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Shellfish panel weighs higher catch limits
September 14, 2026
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Shellfish Advisory Commission to Discuss Catch Limits
The Gloucester Shellfish Advisory Commission meets at 6 p.m. tonight in the Harbormaster's Conference Room. On the agenda: raising daily commercial catch limits and a possible collaboration with the North Shore Shellfish Network.
City of Gloucester
City Council Ordinances & Administration Committee Meets Tonight
The Gloucester City Council's Ordinances & Administration Committee meets tonight, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
City of Gloucester
Figure Drawing for Teens and Tweens at Sawyer Free Library
Local artist Juliet Lockwood leads a charcoal figure drawing session for ages 11-19 today, Sept. 14, from 3-4 p.m. at Sawyer Free Library.
Sawyer Free Library
Stakeholder Meeting Set for Gloucester Language Access Program
MAPC, the City of Gloucester, and TownGreen hold a stakeholder planning session today, Sept. 14, from 1-3 p.m. at Sawyer Free Library.
Sawyer Free Library
Captains Dinner Comedy Night at Cape Ann Marina
Pinky Ring Comedy performs live stand-up during the Captains Dinner tonight, Sept. 14, at The Hotel at Cape Ann Marina.
Pinky Ring Comedy
Gloucester Writers Center Stages Fish Tales: The Mistake
The Gloucester Writers Center presents Fish Tales, an unscripted storytelling event, Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Gloucester Stage Company, with eight storytellers sharing true accounts of personal mistakes.
Gloucester Stage Company
Sawyer Free Library Hosts Teen Needle Felting Workshop
Ages 11-19 can learn wool crafting with Pop Up Art School during a felted pig workshop Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Children's Program Room at Sawyer Free Library.
Sawyer Free Library
Gloucester District Court Hears Criminal Docket Today
Gloucester District Court holds criminal proceedings today, including arraignments and pretrial hearings in Commonwealth v. Aaron T. Pinegar and Allen Lee Knight.
Massachusetts Trial Court
Yankee Drift Cod Fishing Charter Departs Today
Anglers depart on the 75-foot Yankee Clipper from 1 Parker St. today, Sept. 14, at 6:30 a.m. for a nine-hour cod and groundfish trip hosted by FishyAF.
FishyAF
SeniorCare and The Cabot Host Free Matinee of 'Moonstruck'
SeniorCare Inc. and The Cabot present a free screening of 'Moonstruck' today, with a coffee hour at noon followed by the film at 1 p.m.
The Cabot
Conservation Commission Sets Sept. 16 Hearing Agenda
The Gloucester Conservation Commission meets Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Rose Baker Center to review coastal wetland and pier permits.
City of Gloucester
City Council Notices Committee of the Whole Session for Sept. 17
The Gloucester City Council's Committee of the Whole meets Thursday, Sept. 17 at 5:30 p.m. in the Kyrouz Auditorium.
City of Gloucester
Obituary: Marie C. Larsen
Marie C. Larsen died Sept. 8, 2026; her obituary was published in the Gloucester Times today.
Gloucester Times
Planning & Development Committee Sets Sept. 16 Agenda
The Gloucester City Council's Planning & Development Committee meets Wednesday, Sept. 16 to consider an earth removal permit for 187 Atlantic Ave., a multi-family permit for 4 Day Court, and historic preservation restrictions for the Haskell House.
City of Gloucester
School Building & Finance Subcommittee Posts Sept. 16 Meeting
The Gloucester School Committee's Building and Finance Subcommittee meets Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. in the Gloucester High School Library.
City of Gloucester
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