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ABOUT THE CHAMBER
The mission of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is to serve as the principal voice of business while working to enhance both the economic environment and the quality of life for the citizens of the greater Cape Ann region. We are a small yet highly dedicated team, and honored and pleased to be working hard to advance our mission every single day.
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WELCOME TO GREATER CAPE ANN!
Greater Cape Ann is more than a destination or a wonderful place to call home. It’s a lifestyle. As you peruse these pages and learn about the region’s history, culture, maritime legacy and, most importantly, its residents, you’ll understand what I mean by lifestyle. As this year’s president of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, it is with great pride and pleasure that I welcome you to this magical place and introduce you to the 2025–2026 Greater Cape Ann Guide & Directory.
We know why you’re here! Whether for a long weekend, day trip or to find your new (or second) home, you’re here for the culture, cuisine, and fresh salt air. You’re here for the fun and the joy of being by the ocean. This annual publication is an invaluable resource for visitors, house hunters, and the business community. If greater Cape Ann is already your home, the Guide keeps you further connected to every service you could possibly need. At your fingertips is the key to local restaurants, shops, museums, attractions, and the region’s incredible array of seasonal events. If you’ve found the Guide prior to your visit, it’s an exceptional planning tool. If you’ve discovered it while you’re here, it will help you with all spontaneous decisions. Keep it close by and take it home on your return.
As President, I’m happy to share an exciting new initiative—our Powered by LOCAL campaign—designed to strengthen our economy and highlight the region’s businesses. The heart of our community lies in the vibrant, diverse businesses that call greater Cape Ann home. From its eclectic shops and artisan makers to innovative service providers and world-class restaurants and performance venues, our local businesses contribute to the region’s economy as well as to the distinctive character and charm of our towns. You’ll understand what I mean in the Profiles section as well as the articles highlighting a few of greater Cape Ann’s treasured traditions, locales and vistas.
To visitors, you’ve made a great vacation choice! We’re happy you’re here! What can we do to make your stay more memorable? Please call or visit the Chamber if we can assist with any detail of your trip. To residents and local business owners, we’re grateful for your support of your fellow businesses—a trait reflected throughout these pages. As I read this year’s Guide, I am again struck by the camaraderie, hospitality, and mutual respect fostered throughout our communities.
Enjoy the Guide, greater Cape Ann’s unique lifestyle, and your time in this magical place.
James T. Brown
Real Estate Agent & Property Manager 2025 President, Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
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A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO GREATER CAPE ANN
WELCOME TO THE 2025–2026 GREATER CAPE ANN GUIDE & DIRECTORY.
In the following pages, you’ll find information highlighting the five communities that define this fun, diverse, and historic coastal region: Essex, Gloucester, Ipswich, Manchester-By-The-Sea, and Rockport. While they share a coastline, each offers its own unique and remarkable capacity to make memories whether you’re visiting for the first time, have recently relocated, or have lived here a lifetime.
Just under an hour north of Boston, greater Cape Ann offers stunning beaches, waterfront recreation, eclectic dining options, and a wealth of seasonal, authentic New England experiences—all year long. For centuries, it has inspired fine artists and writers, while offering a challenging livelihood to generations of fishermen. In the following pages, you’ll understand how these five towns form this special corner of the world.
The greater Cape Ann region is located on the traditional and ancestral homeland of the Pawtucket people as well as their neighbors the Massachusett, Nipmuc, Penacook, and Wampanoag tribes. It is also one of the earliest-settled regions in America, with multiple communities preparing their 400th anniversaries in the upcoming years. These anniversaries are momentous occasions for the region and also honor the Native and Indigenous peoples who have lived in this territory for more than 10,000 years, and who will continue to do so for generations to come.
As different as each town is from another, the essence of community and generosity of spirit that pervades is found in each smile, handshake, and “Come on in, how are you?” that you’ll encounter.
Let us briefly introduce:
Essex, so filled with adventures. Explore the Essex River by boat or kayak, with its panoramic views of vast salt marshes. On land, stroll the causeway for a bit of history and browse Essex’s famed antique shops for treasures. Perhaps you’ll be tempted by a plate of fried clams in the town where they were invented.
Gloucester, now 402 years old, is proud to be America’s oldest working seaport. Learn about Gloucester’s maritime history at the Cape Ann Museum and Maritime Gloucester, or by watching today’s working fishing boats while walking along the inner harbor. Gloucester’s vibrant arts and culture scene is reason alone to visit.
Ipswich, you may think it’s one of those towns you drive through en route to your destination, yet it’s a destination all on its own. This seaside town is home to a diverse natural landscape, from marshes and sandy beaches to farmland and forests. Its architecture as varied as the landscape, many of the oldest homes in the region remain.
Rockport, its quintessential New England charm escapes no one. Here you’ll find captivating art galleries and will understand why artists and visitors alike have fallen under Rockport’s spell. If you paint or write and crave solitude, Rockport allows you the space and the freedom to create.
Manchester-By-The-Sea, its calming vibe and welcoming nature is why it remains a popular destination to visit or call home. One of the town’s signature attractions is Singing Beach where, yes, the sand actually sings. And hiking is glorious and contemplative all year-round along Coolidge Reservation.
These insights are just a small sample of what awaits you. Once again, welcome!
u See pages 6–19 for more detailed descriptions of each greater Cape Ann community.
Above: Kayakers explore Castle Neck River in Ipswich.
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ESSEX
TRAVELING TO A NEW DESTINATION IS LIKE ROLLING OUT A TREASURE
map in front of you. And while greater Cape Ann’s riverside town of Essex may be small in size, you’ll discover a mountain of treasures and a trove of surprises. Love antiquing? Antiques with secrets and stories to tell are plentiful and found in wonderful shops throughout the town. Vintage collectibles, wheelthrown pottery and fine art, handcrafted sculpture, jewelry, and boutique goods add to the delights that await.
All the best treasure hunts include a water voyage so take a scenic cruise down the meandering Essex River to get a sense of the local lore. If standup paddleboarding piques your interest, rent a board or take a lesson from Cape Ann SUP. If fishing is your passion, stripers are a favorite
catch aboard Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters. Treasure hunters in search of nature can birdwatch, hike, or mountain bike on miles and miles of conservation trails. If golf is your jam, and you’re looking for a challenge, play the nine holes at Cape Ann Golf Club. The par 3, 7th
hole has been recognized in North Shore Golf Magazine as one of the “Top hardest holes on the North Shore.”
After an eventful day of exploring, relax with friends and savor your conquests at any of Essex’s superb local restaurants, ranging from fine dining to “in the rough.” Like greater Cape Ann itself, Essex is a magnet for seafood lovers and fried clam aficionados—fun fact: Woodman’s is the actual birthplace of the fried clam—yet there’s something for every taste in “New England’s Restaurant Capital.” And with three-season ice cream shops scattered about, indulging is easy.
Essex has a fascinating history. You can travel back in time on the selfguided Historic Essex Walking Tour where sixteen interpretive signs feature historic photos and stories connecting past and present. The Essex Shipbuilding Museum chronicles how this small yet mighty New England village built and launched close to 4,000 vessels dating back to the mid-17th century. And there’s charming Cogswell’s Grant, a 165-acre coastal farm and home to an extraordinary collection of American folk art. If you’re an artist and have come to paint, this historic farm is also a favorite spot for plein air painters.
As you’ve figured out by now, on any greater Cape Ann traveler’s map, Essex marks the spot.
Essex antiques store. Top: Choate (Hog) Island.
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GLOUCESTER
WELCOME TO GLOUCESTER—YOU’VE ARRIVED AT THE PERFECT PLACE
for breathing. We all know that fresh air is a key to health, happiness and sparking an appetite. You’ll need that appetite during your stay—with new restaurants to experience, new art galleries to inspire and new adventures to embark on. Having celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2023, Gloucester is one of the U.S.’s most popular coastal destinations—and home to America’s oldest working seaport—promising stunning beaches and sunsets. It’s also an ever-evolving community, and you’ll notice new shops, cultural venues, and neighborhoods.
As Gloucester moves forward, it honors its past. Fishermen still head out to sea each morning and battle the unpredictable waters (the Fisherman’s Memorial will tell you more). Artists remain
inspired by greater Cape Ann’s elusive light and strive to capture it on canvas, from dawn to dusk. Beaches and natural resources are protected and pristine. Gloucester takes great pride in its tradi-
tions and welcomes visitors and new residents to join in every aspect of its culture. While downtown you’ll notice a bustling Main Street boasting locally owned retail shops, galleries, cafés, and fine restaurants. Rogers Street, running parallel to Main, adds its own restaurants and shops, along with access to whale watching, schooner sails, and other waterfront recreation. While meandering downtown, visit Maritime Gloucester and learn more about the seafaring history of America’s oldest fishing port. While you’re there, roll up your sleeves and explore the Sea-Pocket Aquarium, open seasonally showcasing the abundant native marine life inhabiting the waters offshore.
History, arts and culture, the freshest seafood—and some of the best ice cream, breads, and pizza to be found—Gloucester has thought of everything. And after a great dinner, live music awaits at any number of venues.
If you’re here to relax, Good Harbor and Wingaersheek beaches, to name just two, will transport you to a calmer place. The salt air, combined with a long walk or boat ride, will restore and invigorate.
Perhaps one of Gloucester’s best-kept secrets is its off-season. Special rates entice and cooler temps are often more appealing. Winter hiking, cross-country skiing, ice skating, and bird watching will fill your days. In fact, the “off” season is the new “on.”
Good Harbor Beach. Top: Schooners in Gloucester Harbor.
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RETREAT
IPSWICH A
TO THE GREATER CAPE ANN REGION PROMISES A RETURN TO simple pleasures of life and travel. The idyllic coastal town of Ipswich may surprise you as the perfect getaway destination. For locals, it’s no surprise at all. Paired with its neighbors Essex and Gloucester, Ipswich makes for a fun day trip as part of your greater Cape Ann vacation. It’s also deserving of a long weekend on its own, any time of year.
Boasting lush, wooded trails and popular roadside farms, Ipswich asks you to press the pause button and enjoy a slower pace. Looking for exercise in the great outdoors? Enjoy awe-inspiring natural beauty in vast open spaces while boating on Ipswich Bay or canoeing on the Ipswich River and salt marsh estuaries. Ipswich’s trails and parks offer meditative places for biking, hiking, and walking. Ipswich is also home to miles of pristine beaches, dunes, and maritime forests together with hundreds of acres of working farms with beautiful trails, farm stores, and activities for the whole family all year long.
After all that activity, you’ll be ready to dine out. Ipswich’s restaurants span from pizza to pub food to Italian, Mexican, and Asian fare. And of course clams! Ipswich clams are famous for their great taste and tender bellies. For beer lovers, try tastings at one (or both) of the area’s breweries. To satisfy shopping cravings, visit the boutiques offering jewelry, antiques, clothing, collectibles, and toys. You’ll always be welcomed by friendly owners and staff, and made to feel right at home.
Ipswich also holds numerous events for the whole family. From July to September, the Crane Estate hosts an outdoor concert series every Thursday with pre-show picnicking. Summertime’s Olde Ipswich Days offers artisans a venue to display their creations. On Tuesday evenings in July and August, head to the riverwalk for a night of music and dancing at Ipswich Downtown Tuesdays. Ip-
swich Illumination in October includes performance and visual art, bonfires on the river, and music. The year ends with Santa’s arrival by boat to the town wharf, complete with caroling, a Jingle Bell walk to the Town Hall, and more. After checking in at a gracious local inn, peruse the museums or journey into the past on a walking tour of the historic district. Some of the oldest homes in America are found here. Even Hollywood has been lured by the town’s charms—Ipswich has been the setting for numerous films—and you’ll understand why the moment you arrive in this classic New England coastal community.
