Sharing information regarding the start of the work at the Cut Bridge that could affect you: starting Wednesday Jan 7:

Out of the truck to capture this

January 2, 2026

📸:Ruth Goutal

Unpretentious…

CBD and more

Gloucester, MA

978-879-9684

We are now offering online booking!

VISIT OUR SITE www.njl-construction to view and schedule services.

Or Click HERE to book directly!

209 Essex Ave

978-283-3331

From Tinting and Detailing

To Brakes and Oil Changes,

We are your go-to Auto Shop

For all Routine Maintenance and Service!

BOOK HERE: SCHEDULE ONLINE HERE!

View our Used Vehicles here: USED VEHICLES PRICED TO SELL !

Don’t forget your MA State Inspection!  No appointments taken!

Inspection Hours:

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Sat 7am-11am

61 Grove Street Gloucester

978-879-4524

Need Space after the holidays?

Store with us!

Visit www.grovestreetselfstorage.com to see available units!

We joined our friends Susan and Leo at the Boat House on John Wise Ave (133) in Essex for a late lunch/early dinner on New Year’s Eve. We were seated quickly though the place was pretty busy with others thinking in a similar manner. The customers seemed to be in extra jolly spirits. We were thrilled to meet a familiar serving face in Madeline though she wasn’t our server. We also ran into a guy wearing familiar head gear in the form of one of Joey’s hats! They are everywhere!

We ordered a clam plate and an oyster plate for Susan and Leo. Jim had one of the specials Salmon Caesar Salad and I got broiled cajun haddock. The meals were served promptly and were at appropriate temps and DELICIOUS. There was a mountain of both the clams and the oysters. Susan especially enjoyed the onion rings. For the sake of the blog and celebrating the end of the year, we ordered the carrot cake for GMG Jim. It was a large slice and he brought some home. In all, we were very happy with our meal and the service.

Summer Place…

Happy 2026 Cape Ann 🥯🥯🥯 ❤️❤️❤️!!!
We’ll be reopening this Sunday at 8:00 am – to sellout at 1 Whistlestop Mall in Rockport.

Kicking off the new year with . . . Jalapeño Cheddar (Bagel of the Week)!

Salty’s Bagels will also be @dtlfarmersmarket @hivepublicmarket from 11am–2pm this Sunday (01/04) with our small-batch, artisan bagels and freshly whipped schmears. Downtown Lowell Farmer’s Market 101 Paige Street, Lowell, Massachusetts

Bagels: Plain, Poppy, Sesame, Salt, Rosemary Salt and EVERYTHING!
Schmears: Plain, Scallion.
Nova Lox: 4 oz
☕️☕️☕️: Motif Roasters

The City of Gloucester is seeking sealed bids, Bid #26100, for Fixed Vendor Locations for Hawkers, Peddlers & Transient Licenses at eleven (11) sites across the City.

📍 Available locations include:

• Washington St./Poplar St.
• Washington St. at Plum Cove Beach
• Western Ave./Public Landing
• Hough Ave. (four spaces in the southern parking lot)
• Visitor Center parking lot at Stage Fort Park
• Rogers St. in front of the Fitz H. Lane parking lot and the east entrance to Harbor Loop
• Rogers St., 25 feet from the intersection with Harbor Loop at the west entrance
• Solomon Jacobs Landing Floats (water taxi/shuttle operation only)

💵 Minimum bid: $200 (no maximum, as set by City Council)

📄 Bid documents available beginning January 5, 2026, from the Purchasing Department at City Hall, 9 Dale Avenue, or by emailing purchasing@gloucester-ma.gov.

⏰ Bids will be opened January 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the Office of the Purchasing Agent.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids or accept the bid deemed in the City’s best interest. Late bids will not be accepted.