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…
Commuter rail plans summer shutdowns for safety work A Gloucester woman named Gregg Zoske said she has remained a faithful rider of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s commuter rail system — through weather cancellations, infrastructure problems and more. “Every day,…
BY MARY MARKOS Staff Writer Full article at gloucestertimes.com ROCKPORT — The town is creating an office of culture and tourism to offer support to the arts, festivals and cultural institutions, and foster Rockport’s creative economy. While plans are the…
The Essex Senior Center is conducting a survey to learn what local seniors want and need from the center. The survey will identify the needs of Essex residents over age 60 through an online survey or a recently mailed hard…
Nearly 600 more Cape Ann residents were working at the end of 2016 than at the close of the previous year, the state’s latest local job statistics show. What’s more, the city of Gloucester ended the calendar year with a…
By Andy Metzger / STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE Posted Jan. 14, 2016 at 4:48 PM BOSTON Massachusetts lobstermen could get a leg-up if a Senate bill set for consideration next Thursday becomes law. Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, a Gloucester…