Is the government mask order SCIENTIFICALLY JUSTIFIED?
I am writing in reference to the two recent intersection road projects in the downtown. I write as a taxpayer and owner of abutting property.
Now that the intersection at Union and Beach Street is almost completed, I would like to propose prohibiting large trucks from going through this part of town - from start of Union Street at School Street to Summer Street.
Due to the COVID-19 emergency and acting pursuant to state law, on March 17, 2020, I postponed Manchester’s Annual Town Meeting scheduled for April 6 by issuing a Declaration of Recess and Continuance.
Three weeks ago, the Manchester Essex Conservation Trust made the decision to keep our trail system open to visitors during the COVID19 shutdown, on the idea that it is important for people to get outdoors and stay connected with nature. We have since had large numbers of visitors, and while most have remained well behaved visitors observing the social distancing protocols, this "success" has raised some public concern about the risk of exposure and gotten us thinking again about our COVID response writes in MECT President Mike Dyer.
I am writing, on behalf of the Longevity Bench Project, to express sincere thanks for publishing the article “Making Strides with Longevity Benches” which announced exciting programs we planned to help town residents celebrate our town’s 375th anniversary, writes Lisa Bonneville in her letter to the Editor.
The communities of Cape Ann have faced many challenges throughout the years, but nothing could prepare us for the disruption, uncertainties and health risks presented by the outbreak and spread of COVID-19, writes Tony Sapienza, president of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce in his letter to the editor.
When they announced the kids would not be going back to school till April 4, then May 4, I had a small but manageable panic attack, writes Manchester's Emily McCavanagh in her thoughtful Letter to the Editor.
The Community Preservation Act, the (CPA), is and always has been a very good thing for our town, writes Manchester's Gary Gilbert in his Letter to the Editor. Preserve it.
A letter to the editor from Mike Rakes, District Manager, U.S. Postal Service
A letter to the Editor from Henry Peabody of Essex.
In a letter to us, Marie Noelle wrote in to thank us for Kris McGinn Straub's article "Goodbye David Andrews" and sent in a great photo of David in Bruce Fortier's vintage truck.
Steve Hamilton of Manchester writes a letter to share information on his initiative that provides information for some of our small local businesses who will be struggling to cover expenses and survive during this extended period of social distancing.
Manchester's Arthur Anderson writes a letter of thanks to the MECT, Greenbelt, local towns, state parks and other organizations who have kept their trails, parks and beaches open while reinforcing the need for "social distancing" during the COVID-19 scare.
I am writing to suggest that the BOS currently has a unique opportunity to engage its citizens in a dialogue-this opportunity is centered around the coronavirus and its impact on the Annual Town Meeting.
We write to thank Dr. Deborah Bradley, Chair of Manchester’s Board of Health, for her excellent primer on COVID-19 in last week’s issue of the Cricket. In this challenging time, we are fortunate to have the benefit of her experience, careful research and advice about the disease.
This letter to the Editor is from the new minister at Manchester's First Parish Church, who writes, "To College Students, High School Students and Youth Wherever You Are". It's a letter to youth in light of COVID-19.
We are now working to re-set our plans for the next two to three months due to the coronavirus public health emergency that we are living with. Here are some of the details.
Manchester resident Robert Coyne writes in to suggest a re-allocation of projected sidewalk expenditures on Sea Street.
Manchester's Brenda Furlong writes in to support Bob Coyne.
Manchester's Sheila Hill writes to support the idea of a six-month moratorium on the Town of Manchester seeking state grant funding.
At a time when so much seems up in the air, and we find ourselves cocerned about family, friends and neighbors, it is only natural to think of ways to support each other and our community. One of the things that makes Manchester so special is our local businesses who now are confronted with a loss of revenue for weeks or months. How can we support those who provide services for us, at a time when we need to distance ourselves socially?
I am writing to you and your fellow Board members as I would like to offer a correction/clarification to your comments concerning a portion of the recent (3/3) BOS meeting and to set the record straight.
To the Editor: At Monday's BOS meeting (2/2/20,) I had requested that the following be read into the record, regarding expenditures to widen the Beach St. sidewalk, and add bump outs to the Washington/Sea St. intersection.
The Essex Historical barn has been saved! It has served the community well since the late 1700s as a salt hay barn and as a residence for the prominent American architect, Eleanor Raymond, will continue to be useful, like an old reliable friend. Bravo! Thank you donors one and all.
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