this year’s operating budget.  This includes consideration of two Proposition 2½ overrides: $268,722 for the Town General Budget and $185,727 for MERSD. 

As a Manchester resident and member of the Friends of the Library, I am writing to endorse the funding of the ADA compliant bathroom for the library.  We all know the existing bathroom is woefully inadequate and definitely not private. 

My name is Dexter Lee-Viator, and I’m running for Essex Selectman this May. As a fifth-generation Essex resident, my roots here run deep. 

I urge Manchester voters to choose Democratic candidate Dru Tarr in the special election for state representative on Tuesday, March 31st.  Polls are open from 7 am - 8 pm at Memorial School.

I would just like to take a second to thank the Manchester American Legion Post 113 for all the hard work done over the past month hosting a variety of local and community events with great success.  

I’m writing in support of Dru Tarr’s candidacy for Representative for our district in the upcoming special election. Dru’s experience with budgetary issues alone is the qualification that makes him a clear choice for me.