Ipswich River and Choate Bridge. Top: Little Neck, Great Neck, Ipswich River and Ipswich Bay.
Jay Burnham Photography
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MANCHESTERBY-THE-SEA
THIS QUIET SEASIDE COMMUNITY IS SUCH A GLORIOUS DISCOVERY.
Primarily residential, Manchester-By-The-Sea offers exceptional dining, shopping, beaches, parks and waterfront recreation. Exploring downtown on foot is the easiest way to enjoy the sights. In the town center is the Trask House, home to the Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum—the perfect place to begin your day. The museum contains a collection of period furniture, artifacts and fine art. You’ll learn about the town’s maritime history, and its later prominence as a summer vacation destination for the wealthy during the “Gilded Age.” Check the museum’s calendar for special events.
Just a five-minute walk from the museum is Masconomo Park, featuring a community bandstand for fun summer concerts, a baseball field, and playground. Take a seat on one of the park’s many benches and enjoy the sights and sounds of this beautiful New England harbor (helpful hint: There are approximately twenty public two-hour parking spaces in the town parking lot behind the police station and two-hour street parking spaces along Beach Street).
If you prefer ocean to land, charter an overnight boat complete with a captain! If you’d rather enjoy the ocean from the shore, Singing Beach is Manchester-ByThe-Sea’s crown jewel. While parking at the beach is limited for nonresidents, you can ride the commuter rail into town and walk to the beach or even bike. Walking to the beach is very popular— families strolling to Singing Beach is a sure sign of summer.
Another sign of summer? Manchester-By-The-Sea’s annual Festival by the
Sea. It’s a celebration of all things synonymous with greater Cape Ann in the summertime: art, music, fun, and food. The event occurs throughout the downtown area the first Saturday of August and you’ll enjoy works from local artists,
live music and delicious local foods.
Manchester-By-The-Sea is a lovely off-season and holiday destination as well. Fall and spring are perfect times for hiking, biking, beach combing, and enjoying the small-town atmosphere. In December, take part in Christmasby-the-Sea—a weekend’s worth of special events. Throughout the winter, enjoy cross-country skiing or hiking at Coolidge Reservation and then warm up at night with comfort food at one of the town’s wonderful restaurants. There’s nothing like a calm, coastal weekend to rejuvenate the soul—you may even finish that book you started last year.
Tucks Point. Top: Manchester Harbor.
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ROCKPORT
WHEN DESCRIBING THE FIVE TOWNS COMPRISING GREATER CAPE
Ann, it’s easy to use the same words over and over: unique, charming, quaint, picturesque, etc. Writers strive to find new descriptions that “paint the picture” (pun intended) and spark your imagination while avoiding the trap of clichés. One wonders, though, if it was actually greater Cape Ann that inspired those words to begin with. Rockport, located at the tip of the Cape, and its jaw-dropping views of the Atlantic and stunning coastline, will simply take your breath away.
As with Gloucester, European settlers in the early 1600s identified the waters off Rockport as a fertile fishing ground and settled there, beginning industries in granite, timber, and fishing. If you walk or hike through Halibut Point State Park, you’ll come across the old granite quarries, still impressive today. Pack a picnic because you’ll find a great spot to enjoy more incredible views of the Atlantic. Plan a visit to Millbrook Meadow across from Front
Beach—a majestic four-acre park rich with history and excellent views of the ocean.
Rockport’s history as a magnet for artists holds true today. You’ll find a thriving community of artistans and makers in all mediums. If you’re a seasoned collector or just beginning, you could spend days roaming in and out of the studios and galleries along Broadway, Dock Square, Main Street, and Bearskin Neck, meeting the artists and watching them work. As
you wander, you’ll also discover a variety of excellent restaurants, weathered storefront cottages and, if you stroll Bearskin Neck to the top, you’ll arrive at the ultimate spot for a selfie—with the vast Atlantic as your backdrop.
Music and performances are plentiful throughout the year along with many special town events. In the summer, there are free concerts at Back Beach Bandstand and Fourth of July celebrations; in the offseason, community events abound. The Shalin Liu Performance Center offers a year-round program of opera, classical, pop, jazz, film, and more. And the holidays? “Christmas in Rockport” will become your new family tradition. Festivities include fairs and shows, strolling musicians, Santa’s arrival by lobster boat, and special offers for holiday shopping. Ring in the New Year with Rockport New Year’s Eve’s family-friendly, cultural celebration featuring entertainment and concerts throughout town. Even in the fall and winter, the beaches are no less inviting. There is something so beautiful about a seaside town in the midst of a gentle snowfall.
When booking lodging, you’ll have many options to consider—from intimate inns to family-friendly hotels. There’s something for every need, budget and “view preference”—whether overlooking a beach, the ocean, or a pleasant, treelined side street, you’ll understand how hard it is to avoid the clichés.
CAPE ANN IS WAY COOLER THAN YOU THINK. ON THE SURFACE, IT MAY seem like a mild-mannered seaside destination, popular with visitors seeking sun, sand and solace. An artsy enclave where painters chase the light with their oils and watercolors and authors unlock their writer’s block with deep breaths of salt air. And yet, looks are deceiving—and history, intriguing. Here on greater Cape Ann, you’ll be amazed to know that several unexpected things were invented here—from marine science and technology to delicious breads—and that other discoveries are in the making as we speak. We highlight a few on the following pages and hope they inspire you to learn more about this historic yet innovative and cutting-edge locale—where far more than memories are being made.
Woodman’s fried clams: Small, quiet places are often the birthplace of big ideas. Life altering ideas…and what’s amazing to learn is that all it takes sometimes is a nudge in the right direction.
In 1914, Lawrence “Chubby” Woodman and his wife Bessie opened a small stand on Main Street in Essex. On weekends, they sold a few grocery items, homemade potato chips, and fresh clams that Chubby dug himself. Business did not catch on fast until that normal yet extraordinary day in 1916 when a local fisherman named Tarr, “his first name long forgotten” according to the story, was visiting the stand and Chubby grumbled that “business was slower than a couple of snails headed uphill.” Tarr, while munch-
ing Chubby’s delicious chips, noticed bucket of clams and joked, “Why don’t you fry up some of your clams? If they’re as tasty as those potato chips of yours, you’ll never have to worry about having enough customers.”
Tarr’s comment did not go over well. “That’s ridiculous!” said one customer within earshot. The other noted, “Clams have shells.” Tarr, embarrassed, muttered, “I wasn’t serious, it was just a little joke. I know you can’t fry clams like chips!”
Yet Chubby and Bessie started to think. What if they did fry the clams? If they tasted good, think of the possibilities for their small business. “Let’s try it,” Bessie said as she tossed a slab of lard into the fry pot. After experimenting with different bat-
ters, they invited the neighbors over for a taste test. When the resounding response was “delicious,” sparks flew. The next day, during the Fourth of July parade where literal sparks were flying, Chubby and Bessie debuted the first fried clam to the citizens of Essex. History was made, well, fried, actually. And remember the hotel and restaurant chain Howard Johnson? Johnson himself sought out Chubby to learn how to properly fry clams.
Fun fact: On the back of their wedding certificate, Lawrence and Bessie jotted down important family events, including the birth dates of their children. The next line was the other important family birth date: “We fried the first fried clam—in the town of Essex, July 3, 1916.”
One day they’re made on Cape Ann and the next, they’re being prepared in restaurants around the globe. Can you imagine a world without fried clams?
Virgilio’s Bakery: Today, for fresh bread and rolls, and the experience of a family groceria, the place to be is Virgilio’s Italian Bakery. A beloved Gloucester institution since its doors opened on Main Street in 1953, this iconic, cultural spot represents
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A researcher from Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute collects information on local fish species.
a different kind of “discovery”—the discovery of tradition, quality, and a community connection through food.
Since 1961, three generations of the Virgilio family have owned and operated the bakery and deli. Scala, semolina, ciabatta and other breads and rolls are baked fresh daily. “Many years ago, founder Giuseppe Virgilio stuffed an assortment of Italian deli meats, a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of oregano inside their crusty four-point Italian roll, creating the famous Saint Joseph sandwich which is well-loved by locals and travelers from far and wide,” as shared by their website. These rolls sell fast each morning and this writer remembers waiting in line with her father years ago so her nonna could create her own specialty sandwich at home. It’s that kind of place: cherished by locals, sought out by visitors, and everyone is welcome. This bakery/deli/ groceria has an expanded product line of deli meats and cheeses, marinara sauce and bread-dipping oil (prepared and jarred on site, definitely take some home), cookies, cannoli, ricotta pies, and more.
Virgilio’s is far more than just a bakery; it’s a place of connection and nostalgia. Sit outside in the sun and enjoy your sandwich at their small tables. The aroma of fresh bread is intoxicating, evoking the comforts of home. Virgilio’s represents the ongoing “discovery” of the simple pleasures of life in a small, coastal city with a deep respect for tradition.
Folly Cove Designers: The story of the Folly Cove Designers is a serendipitous confluence of energies, sparked by Virginia Lee Burton’s arrival in the village of Folly Cove on the Gloucester/Rockport border. It wasn’t so much an “initiation” as an ignition, a spark that caught fire in fertile ground. Burton, who came from a background of California printmaking influenced by Mexican traditions and American Regionalism, possessed a different artistic vision than her husband, a sculptor working in the European tradition alongside Charles Grafly and Walker Hancock. This placed her a bit at odds with the established artistic sensibilities of Folly Cove.
The village held an unexpected ally: its Finnish community. Finnish culture held a deep appreciation for nature and design, believing that everyday household items should possess beauty, often adorned with natural motifs. These Finnish residents became kindred spirits for Burton, sharing her affinity for nature, a central tenet of her art. This intersection of Burton’s artistic background and the Finns’ design sensibilities laid the groundwork for something extraordinary.
At first, Burton was writing and illustrating her children’s books in Folly Cove. Soon, local women, many of whom had some prior art education yet were now homemakers, asked if she would teach them design. Under Burton’s leadership, these mostly female artists formed a guild known as the Folly Cove Designers. Burton held herself to incredibly high standards of work ethic and artistic output, and she instilled this dedication in her members. Their process was democratic yet rigorous: every design had to be approved by the entire group. And each member working on a design that year was required to retake Burton’s design class, regardless of their experience. They always learned something new.
Folly Cove became a hub of creativity. The beauty and originality of the Folly Cove Designers’ textiles gained national recognition. Lord & Taylor established an entire room dedicated to their creations, and the textile company F. Schumacher contracted with the group. In 1945, Life magazine featured the Folly Cove
Designers in a seven-page spread.
When Burton passed away in 1968, the Folly Cove Designers made the sad decision to disband. They ceased licensing their work and donated their archives to the Cape Ann Historical Museum, now the Cape Ann Museum, stipulating that no one could print under the Folly Cove Designers name again.
The guild’s commitment to quality was underscored by their strict practices. Each member was required to operate the printing press for their own designs. New members who had their designs accepted received a special “diploma” print created by Burton entitled “How to Make a Block Print.” This piece depicted twenty-five vignettes illustrating the stages of the design process, infused with her skill and humor.
Ipswich Lace: Ipswich Lace, a distinctive, American form of hand-made bobbin lace, flourished in Ipswich, beginning in the mid-18th century. While the exact origins are unknown, they likely stemmed from the lacemaking skills brought by early Puritan settlers from England. Initially a small-scale craft, Ipswich Lace gained momentum by the late 1700s, bolstered by the Revolutionary War which stopped the import of European lace and forced women widowed by the war into learning a skill by which they could support their families. By the 1790s, Ipswich had a thriving industry as women worked tirelessly, producing intricate borders and insertions, from linen and silk. This
Woodman’s of Essex.
