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Haunted Harbor Walk
This new business in Gloucester looks like a fun time. To find out more information on this business please scan the QR code or go their website.
https://haunted-harborwalk-gloucester.squarespace.com/
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Happy 4th of July
Gorgeous firework display in Gloucester last night. Looking forward to tonight’s!
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Save the Date
Looking for something to do on a rainy Sunday? The Gloucester Elks , at 97 Atlantic Road, Gloucester, MA will be having their annual Art and Craft Show. Thank you for shopping local. Since the weather does not look great, we will be inside. Thank you all for shopping local.
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Wave Kitchen at DRIFT Brings Global Flavors to Gloucester
Longtime Gloucester residents Kurt and Rick Hosman are proud to announce the opening of Wave Kitchen at DRIFT, an exciting new addition to the local dining scene. Located at 3 Main Street, DRIFT first opened its doors in 2018, quickly becoming a community favorite. Now, Wave Kitchen offers a fresh new dining experience, blending bold Asian-inspired flavors with tropical and South American influences while maintaining a strong connection to Gloucester’s unique character.
“Our goal has always been to create spaces that celebrate this community we love,” says Kurt Hosman. “With Wave Kitchen, we’re continuing that mission by offering a dining experience that’s both creative and approachable, reflecting the diversity and energy of Gloucester.”
Wave Kitchen features a menu crafted to surprise and delight, bringing global inspiration to familiar ingredients while highlighting the flavors that make Gloucester special.
Reservations can be booked on RESY or at www.driftgloucester.com. Join us in celebrating this exciting new chapter for DRIFT and the Gloucester community.
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Together Gloucester – 2nd Annual Operation Keep Gloucester Warm
Hi Joey –
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving day.
I have included a flyer for our 2nd Annual Operation Keep Gloucester Warm Coat Distribution Event which will be bigger and better than last year. We have hundreds of coats to share with the community and we would appreciate it if you could help spread the work to your readership. New to the event this year will be The Open Door’s Mobile Food Market. They will be in the parking lot at Trinity Church and will have food items to share as well. The event is this Saturday from 10:30am – 2:30pm at Trinity Church on Middle Street. Coats will be available while supplies last. We are grateful to all of the community members who shared gently used coats with us and to all of the agencies who partnered with us to make this event such a success.
Thank you!
Kristin Michel
Together Gloucester, Inc.
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The Gloucester Historical Commission is pleased to announce that our annual Preservation Awards ceremony will be held on May 18, 2025, at City Hall.
The Gloucester Historical Commission is pleased to announce that our annual Preservation Awards ceremony will be held on May 18, 2025, at City Hall. This annual community event recognizes residents of Gloucester for a range of historic preservation projects from a book, to a lecture, to historic preservation of a building. We welcome your attendance – and need your suggestions for nominees before the end of December.
Awards are given to those individuals and organizations that have significantly contributed to the preservation and protection of Gloucester’s historical heritage. If you know of a potential candidate that you feel would qualify for a Preservation Award, please submit their name, project description and contact (email or phone) to the Historical Commission in December by email at: GHC1623@gmail.com. Award criteria and categories are:
Criteria – some or all of the following:
– Historically significant in age, style, or use
– Restored using traditional materials or methods
– Preserves historical integrity or appearance
– Protects from present threat or future harm
– Completed within the past two years
– Completed by an individual, family, group, or community effort
Categories:
– Archaeology
– Adaptive reuse
– Education and outreach
– Landscape preservation
– Restoration and rehabilitation
– Local preservationist
– Documentation of Gloucester’s history
– Individual lifetime achievement
The Commission will be voting on awardees at our December 30th meeting. We look forward to nominations from the community, thank you!
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Gloucester Reads: A Community-Wide Reading Initiative
Join the conversation and sign up for a discussion group!
