Good Morning Gloucester

We were delighted to return to Yella on the Water along the boulevard for dinner recently. Ewan and Jackie were our servers and we felt well taken care of. We ordered drinks and contemplated the menu. Iur appetizer was the humus arwarma (out of this world). I have been missing their chicken wings all winter, so I ordered those. Jim got short rib ravioli which he enjoyed every bit of. We also tried the panna cotta for a shared dessert. Just the right way to end the meal! We were fortunate to be able to see Carlo and welcome them back. As always, the food and service were outstanding. See you soon again at Yella!

MAY 27, 2025 ~ GREATER CAPE ANN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

For Immediate Release

Every year since 1981 the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce has celebrated Small Businesses to honor the achievements of our region’s small business entrepreneurs and their employees and to thank them for their contributions to the economic vitality and community life of the greater Cape Ann region. The Chamber is pleased to announce the 2025 Greater Cape Ann Small Business Persons of the Year.

This year’s honorees include Allan Houle, owner of Manchester Ace Hardware (Manchester-by-the-Sea); Kimberly Cameron Tibert, owner of Sand Castles & Wharf Rat Trading Co. (Rockport); Joe Ciolino, owner of The Weathervane (Gloucester); Natasha Taylor, Office Manager of the Essex Historical Society & Ship Building Museum (Essex); and Kerrie Bates, Director of ReCreation and Culture (Ipswich). Each small business person of the year will be honored throughout the weeks of June 2-13 via the Chamber’s social media, websites, and email communications. The honorees will also receive a special citation from their respective local government at their individual ceremony.

Friends, family members, and colleagues of all small business honorees are invited and encouraged to attend the individual receptions (all from 5-7 PM) to be held on the following dates and locations: Tuesday, June 3, for Allan Houle at Cala’s in Manchester-by -the-Sea; Wednesday, June 4, for Natasha Taylor at The James Pub, Essex; Thursday, June 5, for Kerrie Bates at True North Ale co., Ipswich; Monday, June 9, for Kimberly Cameron Tibert at The Emerson Inn, Rockport; Tuesday, June 10, for Joe Ciolino at Oak to Ember, Gloucester.

Please visit www.capeannchamber.com for more information on each of the 2025 Small Business Persons of the Year.

May 27, 2025
Media Contact: Michelle Pepin
michelle@capeannchamber.com

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• 2nd & 4th Tuesday Street Sweeping!

Effective April 1 – Nov 30 | Time: 12AM – 6AM

Street sweeping will start at 12:00 AM early Tuesday morning (just after midnight Monday night) and take place on these roads:

Middle St, Harbor Loop, Manuel Lewis, Duncan St, Hancock St, Porter St, Center St, Short St, Pleasant St, Flannagan Sq, Dale Ave, Warren St, Railroad Ave, Western Ave (Washington St to Centennial Ave), and Maplewood Ave.

• 2nd & 4th Wednesday Street Sweeping – Northerly/Westerly Sides

Effective May 1 – Nov 30 | Time: 12AM – 6AMStreet sweeping will start at 12:00AM on Wednesday mornings and take place on these roads:• Washington St (Gloucester Ave  Main St)• Main St (right side/northerly)• Rogers St (E. Main  St. Peters)• Prospect St (Flannagan’s  Washington St)

• 2nd & 4th Thursday Street Sweeping – Southerly/Easterly Sides

Effective May 1 – Nov 30 | Time: 12AM – 6AM

Street sweeping will start at 12:00 AM early Thursday morning (just after midnight Wednesday night) and take place on these roads:

• Washington St (Main St ➡️ Gloucester Ave)

• Main St (left side/southerly)

• Rogers St (St. Peters ➡️ E. Main)

• Prospect St (Washington St ➡️ Flannagan’s)

Chopped Season 62 Episode 10 Sushi Showdown Airs May 27 2025 on Food Network

In the upcoming episode of “Chopped,” titled “Sushi Showdown,” four talented sushi chefs will face off in a thrilling culinary competition. This episode, airing on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 8:00 Pm on Food Network, promises to be an exciting showcase of skill and creativity.

The chefs will kick off the challenge by crafting appetizers that include a surprising ingredient: potato chips. The combination of traditional sushi techniques with a crunchy twist is sure to lead to some inventive and unexpected dishes. As the clock ticks down, viewers can expect to see how these chefs rise to the occasion and impress the judges with their unique takes on sushi.

Moving into the entrée round, the competition heats up as the chefs must work with a prized fish and some special candy. This unusual pairing will test their ability to balance flavors and textures, pushing their culinary skills to the limit. Finally, the…

Join first-time author Gregory Grosvenor and seasoned writer Dawn Reno Langley this

Thursday, May 29th, at 7 PM for an entertaining and inspiring night at The Cultural Center on Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson St. Gloucester, Ma.!

Under Cover…

A collection of my cityscape paintings will be featured in an upcoming solo exhibition at the COSMOS Gallery in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The exhibition, URBAN CONTOURS, will open on Friday, May 23rd and run though Sunday, June 8th. The show will feature 18 of my contemporary cityscape paintings, including 3 new works never shown to the public before. 

The COSMOS Gallery opened this year and is an outgrowth of Cape Ann COSMOS digital media dedicated to the cultural community north of Boston. The gallery will show artwork of all genres, for artists in the region and sometimes beyond. www.capeanncosmos.com/cosmos-gallery The gallery has convenient parking and is amid the city’s best restaurants and shopping.

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There is nothing really wrong with the current location of the Sawyer Free Library, but it sure will be nice when the newly reconstructed building opens again on Dale Ave! In the meantime, every time I go into the library, I find something new and delightful. This time it’s the availability of bird watching kits! Nicely done, Sawyer Free!