Mayor Greg Verga is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Lucido as the City’s new Harbormaster, following a competitive selection process.

Lucido has served as Senior Assistant Harbormaster for the City of Gloucester since June 2010, where he has helped manage over 1,100 private moorings and enforce boating laws and regulations. With nearly 15 years of maritime operations and municipal harbor management experience, Lucido has collaborated extensively with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure boating safety and law enforcement.

“I’m thankful for this chance to step into such an important role in Gloucester. My time at the Harbormaster’s Office over the past 14 years has truly prepared me with the tools and skills I need for this leadership position,” said Lucido. “I’m excited to continue working with the amazing team at the Harbormaster’s Office and collaborating with the administration to make our harbor and waterfront a place we can all take pride in.”

His extensive training, certifications, and licenses provide a wide range of maritime, law enforcement, and environmental protection knowledge and expertise. Lucido holds a 100 Ton United States Coast Guard Masters License, as well as his Massachusetts Harbormaster Certification and Massachusetts Shellfish Constable Certification. 

Lucido, a lifelong resident of Gloucester, graduated from Gloucester High School before pursuing further education at trade programs and law enforcement trainings.

“We are America’s oldest seaport and a major seaside destination for residents and visitors alike, so the Harbormaster plays a crucial role in our community. Chris has been a fixture in our harbor for years and possesses the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this position,” said Mayor Greg Verga. “He has shown leadership in this department, and earned respect within our boating community. I feel confident in his ability to steer this department ahead and look forward to working with him.”

Lucido will officially take over the position on July 29, 2024. 

“The Waterways Board is very happy that Mayor Verga and the selection committee have hired Chris Lucido as Harbormaster. We look forward to working with Chris to continue elevating Gloucester as the fishing and boating destination of choice. Congratulations.” said Donna Crocker, chair of Gloucester’s Waterways Board.

His appointment will be forwarded to City Council for final approval in the coming weeks.

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A lot of times you go on vacation, get burned the first day and then y9ou’re afraid to go in the sun. Not with these lightweight SPF 50 hoodies. They are $35 and we will probably be sold out of them before boating season starts. Great gifts for Easter, great purchases if you’re traveling or sensitive to the sun at all. With sizes all the way up to XXXL !

We took a swing down to Lane’s Cove and noticed some remnants from the holiday festivities (presumably). It’s always pretty down there and I thought you might enjoy.

Hope his person sees this before he flies away. 

Thank you!

Deb Upton

The Captain Dave monitors VHF channel 10.

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Opening Reception: July 18 from 5-7 PM
Exhibition Dates: July 18 – August 11, 2024

Cove Gallery
37 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester, MA
Galleries open: 
Sunday-Monday, noon-5 PM; Thursday-Saturday noon-7 PM
Special Events: 
Press Play Interactive Workshop- Saturday, July 20 from 1-3 PM 

Press Play promises to be a dynamic and engaging exhibition that celebrates the transformative power of play in the artistic process, and playfulness in the work itself. Showcasing the work of six talented artists incorporating various mediums, 2D, 3D, and kinetic sculpture – abstract and representational – the show aims to invite viewers to contemplate the variety of media, experiments and techniques used by the artists. Interactive installations and a mini workshop will allow visitors to play and explore their own creativity as well. Questions about the artists’ processes will be welcome and greatly encouraged!   

The public is invited to celebrate the creativity of the artists at the Opening Reception on July 18, 2024, from 5-7 PM.

Press Play Interactive Workshop! All ages and levels of experience. Saturday, July 20, 2024. 1-3 PM 

Exhibiting Artists:
Katherine Bagley
Paula Borsetti*
Donna Caselden 
L. Marie Lamarche*
Michael Lamarche
Brian Murphy 
_*Co-curators 

RNAC acknowledges the generosity of Mark Goetemann who has donated the use of the former home and gallery space of his late parents Gordon and Judth Goetemann to honor their legacy as artists, as inveterate supporters of artistic excellence, and to carry on their commitment to keeping Rocky Neck a haven for artists and art lovers. 

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The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC), a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions, workshops, residencies, historical tours, and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester, Massachusetts, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces, open to the public for free, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.), a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.), open seasonally.. Check the website, www.rockyneckartcolony.org, for hours, openings and special events. For more information, see the website or call 978-515-7004

The Rockport Public Library is hosting, the Plant Guy Eric, a Cannabis Cultivation Consultant who will educate patrons on how to successfully, affordably, and legally grow their own cannabis at home. 

This free program will be held on Saturday, July 27th at 11AM in Rockport at the library in the Brenner room and is open to the public.

This could be the first time a library on the North Shore has hosted such a program.  With the dispensaries on the island and overall trend towards Cannabis as a medicinal resources, this program will be well-received in our community.

No Registration is required, but here is the link to learn more about the program: https://rockportlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/learn-how-to-grow-your-own-cannabis-at-home-w-plant-guy-eric.

Here is some press on past experiences at libraries for PlantGuyEric!, as he is sought-after in the library realm: https://plantguyeric.com/pastevents.

“The Headlands,” vocalists John Rockwell, Amy Rich and Eric Wilson, star at Week 2 of the free Music at Meetinghouse Green concerts, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Friday, July 12. Location: the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, corner of Middle and Church Streets, downtown Gloucester. Food onsite from Markouk Bread; a collection at intermission will benefit Backyard Growers. Because of construction this concert will be indoors; enter the church social hall at 10 Church St. Handicap accessible. www.gloucestermeetinghouse.com.