Good Morning Gloucester

Gloucester’s City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 8th and Tuesday, May 9th due to continued clean-up efforts as a result of the small fire that occurred at approximately 11:30PM on Wednesday, May 3rd in City Hall’s basement. Minimal damage was incurred and no injuries were reported. 

The City is working closely with contractors to mitigate smoke damage and clean areas of the building impacted by the fire.

Vendors specializing in archives and artwork have been contracted to ensure that historical documents and pieces of art are maintained and restored appropriately. The City is also working with vendors focused on technology to assess computers and equipment throughout the building. 

All other City offices will be open, including the City Hall Annex, Department of Public Works, Police Department, and Fire Department. 

Residents are encouraged to access City services online and should contact City staff through email. Contact information for City staff can be found on the City’s website. 

“I am grateful for everyone’s patience and understanding while we navigate this clean up at City Hall,” said Mayor Greg Verga. “Our City Hall staff are working to meet the needs of our residents at a limited capacity. I want to ensure that everything is done right during this cleanup so staff and residents are able to safely get back into the building. I appreciate all of the time and hard work of our City staff and vendors over the past few days.”

City Hall is scheduled to reopen at regular business hours on Wednesday, May 10th.

I took a little walk around Seven Seas Wharf along Rogers Street recently and was compelled to capture these shots. As I got home and studied them a little bit, I thought it’s no wonder filmmakers love our area. There are stories to be told at every turn. These seemed to be story elements, though I do not have the story outline to share. In a sentence or two, what’s your story using these elements?

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Out of the Blue…

The gang relaxing at Crow’s Nest following the very successful Bluefin Blowout 5K Family Fun Run earlier today from Stage Fort Park.

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If they don’t have it- they can get it-and usually within one or two days!

We found this determined egret in West Gloucester recently working its catch so that it could be consumed. The egret had a large fish and was trying to position it so that it could be swallowed. It dipped the fish several times into the water and back up again. Finally it was in position and down the hatch it went. You could clearly see the lump traveling down and such a large chunk apparently required a follow up gulp of water or two. This took several minutes and brought to mind a quote from my mother (adapted for the occasion): Be careful what you fish for. You might get it.

Anthony Saputo Chad Johnson Pat Dalpiaz Jim Dalpiaz Gmg Chris Tj Ciarametaro @Joe Palmisano Craig Kimberley Doug Keiles and the entire St Peter’s Club did a great job. The entrants crushed it and in the end the vote was tight. Joe Virgilio and Sclafanis donated rolls. Causeway and Pat and Jimmy donated the chaffing setups. Thanks to those that helped and those that donated!

We’re on to the Bluefin Blowout 5K!

Live-streaming from Stage Fort Park Visitor Center and also Jimmy Dalpiaz will be driving the Lyon Waugh Auto Group Pace Car while Nichole Wadsworth Schrafft is on camera covering the beginning of the race! Sunday morning at 8 we go live