Standing Up for Gloucester

Mayor Carolyn Kirk farewell -6 ©Kim Smith 2015.Thank you Mayor Kirk for casting your visionary net far and wide over the Gloucester community these past seven years.

Kirk Family ©Kim Smith 2015I think I speak for many in wishing Carolyn congratulations on her new job with the Baker administration. We in Gloucester are so fortunate to have been the beneficiary of the gifts and inspiration she has brought to our community. The new Massachusetts Governor’s administration is so fortunate to have Carolyn on their team. We wish the Kirk Family all the very best!

Mayor Carolyn Kirk farewell -5 ©Kim Smith 2015.Mayor Kirk’s parting words to her fellow Gloucester citizens are Stand Up for Gloucester. She asks, “What will you (or already do) stand for in Gloucester”?

Mayor Carolyn Kirk farewell keys to the city ©Kim Smith 2015.Mayor Carolyn Kirk farewell -3 ©Kim Smith 2015.Presenting Carolyn with the Keys to the City

Carolyn and Sam Kirk ©Kim Smith 2015Carolyn and Sam

Sam and Bayilee Kirk ©Kim Smith 2015Sam and Bailey

Mayor Carolyn Kirk farewell ©Kim Smith 2015Mayor Carolyn Kirk farewell -4©Kim Smith 2015.Mayor Carolyn Kirk farewell -2 ©Kim Smith 2015

July Block Party

Although I wished I could have stayed longer, the brief hour that I was there at the Block Party last night was so much fun. A cooling and most welcome breeze arrived just as the party began and everyone was there to have a fabulous time. Many thanks to the “Block Heads” who bring us this wonderful event–times 3! Don’t miss the next two upcoming Block Parties, August 17th and September 21st.

Kirk Family Gloucester block party ©Kim Smith 2013Kirk Family and Friends at Jalepenos

Gloucester block party  ©Kim Smith 2013Alex Becket of Dr. Bones’ Circus of Marvels

Alicia ©Kim Smith 2013 copyAlicia at her studio open house yesterday; also open Sunday from noon to 6:00

Ryan Family Gloucester block party ©Kim Smith 2013Ryan Family

Madeline and Eloise Gloucester block party ©Kim Smith 2013Eloise and Madeline

Skyler Corbett and Mom ©Kim Smith 2013Skyler Corbett and her Mom, intent on choosing a design at Toodeloos

Skyler Corbett ©Kim Smith 2013Face painting with Susan at Toodeloos

Phoenix Gloucester block party Phoenix ©Kim Smith 2013Phoenix

Melissa Cox Gloucester block party ©Kim Smith 2013Melissa Cox, with her usual sense of humor