Gloucester brief: Friday, October 2, 2026
Zoning board denies Angle Street deck permit after neighbors raise fire-safety concerns
Zoning board denies Angle Street deck permit after neighbors raise fire-safety concerns.
From Gloucester News
- Zoning board denies Angle Street deck permit. Gloucester's Zoning Board of Appeals weighed a proposed deck on Angle Street after nearby neighbors warned it created a fire-safety hazard, then turned to a crowded agenda that included new variances on Flume Road and the long-vacant Sugar Mag's Restaurant site on Rogers Street.Gloucester News
Today in Gloucester
- Gloucester football routs Winthrop behind two 100-yard rushers. Running backs Alves and Kaba each topped 100 rushing yards as Gloucester's football team routed Winthrop, the Gloucester Daily Times reported.Gloucester Daily Times
Coming up
- Sat, Oct 3: Cannon fire, flares planned for Community Safety Day. Gloucester's Community Safety Day Saturday will include cannon fire and flare demonstrations, the city said in a public notice, advising residents that loud noises near the demonstration sites are expected.Town of Gloucester
- Mon, Oct 5, 6:00 p.m.: Ordinances and administration panel meets Monday. The city's Ordinances and Administration Committee meets Monday at 6 p.m. at 9 Dale Avenue, first floor, according to the city's public calendar.Town of Gloucester
- Tue, Oct 6, 6:00 p.m.: Waterways board meets Tuesday at Harbor Loop. Gloucester's Waterways Board convenes Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 19 Harbor Loop, per the city's public calendar.Town of Gloucester
- Wed, Oct 7, 4:30 p.m.: Housing authority board meets Wednesday afternoon. The Gloucester Housing Authority board meets Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. at its Washington Street administrative office, according to the city's calendar.Town of Gloucester
- Wed, Oct 7, 5:00 p.m.: School building finance panel meets at high school. The Building and Finance Subcommittee meets Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Gloucester High School library, according to the city's public calendar.Town of Gloucester
- Wed, Oct 7, 5:30 p.m.: Conservation commission meets Wednesday at Lewis Street. Gloucester's Conservation Commission meets Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at 6 Manuel F. Lewis Street, per the city's public calendar.Town of Gloucester
- Wed, Oct 7, 6:00 p.m.: Planning and development board meets Wednesday. The Planning and Development Committee meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. at 9 Dale Avenue, first floor, according to the city's calendar.Town of Gloucester
- Thu, Oct 8, 5:30 p.m.: Budget and finance committee meets Thursday. The city's Budget and Finance Committee meets Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at 9 Dale Avenue, first floor, per the city's public calendar.Town of Gloucester
- Thu, Oct 8, 5:30 p.m.: Board of health meets Thursday evening. Gloucester's Board of Health meets Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at 3 Pond Road, second floor, according to the city's public calendar.Town of Gloucester