Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

December 16, 2025 by prattbrandon

We are doing a lot of refinances for people to not only lower their interest rates, but to lower and remove PMI

Homebuyers who bought with less than 20% down in the past few years, can probably lower or remove their PMI because of increased home valuations.

We are getting a lot of appraisal waivers, which means no appraisal required and that’s a savings of at least $500.  It also provides certainty that we can remove or lower the PMI, as the home value has been accepted with an appraisal waiver.

Contact me today for a no cost, no hassle mortgage review.  With the holiday season upon us, who doesn’t want to save money at Christmas time?!?!????

Happy Holidays!

-Brandon

Grove Street Self Storage can help!

We will give you your First Month Free

When you rent an available unit by Dec 31 2025!

*cannot be combined with any other offer

*2 month rental agreement required.

Call: 978-879-4524 

Or visit:

http://www.grovestreetselfstorage.com

🎁 Gift Cards Available!
Perfect for stocking stuffers or last-minute gifting.

🍽️ Holiday Catering Orders
Call or visit 978-283-3100 to place your holiday catering order!

🧝 Come Find Tomato the Elf!
He’s hiding somewhere inside—can you spot him?

🎅📮 Santa Mailbox is Here!
Bring your letters for Santa and don’t forget to include your return address!

⏰ Open Daily: 6AM – 10PM

Saturday, January 10
2 pm – 6 pm

C.B. Fisk, Inc.
21 Kondelin Road

Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
www.cbfisk.com
click here for map

209 Essex Ave

Gloucester

978-283-3331

Need an amazing gift this Holiday Season?

From Brakes, Mufflers and Oil Changes to 

Full Details and Tinting and more…

We have Gift Certificates

Stop by Route 133 Auto 

And give the gift of Auto Care!

(Just for the rest of December) 11-930

December 14, 2025 ~ Sawyer Free Library ~ 

The Sawyer Free Library: A Community Reimagined

The doors to the newly reimagined Sawyer Free Library are open, and the excitement across Gloucester is undeniable. This extraordinary community space is far more than a beautiful building — it is a reflection of who we are: rooted in tradition, fueled by creativity, and committed to an inclusive and vibrant future.

Inside, visitors will find welcoming areas for children, teens, and adults; expanded digital resources; and a sustainable, accessible design that ensures everyone in our community has a place to learn, gather, and grow. The Library has once again become our civic anchor — a place where curiosity is sparked, connections are made, and democracy is strengthened.

But while the ribbon has been cut, our work is not done.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, we have reached 65% of our $28 million goal. To fully realize this once-in-a-century project, we must raise the final $8 million. One hundred percent of this year’s Annual Appeal supports the Sawyer Free 2025 Capital Campaign, helping us finish what we started and ensuring this remarkable community investment endures for generations.

This is Gloucester’s library. It belongs to all of us.

As we approach the end of the year, we hope the greater Cape Ann community will thoughtfully consider supporting the Annual Appeal. To make a tax-deductible donation, please visit www.sawyerfreelibrary.org or mail a contribution to:

Sawyer Free Library, Annual Appeal, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930

Thank you for your generosity — and for believing in the power of libraries.

December 15, 2025 ~ gloucestereducationfoundation ~ 

Check out this compilation of video messages from GPS alumni, created by Marty Del Vecchio for the Gloucester Education Foundation’s recent 20th Anniversary Gala.

Please consider a donation to GEF’s year-end appeal before 12/31 to help support thousands of more kids like Rebecca, Trinity, Olivia, AJ, Thea and Nate. The programs that sparked their love for music, engineering, science, dance, theater and community – and led them to labs at Harvard and Northeastern; stages at Emerson, Suffolk, and Berklee; and tall ships sailing to St.Croix! – were make possible by the generosity of the Gloucester community. Over 20 years, YOU have helped raise over $11M for GEF! Thank you!

🧂❄️🧊
Join us in celebrating the fish city’s recognizably salty character with the 5th Annual Gloucester’s So Salty, a festival sponsored by the Cape Ann Museum in partnership with Discover Gloucester. This annual event brings over 2,000 people to the downtown area each January to shop at local stores, enjoy family friendly activities, and find each of the ice sculptures sponsored by local cultural institutions and businesses.
🧊☃️
Find more information coming soon at https://www.capeannmuseum.org/series/5th-annual-gloucesters-so-salty/.

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What’s the minimum height for someone to play Santa?

If you had to choose would you had to choose one or the other, would you pick a super short fat Santa or a tall skinny Santa?
Inquiring minds want to know. #badsanta@gmgjim#shortsanta