Introduction of digital pass platform will modernize an outdated system for non-resident beachgoers.
Today, Mayor Greg Verga announced the launch of a new online reservation and payment system for non-resident beach parking for the 2022 beach season. The City of Gloucester will utilize Yodel, a parking management platform, to allow non-resident beachgoers to reserve and pay for their parking space at City beaches up to ten days in advance.
This innovative technology will streamline the parking procedure for all visitors to Gloucester’s beaches. Modernizing our systems and creating new efficiencies will address several of the concerns of our residents and improve everyone’s beach-going experience.
“This is a major step towards modernizing and advancing an outdated and inefficient system for both resident and non-resident beachgoers,” said Mayor Greg Verga.
Yodel will serve as a digital pass platform and bring a modern solution to the beach parking management system. Non-resident beach visitors will be able to reserve parking in advance to guarantee a space while reducing traffic and improving service.
This is an improvement from the traditional first-come-first-serve, on-site cash payment that has been the norm for decades at City beaches. Non-resident beach stickers will no longer be available, and reservations are nonrefundable.
“This will improve access for non-residents visitors and ease the delays and traffic that our residents typically face,” said Verga.
There will be no significant changes to the resident beach sticker process, and no reservations will be required for residents.
America’s oldest seaport, the City of Gloucester is known throughout the world as an authentic, working waterfront community, a place of spectacular natural beauty, and home to a diverse population of approximately 30,000 residents. Its sharp focus on economic development has helped build its reputation as the ideal location to live, work, and play. An important center for the fishing industry, Gloucester is also proud of its vibrant cultural life and rich art heritage. Gloucester is a destination for thousands of visitors who visit the harbor and its beaches during the summer months. The City will be celebrating its 400th Anniversary in 2023. For more information please visit www.gloucester-ma.gov.
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My soon-to-be 15 year-old doesn’t often get up early if he doesn’t have school, or work, or a game, or practice (the opportunities to sleep in are kind of rare), but the other day he wanted to see the sunrise. He took this photo. Nice work, buddy.
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We took a ride out to Parker River Wildlife Refuge recently and saw some of our “usual” suspects (killdeer, hawks etc) but were further rewarded with some rarer sightings. We found a vulture feasting along the side of the road and we also noticed a small mammal which appeared to be napping in the branches of a roadside tree. Of course, I researched what small mammals sleep in trees and was able to eliminate panda, jaguar, orangutan and Sumatran tiger from my list……I believe this to be a raccoon! Something I have never seen sleeping in a tree roadside. Parker River is a nice little ride and sometimes you get bonuses like these.
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Arriving home from Norway we were greeted by a week of wind and waves, and the Egrets (and Herons) had taken over Niles Pond.
Waves were not large, but persistent for days with continuous windA trawler bucking the swells, outboundA visiting square-rigged schooner coasting inFinding a calm anchorage inside Dogbar breakwaterThe Flying Wallendas, Jet-ski styleIn quiet waters, a Snowy Egret on Niles PondA larger cousin, one of 4 Great Egrets, executes a one-footed feather fluffThen down to business with some serious fishingNo success, so I’ll try another part of the pondOur First Family of Mallards in the early evening light
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The Magnolia Community Farmers Market is now accepting vendor applications for our 2022 season. Please review our General Vendor Guidelines prior to completing this application. If accepted we will request permitting information based on your responses below.
Street Market Details
When: Sundays, 10am-1pm
Dates: June 5th through October 2rd (we will be closed July 3rd and September 4th due to holiday weekends)
Where: Lexington Ave., Magnolia, MA
10X10 Space Cost: $35 per week
Double Tent Cost: $70 per week
Seasonal Commitment (16 weeks!): $400 (a $160 savings!)
Please list or describe the products you intend to sell. Please remember that MCFM seeks to provide consumers with only locally produced, hand-crafted products, crafts and wares. For all non-food/craft vendors, products that are manufactured, commercially produced, assembled from commercially available parts, plans, kits or cast from commercial molds will not be accepted into the market. The market will host local photography, organically sourced wares, and original artwork only. For more information on the types of vendors we accept, please refer to https://www.magnoliacommunityfarmersmarket.com/become-a-vendor/*
Your answer
If you intend to participate on a week-to-week basis, please list all known dates you plan to attend. Additional dates may be added in the future.
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How would you like to pay your vendor fee?*
*If paying by check, the weekly fee for planned dates can be with separate checks or all on one. We will bill you separately if additional dates are added later.
*Mail check to MCFM, PO Box 5554, Gloucester, MA. 01930
PayPal invoice. We’ll send you an invoice once your application is received
No fee. I have a storefront ON Lexington Ave. Please save us a spot!
The MCFM Planning Committee reserves the right to approve or deny participation in the market based on the content of a vendor’s sales collection.
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A new group is forming at the Sawyer Free Library to study, share and learn genealogy research tips and tricks and ALL are invited to attend. The group will be made up of beginners as well as experienced family historians and is open to all interested. First meeting Saturday May 21 at 10 AM in the Friend Room at the library. Contact Local History Librarian Julie Travers with questions.
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Cape Ann Blossoms A Celebration of Spring will be open for its last day today Sunday May 15 from 10 AM – 5 PM at the Cape Ann Museum on Pleasant Street and I would encourage you to go! The Museum has paired local floral designers with works of art held in the Museum and challenged them to create floral pieces to complement the art. Genius! Gorgeous! As I have mentioned, I am a sucker for spring flowers so this exhibit drew me right in and I was not disappointed. You are encouraged to make a reservation unless you are already a member. Tickets available here. It’s beautifully done and I encourage you to stop by today. I do have a favorite but that’s my secret to keep……
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Time to dust off your sneakers and get ready for the
Bluefin Blowout Family Fun Run 5k
Presented by the Lyon-Waugh Auto Group – Benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association
Join us on Sunday, May 15th, 2022 at Stage Fort Park, Gloucester for the Bluefin Blowout Family Fun Run 5K, Presented by the Lyon-Waugh Auto Group – Benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association.
Run, walk, or stroll from Stage Fort Park to Hammond Castle and back to Stage Fort Park for a 5K loop. Enjoy the beautiful Cape Ann waterfront and fresh ocean air while raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association.
Chargers released their game schedule and it’s art — full on anime homage and savage roasting. Watch the 2 min video on youtubehere. Can you spot all the inside football and anime references?
still from game schedule release, week 9 – No Wins (Pats epic score)
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