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Joint hearing on Housing Compass Plan tonight
September 29, 2026
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City Council, Planning Board hold joint hearing on Housing Compass Plan
The City Council and Planning Board hold a joint special meeting and public hearing on the 2026 Housing Compass Plan tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Kyrouz Auditorium at City Hall, 9 Dale Ave. The public is welcome to attend in person, or remotely by Zoom or phone using meeting ID 889 7375 4678. The plan is the only item on the agenda, and the next regular City Council meeting is Oct. 13.
City of Gloucester
Obituary: Ronald B. Johnson
Ronald B. Johnson, who grew up on Myrtle Square and worked at Ocean Crest Seafoods, died Sept. 23; his obituary ran in the Gloucester Times Sept. 28.
Gloucester Times
Obituary: Thomas J. Randazza
Thomas J. Randazza, 35, who lived most of his life in Gloucester, died suddenly on Sept. 23; his obituary ran in the Gloucester Times Sept. 28.
Gloucester Times
Free bluegrass jam at Rhumbline
Joe Wilkins hosts a free weekly bluegrass jam at Rhumbline tonight from 7 to 10:30 p.m.
Boston Bluegrass Union
Chamber offers free member drop-in help Tuesday morning
The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce holds free membership drop-in hours today from 10 a.m. to noon at 24 Harbor Loop, helping members with online profiles, event and job postings, and membership benefits; no appointment needed.
Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
Planning Board
Event date: October 1, 2026 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PMLocation: 9 Dale Ave2nd FloorGloucester, MA 01930
City of Gloucester
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