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
Starting May 18th, the City of Gloucester will be launching 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 […]
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 […]
SeniorCare Awarded $200k Cummings Foundation Grant
SeniorCare Inc. is one of the local nonprofits sharing in Cummings Foundation’s $25 million grant program in 2019. The North Shore based organization has been awarded a $200,000 Sustaining Grant, to be disbursed over 10 years. Chief Executive Officer Scott Trenti and Director of Home Care Dori Prescott represented SeniorCare at a May 2 awards night […]
City of Gloucester Awarded $1 Million Seaport Economic Council Grant
Improved Harbormaster Office and Visiting Boater Center planned The administration of Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken announced today that the City of Gloucester was awarded a $1 million grant from the Seaport Economic Council (SEC). This grant, and others, were approved at today’s SEC meeting, chaired by Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. The grant will be used […]
City of Gloucester Announces New Police Chief
GLOUCESTER, Mass. (March 1, 2019) – The administration of Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken announced today Edward Conley has been selected as the City’s new Police Chief. Conley currently serves as Police Chief for neighboring Manchester by-the-Sea. Mayor Romeo Theken said, “I’m pleased to welcome Chief Conley as Gloucester’s new Police Chief. His experience, leadership qualities and values give […]