The conversation on capital continues as we approach the Annual Town Meeting on April 27. The next topics in this series dive into the Central Street Culvert and Tappan Street water and sewer replacement projects.
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll visited the Southern Essex Registry of Deeds on Tuesday to sign up for a free alert system designed to help property owners detect potential deed fraud.
The conversation on capital projects to be voted on at the Annual Town Meeting continues this week with the Tuck’s Point Rotunda, Harbor dredging, Morss Pier and Reed Park Dock Expansion.
Preparations for the Annual Town Meeting on April 27th continue at Manchester Town Hall. In addition to the zoning articles previously discussed and the FY27 operating budget, there are several capital improvement projects that are needed in Manchester-by-the-Sea.
Voters across Cape Ann selected their party nominees Tuesday in the special election race to fill the 5th Essex District seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, setting up a three-way contest later this month.
Five candidates are seeking to represent Manchester and the rest of Cape Ann in the 5th Essex District, with Democratic and Republican primaries set for tomorrow, March 3, and a special election to follow March …
The Annual Town Meeting is a time for residents to come together to vote on important matters to keep our community thriving. At this year’s meeting on April 27, in addition to the budget, we will vote on four Zoning Bylaw updates and one General Bylaw update proposed by the Planning Board.
The idea of giving tax relief for seniors who need it has been something of a dogged theme in Essex. It’s a tough nut to crack, especially for small towns.
During these cold winter days, the Town is preparing for an active town meeting and election season. This spring, residents will be asked to vote in a Special State Election, the Annual Town Meeting, and the Town Election.
This week, Manchester’s Planning Board presented an ambitious set of potential articles planned for April’s Annual Town Meeting, new outside counsel has been added to Manchester’s legal bench, …
Next week, voters will get a chance to hear directly from the candidates vying to fill the 5th Essex District seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, vacated by the Thanksgiving death of …
The Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea is getting the new year underway by welcoming Mary Miner as the new Council on Aging Director. This appointment follows the retirement of the former director and an extensive six-month search. In addition to coordinating and maintaining current departmental services
Last week, Manchester got good news for state funding for the buildout of the dock systems off Morss Pier and Reed Park. Also, the Manchester Housing Authority will soon have a new executive …
State officials agreed Wednesday to build their next annual budgets on the estimate that Massachusetts will collect $44.9 billion in tax revenue, 2.9% more than is expected to come in this year, and …
It’s now a proper race, with four candidates—including Manchester resident Christina Delisio—stepping in to compete in March's special election to fill the seat formerly held by the late Mass. Rep. Ann-Margaret …
As an investigation of utility bill cost drivers gets underway, state government has projected that about three-quarters of Massachusetts homes could spend between 4% and 9% less than last year on …
On December 11, a draft of the town’s new Harbor Management Plan was presented to residents at a public forum. The Harbor Management Plan essentially provides an audit of the coastal …
An aide to former Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante intends to run for the open 5th Essex District seat and a former Rockport selectwoman also plans to jump into the race. Both Democrats filed papers …
Although the harbor has settled into the winter calm, this is the time when the Harbor Department implements improvements in advance of next season. On December 1, the Harbor Department is …
In less than two hours, 160 Essex voters approved more than $800,000 in public safety capital items, including funding for a new Harbormaster boat, a new Fire Dept. “pumper” truck, and a …