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lace, while sharing style elements with European masters, developed its own patterns and became quite the commodity. Even President George Washington, who visited Ipswich in 1789, purchased black lace for wife, Martha. The craft involved “prickings” on parchment, bobbins managing the threads, and pins securing the designs on bolster pillows. Although the hand-made industry fell to the rise of machine-made lace in the early 19th century, Ipswich Lace remains an iconic piece of American textile history, representing the ingenuity of early American women and a vital contribution to the country’s craft heritage.
Fun fact: In its lace-making heyday, Ipswich boasted 600 lace makers in a town of only 601 households.
The Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI): GMGI stands as a dynamic force within the greater Cape Ann community, cultivating future scientific leaders and innovative research. “GMGI is playing an impactful role in the community. We are preparing young adults for careers in biotech and life sciences. Through our cutting-edge marine research on Cape Ann, we are catalyzing the regional economy and creating an innovative science center. We are dedicated to working alongside the fishing community in our efforts to understand and promote ocean health. It’s an exciting time to be involved with GMGI,” shares interim executive director Bonnie Fendrock.
A key aspect of GMGI’s work is their research on non-aging sea urchins. These amazing marine invertebrates, some of the ocean’s longest-lived creatures, exhibit remarkable longevity without the typical signs of aging. GMGI’s scientists are delving into the sea urchin genome, recognizing its evolutionary relationship to humans, to unravel the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underpin this lifespan and resistance to age-related decline. This research holds immense
potential for advancing our understanding of healthy aging and developing therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. By focusing on these marine models right here on greater Cape Ann, GMGI is pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge while also solidifying the region’s reputation as an innovative science center, catalyzing the local economy.
GMGI is also invested in nurturing the next generation of scientists through initiatives like the Gloucester Biotechnology Academy. This amazing program prepares young adults for careers in biotech and life sciences. Through training and internship opportunities, GMGI is ensuring a talent for the region’s growing scientific sector. This commitment to education highlights GMGI’s role as a vital community asset, empowering local youth with the skills necessary to thrive in a technologically advanced world.
GMGI recognizes the intrinsic value of the connection between art and sci-
ence, a sentiment shared by local artist and longtime supporter Barbe Ennis, who created the symbolic ceramic sea urchin for the institute. “I’ve been involved with GMGI for years, and as an artist, I’m inspired by their commitment to the connection between art and science. Especially here on Cape Ann, where we are surrounded by such deep talent and expertise in both arenas.” By engaging with the artistic community, GMGI promotes a broader understanding and appreciation of their scientific endeavors, making complex research more accessible and engaging to the public. This synergy enhances community involvement and provides fresh perspectives on scientific inquiry, encouraging new approaches and creating a deeper connection to the natural world.
Fun Facts You Likely Know:
That greater Cape Ann is famous for its granite quarries and schooner and shipbuilding industries. And that Gorton’s of Gloucester (yes, it is Cape Ann’s Gloucester), established in 1849, is the original home of the trusted Gorton’s fisherman, proud creator of Gorton’s ever-popular array of fish sticks, fillets, crab cakes, and more. And we trust you read the Profile on John Hays Hammond Jr.’s castle and museum on pages 35–36. Clearly one of greater Cape Ann’s—if not the nation’s—most prolific inventors.
Definitely Didn’t Know: Based in Manchester-By-The Sea, the WS Game Company, formerly Winning Solutions, was founded by two former Parker Brothers/Milton Bradley/Hasbro Games employees. The company creates gorgeous, upscale versions of the most beloved games, including Clue, Jenga, Monopoly, Risk, and more. This writer has her eye on the Deluxe Edition, Vintage Bookshelf Collection of Scrabble.
We could go on. There’s more being made on greater Cape Ann than these pages allow. Enjoy your explorations!
Virginia Lee Demetrios (1909–1968), Folly Cove Designer Diploma, undated, ink on linen, linoleum block print. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester.
CAPE ANN, A PLEIN AIR PAINTER’S PARADISE:
THE ANNUAL CAPE ANN PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL RETURNS
THIS FALL
BY RITA A. FUCILLO
GREATER CAPE ANN’S HISTORY AS AN ARTIST’S PARADISE PRECEDES IT.
What many may not realize is that the region is the birthplace of plein air painting, a phrase borrowed from the French meaning “in the open air.” Cape Ann Plein Air (CAPA) is nationally recognized as one of the leading outdoor painting competitions in the U.S.
The instantaneous success of the week-long Cape Ann Plein Air fall event, now in its ninth year, and its increasing popularity amongst Cape Ann residents and visitors alike, has prompted Cape Ann Plein Air’s board of directors to further enhance the festival’s programming. New this year, Cape Ann Plein Air will expand its wildly popular, monthly Palate to Palette program (where artists paint as guests dine in local restaurants) into other nearby communities, including Beverly and Lynnfield, to spread the joys of painting to new audiences. Community engagement events also include Motif No. 1 Day in May and the Schooner Festival in August where artists are invited to paint en plein air followed by an outdoor exhibition and art sale. “What has become evident is that people want more engagement with the arts,” shared co-president Pat Alto, “and CAPA’s partnerships with the community and local businesses add new dimension
to some of Cape Ann’s most treasured traditions.”
CAPA 2025, set for October 4–12, will once again engage all of the Cape Ann region. “Each October, Cape Ann Plein Air attracts top plein air artists from across the country to Cape Ann to paint for a full week. It’s so inspiring to see the incredible artwork they create, the way they connect with the community and how captivated they are by Cape Ann’s history and natural beauty,” added co-president Beth Buckingham.
This year, Cape Ann Plein Air will present more than $20,000 in prizes— one of the largest amongst the nation’s competitions—and will again welcome national and international plein air artists. Those selected to participate will spread out across Cape Ann in pursuit of views and subjects that have lured painters to the region for more than 150 years.
Young artists are encouraged to participate as well through CAPA’s partner-
ship with Cape Ann Art Haven, a community art center located in Gloucester. Art Haven removes the barriers of cost and transportation to ensure that art education is accessible to all local children. Art Haven executive director Traci Thayne Corbett notes, “Bringing all ages out to paint together builds our creative community and supports the next generation of Cape Ann artists.” A portion of each sale is donated to Art Haven to support children’s art classes.
Watching the creative process demystified before your eyes is magical. Celebrating the work created in just one short week is simply surreal. As the artists display their work for judging and sale at the Gala, this special evening marks the week’s experiences and adventures. Stories are shared and new friendships are made. All are welcome to attend any part of the week’s festivities. Mingling with artists who love to discuss their work amidst the wondrous light and landscapes of Cape Ann is the perfect day trip or long weekend holiday. Perhaps you’ll be inspired to paint along?
u For more details, visit capeannpleinair.org
Courtesy of Cape Ann Plein Air
A SLICE of GREATER CAPE ANN T
BY RITA A. FUCILLO
HERE ARE CERTAIN UNIVERSAL TRUTHS that we all hold sacred: one of the most important among them is that regardless of your vacation destination, there will be pizza. Regardless of where your team is playing, pizza will be served. Despite the depth of your heartache, pizza will promote the healing process. Pizza is a universal treasure. The ultimate, all-time favorite comfort food. And, in many cases, the only food that certain young palates will abide. Yet when it comes to pizza, there are choices. And on greater Cape Ann, there are many.
Pizza, a language all its own, sparks great debates, including the validity of pineapple on a pie, or how much is too much garlic. Pizza is diplomacy. Whether you’re apologizing, celebrating or stressing or in need of a quick, healthy dinner fix, pizza is always a good idea.
“And, yes, it is healthy!,” exclaims Beth Panagos, owner of Bravo by the Sea in Manchester and Gloucester. “Pizza is so easy to take to a friend’s house or feed your children at the last minute, or eat in the car on a drive home. It’s so versatile. Pizza creates happiness. It’s delicious and it’s healthy. People say to me, you eat so much pizza. How can you be fit? It’s because it’s not fattening. If you’re just eating a few slices and some cheese and some sauce, it’s healthy.”
Pizza’s origins trace back to the streets of Naples, Italy. While flatbreads seasoned with various toppings existed in ancient civilizations, the direct ancestor of the modern pizza began taking shape in the 18th and 19th centuries. These early Neapolitan pizzas were simple, featuring a few ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. It was humble fare, often sold by street vendors. As the saying goes, “When life gives you dough and tomatoes, make pizza!” This captures the resourceful and straightfor-
ward nature of early pizza, born from simple ingredients and a desire for a satisfying meal. It wasn’t until the late 19th century, with the visit of Queen Margherita, that pizza gained royal recognition and began its ascent from a local staple to a global phenomenon.
On the greater Cape Ann peninsula, a trio of local pizzerias, each with its own distinct character and history, exemplifies this phenomenon. Sebastian’s Pizza in Gloucester, an establishment rooted in tradition and known for its unique Sicilian-style Sfincione, was established in 1954. Sfincione is a testament to the diverse regional styles within Italy itself. This hearty pizza boasts an onion-based tomato sauce, generous chunks of Romano cheese stuffed into the dough, breadcrumbs, grated Romano cheese, seasonings, and a drizzle of olive oil. Co-owner for the past four years, Linda Amaral, emphasizes the dedication to their craft, stating, “The secret is every thing we make is from scratch and made with tons of love. The Sebastian’s leg acy began in 1954 when the recipe for the secret sweet sauce was cre ated. The recipe has been passed along through generations to ensure the quality of our pizza remains unmatched for generations to come.”
THICK STYLE BUT NOT SUPER THICK PIZZA
This long-standing history and Amaral’s commitment ensure that Sebastian’s remains a cherished culinary landmark on Cape Ann. [Disclaimer: This writer happens to have been brought up on Sebastian’s and remembers the excitement of piling into the car for a fun Friday family dinner when its location was on Main Street in Gloucester. My Nonna, hands down, was able to eat more slices than anyone and also subscribed to a pinch of sugar in her “gravy.” Sebastian’s crust— “thick style yet not super thick,” says Amaral—held up the many toppings my family loved.]
Another highlight of greater Cape Ann’s pizza
Left to right: Bravo by the Sea in Manchester-By-The Sea; Riverview Pizza in Ipswich (also above); Sebastian’s Pizza in Gloucester.
Ipswich, whose history stretches back to 1947. Riverview has carved its niche by specializing in the beloved greater Cape Ann bar pie, a testament to the regional variations and local culinary traditions that have shaped America’s pizza culture.
Riverview was originally a boarding house before becoming a tavern and restaurant. Richard “Chick” Benirowski ultimately made pizza the exclusive focus, a tradition upheld since 1985 by the Suslak family. Joe Suslak, who runs Riverview with his siblings, emphasizes their deep roots: “We all started in the kitchen.…In 2017, Dad retired, and we formed our own company to keep it going. A popular ‘off-menu’ item, the ‘Old Way,’ with cheese under the sauce, offers a taste of their origins. While there’s no single signature pie, the ‘Chef’s Special’ with chicken and pepperoni is a local favorite.” The consistency of their pizza is credited to longtime employee Rob Newhall, who has been making the dough and sauce for more than twenty years, maintaining the traditions passed down through generations. “Rob’s pride in his product and his loyalty to the brand have kept our pizzas consistently deli-
cious.…Our kitchen team assembles and cooks the pizzas essentially the same way they have for over seventy-five years. My siblings and I learned the process, and train our crew as our father trained us.”
