Gloucester Meetinghouse Concerts

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From out friend Ashley Shedd at the Gloucester Meetinghouse

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PRESS RELEASE

HEADER:       GLOUCESTER MEETINGHOUSE FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT JULY 25th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The Music on Meetinghouse Green third concert is this Friday July 25th at 6:00pm.  Music will be performed by Rhiannon Hurst & Friends. Cape Ann couldn’t be more proud of these rising stars who will share their exceptional talent as a quartet in an evening of unforgettable Jazz in front of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church 50 Middle Street. Your free-will donations will benefit Pathways for Children, who nurtures children and supports families impacted by economic and social inequity through programs that educate, enrich, empower and motivate.  The evening’s food vendor will be Crepes Du Jour, offering sweet and savory crepes for all to enjoy! Please bring folding chairs, blankets and extra cash for when the donation buckets go by!

UPCOMING CONCERT SCHEDULE

DATE            MUSIC                                         NON-PROFIT

August 1       Goddesses                                   Gloucester Education Foundation

August 8      Willie Alexander                          The Open Door

August 15     Hye Fusion                                  Grace Center

August 22    What Time is it, Mr. Fox              Action, Inc.

August 29    Jim n’ Tonic                                    HAWC

Sept  5         Cape Ann Big Band                      Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation

Surfside Subs and Pizza Monday 7/21 🍕🦞

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

𝓣𝓸𝓭𝓪𝔂’𝓼 𝓢𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵𝓼
🍕Buy any 18” Pizza get an 18” Cheese for $5
🍕Buy any 16” Pizza get a 16” Cheese for $5

🎉Additional Specials for today!
🦞$13.99 Lobster Rolls
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles

Blackburn Challenge – Rowers and Spectators

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

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Link to https://www.capeannrowingclub.com/race-overview-blackburn-challenge

The Move- Pulling Up to North Shore Sports Dock Next To Beacon Marine and Getting a Couple Bags of Their Perfect Ice For Your Boat Coolers When You Fuel Up.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I want you to notice something that more times than not is not the case- When you get your ice at North Shore Sports Dock its not all clumped up and stuck together. It’s individual cocktail cube shaped that dumps out nicely and fills all the crevices around your beverages to keep them frosty cold. They also use the ice bags that have the drawstrings which allows you to re-use the bags for trash after. Wins all the way around!!!

Pro-tip- get your ice on your way out of Smith Cove in East Gloucester. You’ll be glad you did!

North Shore Sports Dock

211 E Main St, Gloucester, MA

Open until 6:00 PM

+1 978-283-6880

Mayor Verga Announces Completion of Gloucester’s Comprehensive Plan: A Community Roadmap for the Next Decade

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Gloucester, MA — Mayor Greg Verga is proud to announce the completion and official adoption of the City of Gloucester’s Comprehensive Plan 2025–2035,  a forward-looking, community-driven roadmap that will guide growth, priorities, and investment over the next 10 years.

“This is more than just a document, it’s a promise to our community,” said Mayor Verga. “It’s aspirational, actionable, and attainable. And it reflects what thousands of Gloucester residents shared with us about their hopes for the future of our city.”

The Comprehensive Plan was developed over two years through robust public engagement, with nearly 4,000 community participation touchpoints through surveys, meetings, workshops, and events. The result is a visionary plan centered on local values and goals, Gloucester’s unique identity, natural beauty, working waterfront, creative economy, and iconic neighborhoods.

Key highlights from the plan include:

  • Upgrading infrastructure,  including roads, water, sewer, schools, and recreational facilities, to support evolving community needs.
  • Expanding housing options for residents at all life stages and income levels.
  • Supporting economic growth by strengthening Gloucester’s marine economy and attracting innovation-driven industries.
  • Creating safer, healthier connections through walkable neighborhoods, expanded bike and transit access, and public health investments.

Mayor Verga plans to appoint an Implementation Committee, composed of community members, city staff, and representatives from boards and commissions, that will be tasked with ensuring meaningful and transparent progress on the plan’s goals. The following phase will include annual reporting, performance tracking, and continued public involvement.

“This effort has been central to my vision for Gloucester since day one,” said Mayor Verga. “It’s deeply gratifying to see this plan finalized and I’m incredibly proud of the team effort it represents. From the Planning Board and City staff to our partners and residents, Gloucester showed up and helped shape this together. Now, the real work begins: turning vision into action.”

The Community Development Department will present the plan to the City Council on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

The full plan is available on the City of Gloucester’s website at https://tinyurl.com/gloucestercompplan.

Margarita Monday At Mile Marker 1 bluefin Blowout Event

Posted on by Pat D

Many of you are aware we spent quite a bit of time down at this year’s Bluefin Blowout held at the Mile Marker 1 Marina. It was an amazing fundraising event to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. So, the margarita last Monday at the FUNraising Bash tasted extra yummy. A day or so later we were honored to witness the arrival of the champion 728 lb tuna brought in by Jimmy Rig Charters (see video below)

Garden Storytime at the Library

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ Sawyer Free Library ~ 

Join the Sawyer Free Library on Thursday mornings for Garden Storytime with Backyard Growers on the Saunders House lawn! Running this Thursday through August 28, the Library’s Garden Storytime is great for kids of all ages. Children will plan, plant, water, weed, maintain and harvest a garden at the library all summer, while sharing books and stories about gardening and the outdoors. Free lunch is provided for all children by The Open Door.

