Surfside Subs and pizza Tuesday 8/5 🍕🍔

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𝓣𝓸𝓭𝓪𝔂’𝓼 𝓢𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵𝓼

🍕Buy any 18” Pizza get a 18” Cheese for $5

🎉Additional Specials for today!

🦞 $13.99 Lobster Rolls w/ Chips & Pickles
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles

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!

Friday we have Donna The Buffalo back up on The Cut stage. This is a not to be missed show! There are still some tickets available. Doors at 7:30pm. Show at 8:30pm.

Saturday it’s a double feature in the venue! First, A night of comedy with Frank Santorelli (aka Georgie the Bartender from The Sopranos) – there are still tickets available. Doors at 6:30pm. Show at 7:00pm. Then Send It Saturday DJ Dance Party at 9:30pm. NO COVER. DJ to be announced – make sure you’re following us on social media for all the up to the minute DJ details!

Sunday Alexandra Grace’s Music Studio has two performances – “Sounds of Summer” at 3pm, and “Up There In Lights” at 7pm. These showcases are open to the public. Tickets are still available. 

As always, 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!

Donna The Buffalo Tickets

Frank Santorelli Tickets

Sounds of Summer Tickets

Up There in Lights Tickets

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

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Massachusetts Sales Tax Free Weekend

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Reblogged from the Massachusetts Website

Shop and eat local.

Massachusetts Retailers Set for Sales Tax-Free Weekend on August 9, 10

 

Legislature Adopts Resolution Designating 2025 Sales Tax Holiday

(BOSTON—6/12/2025) Saturday, August 9, 2025, and Sunday, August 10, 2025, are the official dates of Massachusetts’ annual sales tax holiday thanks to actions taken by the Massachusetts Legislature today. During the holiday, the state’s 6.25 per cent sales tax is suspended for most retail items priced under $2,500.

A 2018 state law, which made the sales tax holiday permanent, requires the Legislature to vote to set the dates of the holiday each year. Both branches adopted resolutions setting this year’s dates (S.2530 / H.4220), sponsored by Senator Adam Gómez (D-Springfield) and Representative Carole A. Fiola (D-Fall River).

“Lowering costs for Massachusetts residents and supporting local businesses is critical for our communities in this time of economic uncertainty,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “I’d like to thank Senator Gómez, my colleagues in the Senate and our partners in the House for their work to set this year’s sales tax holiday.”

“This year’s temporary suspension of the sales tax will bring consumers needed economic relief while boosting revenue for small businesses and retailers,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “I want to thank Chair Fiola and my colleagues in the House, along with our partners in the Senate, for their annual support for this economic development initiative.”

“The sales tax holiday is a wonderful opportunity for our residents to get out into their communities, support local businesses, get their kids ready for school in fall or make a purchase that they’ve been putting off,” said Senator Gómez, Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses. “I am glad that our leaders here in the Legislature have been able to work and get this done again for our residents this year, and I look forward to hearing how residents are able to make the most of the tax reprieve.”

“I was proud to sponsor the legislation establishing this year’s sales tax holiday that helps boost our economy and provides support and relief for our residents and small businesses,” said Representative Fiola, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. “This is an important weekend that helps bolster our economy and I applaud my colleagues in passing this legislation to provide individuals, families and businesses across the Commonwealth with some relief.”

A spike in consumer activity routinely boosts indirect tax revenues. According to the Department of Revenue, the 2024 sales tax holiday generated $3.54 million in indirect tax revenues due to increased economic activity.

At a time when consumers are seeing prices on store shelves spike, driven in part by federally imposed tariffs, this year’s Massachusetts sales tax holiday will give shoppers a much-needed break. The holiday also encourages families looking to shop for back-to-school season to support local small businesses and retailers.

Information about eligible purchases is available on the Department of Revenue website.

Joel Ray looking to hire lobster boat to photograph Schooner races

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Thank you in advance for helping me hire a boat so I may photoshoot the 2025 Labor Day Schooner Race, which I have done for more than 20 years, sometimes for the Chamber, and other times on my own.

My hope is to be at the starting line as the race begins and stay out for around 3 hours, perhaps up till the finish line is crossed.

I hope you can help me find a Captain interested in taking me out.

Sincerely,

Joel Ray

573-200-0600

jray@westray.com

Dockside Egret

Posted on by Pat D

I was able to get down to the Maritime dock along the Harbor Loop at a good time to capture an egret seeking a meal. These birds are so elegant and yet fiercesome hunters. A close look at the feet remind you they descend from dinosaurs.

Tony Sharrio The Latest Gloucester Apparel Model Sporting The 01930 Mariner Jacket

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We’re probably going to sell out of a bunch of sizes come Block Party this Saturday. Order yours today to make sure you get one! https://gloucesterapparel.square.site/

Mike Codair Too

Just like that. My baby is gone. Auburn U. You’re getting a great one. I love you sweet Madeline ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😢

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Summer fun on Magnolia Pier

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Jumping off the Magnolia Pier is a passage of life.  We have all done it, but the top of ramp.  NOPE… looks like fun, though.

Willie “Loco” Alexander

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Please join us on Friday, August 8th in front of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church 50 Middle Street for Gloucester’s Willie ‘Loco’ Alexander as he shares his legendary talent as a singer, songwriter and keyboardist. With his roots in Boston’s punk rock scene of the 70’s and 80’s, Willie’s musical career has flourished for more than 50 years. Whether as a band member with the Lost, Bagatelle, Grass Menagerie and the post-Lou Reed Velvet Underground, or as front man for his own series of bands, Willie’s enduring popularity is a reflection of his unique musical voice and artistic vision. A true artist, Willie has expanded his work to other mediums including soundtracks for local filmmaker Henry Ferrini, collage and painting.

The non-profit for this event is The Open Door, who works directly in the Cape Ann community and who alleviates the impact of hunger in our community by connecting people to good food, advocating on behalf of those in need, and engaging others in the work of building food security.    Our food vendor for the night will be the Lobster Roller, serving up delicious lobster rolls and seafood for all to enjoy.

 

🗑️♻️ City of Gloucester Trash & Recycling Update

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The City continues to operate a temporary recycling drop-off site at the DPW yard at 28 Poplar Street. The site is open Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM for residential use only, 🚫 no commercial drop-offs. Please do not arrive before 12 noon. DPW staff will be on-site to help.

🚫 No curbside recycling pickup at this time — please do not leave recycling at the curb.

✅ Curbside trash pickup is continuing on its normal schedule.
🕖 Have your trash out by 7:00 AM on your regular day
🕔 Crews have until 5:00 PM to collect
📲 Missed pickup? Report via SeeClickFix after 5:00 PM, Republic will return the next day.

If you’re able, please consider helping neighbors​, especially seniors or anyone without transportation​, get their recycling to the drop-off site.
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Thank you for your continued patience, and a big thank you to our incredible DPW staff for going above and beyond!