Greater Cape Ann, with its strong Italian-American heritage, has developed its own distinct “dialect” in the language of pizza. “Cape Ann is famous for its bar pies, which is what we do at Riverview,” shares Suslak. “It’s smaller than a New York pizza, with a thin crust, typically a sweeter sauce, and cooked in a pan. If you’ve never heard of a bar pie, you probably also pronounce your r’s,” he laughs.
creatures of habit. So we’ll give them a slice of pizza to try a different flavor and urge them to try a different salad…”
Panagos and her team take a serious approach to preparation, revealing the meticulous process that complements the simple ingredients. “Our dough is very delicate. We have a pizza maker who opens the dough, and then we have someone who tops it. You have to take the dough out in the morning, an hour before you want to serve it, so that it gets to room temperature and you work the dough into a 12 inch [circle], all done by hand. Then we have someone who tops the pizza. We make it on our cutting board and then they put it on the wooden pizza peel, what we use to put it in the oven. Then the baker, the pizza turner, he’s the cook. He puts it in the oven, and jiggles it off nice and slowly back, close to the fire. And then it cooks there for a moment, just a few seconds. And then he uses a different peel, a metal circle peel, and he turns it constantly. So we need four people, sometimes five.” It takes a village at Bravo!
Bravo by the Sea, with locations in Manchester-By-The-Sea and Gloucester, offers its own perspective on wood-fired pizza making. Helmed by owner Beth Panagos and her son [and Bravo chef] Nicholas, Bravo prides itself on ingredients. “We use double zero flour from Italy. We use fior di latte cheese, which is a mozzarella that doesn’t burn, and we also use San Marzano tomatoes. Then we also use Bianco sausages, which is a 100-year-old family run sausage maker in Boston.…It makes a big difference in the taste and that’s what people become addicted to. They love the taste, they remember it, and they come back for the same thing. We’ve noticed that people don’t want to switch what they order.
Despite its Italian origins, pizza has become a quintessential American dish. Its journey to the United States, influenced by American G.I.s returning after World War II, highlights its adaptability. As these servicemen brought their newfound appreciation for pizza back home, its preparation evolved based on locally available ingredients and the palates of the communities they served.
“Pizza is important because it brings people together. If it were to disappear from the Earth tomorrow, families across the globe would be arguing over what to have for dinner this Friday night,”
Suslak says. On greater Cape Ann, this simple yet profound statement speaks to the role pizza plays in social gatherings and traditions.
“There’s an alchemy to making a great pizza, but there’s no one ‘right’ way to do it,” Suslak concludes. “We’re all speaking the same language, just in many regional dialects.”
CAPE ANN’S OCEAN SAFARI:
WHAT MAKES AMERICA’S OLDEST SEAPORT A PREMIER WILDLIFE VIEWING DESTINATION
STORY AND PHOTOS BY MATTHEW SHEEHAN, NATURALIST AT 7 SEAS WHALE WATCH
THE CALL OF THE OCEAN IS UNDENIABLE. THE SAME CAN BE SAID FOR the lure of greater Cape Ann. As visitors and residents find peace and joy by (and on) the ocean, there is an entire world enjoying life underneath it. Whales and seals and other aquatic life are as drawn to greater Cape Ann as we are and they would love to welcome you to their waters.
Each year, spring through fall, tourists depart from this historic fishing village to embark on an ocean adventure for the chance to view nature’s gentle giants. While whale watching draws visitors to the region, this activity is enjoyed by local residents as well. Whether it’s your first time, or an annual tradition, hop on a boat and experience the sights and sounds of the open ocean and the magic it has to offer.
A whale watching trip out of Gloucester will take you to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Situated between Cape Ann and Cape Cod, the sanctuary covers 842 square miles of ocean water and has been federally protected since 1992 for its ecological significance. Here, beneath the surface of the ocean lies a varying topography of the seafloor. When nutrient rich deep-water currents running along the ocean floor come into contact with an obstacle, such as a bank or a ledge, this shoots the nutrients towards
the surface. Here, the nutrients mix with sunlight, resulting in the formation of phytoplankton blooms, tiny plant-like organisms that form the basis of the ocean food web. These phytoplankton are consumed by animal plankton which in turn attract schooling fish. Larger predators, including the great whales, are then drawn to the area.
Gloucester is situated between two high productivity whale feeding grounds increasing your chances of successful sightings. A short boat ride to the north will take you to Jeffrey’s Ledge. On the way, you’ll hug the coastline, catching glimpses of beaches and the famed twin lighthouses of Thacher Island. Departing trips may also head southeast towards Stellwagen Bank, the physical underwater sandbar found within the larger sanctuary waters. Whale watch captains listen to reports and make the decision on a day-byday basis, ensuring their passengers the best possible trip.
Weather permitting, whale watching trips out of Gloucester run from midApril through the end of October. This coincides with the feeding season, when whales visit the area to bulk up and amass a rich layer of blubber. This fat layer will sustain them each winter as they migrate to warmer waters in the tropics to give birth to their young. Embarking on a whale watch offers the opportunity to view three species of baleen whales that frequent the area: humpback, minke and finback. Growing to upwards of seventy-five feet long, finbacks are the second largest animal on the planet, only behind the great blue whale. These animals are marked by their asymmetrical coloration, a unique trait in nature. Minke whales are the smallest of the local area baleen whale species, reaching lengths of up to twenty-five feet. Passengers can look for the white bands found on their side flippers, referred to as “Minke Mittens,” which may be visible as they come up for a breath of air and break the surface.
A favorite of many seasoned whale watchers are sightings of the humpback, which reach lengths of forty to fifty feet and are known for engaging in surface behaviors. Humpbacks may be seen
slapping the water with their tails and flippers, blowing rings or clouds of bubbles while feeding on small schooling fish, or even jumping out of the water in a behavior known as breaching. They are spectacular to see and offer a more personalized viewing experience: each humpback whale is marked by a pigmentation pattern of black and white found on the underside of their tail that is as unique to each animal as fingerprints are to humans. Researchers have been naming and tracking individual humpbacks since the mid-1970s, amassing a vast catalogue of the local population over the last fifty years. Your captains and guides will likely recognize many of these individual animals, sharing their personal histories over the course of the trip.
Trips departing early in the season offer the opportunity to view more rare species of baleen whales. Spring whale watches may come across aggregations of sei whales, a species typically found farther out at sea. During April and May, this species may be seen closer to shore skim feeding on small crustaceans. Spring whale watches can also offer glimpses of North Atlantic right whales as they pass through the area on their way to their summer feeding grounds off the coast of Canada. With fewer than 400 individuals remaining on the planet, North Atlantic right whales are one of the most critically endangered whale species. A sighting of their signature V-shaped blow, or spout, may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Along with the larger baleen whales, various toothed whale species can also be spotted off Gloucester’s coast. These include Atlantic white-sided dolphins, as well as harbor porpoises. Unlike their larger baleen cousins which tend to be solitary, toothed whales travel in family units called pods. You’ll rarely ever see just one dolphin, but rather an entire group consisting of dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of individuals. With their playful antics, dolphins are often a real highlight. Passengers may even catch sight of a rarer species that doesn’t frequent the area quite as often, such as common or bottlenose dolphins.
While “Whale Watching” is in the name of the trip, this tour is more like an ocean safari, offering the chance to see various marine species, including harbor and grey seals, which may be seen bottling, or resting at the surface. Ocean sunfish and basking sharks also frequent New England waters. The sunfish is the largest bony fish in the world by weight, while basking sharks are the second largest shark species. Occasional sightings of loggerhead sea turtles are possible, as well as leatherback sea turtles, the world’s largest turtle species. Bird watchers may catch a glimpse of gannets, shearwaters, storm petrels, and terns.
Part of the fun of a nature trip is that it’s unscripted. When viewing wild animals in their natural habitat, no two trips are ever alike. There are always new things to see, including different species or behaviors. Surprises are in store, too! Summer 2024 featured sightings of a blue whale, the largest animal species to ever live, as well as pilot whales. This marked the first time both species were seen out of Gloucester in over a decade.
Seeing these gentle giants in their homes is a humbling and inspiring experience. Grab a jacket, your camera, binoculars, and we’ll see you out on the water!
Top to bottom: Common dolphin, pilot whales, ocean sunfish, leatherback turtle.
CAPE ANNgreater PROFILES
BY RITA A. FUCILLO
BY RITA A. FUCILLO
GREATER CAPE ANN IS A WAY OF LIFE. YET HOW CAN A DESTINATION BE DESCRIBED AS SUCH? WHILE IT MAY be challenging to put into words, these five conversations with local business owners and artists reveal what drew them to the region and the serenity they’ve discovered living and working here. It’s a lifestyle to rival the scenery, carved amidst the region’s granite shores and safe harbors. Today, an extraordinary mix of people call greater Cape Ann home and the best way to learn about a place is to know its stories.
DANA WOULFE of STUDIO FRESH
All art tells a story. Public art tells it outside. Public mural art makes a particularly bold statement and carries the power to unify a community. The artists behind these works are like ambassadors with a brush—or a spray can.
“I moved to Boston in the late ’90s to go to Mass College of Art for illustration. I started befriending kids who were into graffiti. It became my vehicle for creativity for the next four years,
probably more so than art school did,” shares Dana Woulfe, co-founder of Studio Fresh, a creative services studio specializing in hand-painted murals, graphics and signage based in Essex. “[There] was something about the immediacy and the energy I got from graffiti that compelled me to spend way too much time on it. I learned a ton in terms of creating attentive, attention-grabbling pieces and how to use color and composition. And, obviously, a lot of letter work.
“Art school was great. It taught me the rules and the foundation. Graffiti motivated me to take it somewhere else.
It lit the fire under me.”
After graduation, Woulfe and fellow “graffiti kids” from other art schools continued making murals which evolved into an art collective called Project SF. “It was like Super Friends—we all had a talent that we combined to form a larger entity. Some of us were designers, some painters, some were computer animation. We all got into street art. We also got together to throw these warehouse parties with DJs and we painted the walls.”
Those events led these super friends to be hired by gyms, snowboarding
events and Nike. This was the beginning of Studio Fresh. (Woulfe and co-founder Josh Falk kept the initials.) Woulfe also entered the corporate world, enjoying a long career with Converse. After he became a father, life changed. He loved being a dad and an artist yet wanted a more autonomous and expansive life. Within a few months of leaving Converse, Woulfe and Falk were booking jobs as Studio Fresh, which was then based in South Boston. Over the span of ten years, Studio Fresh grew from “very raw, creative projects…into large-scale commercial work where we’re working with art departments, artists and designers to help realize their vision.”
Woulfe’s transition to Cape Ann was the realization of another vision. “I had never heard of Essex or Cape Ann,” Woulfe laughs. “I’d been to the beaches yet I didn’t really identify this as a place I wanted to be. I just knew I wanted the north shore. Cape Ann is such a magical place and we’re so lucky we ended up here. We found the perfect property in Essex.” Then Woulfe discovered the Essex River: “Oh my God, this is where I live?,” he remembers thinking. “This is our communal resource? I can’t believe this is real life.”
Woulfe manages Studio Fresh after Falk’s departure a few years ago to pursue his own work. “I hire friends and artists as needed.…We have a wide variety of jobs from commercial stuff (where we really get to paint as painters) to signage.” Through a partnership with the Gloucester chapter of The Awesome Foundation, Studio Fresh has created many striking murals across New England and Cape Ann, including an extraordinary rendering of Winslow Homer’s The Flirt; The Doryman’s Mural in commemoration of Gloucester’s fishing industry; and the mural found on the front of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce honoring many trades across the region.
How has Cape Ann influenced Woulfe’s personal art practice? “As an artist, it was a pivot, a point of growth for me. My aesthetic as a personal artist was rooted in urban art, graffiti, this aggressive kind of mark making. Very energetic
Fitz Henry Lane tribute mural, Harbor Loop , Gloucester. Above: Dana Woulfe painting the facade of Googans Galley, Essex.
stuff, very youthful and urban. Here I found my inspiration changing.…I’m a dad doing different things in my life and I’ve been drawn more to landscapes and being outside and on the water.”
And Woulfe discovered what all artists do when they arrive on Cape Ann—that mercurial light. “The light is the number one thing. I’ve spent a lot of time fishing on my boat, seeing sunrises and sunsets, and there’s just nothing like it. I call it my ‘church.’ I’m not really a religious person but those mornings on the water give me a calm sanity that I can’t find anywhere else. It’s like I’m in meditation and the inspiration that comes from the visuals of the light and the landscapes is just unparalleled.”
