This two-day festival hosted by Cape Ann Museum features ice sculptures, live music, salty treats, and engaging cultural activities scattered throughout Downtown Gloucester.
MGL 138 S. 12D discussion and possible vote and recommendation to City Council:
The law was passed earlier this year allowing holders of a beer and wine license to trade in their license to convert it to an all alcohol license. The applicant will need to be
approved through the local board as well as the ABCC. Once converted this license it is
non-transferrable and cannot be sold as an All Alcoholic Beverage license.
Boston has recently accepted the law. As of tonight their Licensing Board is holding a
public hearing to consider what rules and regulations they want to adopt to establish a
local process for people to trade in their license.
City Council will need to approve of the statute in order for it to be in effect in the City of
Gloucester. .
Ms. Egan suggests that the board takes a vote and refer to the Mayor to include in the
Mayor’s report and then to City Council for approval. Once approved the Board can
develop the rules and regulations for the statute.
A public hearing would be required if someone were to apply for the transfer of the
license.
If the statute is approved and new rules and regulations are being adopted then you
would hold a public hearing for the rules you are adopting, then amend the rules.
Once a business closes down the license converts back to a wine and malt license and
the business will need to re-apply using the approval process again.
Ms. Prince moves to refer to City Council to adopt MGL 138 section 12D.Ms. Egan is going to send an email with a draft memo for the Mayor’s report.
Mr. Costa seconds
All in favor, 3-0
CITY OF GLOUCESTER
LICENSING BOARD MEETING
HARBOR MASTERS OFFICE
19 HARBOR LOOP #2
GLOUCESTER MA 01930
Meeting Minutes
October 14, 2025
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As we look back on another incredible year, our hearts are full and honestly, a little overwhelmed in the best way. This community has shown up for us time and time again. You’ve celebrated milestones at our tables, brought friends from out of town through our doors, danced to karaoke, clinked glasses at the bar, and trusted us to be part of your everyday moments. That means everything to us.
So we wanted to say thank you the best way we know how: with food, flavor, and a little bit of fun.
Starting Friday, January 2nd, 2026, Machaca is gifting our community something special, a $3 Bar Bite Menu, created purely as a thank you to Gloucester for an amazing year of support.
Yes, you read that right. $3 bar bites. Are we crazy? Maybe a little, but it feels right.
You’ll find these bites available bar service only, dine-in only, from 4:30–5:30pm, Tuesday through Sunday. It’s our happy hour love letter to the city we’re proud to call home.
And because Luis can never do anything halfway, we’re also featuring his $10 Pick Four Pu Pu Platter, a greatest-hits lineup of Machaca favorites, served bite-sized and perfect for sharing (or not 😉).
Here’s what’s on the menu:
Guacamole
Queso Dip
Texas Caviar
Empanadas
Taquitos
Fried Cheese
Wings
Nacho Fries
Miguelitos Shrimp
And the real star of the show…our $3 Mini Poblano Chicken Chimichanga
Yes. A chimichanga. For three dollars.
This isn’t a gimmick. This isn’t a limited one-day promo. This is our way of saying thank you—for supporting a family-run restaurant, for believing in us, and for making Machaca feel like home every single day.
It is truly an honor to serve Gloucester. This special is for you.
With gratitude (and a whole lot of love),
The Machaca Family 🌮❤️
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We were out and about and decided to stop at Destinos on Prospect Street for some lunch. I enjoy the Buffalo Checken Finger platter (hooray for skinny fries!) and Jim always likes the salad bar options in addition to his sandwich. This time he choose the weekday special of fried haddock. Did you know they have weekday specials now? Anyhow, the place was hopping as expected but school vacation was also at play. If I were a parent of school age children, I’d pick Destinos also as a way to get them out of the house during vacation! We enjoyed our lunch and look forward to returning.
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We noticed quite a bit of signage down on Rocky Neck, which is a little bit sleepy at this time of year. But there is still quite a bit going on! 51 Rocky Neck, Joe’s Fish Prints, Salted Cod and more.
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