Day: November 5, 2023

Gloucester vs East Bridgewater Boys 1st Round Playoff Soccer (Replay) 11/5/23

Bravo is now serving lunch including incredible fresh cut sandwiches using the best meats money can buy.

131 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930

(978) 879-4522

Jackie Bennett

As we move from fall toward winter, our resident wildlife is in transition.

Here’s 9yr old Trip checking out the view from the bow of the FiveC’s. If he’s not upfront, he’s usually sleeping on the back bench!

Chrissy Cauthers

Seaborne…

I am a lifelong Gloucester resident, and I have devoted a significant portion of my life to serving the city of Gloucester and its residents. I have been married for over 35 years to Gloucester native Abbie Lundberg, with whom I has raised two children.

My Dad, Bill, was General Manager of Empire Fish Co., and I grew up hanging around Gloucester’s working waterfront. When I was 14, I started working at Empire during the summers and continued to work there all through high school and beyond. From there I went fishing. In between boat ownerships and fishing sites I went to work in construction and eventually got my contractor’s license. After I got married, I returned to school at the University of Lowell and received my Certificate in Wastewater Management. I worked in Gorton’s pretreatment facility and then in Gloucester’s wastewater treatment plant for 5 years, where I finished up as the assistant Plant Manager. But the lure of fishing was too great, so I bought a lobster business and stayed fishing until I retired in 2018. 

I am running for re-election to the city council because I’m passionate about our city and its future. I am committed to advancing Gloucester’s unique character – fearless and entrepreneurial – into the 21^st century. Gloucester citizens deserve city councilors like me who bring an honest, common-sense, solutions-based approach to the business of the city.  

A Vote for Tony on Nov. 7 is a Vote for Gloucester.

Issues

As a City Councilor, I am committed to:

·      Use my experience as a licensed wastewater operator when Gloucester builds the $150M secondary treatment addition to the wastewater plant. My knowledge will be crucial in making sure the job is done right and we get the most bang for our buck.

·      Apply my experience as a licensed contractor to Council business as Gloucester moves forward on multiple major building projects.

·      Take the Council’s responsibility of budget oversight seriously and make sure the city’s limited financial resources are spent efficiently and as intended.

·      Realistically assess the needs of our working harbor to preserve the necessary infrastructure and critical affordable dockage.

·      Support responsible development, including housing that our kids can afford. 

My Past work experience includes:

·      Commercial fisherman, captain of multiple vessels; recently retired

·      Worked in construction, maintain current contractor’s license

·      Facilities manager at Gloucester’s wastewater treatment facility

·      Home inspector

Civic experience:

·      City Councilor at Large

·      12 years on the Waterways Board

o   9 Years as Chair

·      Served 13 years on the Gloucester School Committee

o   6 Years as Chair of the Building and Finance Subcommittee

·      Served on the 2011 City Charter Review Committee

·      Currently serving on Gloucester’s Municipal Harbor Plan Committee

·      Chair of the On-Site Wastewater Treatment Citizens Advisory Committee

·      Served on the Gloucester Plan-Implementation and Review Committee

As Chair of the Waterways Board, I:

·      Initiated, oversaw, and implemented a reorganization of the Gloucester Harbormaster Department, with an emphasis on customer service, online payment and reservations, increased on-water presence, professional launch service, and mooring compliance

·      Instrumental in finally getting the Annisquam River dredged

·      Worked to secure $1.6 million in grant funding for the visiting boater center and docks

·      Due to these efforts, Gloucester has been rated one of America’s top ten ports to visit, bringing additional visitors and revenue to downtown businesses without impacting traffic or parking.

My Volunteer experience:

·      Currently volunteering at The Open Door: curbside service and food rescue 

·      Fuller School PTO: served as a member six years, four as president

·      Helped establish health center at Gloucester High School, working with Addison Gilbert Hospital

·      Director, Mount Adnah cemetery 

Vote for Tony on Nov. 7th

11/4/2023

Dear residents of Annisquam, Bayview, Lanesville, and Riverdale,

My name is Mary Pat DeRosa, and I bought my home in Lanesville about 15 years ago.  Since then, I enjoy my time at the Cove, exploring Dogtown, the quarries and walking the trails with my dog.  I am running for Ward 4 City Councilor because I want to strengthen our city government so that it’s more responsive to residents’ needs.

I am retired IT project manager and have worked for Fortune 100 & 500 companies managing multi-million-dollar projects, contracts and teams. Currently I work as a property manager for senior and low-income housing in Manchester, Mass.

I will use my professional management skills to ensure that budgets, proposals, and projects meet pre-determined community needs and goals set by residents. I will also make every effort to hold monthly in person Ward 4 meetings to discuss all city business with you, gather your feedback on issues, and use that information for my city voting responsibilities. As Ward 4 councilor, I will represent your interests, not mine, at city meetings because that is how I believe the job should be done.

The proposed Affordable Housing solution, also known as the MBTA mandated zoning, is a state program that imposes denser zoning near MBTA stations.  It is not “affordable” any more than any other housing in town. It will be market price. This model does not work for our local population as seen by the Gloucester Crossing Halyard apartments where a 1- bedroom rents for $2450 per month.  The denser zoning means more parking, more school children, and more water, sewer, police, and fire requirements.   

As Ward 4 councilor, I will work with the Mayor and the city council to explore a locally administered housing model that serves our community.

Many Ward 4 residents are rightfully concerned about city spending and taxes. As a project manager with budget experience, I will study budget and contract expenditures and streamline them where practical. Just like residents manage their housing budgets to live within their means, the city must do the same.

The proposed waste water treatment plant is a pending financial tidal wave with a proposed cost of $150 million or more. This cost will be spread out over the entire real estate tax base and not just those residents with sewers. We know we need it.  We know it’s federally mandated, but the issue is the additional tax burden on all of us. I see neighbors forced to sell their family homes and leave the island because of the additional costs. I will work with the Mayor and city council to identify possible financial solutions to minimize the financial burden on residents.

If my message resonates with you, I am asking you to please vote for me, Mary Pat DeRosa, for Ward 4 City Councilor on Tuesday, Nov 7th. I want to be your voice.

If you have any questions or would like a ride to the polls, please contact me at ward4derosa@gmail.com or call 508-284-2418.

Mary Pat DeRosa

Gloucester vs Belchertown Field Hockey Playoffs (Replay) 11/3/23
https://youtu.be/Dlkbq_kVUOw

I have found myself endlessly seeking fall colors to share and we have had some bonus beautiful days recently. I took a ride to Appleton Farms in Ipswich to bask in some of that extra pretty autumn glory. You may want to do the same but any time of year is fun there. Don’t miss the store!