DISCUSSION GROUP SCHEDULE: SIGN UP AND BE A PART OF THE CONVERSATION
| Sponsor/Location | Date | Time | Registration Link |
| Temple Ahavat Achim | Sun. July 28 | 10am-12pm | Register |
| 1623 Studios | Mon. July 29 | 1-3pm | Register |
| Annisquam Village Church | Tues. July 30 | 4-6pm | Register |
| St. Paul Lutheran Church | Tues. July 30 | 7-9pm | Register |
| Manship Artist Residencies@ Lanesville Community Center | Tues. August 6 | 7-9pm | Register |
| St. John’s Episcopal Church | Thurs. August 8 | 3-5pm | Register |
| Gloucester Writers Center | Mon. August 12 | 6-8pm | Register |
| Gloucester UU Church | Thurs. August 22 | 5-7pm | Register |
Together in partnership, the Sawyer Free Library, Gloucester’s Racial Justice Team and Gloucester Health Department, is presenting Gloucester Reads 2024, a citywide, intergenerational summer reading initiative. Running through August, this community-wide book club aims to spark conversations, inspire new ideas, and encourage introspection about race equity in our community.
In collaboration with sixteen additional community co-sponsors, Gloucester Reads 2024 will explore books reflecting Black experiences in America. This initiative includes selections for adults, young adults and children. Adults can participate in three ways: reading the book, joining a structured discussion group, and attending the virtual author’s talk.
The summer book club’s main selection is How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America by Clint Smith. This acclaimed book, which has won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction, the Hillman Prize for Book Journalism, the Stowe Prize, and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, focuses on the history and present impact of slavery in the United States. Through eight sites, including New Orleans, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, New York City, and Angola Prison, Smith uses archival research and interviews to offer an intergenerational story of how slavery has shaped our nation’s history and memory.
For more information or to sign up for a book discussion, visit, SawyerFreeLibrary.org or call 978-325-5500.
To ensure everyone can participate, Gloucester Reads is offering to cover childcare expenses for those attending discussion groups, the author’s talk, or both. Participants can request funds on the discussion group registration form.
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Gloucester, MA Sea Scouts join Coast Guard Auxiliary. (Gloucester MA) –
Sea Scouts Ship 5 crew and adult volunteers from Gloucester MA belonging to BSA Spirit of Adventure Council, chartered by Gloucester Elks Lodge 892, were joined by Sea Scout Ship 1791 Newburyport MA for the Coast Guard Auxiliary Annual District Training at the Woburn, MA Hilton.
Coast Guard Auxiliary District Training is a weekend of appropriate and effective training for all Auxiliarists in All Disciplines and spans the following directorates: Response, Prevention, Vessel Examination, Public Education, Public Outreach, Public Affairs and training. Operational Auxiliary courses (AUXOP) ensures that the latest Policies, Procedures and Techniques are continually incorporated into the Auxiliary Certification Courses, Public Education Courses, Mandatory Workshops, and Mandated Training.
The weekend event marked the first time Sea Scouts were invited to join the Auxiliarist at their annual Northern District Training event. The Sea Scouts from Ship 5 and Ship 1791 were honored to participate in morning colors, leading the Auxiliarist in the Pledge of Allegiance. Additionally, the scouts were provided the opportunity to monitor District Training classes and assist in the event as needed.
Ship 5 would like to thank the Coast Guard Auxiliary for including the Sea Scouts in this unique experience. We are continually inspired by their dedication.
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City of Gloucester Announces ARPA Grant Awards to Support Affordable Housing Projects
Gloucester Affordable Housing Trust has voted to provide ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) grant awards to three of the six applicants who submitted proposals in April, aimed at producing or preserving affordable housing in Gloucester.
The following conditional awards have been granted:
- 1. Wellspring House: $51,380 for a project feasibility study of their 14-unit Single Room Occupancy (SRO) building located on Chestnut Street.
- 2. North Shore Y: $380,000 for the renovation of an existing affordable supportive housing community at 67 Middle Street.
- 3. Action, Inc.: $250,000 for the renovation of an existing supportive housing community at 3 Eastern Point Road.
Mayor Greg Verga said, “Supporting new housing and preservation efforts is crucial for maintaining the vibrancy and inclusivity of our community. These ARPA grants will help ensure that Gloucester continues to be a place where everyone has access to safe and affordable housing.”
Conditional award letters will be sent to the recipients in the coming weeks. Collectively, these projects will result in the creation or preservation of 120 housing units in Gloucester, 90 of which will be designated as affordable units.
The Gloucester Affordable Housing Trust Fund was created to support the creation, preservation, and maintenance of affordable housing in the City of Gloucester. Chairperson Larry Oaks said, “We set out to fund at least 100 units of affordable housing through the ARPA housing initiative. So, we’re truly delighted at this point to be in a position to fund and support up to six individual projects that collectively will produce or preserve more than 100 housing units across the city. It all speaks to the tremendous need for affordable housing here in Gloucester.”
The Trust has decided to reserve their decision on the remaining three funding applications until October. This extension will allow Harborlight, Bill Wheat, and Action, Inc. additional time to provide information demonstrating that their projects are “ready to proceed,” as required by ARPA funding guidelines.
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Celebrate Gloucester’s Unique Charm at the 3rd Annual ‘Gloucester’s So Salty’ Festival
January 20 and 21, 2024 | Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Downtown Gloucester
Get ready to embrace the winter chill with the spirit of community celebration at the 3rd Annual Gloucester’s So Salty event, happening on January 20 and 21, 2024. This two-day festival, organized by Cape Ann Museum in partnership with Discover Gloucester and various community partners, invites thousands of visitors and residents to explore the enchanting ice sculptures and enjoy a plethora of cultural activities throughout downtown Gloucester.
“Gloucester’s So Salty has become one of the signature events for the Museum, kicking off our annual calendar of community events by celebrating the salty character of the incredible community we call home. We’re so grateful to all of our community partners, participating businesses, and enthusiastic visitors for jumping in to celebrate the fish city’s salty character together!” says Oliver Barker, Cape Ann Museum Director.
Festival Highlights:
Ice Sculptures: Discover 10 stunning ice sculptures around the city, each telling a unique story of
Gloucester’s rich heritage. Special thanks to our 2024 Ice Sculpture Sponsors: Gloucester Accommodations, Cape Ann Olive Oil, Cape Ann Museum, Cape Ann Savings Bank, The Cut, and the Sawyer Free Library.
Cultural Activities: Engage in a range of free activities, from dance performances to workshops and crafts, perfect for families and individuals of all ages.
Local Business Specials: Enjoy special offers and experiences at local businesses, including breakfast in an igloo at Mile Marker One, discounts at Blue Shutters Beachside Inn, and more.
Live Performances: Experience the joy of live music, sea shanties, and the Shim Sham Shimmy Tap Dance, adding a dynamic flair to the event.
Community Involvement:
This year, the festival is proud to be supported by a host of local partners, including Fireflies Boutique, The Hotel at Cape Ann Marina, Cape Ann Olive Oil Co., and many more. These collaborations reflect the community’s collective effort to showcase Gloucester’s vibrant culture and support local businesses. Additionally, this year the City of Gloucester will be collaborating with Cape Ann Museum on a voting contest for one of our city’s snow plows, as a nod to the children’s book Katy and the Big Snow by Virginia Lee Burton Demetrios, a local writer and artist with a collection of work at Cape Ann Museum.
“Gloucester is such a special place to visit year-round, with our gritty New England character in full form during the winter months. Gloucester’s So Salty is a perfect way for folks to interact with our city’s cultural history through the curated selected of ice sculptures and beyond – by visiting Cape Ann Museum and other cultural institutions, participating in crafts, enjoying performances from some of our many local artists, indulging in our delicious cuisine, exploring our working waterfront, and walking around our bustling downtown. It’s a great time to plan a getaway and enjoy the spoils of Gloucester without the hassles of summertime.” says Tess McColgan, Executive Director of Discover Gloucester.
Join the Celebration:
We invite everyone to join us in celebrating Gloucester’s uniquely salty character. Whether it’s exploring the ice sculptures, participating in the cultural activities, or supporting local businesses, there’s something for everyone at this festive event. Plan your “So Salty” weekend at: www.capeannmuseum.org/events/3rd-annual-gloucesters-so-salty/
About Cape Ann Museum:
The Cape Ann Museum, founded in 1875, exists to preserve and celebrate the history and culture of the area and to keep it relevant to today’s audiences. Spanning 44,000 square feet, the Museum is one of the major cultural institutions on Boston’s North Shore welcoming more than 25,000 local, national, and international visitors each year to its exhibitions and programs. In addition to fine art, the Museum’s collections include decorative art, textiles, artifacts from the maritime and granite industries, four historic structures, a Library & Archives and a sculpture park in the heart of downtown Gloucester. In Summer 2021, the Museum opened the 12,000 square foot Janet & William Ellery James Center at the Cape Ann Museum Green. The campus is located on the site at the intersection of Washington and Poplar Streets in Gloucester and is open in the summer months.
