Month: August 2022

The 63^rd annual Gloucester Sidewalk Bazaar is scheduled to take place this weekend, Thursday through Saturday, August 4^th to 6^th on Main Street in downtown Gloucester.

This year’s event features over 55 participating merchants, vendors and non-profits.  The Sidewalk Bazaar is the largest Gloucester marketplace event of the year, known for days of bargains, music, food, and discounts, along with new and exciting merchandise by a variety of merchants and vendors alike.

Entertainment will be provided all 3 days by a selection of musicians. Acoustic musician A.J. Fronce will be located at the Parson Street Stage. Arnie Rosen, musician, and vocalist Deanna Brunetti will perform at the Cape Ann Savings Pocket Park. The Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team will be on hand to show and tell about their gallery of snakes.  Cape Ann Bible Church will be with us again, providing games for young children.  

For the ultimate “taste of Gloucester” experience, Nana’s Fried Dough will be on deck this year, along with all the wonderful Gloucester Main Street restaurants.

Enjoy the waterfront and experience the 2022 Gloucester Sidewalk Bazaar. 

One of the 3 sunflower fields from School Street Sunflowers has opened in Ipswich at 18 School St right behind the high school. This field does not require tickets but does offer cut-your-own sunflowers for $2 each. The other 2 fields will require admission when they open later in the summer, so stay tuned. Their Facebook page adds that Goat Yoga is also available every Sunday and those tickets are available here. It’s hard not to smile and feel peaceful when you are facing a field of sunflowers, so maybe stop by when you can. Yes, I took Keith and Aretha……..

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Hi, 

I have a few excellent up close photos of the eagle that was at Wingaersheek beach on July 20th. 

I thought someone may be interested in them who follow birds here in Gloucester. 

Do you know anyone who would want the photos? I’m not a birder, I was just at the beach that day. It was amazing to be just a few feet away! 

Thank you, 

MaryEllen 

In response to the drought conditions, the City of Gloucester will begin water conservation measures for one month. Starting today, August 2nd and ending on August 31st, outdoor watering is limited to “handheld” with a hose or a watering can before 9am or after 5pm.

Additional water restrictions include the prohibition of the following: 

• Lawn irrigation systems and sprinklers. 
• Filling swimming pools.
• Washing of vehicles, boats, driveways, buildings or sidewalks.

Residents on private wells are also encouraged to practice water conservation measures.

To repeat, starting today, August 2nd, and extending through August 31st,  water restrictions are in place for all residents of Gloucester. Outdoor watering is limited to “handheld” with a hose or a watering can before 9am or after 5pm.

For additional information and updates please visit the City of Gloucester website and Facebook page.

In light of the water loss due to the recent water main break as well as the ongoing Pole’s Hill brush fire fighting efforts, it is critical that we all do our apart to conserve water.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Morning Light…

Black Earth Compost is putting together a pilot Electronic Recyling Collection Route in August throughout Cape Ann and surrounding areas. You can send unused electronics off for recycling such as laptops, monitors, tables, cables and more. Go check your garages and closets and sign up by August 10 for pickup by visiting their webpage: https://blackearthcompost.com/

Screenshot from Black Earth Recycling Facebook page:

The Continentals return to the Gentile Bandstand, Sunday, August 7, 2022

at 7pm. The Antonio Gentile Bandstand is located at Stage Fort Park, Hough Avenue, Gloucester MA.

The free concert is sponsored by The Gloucester Rotary Club. The Continentals play your favorite rock and pop from the 70’s up to today’s hits. This group is a mainstay of New England summer entertainment.  

This will be the fifth concert of the Bandstand Series 2022 season. This year is the thirty fifth anniversary season of these free concerts in the park.  Large audiences continue to attend and listen in this picturesque setting overlooking Gloucester’s outer harbor.

The concert is free to the public. Parking is free and the venue and rest rooms are ADA-accessible. Bring a blanket or chair and perhaps a picnic dinner. The rain date is Wednesday, August 10. For further information please visit DavidLBenjamin.com or call 978-281-0543

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Hello, this is Mayor Greg Verga with an important message from the City of Gloucester.

As the Gloucester Fire Department and Massachusetts Forestry Services continue to manage the brush fire on Poles Hill they will be conducting controlled burnouts in the area. These burnouts will result in additional flames and smoke. Gloucester Fire Department will be monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of the area.

At this time the use of outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas, and any open or recreational fires is prohibited. Also, please do not extinguish or discard cigarettes outside.

The Gloucester Fire Department will continue to be on the scene throughout the day. There will be limited road closures and access in the area. We ask residents to avoid the area if possible. Residents should remain vigilant in monitoring for signs that the fire has restarted in the areas near them and call 911 if there are no fire personnel in the immediate area.

Please note there will be an additional call this afternoon related to water use restrictions.

Thank you for your cooperation.