Obituary notices, week of 2026-07-20 through 2026-07-26

This week's obituary notices include one Essex, Massachusetts resident: Hamlen, Amelia C., age 97, who died Monday, July 20, 2026. Arrangements are under the care of Campbell Funeral Home of Beverly, with the notice posted via Echovita.

Essex Sale Prices Span $1.6 Million as Main Street Deal Leads Market

Essex recorded 13 property transfers between June 26 and July 25, with seven disclosing a sale price ranging from $312,500 to $1.9 million and a median of $579,000. The month's top transaction was 78-80 Main St, which sold for $1.9 million to Pike Marine LLC. Main Street and Belcher Str…

Essex Select Board Advances Governance Study and River Day Revival Plans

Essex Select Board advances governance study proposal and affordable housing push.

Essex Clam Flats Remain Closed Despite Haverhill Sewage Leak Being Fixed

Essex clam flat closures tied to a Haverhill sewage spill drag on even after the leak was repaired. The Gloucester Daily Times reported that local shellfishers and Woodman's of Essex remain affected by the continuing flat shutdown — a situation the paper headlined as "Clammers lament fl…

Essex School Building Committee Approves $300,000 OPM Amendment, Launches CM Proposal Process

Essex Elementary School Building Committee unanimously advances five construction management firms to the proposal phase and approves a $300,000 owner's project manager contract amendment.

Essex Select Board Conditionally Awards Siding Contract, Launches Fire Department Governance Review

Essex Select Board opens review of fire department governance while conditionally awarding a public safety building siding contract.

This Week in Essex: Jun 15 - Jun 21

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Obituary notices, week of June 15, 2026 through June 21, 2026

One Essex obituary was published during the week of June 15–21, 2026: McNeil, Charles Anthony Jr., 80, of Essex, who died June 14, 2026 and whose obituary was posted through Boston Cremation. The family asks that memorial contributions be directed to The Essex Shipbuilding Museum.

Manchester Essex School Committee approves procurement cards, backs hockey host-school shift

Manchester Essex School Committee votes unanimously to authorize a new procurement card program and correct feasibility study language at its June 17 meeting.

Essex Planning Board Approves 36-Lot Open Space Subdivision After Eight Hearings

Essex Planning Board approves 36-lot open space subdivision after eight public hearings.

Essex School Building Committee Seats Seven-Member Construction Manager Selection Panel

Essex Elementary School Building Committee seats construction manager selection subcommittee and narrows site design choices.

Essex Planning Board sets June 17 vote on Bell Point 36-lot subdivision decision

Essex Planning Board advances 36-lot Bell Point subdivision toward a June 23 decision deadline.

Essex Select Board Approves All-Alcohol License for New Steakhouse at 109 Eastern Avenue

Essex Select Board unanimously approves all-alcohol restaurant license for new steakhouse at long-vacant Eastern Avenue address.

Essex School Panel Votes Unanimously to Hire Construction Manager at Risk

Essex school building committee unanimously adopts construction management at risk for new elementary school.