Good Morning Gloucester

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October 20, 2025 ~ Sawyer Free Library ~ 

On Thursday, October 30 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm the Sawyer Free Library welcomes Andrew DeFranza, Executive Director, and Nancy Sanchez, Advocacy & Education Manager at Harborlight Homes to discuss their role in the Dirty Deeds Project. 

The Dirty Deeds Project is a collaboration between Harborlight Homes, the NAACP North Shore Branch, and the Mapping Prejudice Project at the University of Minnesota Libraries. Together, the partners examined property records in Southern Essex County and identified 407 deeds containing racially restrictive covenants, later confirmed as 390 after duplicates were removed.

Racial covenants were once a widespread practice used to exclude people from homeownership based on race, ethnicity, or religion. These clauses were written directly into property deeds and included language such as:

“The granted premises shall not be sold, mortgaged or leased to or occupied by persons of negro blood.” — Marblehead

“Said premises shall not be conveyed to or occupied by a colored person.” — Beverly

“The premises … shall not be owned or occupied by any person of Negro, Jewish, Italian, Greek, Polish or Armenian blood.” — Nahant

Although no longer enforceable, the presence of these covenants in the historical record continues to send a harmful message to those they targeted.

The project not only documents this discriminatory history but also advances solutions. Harborlight Homes and its partners are supporting Senator Lydia Edwards’ bill (HD.4087/SD.720, An Act Providing for the Removal of Void Restrictive Covenants), which seeks to remove such language from property records across Massachusetts.

By uncovering and addressing this history, The Dirty Deeds Project works toward building more inclusive and equitable communities.

Please register for the event at sawyerfreelibrary.org.

Tickets- https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-beaux-arts-ball-and-bacchanal?fbclid=IwY2xjawNkhmFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnrcPGlrtHl9Swzqo2BFdSyCj_xY1sYEuvjJTfAOUajzXm_maAJ5tJt2IDXe_aem_vwJae97h26jAOiFGP9V6pg

It’s Back. 2025 Beaux Arts Ball & Bacchanal*  on Saturday, October 25.

Here’s the night’s lineup:

• 5-5:30 PM: Kick off the evening in costume with a cocktail reception at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street). 
• 5:30 PM:  A high-kicking  parade through the neighborhood – bring some instruments, make some noise!
• 6-10 PM:  Served hors-d’oeuvres til 7:30, then more drinks and dancing until 10  at 51 Restaurant (51 Rocky Neck Ave.); special DJ Tony Davis
• 9 PM: Costume judging — prizes and more!

Can’t make it or even if you can, you can still make an extra contribution to Rocky Neck Art Colony. 
Just click this link!

Looking forward to seeing you at the 2025 BEAUX ARTS BALL!

Poster design by Brian Murphy

“Bacchanal” refers to ancient Roman rituals dedicated to Bacchus, the god of wine. In modern usage, a bacchanal is a wild and chaotic gathering — and FUN!

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

ALSO FOR LONG BEACH DAIRY 🍦

🚨🚨🚨Half Off Special for 10/21🚨🚨🚨
Vermont Maple Cremee
Sprinkled with Maple Sugar
and
Pumpkin Soft Serve
🍁🍦🎃🍦

Half off only on these two flavors for soft serve, special subject to change

October 20, 2025 ~ The Cut Live ~ 

Friday it’s everyone’s favorite 1980’s Dance Party with SAFETY! The theme this year is “80s Fantasy & Magic” so come dressed as one of your favorite characters from any classic 80s fantasy movie – think The Neverending Story, Legend, Labyrinth, Excalibur, Willow, Dragonslayer, Conan, Red Sonia, Dark Crystal, Xanadu, Princess Bride, The Goonies, or any film that still haunts your dreams! There are shockingly still a limited number of tickets available so grab yours before they’re gone! Doors at 7:30pm. Show at 8:30pm. Whatever you do, make sure you wear comfortable shoes!!

We’ll also have live music from Satch Kerans in the restaurant from 7pm – 10pm. No cover!

