Sad to say, much of the planning for events to celebrate our 375th anniversary has been significantly sidetracked by the COVID-19 pandemic. But one thing that has not been deterred by this virus has been the incredible and enthusiastic response and support from the community. The Committee is very grateful to those who have responded to our general appeal for funds to help support the activities that have been planned throughout 2020. Before the Statewide shutdown and self-distancing, we were fortunate to host the Bonfire in January; a Family Fun Day, a Story Telling Workshop, and a Manchester Historical Museum lecture in February; and the Gala and Silent Auction in March. We have been meeting regularly to assess how future events will be managed. Some events are tentatively being postposed, some canceled, and others may even be pushed into a celebratory 376th!! The 375th Committee wishes to thank all those who responded to our fundraising appeal. We hope we have acknowledged everyone who donated. If we missed a name or two, please know that your donation is still greatly appreciated and accept our apologies for the omission. To one and all, we again say thank you for being part of the 375th anniversary. We look forward to having you continue to share with us a spirit of community celebration. Please stay safe, be well, and stay connected with family and friends during this terrible pandemic.
Manchester 375th Committee
Katharine Abbott, Jack and Kip Abbott, Barbara Almy, Carolyn Anderson, Tom and Sandy Andrews, Joseph and Karin Aucone, David and Michelle Baer, Thomas Bassinger, Bonnie Benincasa, Nathan and Sally Ann Berkowitz, Hollandra Berube, Paul Bethge, Henri and Stephanie Bichet, Lisa Bonneville, James and Tamala Bothwell, Jay Bothwick family, Reid and Janet Boynton, Judith Brennan and Dorothy Durgin, Erika and Rusty Brown, Mike and Betsy Brown, Stephen and Martha Brox, Alida Bryant, Don Burgess, Samuel and Tracey Byrne, John and Carroll Cabot, Steven Carhart and Martha Farmer, Sheila Carrassi, Sherilyn Carroll, Frances Caudill, Dr. Philip Chase and Karen Kenny, Jeffrey and Anne Coccoluto, Mary Cody-Kenny, Peter and Mary Lou Colarusso, Frances Colburn, Robert Conley, Pearce and Phoebe Coues, Livia Cowan, Duncan and Beryl Cox III, Robert Coyne, Ed and Karen Crawley, Albert and Sarah Creighton, Ruth Crocker, Samuel and Kitty Crocker, William and Ellen Cross, Peter and Jill Curatolo, Gerald and Patricia Dackert, Louisa Deland, Joe Demeo and Patty Brennan, Michael Densmore, Nicholas and Deborah Desherbinin, Carl Doane, Eleanor Dorr, Paul Dozier, Jacqueline Duff, Elizabeth Eaton, Martha Elder, Peter and Janice Eschauzier, Susan Everitt, Linda Feuerbach, Jeff Ganem and Laura Tenny, Bartlett Geer, Jeff and Paulina Gilson, John and Andrea Glovsky, Sheila Goddard, Bernard and Sophie Gordon, Katharine Graham, Richard and Ann Greenleaf, Jr., Paul and Lauren Gudonis, Stephen and Marion Hall, Jim and Leslie Hammond, Susan Harrington, Harris Harris, Olga Hayes, Joseph and Gail Halloran, Charles and Joan Houghton, Mary Hull, Anne Hutchinson, Mark Irose and Amelia Burkhart, Harold and Cheryl Jones, Irma Kahle, Albert Kalustian, Alexis Karras, Stephen and Marie-Louise Kasnet, Thomas and Nathalie Kehoe, Joan Kelley, Lois Kiefer, Elizabeth King, Tim and Sandi Kirby, Lise Koufman, Miles and Joan Kulukundis, Benjamin and Michelle Langille, Henry and Penny Lapham, Catherine Lastavica, Suzanne Lazar, Jonathan and Katherine Leavitt, Dr. and Mrs. John Ledbetter, Paul and Cheryl Lengieza, Dr. Philip Levendusky, Elizabeth Loomis, David and Mary Lumsden, Alice Luzinski, David and Betsy Lynch, Richard and Gayle Macklem, Robert and Kim MacNeille, Richard Magnuson and Sylvia Vriesendorp, Jacek and Ursula Makowski, William Maloney, John and Carolyn Marletta, Ann Marsden, Evelyn Marshall, Dr. Glendon Marsten, Samuel Martin, Sophia Martz, Michael and Veronica Matthews, Maryann McGovern, Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Melamed, Sarah Mellish, W. Merritt Miller, Michael and Irene Moniz, James and Kristalia Moroney, Frederic and Elizabeth Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Garlan Morse, Christiane Munkholm, Harry Nahatis, Hardy and Elisabeth Nalley, Pamela Nelson, Joan Nesbit, George and June Nickless, Carol Tyler Noble, Peter and Mary O'Beirne, Augustine and Laila O'Keeffe, Clara O'Malley, Jeffrey and Susan Parker, John and Margaret Pates, Georgia Pepper, Barrett and Lydia Petty, Jonathan and Carolyn Porter, George and Kathy Putnam III, Ron and Gail Ramos, Ronald Randlett, Patrick Ring, Robert and Nicole Rives, Wendy Rose, Ellen Rosen, Stuart and Eileen Rosnick, Sandra Ross, Timothy and Catherine Rossa, John and Marianne Round, Joseph and Judith Sabella, Darvin Schanley, Alan and Leigh Scharfe, Leslie Schoenherr, Bob and Ashley Scott, Joseph Shalleck, Cheryl Shnider, Elizabeth Simonds, David and Patricia Slade, Ralph and Wendy Smith, Caroline Spang, Arthur and Suzanne Steinert, Larry and Tanya Stubbs, Richard and Gladys Sullivan, Jr., Bob and Cyndy Tallett, Sue Thorne, David and Gail Tosi, Bob and Meridith Tufts, Peter Twining, David and Lynne Umstead, William Vachon, Thomas Valeo and Sarah Graboys, Christine Virden, Ernst and Gail Von Metzsch, David Walls, David and Kitty Weaver, Nick and Alison White, David and Susan Willis, Robert and Kathy Wilson, Alan Wilson, Gretchen Wood, Mary Anne Wood.
Allen’s Pharmacy, Brox Industries, Cape Ann Savings Bank, Chapman’s Greenhouse, Crocker’s Boatyard, Crosby’s Market, cyclocrossworld.com., Filias Management, Friends of the Manchester Council on Aging, Gurley Eye Care Associates, the Hooper Fund, Hope and Lisa Team, Jeffrey’s Creek Land Contractors, L.A.D.Company Inc., Logue Insurance Agency, The Manchester Cricket, Manchester Marine Corporation, Manchester-by-the-Book, Manchester Mother’s Club, the Mooring, Pallazola Brothers, Renco Corporation, Salem Five Charitable Foundation, Scott Energy, Scouts BSA—Troop #3, Seaside Garden Club, Standley’s Garage, Sudbay Automotive Group, Sullco Inc., Utopia Farms and Wild Apple Homes.
Shelving Rock Trust—Sharksmouth, American Legion Post #113, First Parish Church, Congregational, Essex County Club, Manchester Athletic Club and the Manchester Community Center.
