Voter Registration Deadline

The Voter Registration Deadline for the November 7, 2017 Municipal Election is October 18, 2017 at 8pm. The City Clerk's office will remain open until 8pm for residents to register to vote or make changes to your registration in person. Residents...Read on...

City Release: Gloucester Celebrates Manufacturing Month

Gloucester Celebrates Manufacturing Month

City to highlight the importance of the manufacturing sector to the Gloucester economy

(Gloucester, Mass.) October 12, 2017-- Today, the City of Gloucester announced that the Offi...

Notice To Our Water Customers

The Gloucester DPW has begun a city-wide water distribution system “fall flush” and four week switch to chlorine from monochloramine in the distribution system, which is performed annually each Fall.  The switch began Septembe...

City Release: Gloucester Introduces Municipal Leadership Training Workshops

NEWS RELEASE

Gloucester Introduces Municipal Leadership Training Workshops

Program Custom Designed by Van Loan School at Endicott College’s Center for Leadership

(Gloucester, Mass.) – October 11, 2017 – Mayor Sefatia Romeo Thek...

Absentee Ballot Voting for November 7, 2017 Municipal Election

Absentee ballot voting is now available in the City Clerk's Office during regular business hours. Absentee ballots are for voters who will be unable to vote at the polls on Election Day due to: 1. Absence from the City during pollng hours,2. Physical disa...Read on...

Dogs Allowed On Beaches Off Season (October 1 thru April 30)

Dear Residents/Businesses on Washington St. (Derby St. to Pearl St.), Exchange St. & Commonwealth Av

This notice has been prepared to inform you that construction will soon begin on Washington Street (between Derby St. and Pearl St.) and into the lower sections of Exchange St. and Commonwealth Ave. by Washington St. This project will improve the service and...

2017 - 2018 Flu Clinic Schedule

The Gloucester Health Department has flu vaccine available for those 6 months of age and older. The first and most important step to prevent the flu virus this season is to get your flu shot. Please bring your health insurance cards.

2017 - 2018 Seasonal...Read on...

Important Recycling Information Regarding Pellet Bags.

Our hauler has notified us that pellet bags can no longer be accepted in the curbside recycling.  Unfortunately, these are just like plastic bags and get caught in the machinery at the recycling facility.  Residents are allowed to bring ...Read on...

Attention STEP and City Maintained Grinder Pump Customers

Effective 5:01 PM August 25, 2017 - The DPW is changing Answering Services number for STEP and Grinder Pump Systems service issues to a new single phone number 800-499-9070. This service will now be provided by Instant Alarm of Salem.

Attention Private Contractors: Snow Plow Packets Are Available

Any private contractors interested in plowing, sanding and/or hauling snow for the City of Gloucester during the 2017-2018 season should submit to Public Works the following information before October 6, 2017:

1)  Completed Snow Plow Package 2) ...Read on...

Per City Ordinance Section 9-2 - Trash and Recycling Must Be Out No Later Than 7am

Just a friendly reminder: Per City Ordinance Sec 9-2: trash and recycling must be out no later than 7AM.

It does not matter what time the trucks are "usually" in your neighborhood. The contractor has the right to alter the way the route is done o...

Curbside Collection of Televisions and Appliances - November 2, 2017

The next curbside collection of televisions and appliances is scheduled for November 2, 2017. You must purchase a $30.00 appliance sticker at the DPW no later than noon time November 1st to be added to the list.

Plastic Bags Are Not Accepted In Curbside Recycling

Gloucester's curbside recycling program participation is at an all time high, with recycling rates continuing to climb year over year. That is only possible through the dedicated recycling efforts of residents like you, helping to make our City greener an...Read on...