Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

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Salty’s Bagel‘s is taking a summer break.

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Salty’s will be closed on Saturday, July 5th and Sunday, July 6th. We’ll be reopening on Saturday, July 12th at 1 Whistlestop Mall in Rockport.

Gloucester Apparel and Pat D’s Photos Shop at 44 Main St Is Open Til 5 With Pat At The Helm! We turn our focus from Fiesta to beachwear and light summery styles Including SPF 50 Don’t Feed The Locals Shirts Unstructured Home-Gloucester Caps , Lobster Print Polos and More!

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Link to order https://gloucesterapparel.square.site/ or just pop on by!

Manchester Lieutenant Mark McCoy Graduates FBI-LEEDA’s Five Star Chief Executive Institute 

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Lieutenant Mark McCoy Graduates FBI-LEEDA’s Five Star Chief Executive Institute 
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Lt. Mark McCoy, who has served on the Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department for 29 years, recently graduated from FBI-LEEDA’s inaugural Five Star Chief Executive Institute. (Photo Courtesy Manchester-by-the-Sea Police)
MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA – Chief Todd Fitzgerald and the Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department are pleased to share that Lieutenant Mark McCoy has successfully graduated from the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association’s (FBI-LEEDA) Five Star Chief Executive Institute.  Lt. McCoy graduated from FBI-LEEDA’s inaugural Five Star Chief Executive Institute on June 27 after completing the two-week, 18-module program held in Smyrna, Del. During the training, leaders from across the country discussed and learned about a variety of topics, including public-private partnerships, crisis communication, leadership integrity, liability management, wellness and more. The goal of the training was to better equip participants with the tools for making informed, strategic and accountable decisions.   This is the first Five Star Chief Executive Institute program that was offered by FBI-LEEDA, and the official launch of the program is expected to take place this fall.  Lt. McCoy has served as a member of the Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department for 29 years and was promoted to lieutenant in 2019. He also serves as an Executive Officer and oversees operations, patrol, detectives, school resource officers, court officers, accreditation, and supervises and leads training across the department. “I would like to congratulate Lt. McCoy on his accomplishment in successfully graduating from this program,” said Chief Fitzgerald. “His commitment to education shows his exceptional leadership skills, and we are proud to have him serving our community.”  ###
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Lt. McCoy (middle) holds his certificate of completion after graduating from FBI-LEEDA’s Five Star Chief Executive Institute in Smyrna, Del., on June 27. (Photo Courtesy Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department)

Fun Family Idea For the Summer! Matching Lobster Polos For Get Togethers. It’s lobster season!!! Fun! Moisture Wicking! Stylish!

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Link to purchase- https://gloucesterapparel.square.site/

Here’s Dean and Dean Jr Dion
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This Week at The Cut!

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 ~ THE CUT LIVE

Wednesday night we’ve got Trivia in the restaurant. Come grab some Little Sister Smash Burgers and test your smarts! Free to play. Prizes include Little Sister gift cards and free show tickets! 

Saturday GA-20 returns to The Cut. There are still some tickets available! If you love edgy rock/blues, GA-20 is for you! PLUS we’ve got a DJ set happening out front in the restaurant from 9pm-midnight! 

Sunday Zach Nugent is in the house playing a Dead Set. Don’t miss hearing some of your favorite Grateful Dead songs performed live with precision and passion! 

Little Sister will be serving killer burgers (and so much more) starting at 5pm. Come early and grab food before the show, or stay late and refuel after dancing!

GA-20 Tickets

Dead Set Tickets

HOURS: 
MON, WED, THU, FRI, SAT, SUN : 5PM – CLOSE

THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA

Visit Our Website

Buy Tickets to a Show

This Week at The Cut!

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 ~ THE CUT LIVE

Wednesday night we’ve got Trivia in the restaurant. Come grab some Little Sister Smash Burgers and test your smarts! Free to play. Prizes include Little Sister gift cards and free show tickets! 

Saturday GA-20 returns to The Cut. There are still some tickets available! If you love edgy rock/blues, GA-20 is for you! PLUS we’ve got a DJ set happening out front in the restaurant from 9pm-midnight! 

Sunday Zach Nugent is in the house playing a Dead Set. Don’t miss hearing some of your favorite Grateful Dead songs performed live with precision and passion! 

Little Sister will be serving killer burgers (and so much more) starting at 5pm. Come early and grab food before the show, or stay late and refuel after dancing!

GA-20 Tickets

Dead Set Tickets

HOURS: 
MON, WED, THU, FRI, SAT, SUN : 5PM – CLOSE

THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA

Visit Our Website

Buy Tickets to a Show

Surfside Subs and Pizza Wicked Wednesday 7/2 🍕🍔

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🦞$19.99 Lobster Rolls
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles

Sawyer Free Library Kicks Off Summer with Reading Program and Exciting Lineup of Free Events

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 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY ~ 

Summer is a time for discovery—and at Sawyer Free Library, the adventure is just beginning.

