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USCG Lighthouses to be auctioned and donated include Massachusetts beacons

Posted on by Catherine

A record number of lighthouses are being offered to the public during 2023 “Lighthouse Season”

BOSTON. May 26, 2023 – Each May, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), offers lighthouses to the public and other entities as part of its mission to deliver value and savings in federal real estate for taxpayers. This year, GSA is offering a record number of lighthouses, including at least six to nonprofits and government entities and at least four to the public through auctions.

GSA press release. Read more here.

A few lighthouses will be auctioned straight off. For the others, a right of first refusal process enables transfer of the property–buildings and grounds–to “federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofits, educational agencies, and community development organizations” that are in a position to maintain them, and may already be fulfilling that mission. Thacher Island Assoc. does a beautiful job for Twin Lights and Straitsmouth Islands.

Where have all the foghorns gone?

Old Fog Horn At The Gorton’s Seafoods Gallery In The New Wing At The G

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I’ve only been back from Naples for two days and what do I do? Hit the ground running getting you new insider peeks at stuff that isn’t even open to the public yet. The new exhibit upstairs in the new building at The Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center is getting ready for it’s opening in just a few weeks but we get you inside first with a couple of videos and some pictures to whet your appetite. (look for the first video at 8:00AM today)

For more information about The Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center click this text fr the website

There is a ton of must see stuff if you are a fan of Gloucester Fishing History in the new exhibit.

Old Fog Horn At The New Gorton’s Seafoods Gallery In The New Wing At The GMHC, originally uploaded by captjoe06.