Daily brief · Rockport, MA
Fund for fire-displaced workers tops $3,000
September 23, 2026
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Rockport Rallies to Support Fire-Displaced Families, Workers
Residents are raising money for the two families who lived above Rockport House of Pizza and for the restaurant's employees after Sunday's fire destroyed the downtown building. A fundraiser for the workers has passed $3,000 toward an $11,000 goal. General manager and part-owner Brenden Kolterjahn, who began working there at 16 and helped reopen the shop in July 2025, said he and the other employees are now out of work and unsure what comes next.
The Boston Globe
Four-Alarm Fire Destroys Rockport House of Pizza, Ruled Accidental
A four-alarm fire destroyed Rockport House of Pizza at 19 Broadway Avenue on Sept. 20, displacing two families and employees, with firefighters from across the North Shore assisting. The State Fire Marshal ruled the fire accidental, likely caused by a gas leak near the rear of the first floor, and warned nearby residents of possible discolored water from heavy hydrant use.
The Boston Globe
RMHS Hosts Senior Post-Secondary Planning Session Tonight
Rockport Middle High School holds its Senior Post-Secondary Planning program at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23.
Rockport Public Schools
Library Discussion Group Explores Trial of Socrates Tonight
The Rockport Public Library's Brenner Room hosts a discussion of the trial, charges, and execution of Socrates from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday.
Rockport Public Library
Bids Due Today for Rockport Town Hall Window Project
Bids for the roughly $165,000 Rockport Town Hall window replacement are due Wednesday, September 23; construction is set to begin October 23.
ConstructConnect
Rockport Field Hockey Travels to Pentucket Today
Rockport's varsity girls field hockey team plays Pentucket Regional at 4 p.m. Wednesday in West Newbury.
MaxPreps
Schools post September 25 picture-day details
On September 16, 2026, Rockport Public Schools posted information for picture day on September 25, including online ordering instructions and a November 9 retake date.
Rockport Public Schools
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