My View of Life on the Dock
Joey and Katelyn narrowly escaped the jaws of a scary Mola Mola (sunfish…or “baby wheel”) CLICK POST to see the hysterical clip of the guys with the thick Boston accents who stumbled upon a mola mola and had NO IDEA what it was). But, don’t worry…they’re ok.
This beautiful yacht is the Bystander flying under the Cayman Island flag according to MarineTraffic.com. It’s a beauty, especially as the sun begins to set.
AS WE HOST OUR VERY OWN
“BEST IN SHOW”
THINK YOUR FOUR LEGGED FRIEND HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO BE CROWNED KING OR QUEEN? BRING THEM DOWN ON AUGUST 9!
Registration to walk will be handled through this account.
What is Required:
Name of person or persons walking
Name of Your four legged Friend
(Fees will be handled day of)
ENTRY FEE – $20 (all proceeds go to @capeannanimalaid )
General Admission – $10 (all proceeds go to @capeannanimalaid )
THERE IS ONE GOLDEN RULE FOR THIS EVENT!
“IF YOUR DOG IS FRIENDLY, WE’RE DOG FRIENDLY”
Annual event- Saturday of Labor Day Weekend. All boats welcome to join us at Jones Creek before 7pm on the Annisquam river. Then parade towards Gloucester Harbor, through the bridges and into the harbor and Gloucester inner harbor coves. Ending with fireworks! For spectators – you can view the parade anywhere along the route, but the popular spots are along Gloucester Boulevard where a Concert also happens and then fireworks over the harbor. Other spots are at waterfront restaurants and businesses. Houses and businesses along the route are encouraged to light up and get involved on the shore line. This is a free event to enter and the view. Parking is available around the city, there are no designated event parking areas. A great annual event for all, in conjunction with the annual Schooner Festival.
It’s the photo you never knew you’d need to see
This gazebo is so pretty. Also, what a view.
Whale Watch…
From out friend Ashley Shedd at the Gloucester Meetinghouse
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PRESS RELEASE
HEADER: GLOUCESTER MEETINGHOUSE FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT JULY 25th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
The Music on Meetinghouse Green third concert is this Friday July 25th at 6:00pm. Music will be performed by Rhiannon Hurst & Friends. Cape Ann couldn’t be more proud of these rising stars who will share their exceptional talent as a quartet in an evening of unforgettable Jazz in front of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church 50 Middle Street. Your free-will donations will benefit Pathways for Children, who nurtures children and supports families impacted by economic and social inequity through programs that educate, enrich, empower and motivate. The evening’s food vendor will be Crepes Du Jour, offering sweet and savory crepes for all to enjoy! Please bring folding chairs, blankets and extra cash for when the donation buckets go by!
UPCOMING CONCERT SCHEDULE
DATE MUSIC NON-PROFIT
August 1 Goddesses Gloucester Education Foundation
August 8 Willie Alexander The Open Door
August 15 Hye Fusion Grace Center
August 22 What Time is it, Mr. Fox Action, Inc.
August 29 Jim n’ Tonic HAWC
Sept 5 Cape Ann Big Band Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation
𝓣𝓸𝓭𝓪𝔂’𝓼 𝓢𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵𝓼
🍕Buy any 18” Pizza get an 18” Cheese for $5
🍕Buy any 16” Pizza get a 16” Cheese for $5
🎉Additional Specials for today!
🦞$13.99 Lobster Rolls
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles
Link to https://www.capeannrowingclub.com/race-overview-blackburn-challenge
I want you to notice something that more times than not is not the case- When you get your ice at North Shore Sports Dock its not all clumped up and stuck together. It’s individual cocktail cube shaped that dumps out nicely and fills all the crevices around your beverages to keep them frosty cold. They also use the ice bags that have the drawstrings which allows you to re-use the bags for trash after. Wins all the way around!!!
Pro-tip- get your ice on your way out of Smith Cove in East Gloucester. You’ll be glad you did!
211 E Main St, Gloucester, MA
Open until 6:00 PM
Gloucester, MA — Mayor Greg Verga is proud to announce the completion and official adoption of the City of Gloucester’s Comprehensive Plan 2025–2035, a forward-looking, community-driven roadmap that will guide growth, priorities, and investment over the next 10 years.
“This is more than just a document, it’s a promise to our community,” said Mayor Verga. “It’s aspirational, actionable, and attainable. And it reflects what thousands of Gloucester residents shared with us about their hopes for the future of our city.”
