Government & development in Rockport

Council on Aging meets Tuesday

Oct 9 · Town of Rockport →

Affordable Housing Trust meets Wednesday

Oct 9 · Town of Rockport →

Halibut Point birdwatching session for ages 55+ this morning

Oct 7 · Mass.gov →

Transfer station closed Monday, October 12, for the holiday

Oct 7 · Town of Rockport →

Zoning Board of Appeals meets Thursday evening

Oct 7 · Town of Rockport →

Board of Fire Engineers Meets Wednesday

Oct 6 · Town of Rockport →

Rockport Housing Authority Meets Thursday

Oct 6 · Town of Rockport →

Second Essex District candidate forum tonight in Ipswich

Oct 5 · Rockport USA →

Cape Ann Trail Stewards Lead Hike at Briar Swamp and Whale's Jaw

Oct 3 · Cape Ann Trail Stewards →

Select Board Meets Tuesday

Oct 3 · Town of Rockport →

Ad Hoc Water Committee Meets Wednesday

Oct 3 · Town of Rockport →

Conservation Commission Meets Wednesday

Oct 3 · Town of Rockport →

Granite Pier Committee Meets Monday

The Granite Pier Committee meets Monday, October 5, starting at 5 p.m.

Oct 2 · Town of Rockport →

Millbrook Meadow Committee Meets Wednesday

The Millbrook Meadow Committee meets Wednesday, October 7, at 7 p.m.

Oct 2 · Town of Rockport →

Historical Commission Meets Today on Window, Shed and Dark Sky Plans

The Rockport Historical Commission meets today at 4 p.m. via Zoom to review window replacements, garden shed updates and Dark Sky light fixtures.

Oct 1 · Town of Rockport →

Thacher and Straitsmouth Island Committee Meets Tonight

The committee meets tonight at 7 p.m. on Zoom. The agenda includes island trips and cancellations, 2027 projects, and recruiting more boat captains.

Oct 1 · Town of Rockport →

Board of Appeals Application Deadline Is 1 p.m. Today

Applications for the October 28 Board of Appeals hearing are due by 1 p.m. today at the Zoning Board office, 26 Broadway.

Oct 1 · Town of Rockport →

Rockport Zoning Board of Appeals meets tonight by Zoom

The Zoning Board of Appeals meets Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. by Zoom. The town has posted the agenda.

Sep 30 · Town of Rockport →

38 Pigeon Hill Street home listed for $699,000

A single-family property at 38 Pigeon Hill Street in Rockport was listed for $699,000 on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Sep 30 · Coldwell Banker →

Public Hearing on Draft Sign By-Law Tonight

Rockport's Government and Bylaws Committee holds a public hearing tonight, Sept. 29, at 5 p.m. in the Rockport Public Library's Brenner Room to discuss a draft sign by-law.

Sep 29 · Town of Rockport →

Nor'easter Causes Coastal Flooding, Erosion, and Power Outages

The nor'easter brought heavy rain, strong winds, beach erosion, and scattered power outages to Rockport and Cape Ann on Sunday, September 27; a Long Beach high-tide check found seawall staircases intact despite lost sand.

Sep 28 · Good Morning Gloucester →

Gov't & Bylaws Committee Holds Sign By-Law Hearing Tuesday

The Rockport Government and Bylaws Committee holds a public hearing on the draft sign by-law Tuesday, Sept 29, at 5 p.m. in the Brenner Room at Rockport Public Library.

Sep 27 · Town of Rockport →

Nor'easter batters Rockport coast with high winds, flooding risk

A nor'easter brought 50 mph wind gusts, large waves, and power outages to Rockport's coast Saturday; Town Administrator Mitchell Vieira urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel and watch for coastal flooding and erosion.

Sep 27 · CBS Boston →

Zoning Board of Appeals Meets Remotely Wednesday

The Rockport Zoning Board of Appeals holds a regular meeting via Zoom Wednesday, Sept 30, at 6 p.m.

Sep 27 · Town of Rockport →

Open house today at 22 High Street

A two-bedroom colonial at 22 High St., listed at $869,000, holds an open house today from noon to 1:30 p.m.; confirm by 10 a.m. due to weather.

Sep 27 · Homes.com →

Rockport Housing Authority Meets Today

The Rockport Housing Authority meets Thursday, September 24, in the Community Room at 13 Millbrook Park.

