Day: October 20, 2025

ROUTE FOR DOG PARADE

Parade starts at Revive Wellness, 232 Main Street


Heads west on Main Street (on the Middle Street side)


Cross at crosswalk at Washington Street


Heads back up Main Street (on the Rogers Street side)


Ends at the police station for judging and awards.

ROUTE FOR TRICK-OR-TREATING

Starts at the police station


Heads west on Main Street (on the Rogers Street side)


Crosses at crosswalk at Washington Street


Heads back up Main Street (on the Middle Street side)


Ends at Bank Gloucester

Ducks, but no Docks…

Omakase reservation available and

Bex (Bento Box) @bexsushius available from Thursday 15th. 12pm – 5pm http://www.bexsushi.com

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

ALSO FOR LONG BEACH DAIRY 🍦

🚨🚨🚨Half Off Special for 10/20🚨🚨🚨
Vermont Maple Cremee
Sprinkled with Maple Sugar
and
Pumpkin Soft Serve
🍁🍦🎃🍦

Half off only on these two flavors for soft serve, special subject to change

Interviews may be viewed at the 1623 Studios channel on YouTube.    The candidates interviewed were: 

·         Mayor: Greg Verga (incumbent) and Paul Lundberg 

·         Ward 1:  Scott Memhard (incumbent) and Tracy O’Neil

·         Ward 2:  Dylan Benson (incumbent) and Don Tgettis

·         Ward 3:  Marjorie Grace (incumbent) and Joseph R. Orlando

 

Candidates in Wards 4 (Frank Margiotta) and Ward 5 (Sean Nolan) are unopposed and chose not to attend.

There was just a little evidence of the recent storm at beautiful Good Harbor Beach a few days ago. Waving waves break is memerizing.

One stat column sticks out to me, the consistent penalty minutes far exceeding points. 😆

October 17, 2025 ~ Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce ~ 

Essex CLAMFEST returns on Saturday, OCTOBER 25^th (RAIN OR SHINE!)

On Saturday, October 25, the 40^th Annual Essex ClamFest and Clam Chowder Competition will return. This beloved fall event will feature over 40 Artist and Vendor booths, plus 15 Non-Profit Booths, a K-9 demonstration, Kids’ Activities, including the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team, and Face Painting by Miss Wendy, live music, food vendors, Rockport Brewing Company, 90+ Cellars Wine Cellars and, of course, the ever-popular Clam Chowder Competition. The festival is free to attend and will take place at Shepard Memorial Park in Essex from 11 AM to 4 PM.

The clam chowder competition runs from Noon to 1 PM (or while supplies last). The cost is $15.00 for adults and $10 for children under 10 to enter the chowder tasting area. Over 1,000 people are expected to participate and taste the best of the best. Each chowder taster will have the opportunity to choose his or her favorite for the People’s Choice Award, while nine esteemed judges will vote to select the winner of the Judges’ Award. This year, there are eight competitors: 35 Beach (Manchester), Addison Gilbert Hospital/ Sodexo (Gloucester), Castle Manor Inn (Gloucester), CK Pearl (Essex), Seaport Grille (Gloucester), The Farm Bar & Grille (Essex), The James Restaurant (Essex), and Woodman’s (Essex).

Essex Clamfest is produced by the Essex Division of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce. BankGloucester is our Presenting sponsor; Brookline Bank is our Gold sponsor; Applied Materials is our silver sponsor, and Hiltz Disposal is our supporting sponsor.

The rain Location for the festival is at the Essex Elementary School, on the same date.