The Cape Ann Museum is located at 27 Pleasant Street in Gloucester and is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. General admission is $15.00 adults, $12.00 Cape Ann residents, seniors, and students. Youth (under 18) and Museum members are free. Cape Ann residents can visit for free on the second Saturday of each month. More information can be found on www.capeannmuseum.org or please call (978)283-0455 x110.
About Discover Gloucester:
Discover Gloucester is the official 501(c)6 non-profit destination marketing organization for the City of Gloucester, focused on promoting tourism and enhancing the quality of life for residents and business owners through collaborative efforts with the city, local businesses, and cultural venues.
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Inside and outside Gloucester’s stunning Lobster Trap Tree
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Free Gloucester Fishing Cap With Quarter Zip Purchase- Help Support The Blog In Style- New For Sale: White Quarter Zip With Navy Gloucester Map On Left Shoulder and GLOUCESTER Printed Along Right Side.
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Help Support The Blog In Style- New For Sale: White Quarter Zip With Navy Gloucester Map On Left Shoulder and GLOUCESTER Printed Along Right Side.
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Polyester/Spandex Blend Gives Room For Movement. Prefect For All Seasons, Boating, Travel, Golf, Layering. Incredibly Versatile. Peter Millar Sells These For $145. We’re Selling Them For $55 and They’re Customized For The Community We Love! We Have Sizes Up To XXXL!!!
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New Item For Sale! White Quarter Zip With Navy Gloucester Map On Left Shoulder and GLOUCESTER Printed Along Right Side.
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Polyester/Spandex Blend Gives Room For Movement. Prefect For All Seasons, Boating, Travel, Golf, Layering. Incredibly Versatile. Peter Millar Sells These For $145. We’re Selling Them For $55 and They’re Customized For The Community We Love! We Have Sizes Up To XXXL!!!
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Dave Sag’s Blues Party with/Sam & Tony Goddess John Cameron, Steve Chaggaris & Of course dear Ol’ Dave 7:30pm@The Rhumb Line10.12.2023
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It’s time! To announce The Lineup for our 2023 Harbor Loop Summer Concert Series
None of this would have been possible without the support of The City of Gloucester & sponsorship of our local benefactors from the community! So a hearty thank you goes out to returning sponsors Cape Ann Lanes, Jerry Noble Electricians, Element Care PACE & Cape Ann Savings Bank! Another round of gratitude and thanks goes out to our NEW sponsors as well: Neptune’s Harvest & Brookline Bank! More sponsor announcements to come! (If you or your business would like to become a contributor, please let us know!) Any amount helps to support live music here in Gloucester and to keep these concerts FREE to the public! 
Another new chapter for us is our collaboration with the non-profit organization Discover Gloucester for the concert series! These concerts can now be found on their page and website so be on the lookout for those as well!
Carol Pallazolla
All we need now is YOU!
Every Thursday night at Harbor Loop near the Fitz Hugh Lane House starting at 6! See you on the hill!
Sound and lights by Jared Streeter!
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RIP Nancy Clooney
Returned to sad news: RIP Nancy Clooney from Gloucester, lovely person inside & out, Morning Glory cafe cofounder-owner. Condolences to her family and friends.
Wake- Campbell Funeral Home 3-6pm Sept. 25, 2022
Funeral – Our Lady of Good Voyage Sept. 26, 10AM
GLOUCESTER – Nancy (Genovese) Clooney, 82, a lifelong resident of Gloucester passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday morning, September 21, 2022 at her home. She was the wife of the late Francis Clooney. Born in Gloucester, she was the daughter of the late Marco and Grace (Sabella) Genovese. She was raised and educated in Gloucester and attended Gloucester High School.
Nancy had been the proud owner of Morning Glory Coffee Shop in Gloucester for many years until 2017.
Read the full obit here
photo: c. ryan, 2017
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Lobster Crate Race – Municipal Group
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Princess Laura at Gloucester Marine Railway
Good Morning Gloucester 