Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

To say this year’s event could be described as epic ….well that’s a good thing. We just completed our first Bluefin Blowout related event called the 5K. A combination of runners and walkers enjoyed Becca Pizzi’s course from Stage Fort Park to Hammond Castle and back. The enthusiasm for what the Bluefin Blowout has become and what it means to Gloucester and Cape Ann is astonishing. There will be more boats, captains and crews then ever before! So book your hotel rooms, make it a point to take some time off work and enjoy Gloucester’s biggest fundraiser and tournament all to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

Now this year, we are back to a more normalized schedule, but still fishing weekdays. We kick off the event on Monday night with the, now, ever so popular Bluefin Bash. Music, great food, open bar, no tuxedo rule, and a spectacular auction both live and silent. This year the table prices for 10 guests have been reduced to $5000 per table or $500 per seat. Due to the size of the tent needed to accomodate the Bash guests we need to sell these tables ASAP. As many can attest, this is the summer party you want to be at. So visit the Bluefin Blowout web site and join the party. warren

Massachusetts and the rest of the Atlantic coastal states are taking emergency action to reduce the size slot limit for recreational striped bass. Why is this action necessary?

When do the new regulations take effect? Why is 31″ the new maximum limit? Are more changes coming? Click the link in our bio for our FAQs about the emergency

This machine is credit card only and will print out a receipt that must be placed on your dashboard. Failure to do so will result in a parking fine. Season passes are still available at our office M-F and on weekends at the ramp.
Thank you and have a great season.

A musical based on the Russel Crouse Award-winning play by Clayton B. Stockbridge

Aug. 10 – 13, 2023

On the docks at Maritime Gloucester alongside the Schooner Adventure

In honor of the City of Gloucester’s
400th+ Birthday Celebration

Auditions May 28 6PM Fishermen Wanted

The show will require many cast and crew members.

The AVP will be holding auditions starting at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 28, at the Annisquam Village Hall, 38 Leonard St. in Gloucester. 

To add to the show’s flavor, local fishermen are encouraged to audition and be part of this historic production.

Tickets are free and will be available in July!

The winning selection of the first-ever Russel Crouse Award, the play was the talk of the town in 1953 and was performed many times thereafter. The plot involves the lure of the sea, the business of fishing, and the families left on shore.

This little bodega across the street from the beach in Port de Sòller cut the meat fresh and served it with fresh tomato. $3.75 US on a fresh baguette. Ridiculous. Supermercado Sa Botiga Des Port

147 Thatcher Rd Gloucester

978-281-1700

Check out all these delicious options, from breakfast, lunch, dinner and more – Magnolia Cafe has you covered!

20 Lexington Ave Gloucester MA
978-526-0443

Gloucester’s City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 8th and Tuesday, May 9th due to continued clean-up efforts as a result of the small fire that occurred at approximately 11:30PM on Wednesday, May 3rd in City Hall’s basement. Minimal damage was incurred and no injuries were reported. 

The City is working closely with contractors to mitigate smoke damage and clean areas of the building impacted by the fire.

Vendors specializing in archives and artwork have been contracted to ensure that historical documents and pieces of art are maintained and restored appropriately. The City is also working with vendors focused on technology to assess computers and equipment throughout the building. 

All other City offices will be open, including the City Hall Annex, Department of Public Works, Police Department, and Fire Department. 

Residents are encouraged to access City services online and should contact City staff through email. Contact information for City staff can be found on the City’s website. 

“I am grateful for everyone’s patience and understanding while we navigate this clean up at City Hall,” said Mayor Greg Verga. “Our City Hall staff are working to meet the needs of our residents at a limited capacity. I want to ensure that everything is done right during this cleanup so staff and residents are able to safely get back into the building. I appreciate all of the time and hard work of our City staff and vendors over the past few days.”

City Hall is scheduled to reopen at regular business hours on Wednesday, May 10th.