We’re proud to introduce Palomo Mezcal as our first pour mezcal at Machaca, meaning this is our first choice when serving mezcal. Not a “well” in the cheap sense… but a thoughtfully selected, high-quality spirit we stand behind.
Smooth, smoky, and beautifully balanced, Palomo is meant to be sipped, appreciated, and shared. If you’re mezcal-curious or a longtime lover of agave, this is the pour we recommend every time.
Come taste why Palomo earned the top spot behind our bar. Enjoy!
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🚜 The work will require temporary traffic shifts and extended closures of the canal to marine traffic during the repairs. These repairs are necessary to maintain the safe and reliable operation of the bridge.
🚧 Repair work will proceed in two stages. Throughout both stages, Western Avenue will be alternating one-way traffic across the bridge, managed by temporary traffic signals.
➡️ Stage one will begin the night of Tuesday, January 6, with a work zone established on the westbound side of the bridge. Pedestrians will be detoured to the eastbound sidewalk. During this stage, scheduled drawbridge openings for marine traffic are anticipated on select workdays at 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Vessels are advised to coordinate crossings at these times with the bridge operator at least 24 hours in advance.
➡️ Stage two, anticipated to begin in mid-February, will shift the work zone to the eastbound side of the bridge and redirect pedestrians to the westbound sidewalk. In stage 2, work will occur across the center span, preventing drawbridge operation and requiring a full closure of the canal to marine traffic. A continuous full canal closure is anticipated to last approximately four weeks, from mid-February through mid-March. This closure has been coordinated with the U.S. Coast Guard and the Gloucester Harbormaster and is scheduled during a low-use period of the year.
⏰ Work will occur seven days per week, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., during both stages.
🚗 Advanced signage for cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists will be posted from west of Essex Avenue to east of Centennial Avenue. Parking will be prohibited adjacent to work zones between the bridge and Essex Avenue. Additional details regarding impacts to traffic and marine vessels will be announced in advance as required.
⚠️ Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.
📆The schedule for this work is weather‑dependent and subject to change without notice.
For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are encouraged to:
💻 Download the Mass511 mobile app or visit http://www.mass511.com to view live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions, and project information before setting out on the road. Users can subscribe to receive text and email alerts for traffic conditions. Dial 511 and select a route to hear real-time conditions.
☎️Contact the project team via email at BlynmanBridge@dot.state.ma.us and through a 24/7 phone hotline number: (978) 792-3099.
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The 2025 Holiday Lights and Cocoa Drives Gloucester map is LIVE! Wishing you and yours the magic and joys of the season! And to all those who share their festive gifts of creativity and illumination: merry, merry thanks!
2025 MAD MERRY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
Top twinkling list as in deck the halls, doors, windows, roofs and yards with boughs of holly-holidays!
6 Abbott Road (Annual whimsy)
12 Concord St (Dazzler next to West Parish)
2 Crestview Terrace (Ho Ho Ho. off Harrison)
12 Elizabeth Road (Festive Storyland)
326 Essex Ave (Have yourself a merry)
71 Friendship Ct. (Cheery two way vista)
8 Green Street (Jolly jingle off Perkins)
29 High Popples (Santa Village)
8 Lendall Street (Gem off Harrison Ave)
79 Perkins Street (Magic of the season)
15 Reservoir Road (Sparkling Blue)
11 Reservoir Road (Magical Trees)
22 Reynard (Dreaming of White Christmas)
42 Reynard (Enchanting Blue)
37 Reynard (Shimmering Red)
12 Starknaught Road (Up on the Rooftop)
2025 Bedecked Neighborhood Blocks: Crestview Ter.-Skywood Ter. (Head Up Harrison–hill across from Jeff’s Variety); Elizabeth Road (walk); Essex Ave-Rt. 133; Finch Lane; Glouc. Ave &Riverside Ave (can view from Washington, too); Hartz; High Popples Road; Marina Dr.; Perkins St; Reservoir Road; Reynard Street
Prior year annual favorites now dim: Frosty House 8 Elizabeth; 8 Spruce Road; 2 Edgewood Road; 18 Reynard Street
CAPE ANN BIG BAND NEW YEAR’S CONCERT!
Friday, January 2nd at 7:30pm.
The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation proudly presents the Cape Ann Big Band in a New
Year’s Concert as part of its Tenth Anniversary Series of concerts, silent movies, civic events
and more! The historic Meetinghouse was built in 1806 for the first Universalist congregation in
America, now the home of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, on the newly restored
green at the corner of Middle and Church Streets (GPS 50 Middle Street).
The Cape Ann Big Band, conducted by Carlos Menezes, has connected with local musicians of
all ages and backgrounds to inspire, challenge, and educate since 2010. CABB’s repertoire
always features vocal and instrumental standards from the “Golden era” of Swing, pop tunes, and
as well as show-tunes derived from popular films.
Inspired by the sounds of Jazz, New Orleans’ street bands, Soul, and Rock n’ Roll, the band
prides itself in a repertoire without horizons. Several talented upcoming High School performers
will be featured with the Band for this special concert!
Tickets are available at the door and online (recommended) with more information at: http://www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org. General admission is $25, students $5, under 12 free.
Parking is encouraged on the Green in front of the Meetinghouse (enter between the granite
pillars) and available at other locations around the Historic District. The side entrance at 10
Church Street offers an elevator to the main level if needed. This is a great opportunity for the
whole family to enjoy a unique New Year’s celebration concert by the Cape Ann Big Band!
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We hadn’t stopped by The Azorean on Washington St for some time so it was a special pleasure to return for dinner recently. The menu has changed a little since our last visit and they now offer afternoon tapas specials which seem like a great option as you see in these photos.
I tried the chicken saltimbocca. I usually have another dish but this seemed very tempting and I was not disappointed! Jim had baked stuffed shrimp and you can see they are quite large. For the sake of this blog (haha) I decided to have the chocolate mousse for dessert and Jim tried the carrot cake. It was a lovely dining experience especially in the midst of the hustle of holiday prep.
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Good Morning Gloucester 