“My personal practice has suffered,” Woulfe admits. “It’s hard to paint murals all day long and come home to start a new canvas. That being said, I’ve got a series of landscapes, sunrises and sunsets on the water. In some I’m taking a more abstract approach to fuse my old language with my new language.…I haven’t figured out if I want my landscapes to be literal landscapes where I capture the light well
or if I want to infuse some of this urban language. I’m still figuring this out.…I’m excited to see where this goes.”
KIM COSTELLO of 1640 HART HOUSE
There’s a theme that pervades greater Cape Ann and most every story written about it. Some call the region charmed, most say there’s no place like it on earth, and none deny the synchronicities that led them here. Kim Costello’s story is another example of magical elements conspiring to lead her to the right place—in this case, the right parking lot—at the right time.
Originally from Connecticut before moving to Newburyport when she was in grade school, Costello sold food and restaurant equipment while her husband, Jim Lesko, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, worked with a high-end caterer. They also ran a design build company. Both were looking to leave corporate America. 1640 Hart
House was one of Costello’s customers. (As her husband had been.) “Then it all fell in our lap,” Costello laughs. The owner at the time was about to sell yet “the sale in the eleventh hour, fell through,” she continues. “A friend who was a restaurant broker, called me and said, ‘I think I have an opportunity for you….’ I said, ‘Where’s the location?’ And when he told me, I said, ‘I’m sitting in their parking lot, I just made a delivery.’ I ran upstairs, talked to the owner, and within I would say, a week, she had agreed to sell to us. And now her granddaughter works for me. It’s come full circle.” That was twenty-two years ago.
Lesko is the executive chef and runs the back of house. Costello runs the front and the business side. “We’ve been very blessed with an unbelievable clientele. Some customers eat here five nights a week, and it’s just like family. We know everybody because we’re owner operators, so we’re out in the trenches. We’ve had people get married here. Then I’ve had their kids’ Sweet 16, their graduation parties. And now we’re doing engagements for some of these kids.”
1640 Hart House bar and tavern seating. Right: Thematic floral displays change throughout the year.
Costello inherited some of the staff as well. “My oldest waitress is ninety.… She worked here sixteen years before I bought the restaurant. Then I hired her for twenty-two years. She’s been coming to this building for thirty-eight years! On her seventy-fifth birthday, we named the dining room where she worked after her, because everyone would say, ‘I want to sit in Rose’s living room!’ It’s called the Rosalie Sweeney Living Room.” Out on medical leave, Sweeney is “going to physical therapy to get herself in good shape to come back to work.”
Costello’s business philosophy is simple and impactful: “Our belief is that you eat with your senses before the food hits your mouth so we try to make an environment that encompasses that. When you walk in, you see the place with your eyes. You want to be comfortable. When we first opened, we put in these large leather wing back chairs, and everyone I know in the industry said, ‘That’s the kiss of death!’ I said, ‘No, I like a comfortable chair.’ Industry standard used to be ‘don’t keep them comfortable in the chair, so you can flip the table.’ We try to do that, yet we try to make the place comfortable, too.”
Costello’s and Lesko’s culinary philosophy has designed a menu that reads like a comfort food checklist. It’s vast and all homemade—even the bread is
baked daily. “We do a lot of comfort food, traditional New England fare with a twist and some classical dishes like steak au poivre, a classic French preparation. Chicken Milanese, again, classical preparation. Sesame-crusted tuna. Our menu bounces all over the place—poke bowls, rack of lamb. We do anything! [People] come here for lighter fare and choose a beet salad with grilled salmon, or duck. People like to have a familiar item on the menu so they feel like they’re eating at home.”
Guests experience the menu in different atmospheres: a casual bar tavern—“our most popular room,” adds Costello—or you can enjoy white table service in a more intimate space, hang out on the decks, or opt for private dining. “We’ve had people [share] they’ve been trying to have a child for years, and now they’re having triplets. It’s nice to help people share this information with their family. We feel honored that they invite us into their lives like that.”
The restaurant was constructed a mere twenty years after the Pilgrims landed. Originally owned by Thomas Hart, Ipswich’s first selectmen, house highlights include 363-year-old fireplaces and wall panels with Colonial hand-painted tea box illustrations. In the ’20s, two of the rooms were sold to the Metropolitan and Winterthur museums and replicas were
built in their place. “We definitely have some invisible staff. It’s a friendly haunting,” says Costello. Perhaps the spirit of Hart himself, rumored to have been buried under the living room.
The charmed atmosphere Costello and Lesko have created is inspired by the region, their Gloucester home and their “do unto others” philosophy. “I love Cape Ann. In the summer, I have no intention of ever traveling anywhere else than my backyard. Everyone laughs b ecause we have a gourmet kitchen, but we never cook in it! On our days off, we actually support all the restaurants locally.” 1640 also supports veterans, offering a free lunch each Veterans Day, extends holidays off to their staff and is fine with you napping on their couch after a long day. Together, they have built a world where “we treat people the way we want to be treated.”
LISA HAHN of WINDHOVER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
“My parents [Ina and Herbert Hahn] were artistic visionaries. My mother was a famous
Dance under the tent at the Windhover Center for the Performing Arts in Rockport.
modern dancer, one of the pioneers of early modern dance. She worked with Martha Graham and Doris Humphrey. My mother was especially devoted to Humphrey’s teachings, philosophy and technique. It was free flowing, movement generated with the natural world as its inspiration. She danced barefoot outdoors in the fields…very much grounded in the earth.”
“There was lots of ecstasy in [my mother’s] dance and joy…[based in] teamwork. Everybody was equal. That made it much more community-based, more of an ensemble. That’s the legacy I have inherited.” And with that energy as her driving force, Lisa Hahn is strengthening the arts, culture and the entire community of greater Cape Ann.
Windhover was created by Hahn’s parents in the ’60s, at first as a girl’s camp then a not-for-profit in the ’80s. Its boulder-strewn landscape of barns and cottages was destined to become an arts center. The Hahns knew this instinctively. From its inception, Windhover’s mission encompassed dance, theater and music.
Lisa Hahn, since Ina’s death in 2016, has expanded her mother’s—and Humphrey’s—shared artistic passion and philosophy by infusing every new endeavor with a connection to the natural world; grounded in the very earth they dance upon, where artists and the community collaborate and celebrate as equals on a shared stage. Every facet of Windhover speaks to this commitment to diversity and equality. It’s as if the land itself communicated an unspoken doctrine with the Hahns that Lisa still fulfills today.
Dance, theater, music and poetry all thrive at Windhover as do Shakespeare workshops for children, through a partnership with Lanes Coven Theater. (The company also performs its season at Windhover.) This year Lisa is launching a Bach Festival which will highlight dance and music. “Bach names all of his violin and cello suites after dances…so we’re bringing together musicians and dancers to speak about those forms and enact them so people really understand them…” Musicians affiliated with Boston Conservatory and Berklee School of
Music will partner with classical guitarist Brendan Evans who founded the Cape Ann Guitar Society (which launched at Windhover in 2024). Evans is transcribing several Bach’s pieces to the guitar. The movement element is comprised of New York-based Alison Cook Beatty Dance along with local dancers who performed with Ina Hahn’s company. Lisa hopes to resurrect one of her mother’s Bach-inspired pieces of choreography. “It’s one example of bringing the arts together and collaborating more. In a way that’s not just improvisational but that has structure and meaning to it.”
Behind the scenes at Windhover is another dimension of collaboration: an extraordinary and ongoing artist residency program. Each week, a theater, dance company or music group is on campus developing new work. While audiences may be outside enjoying a production under the Center’s performance tent, inside the rehearsal spaces are artists engaged in the creative process. “Nurturing creativity and supporting the arts in various ways is really important to me,”
One of the buildings on the campus of the Windhover Center for the Performing Arts.
Lisa shares. “I’m trying to do more open rehearsals so that the audience and the community of Cape Ann can be engaged in the process.”
An art sanctuary in every sense of the term, Windhover is committed to diversity, welcoming artists and audiences exploring all mediums. In August 2025, the Center debuts a Bluegrass Festival, once again in partnership with the Cape Ann Guitar Society. (The Bach Festival will perform intermittently throughout the summer as well.) And likely to return are Windhover’s signature quarry dance series, an extraordinary example of how nature and the arts meld together. “The beauty of that!,” Lisa exclaims, “I mean talk about partnerships! It’s a partnership to get people motivated to see the natural world in their own community.” Each series involves an esteemed dance company choreographing a site-specific
work within the uneven topography of the quarry. Lisa works with a different quarry each season and the audience journeys into the woods for the performance. “The beauty is that people engage with the natural world, the amphitheater of the quarry becoming the stage…”
Lisa Hahn moved to Cape Ann when she was one and lives her life in “kinship” with the natural world as her parents did. “I grew up here, it’s in my blood…and so much of what I do is intrinsically linked” to the community. “I go to Pigeon Cove Harbor and talk with the fishermen every week about their lives and what matters to them. That’s as important to me as meeting an artist in their studio. I find that authenticity, people caring about what they do—in an honest, simple way, very compelling here.…I honor this earth and this place.” And her legacy.
HAMMOND CASTLE MUSEUM
Renaissance is a heavy word for a cool thing. French for rebirth, it’s also a term for the European cultural movement where the Middle Ages transitioned into modernity, embracing classical learning and a yearning for wisdom and higher knowledge. Cape Ann has its very own renaissance occurring in the most appropriate of destinations. “Hammond Castle Museum is experiencing a true renaissance,” says Linda Harvey, executive director. “Whether you remember it as a medieval curiosity or a childhood field trip, today it stands as a vibrant and evolving museum, blending history, innovation, and the arts in ways you’ve not experienced before.” The Renaissance period embodied intellectual curiosity and
Deck the Halls at Christmastime at Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester. Right, top to bottom: Hammond Castle’s Great Hall and pipe organ; Renaissance Faire Day.
Left and upper right:
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multidisciplinary excellence across fields including art, science and invention. Think Leonardo da Vinci. Or inventor John Hays Hammond, Jr (1888–1965). Hammond’s mind never rested—his inventions and expansive thinking in these same fields cannot be underestimated.
Hammond’s ahead-of-his-time patents range from acoustics, audio dynamics, audio preservation, telephonics, television, radio control (think drones) and the military. Hammond is quoted as saying, “At least it can be said that I have contributed means for man to express his nobler passions as well as his baser ones…” The Museum’s curatorial and investigative team continues to uncover more about his life, his colleagues and his far-reaching impact. “With new, temporary exhibits, and never-before-seen archival materials, the Museum offers an experience that is both rooted in history and relevant today. This is not the sleepy castle you remember…,” Harvey continues. “It is a dynamic STEAM museum, a historic house museum, and a lapidarium with an extraordinary collection of ancient stone and marble works, serving as a hub for education, cultural arts, and community engagement.”
The Museum’s 2025 calendar carries nearly seventy events and specialty tours, including galas, fairs, art exhibitions, as well as theater, concerts and holiday performances. The Museum has become a place to frequent, to meet up with friends and catch an exhibition or film— or even take a yoga class. One can attend elaborate gala fundraisers, a Renaissance Faire (slated for November) or take part in the Museum’s Spiritualism & Candlelight Tours which explore the history of the Spiritualist movement and the occult side of the Museum’s past. (Hammond attempted to communicate with supernatural entities using a Faraday cage. His wife, Irene Fenton Hammond, wrote an astrology column called “What the Stars Say” under a pseudonym.) In other words, this historic destination is a contemporary hot spot for fun and intrigue as well as artistic and intellectual pursuits. Hammond’s vision for his “castle,” which he constructed between 1926
and 1929, was that it become a museum from its inception. He pre-determined his legacy and built accordingly, writing that the “sole excuse for existence is that it be a museum for public education.”
