Category: News

Essex Tech Announces Bill Passed Supporting Clean Energy on Campus

Posted on August 25, 2020 by custom |

DANVERS — Superintendent Heidi Riccio is pleased to announce the signing of a bill supporting clean energy generation and education at Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School. Bill HR 4922, an act relative to clean energy generation at Essex…

Podcast: A Conversation About the State of the North Shore’s Coast with Tom O’Shea – Now is the Time to Start Saving

Posted on August 25, 2020 by custom |

NORTH SHORE – The Trustees of Reservations recently released its “State of the Coast” report. In an interview with MSO News, Director of Coast and Natural Resources Director Tom O’Shea explains more about the report and what it may mean…

Rockport: Mandatory Water Restriction Notice

Posted on August 24, 2020 by custom |

Mandatory Water Restriction Notice ROCKPORT – Mandatory Water Restrictions in Effect: August 24, 2020 until further notice The Town of Rockport Public Works Commissioners has enacted mandatory waterrestrictions on outdoor water usage when using Town supplied water. The continued…

Podcast with Gloucester Assistant Harbormaster Chad Johnson: Boaters in Gloucester Waters Cautioned to Observe Governor’s COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

Posted on August 21, 2020 by custom |

GLOUCESTER – City officials are asking the public to boat responsibly following a rise in boating accidents and reports of illegal activity including underage drinking and boating under the influence. Statewide boating, marine and inland waterway guidance amid COVID-19 was…

MSO News Roundup: Lynn, North Shore, Ipswich, Newburyport, Coastline

Posted on August 21, 2020 by custom |

Lynn’s COVID-19 cases keep rising By Gayla Cawley Itelmlive LYNN — As coronavirus cases continue to rise in Lynn, new health data shows the city has the worst outbreak in the state. Lynn has the second highest positive test rate…

City of Salem COVID-19 Response Update – August 20, 2020

Posted on August 20, 2020 by custom |

Previous COVID-19 Response Updates available at www.salem.com/news Posted on: August 20, 2020 – 11:31am New Updates Free COVID-19 testing is being offered for Salem residents and those who work in Salem now through September 12th. Tests are being conducted outside…

City of Gloucester Urges Public to Boat Responsibly Following Reports of COVID-19 Guidance Violations, Unsafe Practices

Posted on August 20, 2020 by custom |

Police, Harbormaster to Actively Patrol Wingaersheek Beach, Annisquam River Waters GLOUCESTER — Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, Police Chief Edward Conley and Harbormaster TJ Ciarametaro are urging boaters to follow the state’s reopening guidance to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure.…

A Conversation with Violinist David Yang, Narrator, Composer, and Director of Both the Newburyport Chamber Music Festival and the Universtiy of Pennsylvania Chamber Music Program

Posted on August 20, 2020 by custom |

PHILADELPHIA – I met David Yang today via our phone conversation and was blown away by his story-telling, his teaching style, and his enthusiasm for performing, teaching, and his love of music in general, classical music in particular. As both…

Manchesterbythesea’s Back Beach is Closed

Posted on August 19, 2020 by custom |

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEABOARD OF HEALTHTOWN HALL -10CENTRAL STREETManchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts 01944-1399Telephone (978) 526-7385 FAX (978) 526-2009FROM THE MANCHESTER BOARD OF HEALTH Black Beach on Ocean Street Temporarily Closed to SwimmingPlease be advised that the Black Beach on Ocean Street in Manchester has been…

Essex Voters’ Guide to 2020 Fall Elections

Posted on August 19, 2020 by custom |

September 1st State Primary Election and November 3rd State and Presidential Election Posted on: August 17, 2020 – 9:29am Please refer to this guide for voting information and deadlines for the upcoming fall elections. Voting Options: By Mail In-Person Early…