Thursdays at 11:00am on the Saunders House Lawn located at 88 Middle Street. This program runs from July 10th through August 28th. No reservations required to attend but the weekly program is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather.

Cape Ann Animal Aid Pet Of The week- Whitney

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Meet Whitney!

At just over a year and a half, Whitney has already been a wonderful mama-now it’s her turn to be the one getting all the love. This sweet, petite torti adores snuggling, doesn’t mind being held, and happily soaks up pets, attention, and treats. Whitney would prefer to be the only pet in the household and get all the love to herself. Whitney is gentle, affectionate, and ready to spend her days lounging in cozy spots and being your devoted little shadow. Does Whitney sound like the right fit for you?

Apply for her today capeannanimalaid.org/catapp

BreedDomestic Shorthair/Mix 
Age1 year 8 months  
GenderFemale 
SizeMedium 
ColorBrown/Black 
Spayed/Neutered 
DeclawedNo 
HousetrainedYes 
Adoption Price$175.00 

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Cape Ann Animal Aid

Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter
4 Paws Lane
Gloucester, MA 01930

(978) 283-6055

www.CapeAnnAnimalAid.org

www.facebook.com/CapeAnnAnimalAid

Victor Anido, was awarded the Honorary Order of St. Michael Airborne Infantry Medal. This national honor recognizes individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to the Airborne and Infantry communities through their service, integrity, and professional excellence.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

I hope this message finds you well. I wasn’t sure of the best way to submit a blog post request to GMG, so I’m reaching out directly.

My name is Brooke Mackesy, and I’m the daughter of Victor Anido from AMVETS Post 32. I’m writing to share some incredibly special news about my father, and to ask if GMG would consider highlighting it in a post, given its significance to both the veteran and broader Gloucester community.

On July 19, 2025, during Military Day at the Patton Homestead in Hamilton, MA, my father, Victor Anido, was awarded the Honorary Order of St. Michael Airborne Infantry Medal. This national honor recognizes individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to the Airborne and Infantry communities through their service, integrity, and professional excellence.

Victor is the 172nd recipient of this prestigious award.

The award was presented to him by Ret. Captain Rich Barbato, alongside Helen and Ben Patten, grandchildren of General Patton. As Rich said during the presentation, he was “honored to present The Honorary Order of St. Michael to Victor Anido. For those who know him, the years he’s dedicated to helping fellow veterans in the Gloucester community, and his service as a Veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division, make him a true embodiment of the values of a U.S. Paratrooper.”

Victor’s military achievements are only part of what makes this award so meaningful. He has worked tirelessly for decades to support veterans across Cape Ann—especially through his leadership at AMVETS Post 32—and we, as a family, are humbled by the profound impact he continues to have in our community.

We believe this honor deserves to be shared with the wider Gloucester audience, and we would be incredibly grateful if GMG could help us do that.

Thank you so much for considering it.

Warm regards,
Brooke Anido

All we do is come out with elite caps.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

We’re not doing ordinary. We’re not doing average. We’re pushing the edge on how you can style next level headwear. We’re sourcing the highest quality blanket headwear and I’m designing patches that speak to Gloucester, the fishing community, the beach and boat community and people that love our town.

Not sure I would call this wildlife

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

This cutie hangs near my truck at the beach.  This little one seems to enjoy hanging out and eating the clover.

Motif Coffee Roasters Giveaway

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

I hope all is well on the docks. 

A few things happening at Motif Roasters that I am hoping you would put out in the wire.

First – Coffee lovers should swing by Common Crow for a chance to win this awesome Motif basket!  Free to enter – packed with our best coffee, cool swag, and a Jarva cold brew maker that’ll change your summer game. Drawing July 30th! Plus our bulk coffee sale ends the 29th – perfect time to stock up!

Second, I had the Motif Morning Blend evaluated by an independent coffee reviewer, who awarded it 93 out of 100 points.

Their assessment: “A balanced blend of Central American coffees, richly sweet and deep-toned, carried by crisp chocolate and caramelized nut tones.”

The full review is available at https://www.coffeereview.com/review/motif-morning-blend/

You can order online or find it at Common Crow, Common Crow North of Boston, Sandy Bay Provisions, Lulu’s Pantry in Rockport, and Woodberry Food Market. It’s also available by the cup at Salty Bagels in Rockport.

Order online: https://motif-roasters.com/products/motif-morning-blend

Stay cool and stay caffeinated ! 

Eoin

Tonight’s Bandstand Concert Rescheduled

Posted on by Pat D

Tonight’s Antonio Gentile Bandstand Concert with 4EverFab is rescheduled to Wednesday July 23. From the Cape Ann Savings Bank Facebook page:

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Surfside Subs and Pizza Sunday 7/20 🦞🍕🍔

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

𝓣𝓸𝓭𝓪𝔂’𝓼 𝓢𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵𝓼
🍕Buy any 18” Pizza get an 18” Cheese for $5
🍕Buy any 16” Pizza get a 16” Cheese for $5

🎉Additional Specials for today!
🦞$17.99 Lobster Rolls
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles