Latest national ranking from WalletHub gives Massachusetts top marks for its test scores, quality and safety BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll are celebrating that Massachusetts was recently ranked the best state school system in the…

Gloucester — Mayor Greg Verga is proud to announce the completion and official adoption of the City of Gloucester’s Comprehensive Plan 2025–2035,  a forward-looking, community-driven roadmap that will guide growth, priorities, and investment over the next 10 years. “This is…

GLOUCESTER — Chief Edward Conley reports that the Gloucester Police Department is actively investigating a series of car break-ins. On Monday, July 21, at approximately 6:35 a.m., Gloucester Police responded to 12 Lexington Ave. for reports of multiple cars being…

Gloucester Mayor Greg Verga Gloucester Update on Recycling Drop-Off & Trash Collection We know the ongoing Republic Services labor stoppage has been frustrating, and we want to thank everyone for your continued patience as we work through this together. Starting…

The City of Gloucester is providing an update on the ongoing recycling and trash collection disruption caused by the labor stoppage involving Republic Services. To support residents during this time, the Department of Public Works will reopen the temporary recycling…

Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Rescue Five Teenagers from Sinking Sailboat A partially sunken sailboat from which Manchester-by-the-Sea Police rescued five teenage boys on Thursday afternoon. There were no reported injuries. (Photo Courtesy Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department) MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — Chief Todd Fitzgerald is pleased…