The Board and I are very excited to announce that Gloucester resident and Boston area business executive Stephen Buckley will succeed Ken Riehl as the organization’s chief executive officer. Steve was selected following a four-month search that attracted more than 50 candidates from across the U.S. The search committee presented its recommendation to the Chamber’s […]
Cape Ann YMCA Announces New Executive Director, Erina McWilliam-Lopez
I’m excited to announce that we have completed our four-month-long Executive Search process. We were thrilled with the caliber of applicants we interviewed from our local area as well as across the country. It is my great pleasure to share with you that Erina McWilliam-Lopez has accepted the role of Executive Director of the Cape […]
Cape Ann Community Foundation Announces Grant Awards
Marking their sixth annual funding cycle, the Board of Directors of the Cape Ann Community Foundation (CACF) today announced that they have awarded grants to ten Cape Ann area non-profit and community organizations. Grants totaling $19,000 and funded by the proceeds of Cape Ann license plate sales and renewals, together with direct donations to the […]
The Sargent House Museum Among Six Institutions to Receive Works by Emily Sargent
Little-known sister of John Singer Sargent was a life-long watercolorist GLOUCESTER, May 1, 2022 – The Sargent House Museum today announced acquisition of 15 watercolor paintings by Emily Sargent, a late 19th-early 20th century American artist and sister of famed portrait painter John Singer Sargent. The Sargent House Museum is one of six institutions including […]
Non-resident Beach Parking Reservation System
On May 18th, the City of Gloucester has launched a new online parking reservation system for non-resident beachgoers. Visitors will now be required to reserve parking spots at Good Harbor Beach, Wingaersheek Beach, and Stage Fort Park. You may reserve a parking space up to 10 days in advance via the City of Gloucester’s Yodel […]
Essex Seafood Reopens After Being Hit by Fire Last Spring
By Boston Restaurant Talk • Published May 31, 2021 A beloved North Shore seafood shack that was destroyed in a fire last year is back in business. According to a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Essex Seafood on Route 133 in Essex has reopened, with a Facebook post from the place saying the following: We […]