Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

GLOUCESTER — Chief Edward Conley reports that the Gloucester Police Department arrested and charged an Essex man with firearm and larceny charges as a result of an investigation.

GERARD E. FRANCIS JR., AGE 36, OF ESSEX, was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of a Firearm without an FID
• Possession of Ammunition without an FID
• Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm
• Larceny over $1,200
• Possession of a Class B Substance (Subsequent Offense)
• Resisting Arrest

On Tuesday, Sept. 24, at approximately 7:50 p.m., Officer Julio Mercado was dispatched to a business at 46 Maplewood Ave. for a report of a larceny of an E-bike. 

Officer Mercado spoke to the E-bike’s owner, and during a subsequent investigation obtained a description of a suspect who took the E-bike.

A short time later, Officer Kevin Mackey located a suspect near Willow and Cleveland streets who fit the description of the suspect.

Officers found probable cause to pat frisk FRANCIS for a weapon, and located a black handgun in FRANCIS’ waistband.

FRANCIS attempted to run from police but was caught a short distance away and taken into custody. A subsequent search of his person located a large-capacity Glock 17 handgun, 28 rounds of ammunition, over $1,700 in cash, drug paraphernalia and a small amount of cocaine. 

Officers found the stolen E-bike a short distance away and returned it to its owner. 

FRANCIS was arraigned Wednesday in Gloucester District Court, where he was ordered held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing that is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 1.

“This case, which began as a seemingly basic investigation, exemplifies the high standard of policing we strive for and highlights the value of sound procedural knowledge and attention to detail,” said Chief Conley, who praised all officers involved. “This arrest removed a dangerous individual and a firearm from our community, underscoring the importance of remaining vigilant and methodical in our approach to policing.”

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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ATANASIO TEQUILA DINNER AT MACHACA 

Wednesday, November 20th | 6pm

$90 ticket includes tax and gratuity  

If you have attended our events in the past, welcome back and you know what to expect! We are going to laugh, and eat, and talk, and sip tequila, learn fun facts about the brand and meet new friends! If this is your first time, tickets go fast and we would love to have you join the best mexican cuisine and tequila tasting event on the north shore.

Doors open at 5:30pm, No assigned seating

6:00pm – 8:00pm Dinner

Jason is back with his extensive tequila knowledge. He will guide us through what makes Atanasio tequila special. We will taste four tequilas, anejo, reposado, blanco, & origenes.

Menu curated by Chef Luis Pardo:

FIRST COURSE featuring Atanasio Añejo Empanada, filled with chicken tinga 

SECOND COURSE featuring Atanasio Reposado Quesadilla Frita, corn tortillas pan fried, filled with cheese, mushrooms, and epazote 

THIRD COURSE featuring Atanasio Blanco Gordita, de cochinita pork topped with pickled red onions, green sauce, lettuce, and pico • 

FOURTH COURSE featuring Atanasio Origenes Filet Ranchero, mini steak filet over a lightly fried corn tortilla and ranchero sauce topped with fried cactus 

FIFTH COURSE: DESSERT Sopapilla, fried dough roped with agave nectar and powder sugar 

Tickets available in restaurant or online at:

Machaca

Tacos & Tequila

14 Rogers St

Gloucester, MA

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Just in case you haven’t driven through Salem recently, October is right around the corner! 🎃🧙🏼👻

Salty’s October schedule:
“Walk-Ups Only” on Sunday, October 6th from 8:00 -10:00 am or sell out at 23 East Main Street in Gloucester.

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Many thanks to all for your continued support and encouragement! ❤️

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$10 Mexican Sliders

Three sliders, Machaca Beef, Adobo Chicken, and Carnitas Pork, topped with lettuce and pico served with French fries

$10 Mexican Smashburger

Two 4oz beef patties, American Cheese, Caramelized pickled red onions, served with French fries

Machaca

Tacos & Tequila

14 Rogers st

Gloucester, MA

September 25, 2024 ~ Sawyer Free Library

Rockport Public Library, Sawyer Free Library and the Gloucester Genealogy Group present: Michael Brophy, World Renowned Genealogist on Saturday, September 28 from 10:30 to 11:30 am. This event will take place at the Rockport Library located at 17 School Street in Rockport. Registration is required at sawyerfreelibrary.org.

This lecture explains and debunks some of the popular fiction about Genealogy and Family History. Subjects covered include: You can do your whole family history on the internet; The Courthouse burned down and destroyed all the records; I am descended from an Indian; Our name was changed at Ellis Island; Plymouth Plantation myth and reality; All records that you find are accurate and reliable; If my grammie said it was true, it must be true ! You can do your whole family history by using the records of the LDS church. Well researched proof will be presented to explain these myths.

Michael Brophy is a nationally known, professional genealogical researcher, heir search specialist, and lecturer from the Boston area. His currently the President of the Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) and the first Treasurer of the New England of Association of Professional Genealogists. Mike earned an MBA degree from Suffolk University and a BBA from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Mike was featured on the TV series Who Do You Think You Are? and the Irish TV series Dead Money, a genealogy show about heir searchers. Mr. Brophy was hired to conduct research for Ancestry.com and several historical authors.

He has lectured on a wide variety of genealogy subjects at the National Genealogy Society’s Annual Conference in 2023, 2022, 2019, 2014, 2012, and The Institute of Genealogy and Historic Research (IGHR). He specializes in New England and Irish genealogy subjects. His genealogy education includes eight certificates from the Institute of Genealogy and Historic Research (IGHR) and certificates in Private Investigation and Advanced Forensic Genealogy from Boston University. He is also a licensed private investigator in Massachusetts.

For additional information or questions, visit SawyerFreeLibrary.org or 978-325-5500.

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September 23, 2024 ~ Sawyer Free Library ~ 

Join the Sawyer Free Library on Thursday, September 26 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm for an engaging presentation describing recent discoveries and old mysteries surrounding the life and art of Leonard Craske, the sculptor of Gloucester’s iconic Fishermen’s Memorial, Man at the Wheel. James Clark, of Gloucester, will share insights from his research which began in the small town of Annascaul, Ireland. Clark soon developed his research to become the first biography of Craske’s life. It was presented as a signature story of the Gloucester400+ Commemorative Book, Our People, Our Stories.

Mr. Clark and Terry Weber Mangos, Gloucester 400+ Stories Project Leader, have identified many long-forgotten works by Leonard Craske. Please join us at 21 Main Street to learn more about this remarkably creative life and remember an adopted son of Gloucester! 

Registration is required at sawyerfreelibrary.org. Space is limited. For questions, call 978-325-5500.

This event is the result of a partnership between the Gloucester400+ Stories Project and the Sawyer Free Library.

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