Purple Bags End Today; Cart Service Starts Oct. 1

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Last Day for Purple Trash Bags Before Cart Rollout

Today, Wednesday, September 30, is the final day of the city-issued purple trash bag program, and Casella's automated cart service begins Thursday, October 1. The city warns residents not to use their new Casella carts before October 1: purple bags placed in a Casella cart before then will not be serviced. Bulk item stickers are non-refundable but may be used through today.

City of Gloucester

City Starts Arts and Culture Plan With Regional Planners

Gloucester announced September 29 that it is working with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council on a citywide Arts and Culture Plan. The public is invited to an upcoming forum.

City of Gloucester

'Organic Radiance' Opens at Sawyer Free Library's Matz Gallery

The exhibition, which opened September 29, features works by Miranda Aisling, Constance Festo Lafond, Kathy Roberts, Susan Hedman and Betty Wiberg.

Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free Library

Final Backyard Growcery of the Season Is Today

Backyard Growers' last 2026 Growcery runs 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at Burnham's Field, with local food vendors and a weather-dependent garlic-planting demonstration.

Backyard Growers

Obituary: Robert W. Ryan, 92

The Gloucester Times published an obituary September 30 for Robert W. Ryan, who died September 27 at age 92.

Gloucester Times

Half Marathon Registration Fees Rise After Tonight

Fees for the Around Cape Ann Half Marathon, based in Gloucester, increase after 11:59 p.m. today.

Around Cape Ann Half Marathon

Hammond Castle Looks Back at 1926 Tonight

"1926: A Year in the Life of Hammond and His Castle" runs 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with a presentation and discussion at 6. Admission is $15; reservations are required.

Hammond Castle Museum

Alex Anthony Plays Solo at Minglewood Harborside Tonight

Alex Anthony performs solo at Minglewood Harborside in Gloucester from 6 to 8:59 p.m. today.

Alex Anthony Music

Emerging Artist Open Show Open Today at North Shore Arts

The show is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at North Shore Arts Association, 11 Pirates Lane. It closes October 3.

North Shore Arts Association

Cape Ann Animal Aid Holds Drop-In Volunteer Hour Today

The session runs 2 to 3 p.m. today; tasks may include making pet toys or yard work. Registration is closed.

Cape Ann Animal Aid

Millie Manning Plays Piano at The Burn Tonight

Millie Manning performs with her piano at The Burn in Gloucester from 6 to 9 p.m. today.

Millie Manning

Marcantonio Says Committee Will Revisit Doughty Memorial Request

Joseph A. Marcantonio said he presented his case September 23 to the Gloucester Fishermen's Memorial Cenotaph Committee, seeking to add Mark E. Doughty's name. He said the chair told him members plan to discuss it again.

Good Morning Gloucester

Hale Design Build Wins Two Best of Northshore Home Awards

Good Morning Gloucester reported September 29 that Hale Design Build won Readers' Choice awards for Design Build and for Builder, Custom Homes.

Good Morning Gloucester

Publick House at The Cut Holds Grand-Opening Party Tonight

A grand-opening party for Publick House at The Cut is scheduled for tonight, September 30.

Good Morning Gloucester