Harvey and her team have taken Hammond’s legacy to the next level. Reviving the physical space—which is as dramatic as you can imagine, complete with waves crashing against the rocks below—from a drafty castle to a thriving cultural center. Its renaissance has been so transformative that the Museum is now programming events year-round.
One wildly popular event returned for its third year in spring 2025, celebrating the work of artist Eric Pape, a close friend of Hammond’s. The works live in the personal collection of Dr. Gregory Conn, the world’s leading Pape biographer and collector. An art exhibition in the Museum’s Great Hall infuses the space with conversation and awe. One imagines the spirits of Hammond and his many artist friends amongst the guests.
“The three retrospectives of different parts of Pape´s artistic life held in the past few years at the Hammond Castle
Museum have been a great joy…,” says Dr. Conn. “The Museum is a beautiful historically rich backdrop for art exhibitions, and also a place that was of tremendous importance to Pape. He lived and worked nearby, was an intimate friend to the Hammond family, and created much art centered on them, their activities and the Cape Ann community. I’ve also had the great satisfaction of participating in the preservation of Pape´s art by helping restore and conserve the magnificent mural The Wireless Naval Battle on Gloucester Bay [located in the Museum’s Lower Den] and other major work by Pape, including his society portrait of Gertrude Cawein and his illustrations for The Fair God by Lew Wallace, displayed in this year´s exhibition.”
At Hammond Castle Museum, one experiences history through the lens of the present. And yet the opposite is also true. We are experiencing the present through the perspective and insights that Hammond has gifted us. He left us curious, he left his home impervious to time, and it is now our time to revel in its renaissance.
Christina Willcox of Rockport Candle Company. Opposite: Rockport Candle Company’s DIY Candle Bar.
CHRISTINA WILLCOX of ROCKPORT CANDLE COMPANY
You simply know when you know. “My family moved us to Cape Ann when I was about ten,” explains Christina Willcox, owner of Rockport Candle Company. “I lived in Rockport until I graduated from high school. Shortly after that, we moved along to other places and I remember being devastated. I thought we had found ‘the place,’ the one that had definitely stolen my heart.” Willcox left Rockport yet Rockport’s impact never left her.
“Once I started a family, I would bring each one of my kids to Rockport just to plant their feet in the sand and show them where Mommy’s from.…I held onto the idea I was picturing, raising our family the way I had been raised in Rockport…being part of a community that looked out for each other and where my kids had the freedom to bike and walk all over. And the beauty, I really missed the beauty and living by the sea. So, we found our way back in 2012. Rockport Candle Company was born out of my joy at returning and about being in what I thought was a dream, a happy place that I thought would never be attainable. That’s why Rockport Candle Company is designed around the sea, being inspired by the sea, and the special place that Rockport is.”
While happy to be back on Cape Ann, Willcox really didn’t have a master
plan in mind, candle or otherwise. Yet the combination of being “home” again and establishing community led Willcox to dream bigger. “The beach is my happy place…and New England through the seasons. It’s just so special to move through all four seasons in a small New England town. I wanted something that captures New England for when you return home.” A plan began to take shape while driving around town. Rockport’s shops are so enticing, everyone wants to see inside. While trying on the role of shopkeeper, something clicked. “There was a draw there…” Willcox wanted to run a business in her town. The community was calling her. While the storefront was easily found, the challenging part was what to do with it? “I don’t have any experience making candles. It didn’t start as a hobby…it was a business idea.” Then the revelation—Willcox could capture her love for Cape Ann in wax and scents. Scents inspired by Cape Ann and its characteristics. “To be able to express a love of place and love of something through fragrance. That’s very cool. They say that the sense of smell is more closely related to your emotions and memories than any of our other senses.” Willcox set out to prove it and the work began.
Willcox’s skill set has been selftaught yet she’ll admit that the learning curve required “a lot of trial and error. There are hundreds of different waxes, so many kinds of wicks. The same with fragrances.…We ended up choosing a soy wax which is great at holding fra-
grance throughout the life of the candle and a cotton wick.…We focused on container candles and tried blending different waxes. We developed something that we’re proud of.” Willcox’s home provided the test kitchen and once the store was leased, during winter 2016, it was time to master her new profession. Her goal was clear: “to make a quality product that represented Rockport and to share our love of the ocean and small town New England.” By Fourth of July weekend that year, Willcox was ready to open. “I worked hard to pour enough candles to fill our little shop with different scents and colors of our original line. And that first weekend, it wiped me out. And it dawned on me, ‘I have to make a lot more candles.’” Hard work pays off. Ever business-savvy, Willcox also recognized her chosen product required frequent replenishment which has led to reliable sales and repeat customers.
The shop is open year-round, like much of greater Cape Ann, and has added a make-your-own candle experience which has been wildly popular. “People are making memories with their loved ones by blending their own scent and making the candle on site. We have forty different fragrances in house that you can blend. You decide what you want your candle to remind you of. Could be your grandmother’s kitchen, your dad’s favorite chair.” The shop’s signature line centers around the ocean with scents including Sea Captain—and no, “he doesn’t smell like fish bait,” Willcox laughs. “He’s a white uniformed sea captain, all clean and fresh, ready for a night on the town. We matched scents with names that we had already chosen. I wanted a scent that tells the story of a Mermaid so I started with a base of light florals, added seaweed and sea grasses and then a hint of musk because I picture her to be a mysterious creature.” Other creative scents are found in the shop’s New Englandah Collection, including Sweatah Weathah, Wicked Smaht and Medium Regulah.
So, candles are their own language? “Yes!,” Willcox replies. “A language or a connection that brings you joy.” And one that brings you home.
GREATER CAPE ANN’S POPULAR PUBLIC BEACHES
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GLOUCESTER
For nonresident Gloucester beaches parking reservations, visit gloucester.blinkay.app for availability. Reservations can be made up to 10 days in advance.
Good Harbor Beach
With shining white sand stretching out into the Atlantic and views of Thacher Island’s Twin Lights, Good Harbor Beach is one of the most popular on Greater Cape Ann. At low tide, stroll out to Salt Island, while at any tide one can enjoy great swimming and body surfing.
Lifeguards: Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. u Route 127A (Thatcher Road)
Wingaersheek Beach
Hugging the shore of the Annisquam River and extending out toward Ipswich Bay, Wingaersheek Beach is a long expanse of sand, dunes, and tidal flats with a warm and cozy charm. Adults and kids alike enjoy exploring the numerous tidal pools and climbing the large rocks adorning the beach. A long sandbar is exposed at low tide and makes for a perfect beach stroll.
Lifeguards: Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day.
u Route 133 to Concord Street (Exit 54) to Atlantic Street
GLOUCESTER/ROCKPORT
Long Beach
About a mile in length and lined with quaint New England beach houses, Long Beach offers one of the best views of Thacher Island’s twin lighthouses. Investigate the tidal pools, enjoy a casual stroll or jog, and soak in the sun. Parking is available in a private, seasonally operated lot, accessible from Rockport Road, off Route 127A in Gloucester. The Long Beach parking lot is privately owned and does not require advanced registration.
Lifeguards: Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m., July 4 through Labor Day.
u Route 127A (Thatcher Road to Rockport Road)
MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA
Singing Beach
The sands resonate with your footsteps as you stroll this immaculate beach.
Bask in its clear blue waters amid stellar vistas and enjoy a thirstquenching Italian ice at the snack bar. Visit manchester.ma.us for additional details.
Lifeguards: Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m., June 14 through Labor Day u Route 127 to Beach Street, Manchester-By-The-Sea
IPSWICH
Crane Beach
Crane Beach, managed by The Trustees of Reservations, is a spectacular North Shore gem and enjoyable in every season. This white, sandy beach stretches four miles along the shore with dunes, boardwalk trails and even a pine forest for hiking and birdwatching. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, a refreshment stand, bathhouse, beach store, first aid and EMT office, and restrooms are available for beachgoers. Visit thetrustees.org/content/crane-beach-admissions for current parking information.
Lifeguards: Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. u Route Route 133 to Argilla Road, Ipswich
Wingaersheek Beach in Gloucester.
For more information, visit
THE LIGHTHOUSES of CAPE ANN
SIX ICONIC LIGHTHOUSES STAND GUARD ALONG THE CAPE ANN COASTLINE
protecting seafarers from rocky shores and shoals. They offer historians and romantics alike a glimpse into Cape Ann’s maritime lore and legacy. Despite the use of GPS and electronic aids for navigation, lighthouses are a comfort to mariners and still symbolize home and safety.
GLOUCESTER
Annisquam Harbor Lighthouse
Annisquam Harbor Lighthouse (Annisquam Light) was erected in 1801 to mark the entrance to the Annisquam River at Wigwam Point, a popular Native American summer encampment. The lighthouse is maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard and is no longer accessible from the village of Annisquam in Gloucester. Best viewing opportunities are by water or from Wingaersheek Beach.
Eastern Point Lighthouse
Eastern Point Lighthouse was erected on Gloucester’s Eastern Point to mark the harbor entrance in 1832. Although not open to visitors, the lighthouse is a majestic site, especially from the vantage point of the adjacent Dog Bar Breakwater. Visitors are welcome to walk along or fish from the flat granite blocks atop this massive quarter-mile long structure,
which has protected Gloucester Harbor from storms since 1904. The Massachusetts Audubon Society maintains a small parking area near the lighthouse and breakwater as part of its Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary. Parking is free for members and $10 per car for non-members between Memorial Day and Columbus Day.
Ten Pound Island Lighthouse
Visible from many locations along Gloucester’s waterfront, tiny Ten Pound Island in Gloucester Harbor proudly housed America’s first Coast Guard station in addition to its lighthouse. The lighthouse is not open to the public yet the island is accessible by boat with a small beach on the northern shore.
ROCKPORT
Straitsmouth Island Lighthouse
This lighthouse was built in 1835 to
mark the entrance to nearby Rockport Harbor and is maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard, yet is owned by the Town of Rockport. The rest of the 31-acre island is owned by the Massachusetts Audubon Society as a bird sanctuary and is accessible by kayak or boat, via an updated landing. Visit thacherisland.org
Thacher Island Twin Lighthouses (Twin Lights)
A National Historic Landmark Thacher Island, also known as Cape Ann Light Station, was named after Anthony Thacher, who lost his family in a shipwreck on the rocks surrounding the island in 1635. The Twin Lights are the only fully operational multiple lights on the coasts of the United States. The original 45-foot towers were constructed and lit in 1771 making them among the country’s oldest. The stout 123foot granite towers seen today (with a focal point of 166 feet above sea level) replaced the original lights in 1861. The Thacher Island Association provides launch service from T-Wharf in Rockport Harbor to the island during the summer months, with advance reservations. Visit thacherisland.org
Thacher Island Twin Lighthouses.
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CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
1–31
CALENDAR of FESTIVALS & EVENTS
the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill at Stage Fort Park on June 21 & 22.
MAY 17, 2025
Motif No. 1 Day
The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host Motif No. 1 Day in Rockport once again! Taking place on Saturday, May 17, with a rain date of Sunday, May 18, this beloved community event coincides with EMS Day and the Motif No. 1 Road Race. Celebrating Rockport’s artistic and cultural heritage, the festival features art, plein air painting, live performances, and great food—fun for all ages! u Rockport, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., rockportusa.com
MAY 17, 2025
Birds, Bee & Butterflies
This show-and-tell event introduces children of all ages to the importance
of bees and other pollinators. Fun and educational activities will be scattered around the property, including a peek inside Greenbelt’s beehives, examining wild insects that live in the meadow, crafts with beeswax, a honey tasting, a scavenger hunt and more. Presented in partnership with the Essex County Beekeepers’ Association. Free, yet RSVP at ecga.org/events. Rain date: May 18.