Sep 24 · Town of Rockport →

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.

Sep 23 · The Boston Globe →

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.

Sep 23 · ConstructConnect →

Rockport Historical Commission meets Thursday

The Rockport Historical Commission meets Thursday, September 24, starting at 4 p.m. in Rockport.

Sep 22 · Town of Rockport →

Four-alarm Broadway fire displaces two families, disrupts water

On Sunday, September 20, a four-alarm fire damaged the mixed-use building at 19 Broadway Avenue, including Rockport House of Pizza, displacing two families and commercial tenants. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Sep 21 · John Guilfoil Public Relations →

Fire response may leave Rockport water discolored

Rockport DPW warned that residents could see discolored water after numerous hydrants were used during the Broadway fire response on Sunday, September 20.

Sep 21 · WCVB →

Guided kayak tour to Straitsmouth Island lighthouse today

Today, Sunday, Sept. 20, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, join North Shore Adventures for a guided paddle from Rockport to Straitsmouth Island for wildlife viewing and a lighthouse climb.

Sep 20 · The Boston Calendar →

Select Board Meeting (Tuesday)

The Select Board meets Tuesday, September 22, at 6 p.m. via Zoom.

Sep 20 · Town of Rockport →

Finance Committee Meeting (Wednesday)

Wednesday, September 23, at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Sep 20 · Town of Rockport →

Halibut Point hosts granite-history guided walk today

Today, Sept. 19, Halibut Point State Park offers When Granite was King!, a free guided walk about Babson Farm’s quarrying history, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Meet at the park entrance; heavy rain cancels.

Sep 19 · Mass.gov →

Old Garden Beach cleanup today at 10:30 a.m.

A COASTSWEEP cleanup is scheduled for Old Garden Beach in Rockport today, Sept. 19, at 10:30 a.m., coordinated by the Old Garden Beach Association.

Sep 19 · Mass.gov →

Rockport Democrats meet this morning at library

The Rockport Town Democratic Committee holds its monthly meeting today, Sept. 19, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the Brenner Room at Rockport Public Library.

Sep 19 · Rockport Public Library →

Cape Ann Regional Cable Advisory Committee meets Monday

The Cape Ann Regional Cable Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, Sept. 21, at 6:00 p.m. in Rockport. (Check town calendar for exact location.)

Sep 19 · Town of Rockport →

Select Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday

The Rockport Select Board will meet Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6:00 p.m. in Rockport. (Check town calendar for location.)

Sep 19 · Town of Rockport →

Rights of Way committee reviews trail access and maintenance

The Rights of Way Committee's September 16, 2026, agenda included public property and trail access near upper Pigeon Hill Street, a trail-mapping proposal, the Atlantic Path, Saratoga Footbridge, trail signage, maintenance planning, and invasive-species control.

Sep 18 · Town of Rockport →

Bird club leads Halibut Point field trip Sunday

The Brookline Bird Club hosts a beginner-friendly birding walk Sunday, September 20, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Halibut Point State Park. Free, co-sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Sep 18 · Brookline Bird Club →

MBTA adds weekend trips on Rockport line for October

On Thursday, the MBTA announced seven additional inbound and eight additional outbound weekend trips on the Newburyport/Rockport line starting in October to handle fall crowds.

Sep 18 · Boston 25 News →

Rockport Back Beach property dispute resolved against plaintiffs

A court denied plaintiffs' request for fee simple title to areas east of their Beach Street properties abutting Back Beach, dismissing claims for declaratory judgment, trespass, and uncompensated taking.

Sep 18 · Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly →

Rockport announces total outdoor water-use ban

Rockport announced a total ban on outdoor water use, effective Friday, September 18, due to drought and low quarry levels.

Sep 17 · Town of Rockport →

Free kayak tour explores Rockport Harbor

North Shore Adventures leads a reservation-only kayak or paddleboard tour of Rockport Harbor today, September 17, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; arrive by 10:15 a.m.

Sep 17 · Trails & Sails →

Planning Board to take up tiny-house and lot rules Thursday

The Rockport Planning Board discusses Seasonal Communities bylaws, including tiny houses and construction on substandard lots, tonight at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom (ID 811 6407 1589).

Sep 17 · Town of Rockport →