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December 26, 2025 ~ Hammond Castle Museum ~ 

Tuesday, December 30th is the last of our Gloucester Gratis Days this season, offering the chance for all our Gloucester neighbors to visit the Hammond Castle Museum for FREE, with your proof of residency!

You may have visited the Hammond Castle Museum in the past, but you haven’t seen it like this! Join us as we present our annual, museum-wide holiday installation: Deck the Halls. This season is more festive and lush than before as we partnered with local interior designer, Elaine Quinn.

Learn more about Gloucester Gratis Days here and then reserve your complimentary admission at: https://bit.ly/DTHGratisDays.

December 27, 2025 by Angel Wings Wellness

CBD overdose deaths are now equal to the number of people gored by Unicorns!

Free Samples and Consultations! Friday and Saturday 11-4

Visit us online Glosta Grooves

12 Rogers Street – Gloucester Please call for a phone consultation or a private appointment 978-985-4592

Grab some Home Grown Tie Dye! GET A FREE GLOSTA GROOVES STICKA!

Fridays Saturdays 11-4 or by appointment! 978-985-4592

thecutlive: We are SO excited to announce our new extended pop-up restaurant partner to kick off 2026.!

BRAVO – Detroit Style Pizza

Bravo? will be up and running when we return from our Staff Appreciation Break on Thursday, January 8th. Additional details to come, but you can expect a menu that includes delicious and unique pizzas along with salads, sides and so much more. Dine-in and take-out available.

Table reservations are also coming soon!

So much gratitude and love to Little Sister for extending what was supposed to be a 2 week pop-up into a full 9 month restaurant partnership! We will miss those burgers – but thankfully you can all still get your fix over at their Rockport location!

Christmas Trappings: New England Swoons Over Lobster Pot Trees

The trees have become a sought-after backdrop for social media posts, holiday cards and even marriage proposals.

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Come hang out with artists, friends, and neighbors, and enjoy selections of artwork from Jon Sarkin, Patrick O’Donnell, Amy Chace, and Janet Knott. Musical entertainment will be provided by a vinyl DJ.

​In honor of wrapping up a day of Zcash workshops nearby (https://luma.com/vqks64zk?tk=JCWZz3), we will be accepting ZEC for artwork and tips/donations. It should be a fun mix of locals and visitors.

​Arrive around 4:30–5:00 if you want to catch the “switch flip” moment when the room fills in.

​Light refreshments will be provided.

Location: 39 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA

Fish City Studios is the funky art gallery across from Short & Main. The number 39 is hard to see but you’ll know it when you seeit.

Pre-ordering for Sunday, January 4th will open on Monday, December 29th.

We will also be at the Downtown Lowell Farmers Market @thehivepublicmarket 101 Paige Street on Sunday, 01/04 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm or sellout!

December 22, 2025 ~ Sawyer Free Library ~ 

Family Bingo
Tuesday, December 30 | 3:30–4:30 PM
Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester

Bring the whole family to the Library for an afternoon of bingo, laughter, and prizes!

Whether you’re a seasoned bingo pro or trying it for the first time, you’re invited to join the Sawyer Free Library for friendly competition, fun bingo calls, and the chance to win some great prizes. It’s a perfect way to spend time together during the holiday break.

• Families with children of all ages are welcome
• This program is best enjoyed by children 5 and up
• All children must be accompanied by a caregiver

Space is limited — please register to save your spot at SawyerFreeLibrary.org.

Questions? Email tbalsan@sawyerfreelibrary.org.

61 Grove Street 

Gloucester, MA

FIRST MONTH FREE

Until 12/31/25

Don’t miss out!

Plan extra space for Holiday clutter

And view our available units HERE

Holiday Hours this week are

Mon 8-4

Tues 8-4 

Wed 8-4

Thursday and Friday Closed

24/7 Secured Access

Need a gift?

Why not choose Auto Care?

We have Gift Certificates!

Stop by 209 Essex Ave Gloucester

Check out our Holiday Hours and don’t miss out on 

Scheduling ahead HERE

978-283-3331

http://www.route133auto.com 

Here is the complete MassDOT public form regarding the Blyman Bridge project in a 90 minute forum made available by MassDOT.

Subject: RE: 608397 Gloucester – Bridge replacement, Route 127 (Western Avenue) over Blynman Canal PIM Confirmation. Recording has been posted.

Gloucester – Bridge replacement, Route 127 (Western Avenue) over Blynman Canal | Mass.gov

This recording includes MassDOT personnel, the architects involved with all options and designs that were considered. Plus, it depicts the interim temporary road and lift bridge during construction.

-Bill Funk