Greenbelt’s Art in the Barn Shop for paintings, photography, pastels, sculpture, ceramics, blown glass, fine woodworking, stonework and more. Shopping is open to the public
on Friday and Saturday. The show takes place at Greenbelt’s headquarters, Allyn Cox Reservation in Essex, an iconic plein air painting location, conserved forever by Greenbelt. Artists contribute 50% or more of the proceeds to Greenbelt’s conservation work.
u Greenbelt’s Allyn Cox Reservation, Essex, (978) 768-7241, ecga.org
JUNE 13–JULY 13, JULY 25, AUGUST 3, 2025
Rockport Chamber Music Festival
Experience outstanding performances by world-renowned classical musicians in a variety of musical and educational events for audiences of all ages. Performances by the world’s finest pianists, string quartets, virtuosic soloists, and more.
John Abisamra
u Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport, rockportmusic.org
JUNE 14–OCTOBER 11, 2025
Rockport Farmers Market
A food-focused market offering locally produced/grown food, flowers and drinks at each week’s outdoor market, taking place in the heart of downtown Rockport. Produce as well as locally grown and farm-made products may be purchased on-site, while local musicians perform. Stop by and stay awhile. For up-to-date information, visit the website.
u Harvey Park (corner of Broadway and Mt. Pleasant Street), Saturdays, 9 a.m–1 p.m., rockportexchange.org
JUNE 21 & 22, 2025
The 250th Battle of Bunker Hill Reenactment
Gloucester’s Stage Fort Park will host the 250th Battle of Bunker Hill Reenactment for what will be a once in a
lifetime event the weekend of June 21st. The reenactment will feature numerous military maneuvers and hundreds of reenactors. The 250th Anniversary Reenactment of The Battle of Bunker Hills aims to accurately portray the events and faithfully represent the people involved in the conflict of June 17, 1775. The mission of the event is to celebrate and commemorate the actions and sacrifices of the men and women of all sides of the Battle of Bunker Hill through careful research, public demonstrations, civic engagement and educational outreach.
u Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, battleofbunkerhill250.com
JUNE 24–AUGUST 24, 2025
Music at the Beach
Rockport’s Music at the Beach 2025 returns with 10 exciting Monday night concerts (plus one Tuesday!) from 6:30 to 8:30pm at Back Beach Bandstand, starting Tuesday, June 24 and running
through Monday, August 25. Featuring a fun mix of returning favorites and new acts, this free summer series brings great live music and ocean views to the heart of Rockport! Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy the music!
u Back Beach Bandstand, Rockport, facebook.com/musicatthebeach
JUNE 25–29, 2025
St. Peter’s Fiesta
Each June, Gloucester celebrates St. Peter, the patron saint of fishermen. Music plays every evening; take part in a Sunday morning open-air mass; and experience the blessing of the fishing fleet on Sunday afternoon. A small carnival creates a festive experience. Sporting events are held each day, including the Greasy Pole and Seine Boat Races. This is a long-standing Gloucester tradition, and one not to be missed.
u St. Peter’s Square, Gloucester, stpetersfiesta.org
CALENDAR
JUNE 26–AUGUST 28, 2025
Castle Hill Picnic Concerts
Pack a picnic supper or purchase supper onsite and enjoy an evening of live music on the rolling lawn overlooking Crane Beach. Each week features a different music style, including reggae, soul, classic rock, and swing.
u Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Ipswich, Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m., thetrustees.org/craneestate
JUNE 28, 2025
Rockport Garden Club Annual Garden Tour
The Rockport Garden Club presents their annual garden tour, Neighborhood Gems, on Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m–4 p.m. (rain or shine). Twelve gardens south of downtown will be highlighted. Artists in the gardens will display their paintings at a reception at the Rockport Art Association 4–6 p.m.
u Rockport, rockportgardenclub.org
JULY 3 & 4, 2025
Independence Day Celebrations
Greater Cape Ann celebrates Independence Day with fireworks, parades, bonfires, concerts, and more.
July 3
5 p.m.—Concert on the Boulevard, Gloucester
6 p.m.—Gloucester Horribles Parade
9:30 p.m.—Grand Fireworks
Display over Gloucester Harbor (Rain date: July 6)
July 4
10 a.m.—Ipswich 4th of July
Independence Day Parade
10 a.m.—Manchester-By-The-Sea Independence Day Parade
10 a.m.—Reading of Declaration of Independence, Dock Square, Rockport
6 p.m.—Rockport Firemen’s Parade
8 p.m.—Rockport Legion Band
Concert, Back Beach
9 p.m.—Rockport Bonfire, Back Beach
JULY 5, 2025
Generous Gardeners 13th Annual Gloucester Garden Tour
Generous Gardeners invite you to the Wheeler’s Point area garden tour. This neighborhood is surrounded by the Annisquam and Mill rivers, Ipswich Bay, and Jones Creek offering many gardens with water views. The gardeners’ expertise ranges from experienced to novice. A variety of annuals, perennials and vegetable gardens are presented for your delight and enjoyment. Rain or shine. No pets. Tickets: $35, available online. u Gloucester, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., generousgardeners.org
JULY 6–AUGUST 24, 2025
Antonio F. Gentile Bandstand Summer Concert Series
Gloucester Main Street Block Party.
Sam Bevins
Enjoy exceptional live music overlooking Gloucester Harbor. Highlights include Big Band, Beatles, Country, Latin, and a special Vietnam 50th Anniversary Tribute on Saturday, August 16. Free admission and parking, ADA accessible, rain dates on Wednesdays.
u Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, Sundays, 6:30 p.m., free, (978) 281-2286, David Benjamin, Director, davidlbenjamin.com
JULY 6–AUGUST 24, 2025
Rockport Legion Band Summer Concert Series
Join this classic New England summer sunset tradition with newly selected music director, Logan LaRue. For over 93 years, the Rockport Legion Band delights audiences with outside concert series each Sunday evening, across from beautiful Back Beach. The summer’s family-friendly repertoire features a children’s concert, a pops concert, Broadway musical concert, plus special appearances by guest musicians. Bring chairs, blankets, a favorite stuffed animal and enjoy the best popcorn on the North Shore. Contact: therockportlegionband@gmail.com.
u American Legion Hall across from Back Beach, Rockport, Sundays, 7–8 p.m., rockportlegionband.org
JULY 1–AUGUST 26, 2025
Downtown Tuesdays
Enjoy live music and dancing on the riverwalk in downtown Ipswich every Tuesday in July and August from 6–8 p.m. Free to the public and fun for the whole family. u Downtown Ipswich, Tuesdays, 6–8 p.m.
JULY 12, 2025
Gloucester’s Main Street Block Party
Presented by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and the City of Gloucester, the Gloucester Block parties are fun, festive events that bring downtown to life. A portion of Main Street is closed off from 6–10 p.m., allowing for live music from local bands, street performers, al fresco dining, children’s activities, and more. This family-friendly event truly has something for everyone. u Gloucester, 6–10 p.m., capeannchamber.com
JULY 19, 2025
Blackburn Challenge
A 20+ mile open water circumnavigation of Cape Ann, open to all seaworthy oar or paddle-powered craft. There is no rain date. Alternative courses will be in place for rough weather conditions or dense fog. Row it/paddle it if you can, then join the party afterwards. Sponsored by the Cape Ann Rowing Club. Visit website to participate and/or volunteer.
u Gloucester, blackburnchallenge.com
JULY 15–17, 2025
Bluefin Blowout
The Bluefin Blowout, benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association, is New England’s annual premier giant bluefin tuna tournament presented by the Lyon-Waugh Auto Group, and hosted by Cape Ann’s Marina Resort in the historic fishing port of Gloucester.
u Gloucester, bluefinblowout.com
JULY 25–27, 2025
54th Annual Olde Ipswich Days
On the last weekend of July, more than 60 artisans and fine craftsmen show and sell their work on the South Village Green in Ipswich. Arts and crafts include paintings, watercolors, woodworking, glass, pottery, jewelry, children’s toys, fabric crafts, hand-knits, folk art, photography, pen and ink prints, carved gourds, decorated furniture, and more.
u South Village Green, Ipswich, Friday & Saturday 10a.m.–5p.m., Sunday 10a.m.–4p.m.
JULY 26, 2025
Annisquam Village Sea Fair
Celebrate summer at this annual all-day family event featuring children’s games and activities, used book table, an art gallery, home-baked goods, a white elephant table, luncheon offerings, and more.
u Annisquam Village Green, 10 a.m.–3 p.m, rain or shine
AUGUST 2, 2025
Festival by the Sea
Presented by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, Festival by the Sea is a celebration of all that is synon-
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ymous with Cape Ann in the summertime: art, music and cuisine. Booths are spread throughout downtown Manchester and your senses will be inspired by beautiful art, exceptional live music and the aromas of delicious, local foods.
u Downtown ManchesterBy-The-Sea, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., capeannchamber.com
AUGUST 2 & 3, 2025
Roaring Twenties Lawn Party
Reimagine the Roaring Twenties with a two-day lawn party set on this National Historic Landmark, where you’ll find 1920s jazz, antique autos, a vintage fair, flappers and dandies, and picnickers galore.
u Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Ipswich, 2–8 p.m., thetrustees.org/ craneestate
AUGUST 6–10, 2025
Annisquam Village Players
This year’s annual production by the Annisquam Village Players is Hello, Dolly! u On stage at the historic Annisquam Village Hall, annisquamvillageplayers.com
AUGUST 9, 2025
Gloucester Blues Festival
The 14th annual Gloucester Blues Festival draws blues fans from near and far to Stage Fort Park for a day of world-class music by top national performers. Set on the waterfront at beautiful Cressey’s Beach, the event features a full line up from 11 a.m.–7 p.m., rain or shine, plus a beer garden, food, and craft vendors. Gates open at 9 a.m. Tickets: $50 in advance, $60 at the gate, $70 for reserved seats, and $5 for children ages 6–12 (available at the gate).
u Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, gates open at 9 a.m., rain or shine, gloucesterbluesfestival.com
AUGUST 9, 2025
Gloucester’s Main Street Block Party
Presented by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and the City of Gloucester, the Gloucester Block parties are fun, festive events that bring
downtown to life. A portion of Main Street is closed off from 6–10 p.m., allowing for live music from local bands, street performers, food trucks/vendors, children’s activities, and more. This family-friendly event truly has something for everyone.
u Gloucester, 6–10 p.m., capeannchamber.com
AUGUST 9, 2025
Rockport Illuminations
A family friendly day of summer fun in historic downtown Rockport. Visit the eclectic shops, restaurants and galleries in Rockport to partake in numerous illuminations festivities. Lantern painting from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Harvey Park along with face painting, story-telling and live music in Dock Square. Rockport Fireworks over Sandy Bay begin at 9 p.m. u Rockport
AUGUST 16, 2025
Fisherman’s Memorial Service
Held on Gloucester’s Stacy Boulevard each year, this service honors those who have lost their lives in the long history of Gloucester’s fishing industry. The service starts with a procession from the American Legion, then travels along Middle Street, and onto Stacy Boulevard to the Fisherman’s Memorial statue. All are invited to join.
u Gloucester, 5–7 p.m.
