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

Braves Pitcher BJ Mohan screams after striking out the last Athletics batter during their 2-1 win in the Gloucester Little League Majors B World Series game.

Gloucester: Braves pitcher BJ Mohan screams after striking out the last Athletics batter during their 2-1 win in the Gloucester Little League Majors B World Series game. Photo by Kate Glass/Gloucester Daily Times Thursday, July 23, 2009

Gloucester: Sal Costanzo reaches for the ball as Sam Kirk steals second base during the Gloucester Little League Majors B World Series game between the Athletics and Braves. The Braves won 2-1. Photo by Kate Glass/Gloucester Daily Times Thursday, July 23, 2009.

Steven Tetoni steals second base as Sal Costanzo, left, and Eric Chalmers, right, get the ball late during the Gloucester Little League Majors B World Series game between the Athletics and Braves. The Braves won 2-1. Photo by Kate Glass/Gloucester Daily Times Thursday, July 23, 2009.