Sawyer Free Library invites the community to celebrate summer with the launch of its 2025 Summer Reading Program: Level Up at Your Library. This year’s theme is all about playful learning—spotlighting puzzles, games, and hands-on fun designed to spark curiosity and creativity in readers of all ages.

With a vibrant lineup of free events–from live animal visits and magic shows to garden story times and interactive challenges–Level Up encourages young readers to power up their imaginations and discover new worlds. 

The Summer Reading Program is open to children and teens who can register in person at any Summer Reading Program event or online through August 1. Participants are encouraged to read (or be read to) for at least 500 minutes over the summer. With their “Level Up at the Library” reading logs, kids can earn prizes including Topsfield Fair tickets and a chance to win a signed Boston Bruins hockey jersey courtesy of the Boston Bruins Foundation. 

The summer fun kicks off on Friday, July 11 at 10:00 a.m. at Gloucester City Hall with a live animal presentation by Wildlife Encounters Ecology Center. Children and families will meet exotic creatures and learn about their habitats, adaptations, and roles in the ecosystem.

Beginning July 10, Thursday mornings bring gardening and story-sharing with Backyard Growers in the library’s raised beds on the Saunders House Lawn. 

A summer highlight comes on Monday, July 28 at 10:00 a.m., when The Poop Museum arrives at City Hall. This interactive science program, led by “poop expert” Susie Maguire, is packed with fun facts, hands-on learning, and plenty of laughs as kids explore the surprising world of human, animal, and insect poop.

The library will also host Ed the Wizard and his Reading is Magic Alchemy Laboratory on Friday, August 8, an interactive magic show that uses storytelling and everyday objects to demonstrate the transformative power of reading. Then, on Tuesday, August 12 at 10:30 a.m., Rick Roth and the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team will introduce kids to real snakes and share fascinating facts about their habitats and behavior.

Tweens and teens have a summer program of their own to look forward to at Sawyer Free. Students entering grades 6–12 can earn a free half pint of Holy Cow Ice Cream just by reading one book and filling out online form. They’re also invited to special events like the Teen & Tween Whale Watch on July 10 and Henna Tattoos on August 11. Youth are encouraged to get involved in the Teen/Tween Advisory Board (TAB), where they can help shape library programs, earn volunteer hours, and connect with friends and community.

Summer reading isn’t just for kids. Adults can join in by submitting book ratings, earning entries into prize draws for $25, $50, or $75 Cape Ann Gift Certificates. Submissions can be made online or at the library. In addition, the library will host a full schedule of virtual author talksthroughout the summer. All adult library programming, in-person services, programs, and special events will resume in September. Library cardholders can also continue to enjoy free or discounted passes to local cultural attractions. 

All summer programming is free, thanks to the support of the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and the Gloucester Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council. 

The Sawyer Free Library is excited to officially open its newly renovated, expanded, and modernized space this September. In the meantime, the Library’s digital resources are available 24/7 at sawyerfreelibrary.org.

To learn more about Summer at the Sawyer Free Library and to register for programs, visit sawyerfreelibrary.org.

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Gloucester Fire Department Responds to Head-On Crash That Injured Five People on Route 128

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 Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department responded early Monday morning to a head-on crash on Route 128 that injured five people. 

On Monday, June 30, at approximately 1:45 a.m., the Gloucester Fire and Police Departments, as well as Massachusetts State Police, were called to the Route 128 Bridge over the Annisquam River for a report of a head-on collision with one vehicle having rolled over.

Rescuers arrived to discover a two-vehicle crash on the A. Piatt Andrew Bridge, with one of the vehicles on its roof.  Two people in the vehicles were trapped and had to be extricated by Gloucester Firefighters using hydraulic rescue tools.

One of the trapped occupants, an 18-year-old man, was taken to a nearby landing zone, and flown to a Boston hospital by medical helicopter in critical condition.

Three other individuals in the vehicles, two 19-year-old women and a male in his 80s, were taken to Beverly Hospital by Gloucester Fire Department and Beauport ambulances. A fifth individual, an 18-year-old man, was taken to Addison Gilbert Hospital by a private vehicle. 

One of the 19-year-old woman was later transferred to Tufts New England Medical Center, where she is listed in critical condition. The other 19-year-old woman was treated and released from Beverly Hospital. The man in his 80s was later transferred to Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, where he is in critical condition. The condition of the 18-year-old man who went to the hospital in a private vehicle was not immediately available.

“Last night’s serious crash on the Route 128 bridge has deeply affected our community. My thoughts are with all those involved, and with their families, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” said Mayor Greg Verga. “This hits especially close to home, as several of those involved are not only from Gloucester, but are young members of our community. We are a city that cares deeply — we’re all holding those impacted in our hearts right now.”

Since the crash occurred on the highway, it is under investigation by Massachusetts State Police. Additional inquiries about the crash and investigation should be directed to the State Police. 

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