Very exciting on Main Street this evening.

The marquee, awesome

The ribbon cutting

Allen Estes

Willie Alexander
My View of Life on the Dock
Very exciting on Main Street this evening.

The marquee, awesome

The ribbon cutting

Allen Estes

Willie Alexander
A wonderful turnout for the 400 Anniversary ribbon cutting on Friday evening. Ms. Virginia McKinnon author was there as well. Wonderful woman.



Experience the Best of Coastal New England!
Don’t forget to attend the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway Kiosk Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester TOMORROW!
Essex Heritage is pleased to announce the installation of 9 informational kiosks in communities along the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway. The Byway is a state-designated route linking 14 coastal cities and towns from Lynn to Salisbury. These kiosks are a part of a wayfinding signage project that has been ongoing for over a decade with the goal of supporting a tourism-based economic initiative by showcasing the region’s historic, cultural, and natural places.
The 90-mile Essex Coastal Scenic Byway guides visitors and residents through one of the country’s most picturesque and historically significant regions – Boston’s legendary North Shore. The route features mile after mile of breathtaking vistas, historic homes, access to world-class art and culture destinations, distinctive local businesses and visitor centers. To celebrate the installation of the kiosk in Gloucester, please take note of the event details below.
Everyone is welcome!
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 19th at 10:00am
Location: Gloucester Visitor Center, 24 Hough Avenue, Gloucester
Congratulations to Deo and Paula Braga, and their son Dominick, for the grand opening of the Braga’s newest venture, the restaurant Italiano. Today’s joyful ribbon cutting ceremony was attended by Mayor Sefatia, Ken and Kerry from the Chamber, family, friends, and Barry Pett, who was representing Senator Bruce Tarr. Located at 64 Main Street, Italiano is serving lunch and dinner daily in an elegant yet child friendly atmosphere. The menu looks delicious and the staff are simply terrific. For information about hours and seating call 978-559-7638.
Snapshots from this morning’s ribbon cutting ceremony.
Mayor Sefatia sharing history about Gloucester’s Militello family photo, circa 1952
With CEO of Ocean Alliance Iain Kerr, Mayor Carolyn Kirk, State Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante, State Senator Bruce Tarr, and many Ocean Alliance Volunteers.
To listen to Iain’s presentation link to IAIN Speaks
Cape Ann Business Incubator Ribbon Cutting, originally uploaded by captjoe06.