Opinion

To the Editor, I was surprised to see an article advocating allowing added parking on Beach Street with a town By Law change. Parking past Tappan Street was recently and decisively voted down at …

To the Editor, I am Dahlia Beltramini from Waring school in Beverly.  Our writing class is working on a letter to the editor assignment.  I have stated a problem I can personally …

A Community Thank You Note

To the Editor, It feels strange to think that it’s three years after COVID and many of us are still struggling to find our way.  Yet it's true.  The past few years have left many …

To the Editor, I write in support of Article 12 on the next town meeting warrant to require all future zoning by-laws changes to be placed on the ballot.  This approach is allowed under …

Where Did All the Goalposts Go?

To The Editor, As I pass by the newly re-laid turf field, I see an empty field full of stripes in various hues, assorted nets but, wait, is the contract really finished? To fracture a …

OpEd By Rob Beatty A small group opposed to affordable housing in Manchester have submitted three Petitions for Warrant Articles to be considered at the Special Town Meeting to be held on …

Masconomo Council 1232 Manchester by-the Sea Knights of Columbus recently successfully concluded its annual fall fundraiser.  That signature Council program supports a …

To the Editor, Masconomo Council 1232 Manchester by-the Sea Knights of Columbus recently successfully concluded its annual fall fundraiser.   That signature Council program supports a wide …

To the Editor, After being present in a couple of our Town’s Board Meetings recently where our Drinking Water was one of the subjects discussed and after reading last week’s article …

To the Editor, Every four years during the Presidential Primary, which is slated for Tuesday March 5, 2024, each Senatorial District elects a Republican State Committee Man and Woman.   …

Militarization Of The Arctic?

The Arctic is an emerging issue in international politics from both an economic and an environmental point of view, and whether or not the U.S. does increase its military presence, the Arctic will definitely be a point of international contention in the future.  This week the ME Regional High School Debate Team explores the PROs and CONs of this important question.

Steve Gang, chair of the recently dissolved Manchester Water Resources Protection Task Force chair writes this week's OpEd that the issue of Manchester’s water supply is deeper than you think.

Joy from an Unknown Artist 

Joy and beauty are elusive in this post pandemic, divided, burning world we inhabit. Elusive, but not gone, writes Manchester resident William Barth, Jr., MD in this latest edition of "Local Musings."

To the Editor, Manchester Essex Conservation Trust is celebrating 60 years of forests and wetlands in Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex, and we couldn’t be prouder ...

To the Editor, Here are some questions our Town needs better answers to regarding the new MBTA Zoning Law which requires our small town to have 37 acres ....

To the Editor, Our first social media post went out on Tuesday, July 11, around 9 a.m., requesting sponsorships for the upcoming carnival.  Now, with a village of support ...

Three Manchester residents connected to architecture and planning offer their views on what Manchester's Planning Board should be doing now to widen housing types and support affordable housing.

A Busy Fall of Important Decisions

Excuse the cliché but, where has the summer gone?  It is hard to believe September is nearly here.  A wet start to the summer did not help but here we are, on the cusp of the start …

Far From the Clean Air Act Dream

To the Editor, The Clean Air Act was enacted in 1963, the first in a series of landmark post-war environmental legislation.  Then, on November 5th, 1965, climate scientists summarized the risks …

Tuck’s Point Rotunda: Better On Land

To the Editor, On July 27th the Manchester Select Board held a forum to discuss how to replace the rotting pilings beneath the Tucks Point pier.  Four options were presented (now reduced to …

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