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Cape Ann Parish Holds Mass for Nigerian Priest Who Died Amid Visa Fight

A Cape Ann Catholic community mourned the loss of a Gloucester-connected priest who died last week while facing a visa deadline that would have sent him back to Nigeria. Holy Family Parish members and other Cape Ann Catholics gathered Saturday for a memorial Mass, according to Glouceste…

Gloucester Clam Flats Stay Closed Despite Repair of Haverhill Sewage Line

Gloucester's shellfish flats remain closed even after the Haverhill sewage leak blamed for contamination was repaired. The Gloucester Daily Times reports that local clammers are expressing frustration, with beds still off-limits and businesses including Woodman's of Essex unable to harv…

New Inn at Good Harbor Beach Opens for Gloucester's Summer Season

A new inn at Good Harbor Beach opens as Gloucester kicks off the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The Inn at Good Harbor Beach has launched with summer reservations available, adding lodging capacity to one of the city's most popular shoreline destinations, per Hotel News Resource. Pauli…

Gloucester ZBA Approves All Five Applications at June 25 Hearing

Gloucester's Zoning Board of Appeals cleared all five applications on its June 25 docket, including a pool built without a permit. Chair Joe Parisi and members Lauren Norton, Ron Wilson, Axel Ruiz, and Michael Nyman voted 5-0 on each item after a full evening of hearings.

Gloucester School Committee adopts $55.8 million FY27 budget, restores three GHS positions

Gloucester School Committee unanimously adopts a $55.8 million FY27 budget while restoring three cut positions.

Gloucester City Council Extends Pleasant Street Parking to Four Hours for Museum Visitors

Gloucester City Council votes unanimously to extend Pleasant Street parking from two to four hours, protecting the Cape Ann Museum's visitor experience.

This Week in Gloucester: Jun 15 - Jun 21

1 stories from Gloucester News this week.

Obituary notices, week of Monday, June 16, 2026 through Sunday, June 21, 2026

This week's Gloucester obituary column carries 2 notices: Traynor, Karen J. (Oneill), 68, of Gloucester, who died June 16, 2026; and Buckingham, Forry, 76, of Gloucester, who died June 20, 2026. Both obituaries were posted via Echovita; funeral arrangements for Buckingham are under the …

Gloucester Planning Board Recommends 40-Unit Downtown Mixed-Use Project for City Council Approval

Gloucester Planning Board recommends 40-unit mixed-use project at 150 Main Street for City Council approval.

Gloucester City Council Approves $182 Million FY2027 Budget 8-1 on Schools

Gloucester City Council approves $182 million FY2027 budget with a lone dissent on school funding.

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