Opinion

On Saturday, March 9 at 9 a.m., Democrats in Essex, MA will be caucusing to elect three delegates and three alternates to the Massachusetts Democratic Convention on June 1, 2024 in Worcester, MA. …

Beginning Monday, March 4th at 10 a.m., the Massachusetts Housing Appeals Committee (HAC) will conduct public hearings on Manchester’s Zoning Board of Appeals’ (ZBA) decision to deny a …

Manchester Democrats will meet at Town Hall, 2nd floor, on Saturday, March 9, starting at 9 a.m. to choose 4 Delegates and 3 alternates from Manchester who will attend the …

To the Editor, On February 2nd I was walking with a friend at about 9 a.m. on Singing beach when all of a sudden, I was careened & run to the ground by four large (a shepherd, Golden Retrievers) …

To the Editor, I'm writing to endorse Ashley Sullivan for Republican State Committeewoman. An acquaintance, who supports a different candidate, condescendingly asked me just what I thought makes her …

To the Editor, March Forth! It’s a command that inspires optimism and determination, and it’s also a date on the calendar. You’ll recall that last year Manchester’s Zoning Board of Appeals …

To the Editor, To Republicans and conservative-minded unenrolled voters, I worked with Jeff Yull on several occasions. I can attest to the unwavering commitment to his cause – as has many, all …

MBTS 4th July Committee Thank You

The Fourth of July Committee would like to thank the following for contributing to this year’s Fourth of July Celebration over the past few weeks. The O’Malley Family, The Ross …

What a Joke

“The MBTA is on track to be broke soon. There’s no long-term fix.” (Boston Globe).  And, Healy and the MBTA, WANT US TO CHANGE THE CHARACTER OF …

Thoughts About Our Town Library

Our Manchester Public Library faces two big predicaments - but we have an opportunity to do something about it. The root cause of both predicaments is the library building itself.  It is …

To the Editor, At their February 6th meeting, the Manchester Essex Regional School Committee voted 4 to 3 on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget: a 2.99% increase from the prior year. Superintendent Pam …

Cape Ann GOP Debate Forum Feb 19

On behalf of the Cape Ann GOP Debate Forum Committee, I would like to invite you and your readers to attend a debate featuring candidates for the Republican State Committee in the …

To the Editor, My name is Cynthia Bjorlie, and I am running for Mass. Republican State Committee.   This is my first run for office. I am a semi-retired, primary care doctor from …

The squabbling over the MERSD budget is concerning. Several years ago, the residents of Essex and Manchester agreed to form a union—a regional school district—for the …

I have had the pleasure of knowing Michael Scarlata for several years and he is without question someone that truly works hard at whatever he puts his mind to.  Michael …

Local students from Manchester and Essex are off at college, and many are making their mark. The following have been named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List for their academic performance. Check it out.

I wish this were a funny coincidence.  Instead, it is a clear example of NIMBY being alive and well in Manchester by Sea.  If one looks at the addresses of each member of the …

Manchester Essex High School is currently in the process of changing the class schedule for the Fall of 2024. This change is directly precipitated by the budget cut and the need to pool resources …

My dear friend Michael Scarlata is running for Republican State Committeeman in the First Essex and Middlesex district which includes Manchester and surrounding towns.   I have known Michael for …

NIMBY? No.

I am the member of the MBTA Task Force who lives on Bennett St.   I am responding to the letter to the editor in last week’s paper as an individual, not on behalf of the Task Force.   …

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