Gloucester brief: Monday, September 28, 2026

Weekend storm left only minor damage across Gloucester with downed limbs the main impact.

From Gloucester News

• Home sales span $425,000 to $1.24 million. A review of recent Gloucester property transactions found sales ranging from $425,000 to $1.24 million, though most of September's home sales have yet to be officially recorded, leaving the month's full total still unclear.Gloucester News

Today in Gloucester

• Storm leaves only minor damage in Gloucester. Gloucester Daily Times reports the weekend storm caused mostly minor problems around the city, including downed tree limbs and a loose boat pusher that police secured, with no major damage found.Gloucester Daily Times

Coming up

• Tue, Sep 29, 11:00 a.m.: Committee for the Arts meets at Harbor Loop. Gloucester's Committee for the Arts holds its regular meeting at 19 Harbor Loop, continuing its work supporting public art and cultural programming citywide.Town of Gloucester
• Tue, Sep 29, 6:00 p.m.: Historic District Commission takes up applications. Gloucester's Historic District Commission meets at 6 Manuel F. Lewis Street to review applications affecting properties within the city's historic districts.Town of Gloucester
• Tue, Sep 29, 6:30 p.m.: City Council, Planning Board hold joint session. The Gloucester City Council and Planning Board hold a special joint meeting at Kyrouz Auditorium in City Hall, 9 Dale Avenue, a rare pairing of the two bodies.Town of Gloucester
• Wed, Sep 30, 2:30 p.m.: Backyard Growcery mobile market at Burnham's Field. The Backyard Growcery mobile market sets up at Burnham's Field on Pleasant Street from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., offering residents access to fresh, affordable produce.Town of Gloucester
• Wed, Sep 30, 3:00 p.m.: Retirement Board meets at Eastern Avenue office. The Gloucester Retirement Board meets at its Eastern Avenue office to handle pension and retirement matters for city employees and retirees.Town of Gloucester
• Wed, Sep 30, 5:30 p.m.: School Program Subcommittee meets at high school. Gloucester Public Schools' Program Subcommittee meets in the Gloucester High School library on Leslie O. Johnson Road to review district programming.Gloucester Public Schools
• Thu, Oct 1, 9:00 a.m.: Board of Assessors meets Thursday morning. Gloucester's Board of Assessors holds its regular meeting at 9 Dale Ave to review property valuation and assessment matters.Town of Gloucester
• Thu, Oct 1, 5:00 p.m.: Planning Board convenes at Dale Avenue. The Gloucester Planning Board meets on the second floor at 9 Dale Avenue to take up items on its regular agenda.Town of Gloucester
• Sat, Oct 3: Community Safety Day set for October 3. Gloucester holds its annual Community Safety Day around the city on October 3, bringing police, fire and other departments together for family-friendly safety demonstrations.Town of Gloucester
• Mon, Oct 5, 6:00 p.m.: Ordinances and Administration Committee meets Monday. The City Council's Ordinances and Administration Committee meets at 9 Dale Ave on the first floor to take up pending ordinance business.Town of Gloucester

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