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December 10, 2025 ~ Sawyer Free Library ~ 

Genesis of Gloucester Harbor: 1690–1715
Saturday, December 20 | 2:00–3:00 PM
Community Room | Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester

Before Gloucester rose to fame as a world-renowned fishing port in the 1800s, the Inner Harbor was already a bustling center of overseas trade. But this transformation didn’t happen overnight. In the 1600s, Riverdale and Annisquam were the centers of activity, while the Harbor remained a quiet, lightly settled corner of town. So how — and why — did the Harbor evolve into Gloucester’s commercial heart?

Join the Sawyer Free Library for an illustrated talk with author and historian Robert Booth, who will explore the people, businesses, and turning points that sparked the Harbor’s development between 1690 and 1715. Booth will also discuss the methods and historical clues that help us understand this pivotal era.

This presentation draws from research for Booth’s upcoming book. A respected local historian educated at Harvard and Boston University, Booth is curator emeritus of the Pickering House in Salem, former director/curator of the Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum, and a consultant on historic restoration and interpretation. He is the author of several acclaimed works, including:

• Boston’s Freedom Trail (1982)
• Salem: Place, Myth, Memory (2004)
• Death of an Empire (2012), a Boston Globe best-seller and “Best Book of New England History in 2012”
• Mad For Glory (2015)
• The Women of Marblehead (2016)

Please register at sawyerfreelibrary.org.

We hope you’ll join us for this fascinating look into Gloucester’s early maritime beginnings.

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WHEN: This Painting Sale is just Two Weekends Only. Dec. 13th & 14th and Dec. 20th & 21st from 10-6 each day 

WHERE: 5 Parsons St. in Gloucester off of Rogers St. or off of Main St. (the Studio of Elizabeth Gauthier, formerly Stephenson Studio). Please enter the archway      In the alleyway on Parsons St.

Achieving the CFP® certification requires a significant investment of time, discipline, and determination. Candidates must complete extensive coursework, master a comprehensive body of knowledge, meet strict experience requirements, and pass a challenging multi-hour exam that covers every aspect of financial planning. Serena’s accomplishment is a testament to her tireless studying, deep commitment to the profession, and unwavering dedication to serving clients at the highest standard.

“We are incredibly proud of Serena for reaching this milestone,” said Managing Partner, Derek Reed. “Her journey to earning the CFP® designation has been marked by long nights of studying, relentless hard work, and a true passion for helping individuals and families achieve financial clarity and confidence. This achievement not only elevates her expertise but strengthens the entire firm.”

The firm’s founding partner echoed that praise. David McKechnie, Founding Partner added, “Serena’s dedication and perseverance have been inspiring to our entire team. The CFP® credential reflects her commitment to excellence and her drive to continue growing as a professional. Our clients will greatly benefit from the depth of knowledge and perspective she brings.

As a CFP® professional, Serena will continue to bring advanced knowledge in retirement planning, tax strategies, estate planning, investment management, risk management, and holistic financial planning—empowering clients with thoughtful, comprehensive guidance tailored to their goals.

For more information about Beauport Financial Services or to schedule a consultation with Serena, please visit www.beauportfinancial.com or call 978-283-0748.

Chuck and Frankie Ciolino were early on big time supporters and friends of GMG and they produced the iconic stickers that Beth Swan designed. Chuck found his soulmate with Julie and were virtually inseparable. always upbeat, always with a huge smile on their faces. They could be regularly seen out and about at the regular local spots and it was always a positive experience whenever you interacted with them.

Online ticket sales open up Tuesday 12/9 5pm on https://gofan.co

Tuesday, January 61:30—2:30 PMCommunity Room – 003Sawyer Free Library2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

Do you enjoy coffee? 

Led by coffee cupping guru Rob Fitzgibbon, this program is like a wine tasting, but with coffee. We will begin with an informal half hour presentation, covering coffee as an agricultural commodity, how it’s grown and processed, how it’s been consumed throughout history, and an introduction to concepts such as roasting, aroma, taste and mouthfeel.

We then do a fun interactive exercise in which participants try three different coffees and document what they smell and taste using stickers and a flavor wheel.

We end by reviewing our shared perceptions of taste and aroma, have Q & A session and finish the coffee. The purpose is to to pay attention to coffee – to gain more appreciation for the complexity and wonder of a drink that we typically take for granted in our day to day life.

