If you’re hiring especially for the summer season where you know it’s gonna be busy…
No one gives a fuck about your craft cocktail program if they can’t get a drink served quickly, efficiently and with a smile. When hiring bar staff, hire animals that can get it done rather than prima donna artisans that move as slow as molasses. You wanna master something? Master how to push a Tito’s soda or beer across the bar as efficiently as possible. I don’t need a fancy artisanal drink if it’s going to take 20 minutes and the bar is lined with empty glasses. Let’s have a summer!

Foundation (CACF) will launch its annual Cape Ann License Plate Auction on April 11, and this year, the weeklong program will include new opportunities to bid for custom plates.

In addition to remaining low-number

Cape Ann license plates – those between 1-100 – this year’s auction will for the first time include 3- and

4-digit plates expected to be particularly popular, including local area codes and exchanges, zip codes, and dates when the Cape Ann communities were founded.

The six remaining low-number plates are 66, 78, 79, 88, 91 and

92. Some examples of the special

3- and 4-digit plates include 525, 9130 and 2025. Bidding on low-number plates will begin at $1000 and special custom plates at $500.

Any Massachusetts resident who wants to display their love and support for Cape Ann will have a chance to secure these special

Cape Ann license plates. The low-number plates and the special 3- and

4-digit plates will be made available to the highest bidders through the weeklong auction, which will end on April 21. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Cape Ann Community Foundation (CACF), which uses the funds raised to enable grants to local non-profit initiatives and organizations.

For more information on the auction and to register to bid,

visit http://www.lovecapeann.com. The site also has information on how to request other specific plates through the Foundation as well as the easy steps to order a random Cape Ann license plate through the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.

There are still thousands of random plates still available, for a payment of just $40 every other year. These plates are typically delivered within 10 days, with no need to go to a Registry of Motor Vehicles office.

“The revenue generated through our annual auction is essential to the work of the Foundation, providing funds we use to enable grants to Cape Ann non-profit organizations,” said Britta Cahoon, co-chair of the Cape Ann Community Foundation board of directors.

“The Cape Ann License Plate has become much sought-after, and the auction is the best way to secure the most popular numbers, all while helping to support important local initiatives,

” said Foundation Co-Chair Tony Sapienza.

Those who already have a Cape Ann license plate may still support the Foundation by donating on www.lovecapeann.com.

For more information about the Cape Ann License Plate Auction and for assistance in obtaining a Cape Ann license plate, call the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce at 978-283-1601 or visit the Chamber office at 24 Harbor Loop in Gloucester.

To preview and pre-register for the auction visit the Cape Ann

Community Foundation website at www.lovecapeann.com.

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A longtime Gloucester attorney and civic leader, Schlichte brings decades of legal expertise and deep community engagement to her new role as Interim Chief Administrative Officer

GLOUCESTER – Mayor Greg Verga is pleased to announce the appointment of Gloucester resident Catherine Schlichte as Interim Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Gloucester, following the upcoming departure of Jill Cahill.

Schlichte brings nearly 30 years of legal experience to the Mayor’s Office, having served as a partner at the Gloucester-based firm Schlichte & Johnstone, P .C. since 1996. In addition to her impressive professional career, she has been an active member of our community for decades.

“Catherine not only brings the knowledge and experience needed to succeed as CAO, but also a deep commitment to improving her community every day — an ideal combination for this position,” said Mayor Greg Verga.

“I’m thrilled to have her on board and confident that we’ll continue to accomplish great things together in the months ahead. I am grateful for Jill’s support and hard work over the past 3 years and look forward to working together as neighboring community leaders.

”

After serving two terms on the Gloucester School Committee in the early 1990s, she went on to volunteer for nearly 20 years on critical City boards, committees, and commissions. Most notably, Schlichte has served for over 10 years on the City’s Zoning Board of Appeals, leveraging her vast knowledge of land use and real estate law.

“I was honored when the Mayor asked me to take this interim position and I’m excited to be working with his management team. I think the Mayor has accomplished great things during his time in office and to work with him and his team for the residents of Gloucester, that is an opportunity I couldn’t pass up.

