Stephen Hagan

United States

Rockport, Manchester and Essex Reporter at Gloucester Daily Times

Articles

Designer sought for Essex school project

2 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Stephen Hagan

ESSEX — The Manchester Essex Regional School District is searching for a “qualified” designer for the Essex Elementary School project. The district has not yet determined whether construction will be a renovation, an “add-reno” or a new building on the site of the current school at 12 Story St., according to a legal notice about the search in the Gloucester Daily Times last week. kAm%96 6DE:>2E65 E@E2= 4@?DECF4E:@? 4@DED 7@C E96 AC@A@D65 AC@;64E C2?86D 7C@> Sd_ >:==:@? E@ Sdd >:==:@?[ 56A6?5:?8 @?
Designer sought for Essex school project

2 weeks ago | cnhinews.com | Stephen Hagan

ESSEX — The Manchester Essex Regional School District is searching for a “qualified” designer for the Essex Elementary School project. The district has not yet determined whether construction will be a renovation, an “add-reno” or a new building on the site of the current school at 12 Story St., according to a legal notice about the search in the Gloucester Daily Times last week.
'It’s our time to fly'

3 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Stephen Hagan

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — With a threat of showers that never came, Manchester Essex Regional High School's Class of 2025 walked through their graduation exercises Friday afternoon and into their next life pursuits. Several hundred spectators, mostly family and friends, gathered on Hyland Field, surrounding the 111 graduates seated at the 50-yard line. kAmvC25F2E6D 2?5 D49@@= 724F=EJ AC@46DD65 @?E@ E96 7:6=5 E@ E96 EF?6D @7 “!@>A 2?5 r:C4F>DE2?46[” F?56C E96 5:C64E:@?
Status quo for Manchester Essex graduation

3 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Stephen Hagan

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — With the threat of rain in Friday afternoon’s forecast, some may have been wondering about the status of graduation ceremonies, slated to be held outside on the Hyland Field. The phrase “hold onto your hats” might be pertinent. kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ p>J {6y6F?6[ @7 E96 |2?496DE6C tDD6I #68:@?2= $49@@= s:DEC:4E ~77:46[ :E :D 2== DJDE6>D 8@ 7@C E96 AC@4665:?8D E@ 36 96=5 @?
Rockport lifts outdoor water use ban

3 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Stephen Hagan

ROCKPORT — Since March, Rockport residents have been prohibited from the outdoor watering of lawns, shrubs, plants and landscaping, among other things. But on Thursday, Select Board Chair Paul Murphy announced the ban on the outdoor water use was over. kAm“x H@F=5 =:<6 E@ E92?< E96 C6D:56?ED 2?5 G:D:E@CD 7@C 2596C:?8 E@ E96 H2E6C 32? E92E H2D AFE :? A=246 2 76H >@?E9D 28@[” |FCA9J D2:5] “%96 H2E6C 32? H2D 6?565 3J E96 Ws6A2CE>6?E @7 !F3=:4 (@C<DX]”k^Am kAm|FCA9J D2:5 E96 32?
Manchester getting set for Fourth of July celebration

3 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Stephen Hagan

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — Event organizers are reading this seaside town's Fourth of July celebration, no matter what the weather brings. The 2025 July 4th Parade will take place rain or shine, according to the July 4 Committee's website, and feature marching bands, homemade floats and antique cars. The Fourth of July events are being organized by the committee in conjunction with the Manchester Parks & Recreation Department. kAm!2C<D U2>Aj #64C62E:@?
Local librarians back effort to prohibit book bans

3 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Stephen Hagan

Cape Ann librarians are championing a legislative effort on Beacon Hill to curtail the banning of books in public libraries and in schoolsA bipartisan proposal would make Massachusetts one of only two states to effectively outlaw book bans because of “partisan or doctrinal” reasons by setting new restrictions on receiving state funding.
Refurbished historic marker to be unveiled at Rockport cemetery

3 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Stephen Hagan

ROCKPORT — If signs point the way, a refurbished metal sign at the First Parish Cemetery will serve as a gateway to the town’s past. At least, that’s how Andrea Quinn, co-chair of the Rockport Cemetery Restoration Project, sees it. kAm"F:?? H:== 36 ;@:?65 3J d_ A6@A=6[ :?4=F5:?8 96C 4@==628F6D @? E96 3@2C5 @7 5:C64E@CD @7 E96 $2?5J q2J w:DE@C:42= $@4:6EJ[ E9:D $2EFC52J[ yF?6 f[ 2E E96 u:CDE !2C:D9 r6>6E6CJ[ g q6249 $E][ E@ D66 E96 C67FC3:D965 D:8?
North Shore Chamber honors high school scholars

3 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Stephen Hagan

DANVERS — This year, almost 350 students from more than 30 high schools, including those on Cape Ann, were singled out by the North Shore Chamber of Commerce for their academic achievements. The high school seniors honored are in the top 5% of their graduating class. The students were recognized as North Shore Chamber of Commerce 2025 Honor Scholars and celebrated for their achievements during the North Shore Chamber’s Honor Scholars Recognition Dinner on May 15.
Union backing Manchester officer's efforts to get on track after suspension

3 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Stephen Hagan

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — The police union that represents Manchester-by-the-Sea police officers has weighed-in on the recent suspension of a Manchester patrolman’s certification. Officer Michael Richard’s certification was suspended April 17 by the state Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission and last week his appeal was denied by a single commissioner. kAm%96 |2?496DE6C\3J\E96\$62 !@=:46 ~77:46CD %62>DE6CD {@42= ca C6AC6D6?ED #:492C5]k^Am kAm“%96 F?:@?