Good Morning Gloucester

GLOUCESTER — Chief Edward Conley reports that the Gloucester Police Department arrested and charged an Essex man with firearm and larceny charges as a result of an investigation.

GERARD E. FRANCIS JR., AGE 36, OF ESSEX, was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of a Firearm without an FID
• Possession of Ammunition without an FID
• Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm
• Larceny over $1,200
• Possession of a Class B Substance (Subsequent Offense)
• Resisting Arrest

On Tuesday, Sept. 24, at approximately 7:50 p.m., Officer Julio Mercado was dispatched to a business at 46 Maplewood Ave. for a report of a larceny of an E-bike. 

Officer Mercado spoke to the E-bike’s owner, and during a subsequent investigation obtained a description of a suspect who took the E-bike.

A short time later, Officer Kevin Mackey located a suspect near Willow and Cleveland streets who fit the description of the suspect.

Officers found probable cause to pat frisk FRANCIS for a weapon, and located a black handgun in FRANCIS’ waistband.

FRANCIS attempted to run from police but was caught a short distance away and taken into custody. A subsequent search of his person located a large-capacity Glock 17 handgun, 28 rounds of ammunition, over $1,700 in cash, drug paraphernalia and a small amount of cocaine. 

Officers found the stolen E-bike a short distance away and returned it to its owner. 

FRANCIS was arraigned Wednesday in Gloucester District Court, where he was ordered held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing that is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 1.

“This case, which began as a seemingly basic investigation, exemplifies the high standard of policing we strive for and highlights the value of sound procedural knowledge and attention to detail,” said Chief Conley, who praised all officers involved. “This arrest removed a dangerous individual and a firearm from our community, underscoring the importance of remaining vigilant and methodical in our approach to policing.”

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

September 28, 2024

Rise and Shine…

Enjoy the second Sails and Trails special Friends and Family Friday at Gallery Number One this Friday, September  27^th from 5-8 PM.  Celebrate FALL on Cape Ann during Essex Country National Heritage  #SailsandTrails!   As part of the event, every visitor can “pick their own promotion” to have a unique discount from 10-40% or a free gift from many of the artists in the gallery!

The Gallery, is home to Deb Schradieck and her dreamy watercolor scenes of Cape Ann along with painter Audi Souza. It also features pottery and fused glass.   The gallery will hold extended evening hours from 5-8PM with beverages, appetizers, and extensive work from Cape Ann Designs authentic sea glass jewelry and hair accessories.  Pop in to  get a head start on seasonal shopping and add to the evening ambience in Rockport.

For details contact Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco, CapeAnnDesigns.com  jackie@capeanndesigns.com or 978-283-8333

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ATANASIO TEQUILA DINNER AT MACHACA 

Wednesday, November 20th | 6pm

$90 ticket includes tax and gratuity  

If you have attended our events in the past, welcome back and you know what to expect! We are going to laugh, and eat, and talk, and sip tequila, learn fun facts about the brand and meet new friends! If this is your first time, tickets go fast and we would love to have you join the best mexican cuisine and tequila tasting event on the north shore.

Doors open at 5:30pm, No assigned seating

6:00pm – 8:00pm Dinner

Jason is back with his extensive tequila knowledge. He will guide us through what makes Atanasio tequila special. We will taste four tequilas, anejo, reposado, blanco, & origenes.

Menu curated by Chef Luis Pardo:

FIRST COURSE featuring Atanasio Añejo Empanada, filled with chicken tinga 

SECOND COURSE featuring Atanasio Reposado Quesadilla Frita, corn tortillas pan fried, filled with cheese, mushrooms, and epazote 

THIRD COURSE featuring Atanasio Blanco Gordita, de cochinita pork topped with pickled red onions, green sauce, lettuce, and pico • 

FOURTH COURSE featuring Atanasio Origenes Filet Ranchero, mini steak filet over a lightly fried corn tortilla and ranchero sauce topped with fried cactus 

FIFTH COURSE: DESSERT Sopapilla, fried dough roped with agave nectar and powder sugar 

Tickets available in restaurant or online at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atanasio-tequila-dinner-at-machaca-tickets-1021090327657?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Machaca

Tacos & Tequila

14 Rogers St

Gloucester, MA

Pat’s gonna be climbing all over him like a cheap suit.

Just in case you haven’t driven through Salem recently, October is right around the corner! 🎃🧙🏼👻

Salty’s October schedule:
“Walk-Ups Only” on Sunday, October 6th from 8:00 -10:00 am or sell out at 23 East Main Street in Gloucester.

Pre-orders for October 13th or 20th: https://www.saltysbagels.com/order-form

Many thanks to all for your continued support and encouragement! ❤️

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I love the annual Zoo Lights event but the drive is a killer. But I do love it enough to take the ride by myself (while GMG Jim’s team is out there having all kinds of success) so I can share it with you. One bonus of this particular night was that the lions were roaring their heads off and it reverberated throughout the zoo. You aren’t allowed access to the animal displays, but you can hear them sometimes. I also met up with a stray peacock wandering through the lights display like he had a ticket. More info here because it is a popular event, especially for families. For additional photos and story details, check out Pat D’s Photos and Adventures on Facebook.

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There are plenty of knit caps out there. There aren’t many that have the fleece lining which is a total game changer. The fleece is so soft and keeps you so warm. Once you try one of these on, it renders all other fall/winter caps inferior. Buy three at once I’ll put in a free one for you. Mix and match. These are perfect for you, your family and for gifts.

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Available in Cream, Tan, Red, Grey, Black and Pink for women Pom Beanies.

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Fall Mosaic…

We’ve received a lot of questions from our guests regarding the election and Ballot Question 5, and have been researching materials to share.  After consideration, we thought it would be best to share a survey (from Carnegie Mellon) that asked those who would be most affected by the tip elimination credit, which would raise the minimum wage for tipped workers. Restaurant servers from across the state participated in this survey. We have included some key data points in this email, but encourage everyone to read the full report here.

Massachusetts state and federal guidelines ensure servers already receive the state minimum wage of $15 an hour.  Under the current law, if a server’s hourly wage + tips does not equal the $15 minimum their employer makes up the difference.  Most servers who responded to the survey already earn more than the state minimum wage.

In addition to eliminating the tip credit, Ballot Question 5 would permit the creation of a mandatory tip pool.  This combined with the potential for some customers to tip less or not at all due to the change in pay structure, has led to the wide-spread sentiment amongst those affected that they would earn less if Ballot Question 5 is approved.

If you are looking for information and perspective beyond this study, we encourage you to speak to your server or bartender the next time you dine out, whether it be at a Serenitee Group Restaurant or another establishment in our community.