Saturday it’s the Skunk Sessions Halloween Show with a psychedelic light show from Liquid Light Brothers and a killer line up of special guests! Come jam to face-melting covers and original music – there are still some tickets available! Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm.

Sunday is a full Alexandra Grace Music Studio take-over. The Graveyard Gala is a showcase concert and costume party. There is a 2pm show and a 6pm show. Tickets are still some available.

As always, Little Sister will be serving their Best of The North Shore award-winning burgers (and so much more) starting at 5pm each night and now starting at noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Come early and grab food before the show or stay late and refuel after dancing!

SAFETY 80s Dance Party Tickets

Skunk Sessions Halloween Show Tickets

Alexandra Grace Music Studio Graveyard Gala Early Show Tickets

Alexandra Grace Music Studio Graveyard Gala Late Show Tickets

LITTLE SISTER IS ALSO NOW OPEN AT NOON ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY! COME WATCH FOOTBALL WITH US!! We have NFL Sunday Ticket and we’re the only bar in town that has enough TVs to show ALL the games. You can also scan in each game day for a chance to win a VIP Super Bowl Party Experience! We’ll be hosting the best Super Bowl Party on the North Shore back in the venue!!

HOURS:
MON 5PM, TUE CLOSED, WED 5PM, THU 5PM, FRI 5PM, SAT 12PM, SUN 12PM

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I had not been to the Choate Bridge Pub in a couple of years, so when FOB Susan L suggested we have dinner there, I was anxious to see what the experience would be. Previous experiences had left me a little underwhelmed so I was glad to go and be very pleasantly surprised at the level of service and meal quality. We sat in the dining room and looked over the menu and specials. Susan and Leo shared a GIANT plate of fried clams; Jim had the honey mustard fried chicken sandwich and I had spaghetti and meatballs (4 meatballs!). Susan also ordered the homemade cheese broccoli soup. Dessert was Russell Orchard apple crisp. The food was quite satisfying and the service was friendly and efficient. You should note it’s a cash only business (ATM on site) so be appropriately prepared for that. It was fairly quiet upon our early-ish arrival but by the time we left around 7 PM, the place was hopping especially for a weekday evening, so plan accordingly there as well.

ROUTE FOR DOG PARADE

Parade starts at Revive Wellness, 232 Main Street


Heads west on Main Street (on the Middle Street side)


Cross at crosswalk at Washington Street


Heads back up Main Street (on the Rogers Street side)


Ends at the police station for judging and awards.

ROUTE FOR TRICK-OR-TREATING

Starts at the police station


Heads west on Main Street (on the Rogers Street side)


Crosses at crosswalk at Washington Street


Heads back up Main Street (on the Middle Street side)


Ends at Bank Gloucester

Ducks, but no Docks…

Omakase reservation available and

Bex (Bento Box) @bexsushius available from Thursday 15th. 12pm – 5pm http://www.bexsushi.com

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

ALSO FOR LONG BEACH DAIRY 🍦

🚨🚨🚨Half Off Special for 10/20🚨🚨🚨
Vermont Maple Cremee
Sprinkled with Maple Sugar
and
Pumpkin Soft Serve
🍁🍦🎃🍦

Half off only on these two flavors for soft serve, special subject to change

Interviews may be viewed at the 1623 Studios channel on YouTube.    The candidates interviewed were: 

·         Mayor: Greg Verga (incumbent) and Paul Lundberg 

·         Ward 1:  Scott Memhard (incumbent) and Tracy O’Neil

·         Ward 2:  Dylan Benson (incumbent) and Don Tgettis

·         Ward 3:  Marjorie Grace (incumbent) and Joseph R. Orlando

 

Candidates in Wards 4 (Frank Margiotta) and Ward 5 (Sean Nolan) are unopposed and chose not to attend.

There was just a little evidence of the recent storm at beautiful Good Harbor Beach a few days ago. Waving waves break is memerizing.

One stat column sticks out to me, the consistent penalty minutes far exceeding points. 😆