The public is invited to share photos and get involved with the City’s long-range planning.

Gloucester, Mass. (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) — Gloucester will hold an open house to begin the community involvement portion of its Comprehensive Plan.

The city recently contracted with JM Goldson, an independent planning firm, to help develop its first Comprehensive Plan since 2001. This plan is long-range, visionary, and primarily focused on the city’s physical and social evolution.

Gloucester’s Comprehensive Plan will guide local decision makers over the next ten years in topics including:

• Land use
• Demographics & housing
• Employment and economic development conditions
• Open space, natural resources, and sustainability
• Cultural and historic resources
• Transportation
• Public services and facilitiesPhase I, which launched in June 2023, is a fact-finding mission intended to work solely with local subject matter experts to define Gloucester’s existing conditions.The city is working with the consultant team to launch Phase II this fall, which will begin the broader public engagement process. As a part of this process, the project team will be offering multiple opportunities for Gloucester community members to get involved and help shape the city’s future.Gloucester community members are invited to help create a photo library of Gloucester’s special places. The goal is to collect photos to include in the Existing Conditions Profile and other future Comprehensive Plan documents and marketing materials.What: Gloucester Comprehensive Plan Open House
  When: Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  Where: Kyrouz Auditorium, City Hall 9 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, Mass.

This event is free to attend and will have activities for all ages, including a presentation from the Consultant Team at 11:00 a.m., which will be recorded by 1623 Studios.

During the open house, community members will be invited to engage with a variety of interactive stations to share their hopes, concerns, and visions for the future of Gloucester.

For more information about the Comprehensive Plan process, visit the Project Landing Page on the City’s website.

Contact:

Community Development Department (978) 325-5230

Thank you to the West Parish School PTO and especially Alessia Connolly for coordinating and organizing this for the kids!! It will be a great way to welcome them to a new school year!! 🛳️🛠️🪛🪚🔩🏫

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🍕Wicked Wednesday 11-9🍕
Half off Large Cheese & One Topping Pizzas!
Excludes slices & gluten free crusts

147 Thatcher Rd

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Check out the next Magnolia Lexington Ave Block Party Saturday August 19 5pm-9pm

We are entertaining family this week and needed to find some appropriate activities for children on a rainy day. What better place to go than Maritime Gloucester on the Harbor Loop? Of course, we were far from the only families with the same idea, but the staff accommodated everyone with grace and efficiency. AND the children had a great time! If you haven’t been there lately, it’s past time to check it out maybe before school starts up again.

The Glen T. MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA is preparing for its second annual Golf Tournament, to be held on Monday, October 2, 2023! This outstanding event is raising funds to benefit the children and families in our Cape Ann service area with a demonstrated financial need.  

This year, the goal is to provide nearly a million dollars in financial assistance for childcare, memberships, and specialized sports and wellness programs, including Cornerstone which provides complimentary access to our facility and support programming for those battling cancer.
Because of the generosity of the business and individuals in our community, we not only have the Y that Cape Ann truly deserves but we can also provide hope, health, and healing to friends, neighbors, and families in our communities. 100% of the proceeds raised will go directly into the Glen T. MacLeod YMCA’s financial assistance program.

The tournament is open to all individuals who enjoy playing golf and want to make a difference. Businesses can support by providing items to go in the raffle and/or sponsorship. Register and learn more here.

Here is one example of how life-changing financial assistance can be for our friends and neighbors:

This membership changed my life. As a single mom, the amount of resources offered to me at the Y is numerous. Being able to bring my child with me to the Kids’ Club while I explore new fitness opportunities has helped me reclaim my body and my life. I love trying new classes and programs- even things that are out of my comfort zone are made welcoming by how kind the instructors are and the culture created by other Y members. I never would have seen myself going to “strength train together” or “rise and shine boot camp” but the Y has allowed me to make fitness a central part of my life, in a way that no other gym could. The offerings at the Cape Ann YMCA feel akin to a boutique gym but are accessible to people like me with limited resources. Thank you. 

Send questions to Arthur Athanas: athanasa@northshoreymca.org

Down to Earth…

Sunday August 20, 2023, 7:00 to 8:30

MOVIE NIGHT!

The best popcorn in Massachusetts is here!  Children are especially welcome.  Folding chairs and blankets are good. 

Bob Rick, Conductor and Music Director

https://rockportlegionband.org/

Piece                  Composer/Arranger

National Anthem  Henry Fillmore

Aces High   Ron Goodwin, arr. Larry Daehn

Music from Jurassic Park   John Williams, Arr. Jay Bocook

Raider’s March   John Williams

The Great Escape   Elmer Berstein, arr. Robert W. Smith

Blues Brothers Revue   Arr. Jay Bocook

Dam Busters March   Eric Coates, arr. W. J. Duthoit

Aladdin (Medley)   arr. Paul Jennings

The Longest Day   Paul Anka

Guardians of the Galaxy   arr. Michael Brown

My Heart Will Go On (from Titanic)   Celine Dion; Arr. Paul Murtha

Colonel Bogey   Kenneth Alford (pseudonym for Lieutenant F.L. Ricketts) 

Magnificent Seven   Elmer Bernstein, arr. Roy Phillippee

Pirates of the Caribbean   Klaus Badelt, arr. Ted Ricketts

Tenth Regiment   Robert Brown Hall

God Bless AmericaIrving Berlin/ Arr. John Edmondson

We are open for business ~ by appointment only!
61A Grove Street Gloucester MA

Our website is still currently under construction..
If you would like to schedule a tour to see our facility or to rent a unit give us a call at 978-879-4524

Come visit the Lobster King today 11-9

To get your Tuesday Lobster Roll Special!

$15.95

147 Thatcher Rd Gloucester

978-281-1700