Day: June 11, 2025

 

I wanted to reach out to help pass along important information about the 250^thBattle of Bunker Hill Reenactment happening in Gloucester’s Stage Fort Park on June 21^st and 22^nd.  There have been several questions about the schedule and logistics so we wanted to help keep you informed.  With thousands of visitors expected that weekend, this event will have a significant impact on area businesses.

 

The events will take place on Saturday from 8am – 5pm and Sunday from 8am – 2pm.  There will be free shuttles available for attendees from the MBTA stations as well as various designated parking areas around the city.  You can find the most up to date information including a full schedule and transportation details athttps://battleofbunkerhill250.com/

 

Discover Gloucester also has a dedicated page on their website with a link from their homepagehttps://discovergloucester.com/250th-battle-of-bunker-hill-reenactment-in-gloucester-ma/

 

The event is also listed on our website on the Events Calendarhttps://business.capeannchamber.com/events/details/the-250th-battle-of-bunker-hill-reenactment-36795?calendarMonth=2025-06-01

 

🧹 2nd & 4th Thursday Street Sweeping – Southerly/Easterly Sides
Effective May 1 – Nov 30 | Time: 12AM – 6AM

Street sweeping will start at 12:00 AM early Thursday morning (just after midnight Wednesday night) and take place on these roads:

• Washington St (Main St ➡️ Gloucester Ave)
• Main St (left side/southerly)
• Rogers St (St. Peters ➡️ E. Main)
• Prospect St (Washington St ➡️ Flannagan’s)

🚗 Please pay attention to any posted signage! Please move your vehicles the night before—ticketing is enforced!

Miss Rumphius was Here…

Last year at this time, we held a solo show of all of Jon’s maritime work. One year later, we reprise the theme in his honor.

However, this time opening up the gallery to 10 artists, each with a fresh take on all things nautical. See the flyer below.

Art Show
June 16 – July 5

Fiesta Kickoff Party / Reception
June 26, 5pm – 8pm

Jon Sarkin ·39 Main Street, Gloucester MA 01930, United States

This presentation will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St. Gloucester, on Saturday, June 28 at 4PM. This is a free event. All are welcome

David Weeden, a member and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer of the Wampanoag Tribe in Mashpee, MA will talk about his tribe’s history of living lightly along the coast before Europeans arrived in New England and how traditional ways are being adopted to restore the health of degraded ecosystems in Mashpee.  

Indigenous peoples throughout the world have known how to live sustainably and in harmony with nature.  This program is devoted to the memory of Dr. Judith Oleson, a member of St. Paul Church and expert in international reconciliation.  As Cape Ann deals with the increasing threats from climate change coming to our shores, we will need to rethink everything about how we relate to and steward our community and our ecosystems at risk.  

According to Reverend Sue Kohler-Arsenault of the Annisquam Village Church, 

“Some of the most significant voices in the interfaith movement to address the climate crisis come from Native communities.  We are fortunate that someone who is putting his own community’s practices into use can help guide us towards next steps here.”

The event is presented by the Interfaith Committee of the Cape Ann Climate Coalition with support from a grant from NOAA.

thank you!!

Marion Phipps

Sharon Byrne Kishida

Co-facilitators of the CACC Interfaith Committee

🎉Additional Specials for today!
🦞$19.99 Lobster Rolls
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles

Listen as Michael DeKoster describes a unique opportunity to sail Ardelle for the Bunker HIll Reenactment. MaritimeGloucester.org/rev250sail for tickets and info.

112 Main St Gloucester MA

I love ephemera! So I enjoy browsing at 80 Main Antiques & Ephemera (on Main St in Gloucester). Sabine, the owner, is always friendly and willing to help. I’ve been working on a little project and she’s been key in the development. She’s a great resource for such things! Anyhow, the shop is nicely set up with a variety of interesting items, many local. There’s a collection of Fred Bodin’s work (this is his previous location) and a great deal more as you can see here. I am a sucker for Depression glass so this is great fun for me. Perhaps it will be for you too.