Gloucester Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers

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City Clerk Joanne Senos swears in Officer Olivia Durgin and Officer Julio Mercado. (Photo Courtesy Gloucester Police Department)
GLOUCESTER 一 Chief Edward Conley is pleased to announce that the Gloucester Police Department is welcoming two new officers who graduated from the police academy.
Officer Julio Mercado and Officer Olivia Durgin graduated from the Northern Essex Community College Police Academy on Friday, March 10.
Officer Mercado grew up in Salem and graduated from Salem State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Prior to policing, Officer Mercado worked in security for local hospitals where his focus was assisting medical staff with patients specifically dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues.
Officer Mercado enjoys spending time with his four children, going to the gym, watching sports, and coaching youth sports.
Officer Durgin is a lifelong resident of Gloucester and graduated from Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School in 2011. Before coming to the Gloucester Police Department, Officer Durgin worked in retail.
Officer Durgin has a very close relationship with her family and friends. In her spare time, she enjoys lifting heavy weights at the gym, going to the beach, and spending time with her loved ones.
“I am pleased to welcome these two well-qualified individuals to the Gloucester Police Department,” said Chief Conley. “They demonstrate great commitment to their community, and I believe they will be a great asset to Gloucester and its residents.”

GMG Questionnaire Series-Pat Dalpiaz

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How long have you lived in Gloucester?

We have lived in Gloucester only 5 years.

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

Favorite Gloucester season is fall.

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”

“Secret” outdoor spots Stage Fort Park and Harbor Loop/Maritime dock

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Favorite pizza at the Azorean

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Favorite sub shop (yikes) Virgilios because you’re twisting my arm.

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?

Romantic dinner destination Tonnos

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

Favorite bar (you are killing me) Minglewood because you’re twisting my other arm

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

Breakfast: Charlie’s

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

Favorite Local event: tie between Bluefin Blowout and Schooner Fest

In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?

Summertime preference is for the beach.

Who is your favorite local artist?

Favorite local artist: Sam Nigro or Jeff Weaver

Which is your favorite local beach?

Favorite local beach Half Moon

Who has the best deck in Gloucester for dinner/drinks?

Best deck for dinner/drinks: Minglewood

Who has the best chowder in town?

Best chowder I don’t have one

What are some of your favorite local online websites/Instagram accounts? What about FB?

Local online IG etc: REALLY? GMG. But I also avidly follow Warren Waugh’s sunrise reports on IG

Haddock or clam? Neither

Unsung local hero

Unsung local hero: Patty Wall (cheers Patty)

What is your favorite local band?

My favorite local band

Favorite local band: Over the Bridge

Thanks for the mental exercise. Pat Dalpiaz

From Joey- Good Morning Gloucester

Better Together For Cape Ann writes: Today is our 3rd Anniversary

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In Honor of our 3rd Anniversary TODAY, we will be spreading envelopes over the upcoming weekend with cash.

The envelopes will say…..

“It is your lucky day”!!

You have found a “Random Act of Kindness” envelope!!

It feels good to share your happiness with others and “Pay it Forward”!

Please consider using a portion or all the money to perform a charitable deed. Remember, no act of kindness is too small!

You can treat yourself or somebody else. It is up to you how you sprinkle the kindness!
We would love to see what you did with the money and how you paid it forward.

Let us know via our Facebook Page:
“Better Together for Cape Ann, Inc. ”

Group Members Pay attention to the feeds this weekend for clues on where to find the envelopes.

We are looking to spread happiness and kindness as widely as possible.

Thank You for spreading kindness and doing charitable deeds over the past 3 years with us.

We could not have made it this far without you

Happy Anniversary To Us!!!

Meat & Sweet Foods Colab With Holy Cow

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Meet & Sweet: BREAKING NEWS!!! We have collaborated with Holy Cow Ice Cream and they will be selling a Limited Edition flavor featuring our Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake at their store at 80 Pleasant Street Gloucester, MA!

GloucesterCast 643 The Power of Play With Emily Siegel and Aria McElhenny 3/21/23 Link to Join Here-www.facebook.com/goodmorninggloucester

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GloucesterCast 643 The Power of Play With Emily Siegel and Aria McElhenny 3/21/23

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Rusted Yet Trusted At The State Pier

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There’s so much natural beauty around us that sometimes we might forget to take the time to study the foundations of our livelihoods and hobbies. This is the view from the State Pier.

@stoolpresidente does Riverview Pizza in Ipswich

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GMG Questionnaire Series-Peter Cannavo

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How long have you lived in Gloucester?

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

Favorite time of season in Gloucester has to be summer followed by fall. Our summers are so short so we jamb pack them with some many activities that leave long lasting memories.

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”

I do have a secret spot to get away but it’s a secret.

😜

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Favorite pizza joint I’d have to say Sebastian’s tied with Hooks. Runner up’s is Delaney’s . But like some of these questions we are splitting hairs

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Favorite sub shop has always been destinos and yellow sub.Two heavyweights of Gloucester. I grew up smack in the middle of those two sun shops.

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?

Favorite romantic dinner would have to be Tonnos and Franklin. Both have the best atmosphere for fine dinning. And the food is unbelievable.

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

My favorite bar hands down is Minglewood. Zach Sears and company just get it

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

My favorite breakfast spot? Buy this one make me sweat lol. But if I have to absolutely choose one it’s Willows Rest tightly tightly followed by Georges and Magnolia Cafe. All three are home runs

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

My favorite local event has to be Saint Peter’s Firsta. I mean it’s named after me lol. Generic answer I know but it brings so many people together you haven’t seen in years.

In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?

I enjoy both beaching it and boating it. Luckily I have enough friends that have boats that I can catch some sun on. But definitely more boating.

Who is your favorite local artist?

My favorite local artist is Ricardo Marnotto. His photographs are amazing!

Which is your favorite local beach?

Wingaersheek all day

Who has the best deck in Gloucester for dinner/drinks?

The Beauport has the best deck for food and drinks

Who has the best chowder in town?

The best chowder… that’s tough. I did enjoy Minglewoods the other night but I’ve heard Passport has great chowder. I had have to stick clam chowder although Destinos made a great haddock chowder.

What are some of your favorite local online websites/Instagram accounts? What about FB?

Unsung local hero… besides my wife and mother lol. There’s probably so many. But if I had to pick one it would be my friend Kevin Tobin. He’s been so generous to the Gloucester Boxing Club. All the trainers volunteer their time and they are real hero’s who literally donate so much of their time a week it’s incredible.

What is your favorite local band?

My favorite local band John Goodhue and companion with Neon 90’s band. Michael Forgette and Mystery Meat and Soul Rebel Project are incredible. But I live jamming to 90’s music as it brings back great memories.

From Joey- Good Morning Gloucester