The Comprehensive Plan was developed over two years through robust public engagement, with nearly 4,000 community participation touchpoints through surveys, meetings, workshops, and events. The result is a visionary plan centered on local values and goals, Gloucester’s unique identity, natural beauty, working waterfront, creative economy, and iconic neighborhoods.
Key highlights from the plan include:
Mayor Verga plans to appoint an Implementation Committee, composed of community members, city staff, and representatives from boards and commissions, that will be tasked with ensuring meaningful and transparent progress on the plan’s goals. The following phase will include annual reporting, performance tracking, and continued public involvement.
“This effort has been central to my vision for Gloucester since day one,” said Mayor Verga. “It’s deeply gratifying to see this plan finalized and I’m incredibly proud of the team effort it represents. From the Planning Board and City staff to our partners and residents, Gloucester showed up and helped shape this together. Now, the real work begins: turning vision into action.”
The Community Development Department will present the plan to the City Council on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
The full plan is available on the City of Gloucester’s website at https://tinyurl.com/gloucestercompplan.
Here is this week’s live music schedule at the Rhumb Line. As always, live music seven days each week! Nine bands in all.
Many of you are aware we spent quite a bit of time down at this year’s Bluefin Blowout held at the Mile Marker 1 Marina. It was an amazing fundraising event to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. So, the margarita last Monday at the FUNraising Bash tasted extra yummy. A day or so later we were honored to witness the arrival of the champion 728 lb tuna brought in by Jimmy Rig Charters (see video below)
Join the Sawyer Free Library on Thursday mornings for Garden Storytime with Backyard Growers on the Saunders House lawn! Running this Thursday through August 28, the Library’s Garden Storytime is great for kids of all ages. Children will plan, plant, water, weed, maintain and harvest a garden at the library all summer, while sharing books and stories about gardening and the outdoors. Free lunch is provided for all children by The Open Door.
Thursdays at 11:00am on the Saunders House Lawn located at 88 Middle Street. This program runs from July 10th through August 28th. No reservations required to attend but the weekly program is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather.
Meet Whitney!
At just over a year and a half, Whitney has already been a wonderful mama-now it’s her turn to be the one getting all the love. This sweet, petite torti adores snuggling, doesn’t mind being held, and happily soaks up pets, attention, and treats. Whitney would prefer to be the only pet in the household and get all the love to herself. Whitney is gentle, affectionate, and ready to spend her days lounging in cozy spots and being your devoted little shadow. Does Whitney sound like the right fit for you?
Apply for her today capeannanimalaid.org/catapp
| Breed | Domestic Shorthair/Mix |
| Age | 1 year 8 months |
| Gender | Female |
| Size | Medium |
| Color | Brown/Black |
| Spayed/Neutered |  |
| Declawed | No |
| Housetrained | Yes |
| Adoption Price | $175.00 |
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Cape Ann Animal Aid
Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter
4 Paws Lane
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-6055
www.facebook.com/CapeAnnAnimalAid
Hi Joey,
I hope this message finds you well. I wasn’t sure of the best way to submit a blog post request to GMG, so I’m reaching out directly.
My name is Brooke Mackesy, and I’m the daughter of Victor Anido from AMVETS Post 32. I’m writing to share some incredibly special news about my father, and to ask if GMG would consider highlighting it in a post, given its significance to both the veteran and broader Gloucester community.
On July 19, 2025, during Military Day at the Patton Homestead in Hamilton, MA, my father, Victor Anido, was awarded the Honorary Order of St. Michael Airborne Infantry Medal. This national honor recognizes individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to the Airborne and Infantry communities through their service, integrity, and professional excellence.
Victor is the 172nd recipient of this prestigious award.
The award was presented to him by Ret. Captain Rich Barbato, alongside Helen and Ben Patten, grandchildren of General Patton. As Rich said during the presentation, he was “honored to present The Honorary Order of St. Michael to Victor Anido. For those who know him, the years he’s dedicated to helping fellow veterans in the Gloucester community, and his service as a Veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division, make him a true embodiment of the values of a U.S. Paratrooper.”
Victor’s military achievements are only part of what makes this award so meaningful. He has worked tirelessly for decades to support veterans across Cape Ann—especially through his leadership at AMVETS Post 32—and we, as a family, are humbled by the profound impact he continues to have in our community.
We believe this honor deserves to be shared with the wider Gloucester audience, and we would be incredibly grateful if GMG could help us do that.
Thank you so much for considering it.
Warm regards,
Brooke Anido
Good Morning Gloucester 