Stephen Hagan

United States

Rockport, Manchester and Essex Reporter at Gloucester Daily Times

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Local priests on Pope Leo XIV: Choice will move church forward

6 days ago | gloucestertimes.com | Stephen Hagan |Angelina Berube

The choice of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the successor to Pope Francis and the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church came as a surprise to many. Prevost, a 69-year-old member of the Augustinian religious order who spent his career ministering in Peru, took the name Leo XIV. kAm%96 #6G] y2>6D p4925:?92[ A2DE@C @7 E96 r2E9@=:4 r@>>F?:EJ @7 v=@F46DE6C 2?5 #@4<A@CE[ H2D 6=2E65 2E E96 ?6HD[ D2J:?8 E96 49FC49 92D “2 ?6H D96A96C5 E92E’D 366? 8:G6?
Convenience store group backs smoking vote

1 week ago | salemnews.com | Stephen Hagan

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — A convenience store association has applauded annual Town Meeting for “taking a stand in defense of adult choice and small business.”Manchester Town Meeting approved a non-binding referendum, 81-76, calling for the repeal of the town’s “Nicotine-Free Generation” regulation. The regulation bans the sale of tobacco and nicotine products to any person born on or after Jan. 1, 2004. kAm%96 E@3244@ 32? E@@< 67764E pAC:= `] s6DA:E6 E96 %@H? |66E:?8 G@E6[ E96 32? H:== C6>2:? :?
Rockport moving to privatize ambulance service

1 week ago | gloucestertimes.com | Stephen Hagan

ROCKPORT — As manning shifts at the Rockport Ambulance Department with volunteers has become unsustainable, the town has entered negotiations with a “third-party” ambulance company to providing full-time coverage. Rockport residents need not worry — emergency medical services are being provided, Select Board Chair Ross Brackett said. kAm“%96C6 2C6 ?@ AF3=:4 D276EJ 4@?46C?D :?
Convenience store group backs smoking vote

1 week ago | gloucestertimes.com | Stephen Hagan

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — A convenience store association applauded annual Town Meeting for “taking a stand in defense of adult choice and small business.”Town Meeting approved a nonbinding referendum, 81-76, calling for the repeal the town’s “Nicotine-Free Generation” regulation. The regulation bans the sale of tobacco and nicotine products to any person born on or after Jan. 1, 2004. kAm%96 E@3244@ 32? E@@< 67764E pAC:= `] s6DA:E6 E96 %@H? |66E:?8 G@E6[ E96 32? H:== C6>2:? :?
Essex selectman candidates face off

2 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Stephen Hagan

ESSEX — Both candidates touted their experience and both addressed the question of a Proposition 2 1/2 override to pay for the town's share of the Manchester Essex Regional School District budget. Candidates for selectman Annie Cameron and Ruth Pereen, the current chair of Board of Selectmen, participated in a forum Wednesday night at Essex Elementary School. About 100 people were in attendance. kAm%96 E@H? 6=64E:@? H:== E2<6 A=246 |@?52J[ |2J `a]k^Am kAm!6C66? DEC6DD65 96C 6IA6C:6?46 :? E@H?
New auto business opens in Essex

2 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Stephen Hagan

ESSEX — A new automotive repair business has opened at the site of the old Ernie’s Service Station on Main Street, and the owner plans to sell cars. Samir Ayoub, the owner of Sam’s Auto Quick Lube & Maintenance, appeared before the Board of Selectmen last month and provided some details of his operation at 8 Main St.kAmr92:C #FE9 !6C66?
Essex looks to slow Main Street traffic

2 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Stephen Hagan

ESSEX — After hearing a Main Street neighbor’s worries about traffic flow, speed and safety along the town thoroughfare, selectmen have acted to slow vehicles’ roll. “My concerns are being fueled by the increase in the current building projects, as well as the projected projects in the Main Street area,” Catherine Cummings of 151 Main St. wrote to selectmen. kAm“|2:? $EC66E :D FE:=:K65 2D 2 AC:>2CJ C@FE6 E@ 2446DD E96 :?=2?5 2C62D DFCC@F?5:?8 tDD6I[ H:E9 =2C86 4@?DECF4E:@?
Essex Planning Board recommends Town Meeting approve nine articles

2 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Stephen Hagan

ESSEX — With annual Town Meeting just around the corner, the Planning Board is weighing in on a number of articles related to zoning. Town Meeting is Monday, May 5, at Essex Elementary School, 12 Story St. The meeting, scheduled to begin at 6:45 p.m., will consider a 43-article warrant. kAm%96 D6G6?\>6>36C !=2??:?8 q@2C5 4@?5F4E65 2 AF3=:4 962C:?8 pAC:= `e 7@C %@H? |66E:?8 2CE:4=6D `e\ac] %96 3@2C5 G@E65 F?2?:>@FD=J E@ DFAA@CE @? E96 %@H?
Essex selectman candidates to face off

2 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Stephen Hagan

ESSEX — Residents will soon have the opportunity to meet the candidates running for a seat on the Board of Selectmen. A candidates forum for the two women vying to a chance to fill an open seat on the board will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at in the cafeteria at Essex Elementary School,12 Story St.kAm%96 7C66 6G6?E :D 36:?8 4@\DA@?D@C65 3J E96 vC62E6C r2A6 p??
Rockport working to digitalize bylaws, make them searchable

2 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Stephen Hagan

ROCKPORT — A new and improved “interim” digital version of the town's bylaws should be available sometime in August. The project is designed to streamline the structure of the information into a searchable online system, Town Administrator Mitchell Vieira said, and increase access to the bylaws — now found online in a portable document format (.pdf) or as a hard copy in the town clerk’s office.