Link for more- https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/coffee-cupping/

Questions? Contact Meg O’Neill at 978-325-5562 or moneill@sawyerfreelibrary.org

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Schedule a full clean out and haul away

Or dumpster rental by 

December 31 2025

And get $75 off!!

Call or text 978-879-9684

www.njl-construction.com 

help@njl-construction.com

Community members are invited and encouraged to attend the second Trusted Adult North Shore workshop happening this Wednesday, December 10th, from 6:00–7:30 PM at the Landmark Elementary & Middle School Cafeteria (167 Bridge Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea). You can join in person or via Zoom. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-aiz5Ac_Sr_5yaRJ8JfHMPztciNpQnJpkobLakuqIbkJXSg/viewform?usp=header

This session is open to all trusted adults including teachers, coaches, afterschool staff, neighbors, bus drivers, youth leaders, and anyone who supports young people. We’ll spend the first half of the workshop engaging in discussion and shared learning, followed by a youth panel featuring voices from communities across the North Shore. They will share firsthand perspectives on the impact of trusted adults in their lives.

Our first workshop received excellent feedback, with participants reporting they felt more prepared and confident in talking with youth about their needs.

Please help us spread the word! Invite friends, family, and colleagues, and join us for an engaging and meaningful evening and an opportunity to add a few new tools to your toolbox.

December 8, 2025 ~ The Cut Live ~ 

Friday Don’t Stop Believin’ Karaoke with DJ Lou is BACK! This isn’t you’re run of the mill bar karaoke. Come and sing up on the BIG stage in the venue. Or just come hang and watch. There is some unbelievable talent in our little seaside city! Standout singers may even be invited to sing in our Live Band Karaoke Showcase with Groove Therapy in February! Doors at 7pm. Karaoke at 8pm. $5 at the door. No presale. Seating is first come, first serve.

We will also have Peter Tentindo playing in the restaurant from 7pm-9pm. No cover. Just come hang, grab a drink and a burger, and enjoy some live music!

Saturday is Holidays & Wintertide! This tradition is one of our favorites! Enjoy a fun show that includes many of your favorite holiday tunes, plus fun surprises, all with some of the very best in local talent – Chris & Joe, Renee & Joe, Dennis Monagle & friends! There are a few high-top tables left, as well as one premium table on the floor. Grab it before it’s gone! Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 8:00pm.

We are also bringing back Saturday Night DJs in the restaurant from 9 to close! DJ Vito Ferrara & Friends, every Saturday night. No cover. Follow us on social media for guest DJ updates!

As always, Little Sister will be serving their Best of The North Shore award-winning burgers (and so much more) starting at 5pm each night and at noon on Sundays. Come early and grab food before the show or stay late and refuel after dancing!

Holidays & Wintertide Tickets

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL BE CLOSED CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS DAY, AND 1/1-1/7 FOR STAFF APPRECIATION BREAK.

LITTLE SISTER IS ALSO OPEN AT NOON ON SUNDAY! COME WATCH FOOTBALL WITH US!! We have NFL Sunday Ticket and we’re the only bar in town that has enough TVs to show ALL the games. You can also scan in each game day for a chance to win a VIP Super Bowl Party Experience! We’ll be hosting the best Super Bowl Party on the North Shore back in the venue!!

HOURS:
MON 5PM, TUE CLOSED, WED 5PM, THU 5PM, FRI 5PM, SAT 5PM, SUN 12PM

THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA

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This page was organized to help support my mom, Julie, during this devastating time. As all of you know, Julie and Chuck are rarely seen apart. She continues to stand by his side while he is in the ICU and we’re hoping to lighten her burden a bit, while helping ensure she also takes care of herself. Having meals dropped off a couple times a week would would be a huge help (meal sign ups below), along with any gift cards for gas, food on the go, or other needs that arise while she is not working and traveling back and forth daily to the hospital. But most of all, we need prayers. Status Update: Chuck experienced a cardiac event on Sunday December 7th, while out to dinner with his wife Julie. CPR was performed right away on site, he was rushed to the hospital, and later transferred to the ICU at Lahey Medical Center in Burlington, MA. He was without oxygen for quite some time during the event and has continued to be unresponsive at this time. Doctors have stated his condition is very serious and at this point, we are taking it hour by hour, we are all staying hopeful and praying he will pull through.