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Capt. Sanfilippo to Get 3 Mariner's Medals
September 23, 2026
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City Council to Award Capt. Sanfilippo Mariner's Medals Tonight
The Gloucester City Council will present three Mariner's Medals to Capt. Accursio "Gus" Sanfilippo of the F/V Lily Jean at 6:30 p.m. tonight in Kyrouz Auditorium. The medals honor ocean rescues he led in 2000, 2007 and 2011.
City of Gloucester
Council Accepts $42,628.96 State 911 Dispatch Grant
At Tuesday's meeting, the Gloucester City Council discussed the Residential Tax Exemption with the City Assessor, made an Open Space & Recreation Advisory Committee appointment, and accepted a $42,628.96 State 911 dispatch grant for the Police Department.
City of Gloucester
Rocky Neck Art Colony Opens 'More or Less' Exhibition Thursday
'More or Less: A Show About How Much Is Enough' opens Thursday at Cove Gallery and runs through Oct. 18, featuring work by Willie Alexander, Martin Sorger, Joan Mullen, and Julia Talcott.
Good Morning Gloucester
Rocky Neck's 72-Artist Members Show Opens Thursday
Rocky Neck Art Colony's annual YES! members exhibition, featuring 72 artists, opens Thursday at the Cultural Center, with a public reception Sunday, Sept. 27, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Good Morning Gloucester
Gloucester JV Boys Soccer Plays at Beverly Today
Gloucester's JV boys soccer team faces Beverly in a non-league match at Beverly High School today at 4 p.m.
Sports Illustrated
Gloucester Seeks Developers for 65 Rogers Street Waterfront Site
Gloucester is seeking proposals for a long-term lease and redevelopment of the city-owned waterfront parcel at 65 Rogers Street; a site visit for prospective developers is set for Oct. 7, with proposals due Oct. 28.
City of Gloucester
Free Celtic Music Session Starts Tonight at The Cut
A free Celtic Seisiún brings collaborative, informal traditional music to The Cut on Main Street tonight, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m.
The Cut
Human Rights Commission Meets Sept. 28
The Gloucester Human Rights Commission meets Monday, Sept. 28, from 6 to 11:59 p.m. at 9 Dale Ave., 1st Floor.
City of Gloucester
Historic District Commission Meets Sept. 29
The Gloucester Historic District Commission meets Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 6 Manuel F. Lewis Street.
City of Gloucester
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