Schlichte previously served on the Board of Directors for the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, including terms as Board President and Chair of the Board. She has also been actively involved in numerous community organizations including Cape Ann Art Haven, Gloucester Stage Company and Awesome Gloucester.

Schilchte holds a bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University and a Juris Doctorate from

Massachusetts School of Law.

Schlichte will officially start as Interim Chief Administrative Officer on May 12, 2025.

“Working with Mayor Verga to advance his vision for Gloucester has been an honor. His dedication to thiscommunity and his commitment to collaboration and civility have made working with him not only

inspiring, but also rewarding and a lot of fun. I am thrilled to be handing the reins over to someone as

committed to this community as Catherine. Together they will continue to lead the incredible team of dedicated managers and employees that make up this great city. I will miss being CAO of the city I know and love, but I am very excited about the opportunity that Danvers brings and look forward to getting started.

”

Cahill leaves the City of Gloucester after serving five years as Community Development Director and three years as Chief Administrative Officer. Cahill’s official last day with the City of Gloucester is May 9, 2025. She goes on to serve as Town Manager for the Town of Danvers.

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Here’s the link-

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/apply-for-a-marijuana-pardon-certificate

Pat compiled theses results

As of 7:30 pm Tuesday on FB: number 1 got 2 votes

Number 2 got 5 votes

Number 3 got 7 votes

Number 4 got 1 vote

Number 5 got 13 votes ( 3 of those for black)

Number 6 got 0 votes

Number 7 got 5 votes

One vote for pencil.

One vote for 5,6,7

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PLEASE SHARE THIS & TELL EVERYONE WHO IS A ROCKPORT RESIDENT TO SHOW UP AT THIS MEETING IF YOU SUPPORT GAS POWERED BLOWERS.

CONFIRMED- Special Town Meeting – April 28, 2025!!!!
A Special Town Meeting has been proposed for Monday, April 28 at 5:30 PM in the Rockport High School Gym.
This meeting is being held to oppose the proposed ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. If this issue matters to you, your presence and your vote are crucial.
Your voice matters—please plan to attend and take part in the important decisions that affect our community.

Spread the word!

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2025 Cape Ann License Plate Auction 

Apr 11, 12:00 AM EDT 

2025 Cape Ann License Plate Online Auction

Supporting a Stronger Cape Ann

The Cape Ann Community Foundation (CACF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization established in 2015 by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce to manage and award grants from the proceeds from sales of the Cape Ann License Plate. Since its inception, the CACF has awarded nearly 50 grants totaling over $100,000 for projects supporting, enriching, and celebrating a robust series of non-profit educational, social service, recreational, and economic initiatives throughout the communities of Essex, Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Rockport, Massachusetts.

Learn more about the Cape Ann License Plate and the Cape Ann Community Foundation here: LoveCapeAnn.com

MARCH 24, 2025 ~ BHGMARKETING2023 ~ 

A coastal Easter, wrapped in luxury.

Join us at Beauport Hotel for Easter by the Sea! 

Indulge in our Easter at Sea Prix Fixe in the 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar Main Dining Room! This Three-Course Prix Fixe Menu will feature your Easter favorites, such as Za’atar Rack of Lamb, Chicken Galantine, and Prosciutto Wrapped Halibut. 

Looking for endless brunch options? Join us for our Easter by the Sea Buffet in the Beauport Hotel Grand Ballroom! Featuring a Chef’s Station with our Hand-Carved Greek Marinated Leg of Lamb and Honey Baked Ham, a Waffle Bar, and a Make-Your-Own Omelet Station, you won’t want to miss out on this spectacular buffet!  

Our Prix Fixe and Buffet Dining Experiences offer the best Easter cuisine in Gloucester, with sweeping ocean views and top-notch service.

Check the links below both booking options and make your reservations today!

Learn More & Book Now: Prix Fixe – https://bit.ly/4iz6stS
Learn More & Book Now: Buffet – https://bit.ly/3DLGlAV

Well here’s something you gotta try!!!!

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