AUGUST 16 & 17, 2025
44th Gloucester Waterfront Festival
Presented by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and Castleberry Fairs, experience over 175 booths of juried, American-made arts, crafts, food, and live music. Friendly pets on a leash are welcome. Free admission (fee to park). Outdoors, rain or shine.
u Hough Avenue, Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, Saturday 9–6 p.m., Sunday, 9–5 p.m., castleberryfairs.com
AUGUST 27–31, 2025
Gloucester Schooner Festival
The 41st Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival is a city-wide event over Labor Day weekend. This fun-filled, historic
gathering of classic schooners celebrates the history of Gloucester’s fishing fleet. Enjoy interactive demonstrations, deck tours, or book a sail aboard a schooner. Experience the Schooner Challenge, Greet the Fleet Sail, Parade of Schooners, the Mayor’s Cup Races, Maritime Heritage Day, and more.
u Gloucester Harbor and Maritime Gloucester, gloucesterschoonerfestival. net, maritimegloucester.org
AUGUST 29, 2025
Gloucester’s Main Street Block Party
Presented by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and the City of Gloucester, the Gloucester Block parties are fun, festive events that bring downtown to life. A portion of Main Street is closed off from 6–10 p.m., allowing for live music from local bands, street performers, food trucks/vendors, children’s activities, and more. This family-friendly event truly has something for everyone.
u Gloucester, 6–10 p.m., capeannchamber.com
SEPTEMBER 11–14, 2025
Rockport Celtic Festival
Celebrate Celtic music and culture with a weekend of storytelling, tradition, and fresh collaborations led by Maeve Gilchrist, featuring top artists from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, Quebec, and beyond.
u Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport, rockportmusic.org
SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
Blackburn Brew Fest
With over 20 brewers across the region planning to attend, greater Cape Ann’s third annual Blackburn Brew Fest is held at Stage Fort Park overlooking Gloucester Harbor with music by local reggae band, Over the Bridge. Advance tickets: $50 per person; designated driver $10. 21+ only. No dogs allowed. Rain date: September 22. Presented by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce’s NextGen Young Professionals committee.
u Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, 1–5 p.m., blackburnbrewfest.com
SEPTEMBER 13 & 14, 2025
Farm Day Weekend
Celebrate local agriculture and rural life at one of the oldest continuously operating farms in the country. Enjoy games and activities for all ages, visit the barnyard and educational garden, learn about farm machinery, listen to fabulous live music, and top the day off with local craft beer, food trucks, and the farm’s own wood-fired pizza.
u Appleton Farms, Ipswich, noon–5 p.m., entry at noon & 2:30 p.m., thetrustees.org/appletonevents
SEPTEMBER 13–28, 2025
Trails & Sails: 16 days of fun and exploration throughout Essex County
Experience a taste of Essex County’s historic, cultural, and natural sites during the 24th annual Trails & Sails series, an event that brings awareness and appreciation for heritage resources around Essex County, a federally
designated National Heritage Area. Enjoy 16 days of free, in-person, DIY, and virtual heritage events. Visit the website to learn more about hikes, tours, and sails.
u Various locations in Essex County, trailsandsails.org
OCTOBER 4, 2025
Oktoberfest Weekend
The spirit of Oktoberfest is taking over Appleton Farms. Visit the idyllic pastoral setting while enjoying an Oktoberfest-inspired menu of the farm’s own wood-fired pizza and traditional German fare. Local breweries serve up craft beers while a traditional German Oompah band plays live music from 1–4 p.m. u Appleton Farms, Ipswich, noon–5 p.m., entry at noon & 2:30 p.m., thetrustees.org/appletonevents
OCTOBER 4–12, 2025
9th Annual Cape Ann Plein Air
Experience the largest outdoor painting
competition in New England. Cape Ann Plein Air celebrates the region’s unparalleled arts legacy as the birthplace of plein air and supports several hundred working artists and cultural organizations with painting demonstrations held throughout the year. The marquee event is the Gala Celebration on October 10, where more than 250 paintings are exhibited and offered for sale from preeminent artists, including many locals, who have been juried-in from around the country. Artists paint throughout the week in all manner of styles, capturing the light and spectacular vistas around greater Cape Ann. Visit the website to learn more.
u Various locations around Cape Ann, capeannpleinair.org
OCTOBER 17 & 18 and NOVEMBER 1 & 2, 2025 Ipswich Illumination
Over these two weekends, the town of Ipswich is beautifully illuminated as bon-
fire floats glide along the Ipswich River while the streets come alive with music, dance, poetry, projections, and more.
u Downtown Ipswich, ipswichma.gov
OCTOBER 18, 2025
Rockport Harvest Fest
The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is pleased to bring back Harvest Fest this year. This festival will take place in downtown Rockport and incorporate live music, food, local beer, children’s activities and other events throughout the afternoon. u Rockport, rockportusa.com
OCTOBER 25, 2025
41st Annual Essex ClamFest and Arts & Crafts Festival
Presented by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, experience a variety of activities for the whole family, including a Chowder Tasting Competition, arts and craft vendors, live entertainment, and plenty of food. No fee to enter festival. $10 to taste chowders, while supplies last.
u Shepard Memorial Park, Essex, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., capeannchamber.com
NOVEMBER 21, 2025–
JANUARY 4, 2026
Hammond Castle Museum
Experience the 2025 holiday season as the Museum proudly presents its seventh annual Deck the Halls Holiday Celebration. Delight in the enchanting ambiance of the White Birch and Christmas trees, meticulously arranged garlands, festive wreaths, and the warm embrace of candlelight that will envelop you throughout your tour of the Museum. Immerse yourself in a bygone era of opulent tranquility and holiday grandeur that promises to be unlike any other experience on the North Shore. u Gloucester, hammondcastle.org
DECEMBER 1–31, 2025
Celebrate the Holidays on Greater Cape Ann
The Greater Cape Ann region sparkles
with holiday cheer—parades, tree and menorah lightings, concerts, gallery strolls, open houses, theater, New Year’s Eve events, and much more. u Various locations, capeannvacations.com, rockportusa.com
DECEMBER 5–28, 2025
Christmas at Castle Hill
Visiting Castle Hill at Christmastime is a beloved tradition. The Stuart-style mansion is festively decorated to the 2025 theme of Nature. Enjoy freshbaked cookies and cocoa, try the family eye spy, and make that perfect find at the Castle Hill Gift Shop u Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Ipswich, thetrustees.org/craneestate
JANUARY 2026
Begin the New Year with a visit to Gloucester’s So Salty weekend event presented by the Cape Ann Museum. Featuring ice sculptures and family friendly activities across town, this is the perfect occasion to bundle up, grab a warm beverage, and enjoy the salty
character of Gloucester. Visit capeannmuseum.org to learn more.
FEBRUARY 2026
Grab your scopes or skis and explore winter outdoor experiences across greater Cape Ann. You’ll find a variety of activities, including cross country skiing at local land trust properties or surveying a winter birding paradise off Halibut Point. And, of course, greater Cape Ann is the perfect setting for a romantic getaway or day trip over Valentine’s Day. Visit capeannvacations.com for events.
MARCH 2026
The perfect month for a play date with friends. Find amazing lodging specials, shopping discounts, jewelry workshops, and more across greater Cape Ann.
APRIL 2026
The buoys are back, boats are going in, and kites are flying high in Essex at Cogswell’s Grant. Spring has arrived! Watch it bloom on greater Cape Ann.
u For year-round event details, visit capeannvacations.com
Deck the Halls Holiday Celebration at Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester.
Frank C. Grace of Trig Photography
ARTS & CULTURE: POINTS of INTEREST
BEAUPORT, THE SLEEPERMcCANN HOUSE
Beauport is the summer home of one of America’s first professional interior designers. Henry Sleeper began construction in 1907, eventually enlarging the house to over 40 rooms filled with a lifetime collection of period furniture, colored glass, ceramics and architectural salvage. Decorated like stage sets, each room embodies Sleeper’s unique and whimsical style. Enjoy gardens with stunning views of Gloucester Harbor and guided museum tours. Visit the website for tour availability. Advance tickets are strongly recommended. u 75 Eastern Point Boulevard, Gloucester, (978) 283-0800, historicnewengland.org/property/ beauport-sleeper-mccann-house
CAPE ANN ARTISANS
Now in its 42nd year, the Cape Ann Artisans, a juried group of distinguished makers, offers a unique opportunity to visit artists in their studios in Gloucester and Rockport. On this self-guided tour enjoy 14 studios featuring pottery, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, mosaics, eco-printing, weaving, sea glass wearable art, garden art, and sculpture. u (617) 899-1802, capeannartisans.com
CAPE ANN MUSEUM
Cape Ann Museum celebrates the art, history and culture of Cape Ann, a region rich in historical, artistic and industrial achievement. The permanent collection showcases work by significant American artists, including Fitz Henry Lane, Anna Hyatt Huntington
and Milton Avery; artifacts from the fishing, maritime and granite quarrying industries; Folly Cove Designer textiles; a Library & Archives; and multiple historic properties. In 2021, the Museum officially opened the 12,000-square-foot Janet & William Ellery James Center at the Cape Ann Museum Green, providing space for exhibitions, state-of-the-art storage facilities, and outdoor events. u 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester (reopens spring 2026); CAM Green: 13 Poplar St., (978) 283-0455, capeannmuseum.org
CAPE ANN SYMPHONY
Founded in 1952, the Cape Ann Symphony brings world-class musicians and soloists to Boston’s North Shore. Under the direction of Yoichi Udagawa, performances are held at the Manchester-Essex
Shakespeare on the Outdoor Stage at Caste Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich.
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Regional High School Auditorium, located off of Route 128, Exit 50 (old Exit 15), on Lincoln Street in Manchester-By-The-Sea. Performances are also held at the Dolan Performing Arts Center, Ipswich, and other locations in and around Gloucester and Manchester. Visit the website for concert information. u P.O. Box 1343, Gloucester, (978) 281-0543, capeannsymphony.org
CASTLE HILL ON THE CRANE ESTATE
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate has some of the most spectacular scenery in the Northeast. Pass the time among its winding salt marshes, miles of barrier beach, and beautiful hilltop mansion. Chicago industrialist Richard T. Crane, Jr. first purchased the land that would become The Crane Estate in 1910. In 1928, Castle Hill was crowned with a 59-room Stuart-style mansion designed by world-renowned architect David Adler. Today, the Crane family mansion
is known as The Great House on The Crane Estate and is protected, along with the rest of Castle Hill, as a 165-acre National Historic Landmark. Visit the website to learn about visiting, touring, and year-round public programming. u 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich, (978) 3564351, thetrustees.org/place/castle-hillon-the-crane-estate
COGSWELL’S GRANT
Cogswell’s Grant, established in 1636 and now a historic house museum, became the summer home of collectors Bertram and Nina Fletcher Little in 1937. The 18th century farmhouse displays their collection of American folk art. The property has been operated as a farm for nearly four centuries and the grounds are open year-round to walkers. Visit the website for information about guided tours and events.
u 60 Spring St., Essex, (978) 768-3632, historicnewengland.org/historicproperties/homes/cogswells-grant
ESSEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY & SHIPBUILDING MUSEUM
Immerse yourself in local culture and craftsmanship, wander the historic shipyard, engage with interactive exhibits, and uncover stories that weave together the essence of the shipbuilding community from past to present. As the birthplace of the American Fishing Schooner, this is not just a museum, it’s a beacon of tradition and innovation. Open May–October, with enriching programs all year round. Visit the website to explore the Museum’s vibrant heritage and see how history continues to shape the future.
u 66 Main St., Essex, (978) 768-7541, essexshipbuilding.org
GLOUCESTER STAGE COMPANY
A professional equity theater celebrating 46 years on Cape Ann. 2022 Winner Best Play, Boston Critics Circle. Experience Off-Broadway on the North Shore
this summer, located in the historic Rocky Neck Cultural District. 2025 season includes the iconic American classic The Glass Menagerie (June); a rousing buddy comedy set to the background of a 19-ton garbage truck in The Garbologists (July); a tour-de-force, solo performance of No Child… (August); and a suspenseful comedy in Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson— Apt. 2B (September). Performances every Wednesday–Sunday. Information and tickets available online.
u 267 East Main St., Gloucester, (978) 281-4433, gloucesterstage.com
HALL HASKELL HOUSE
The Hall Haskell House is officially designated an Essex National Heritage Area Visitor Center. Settled in 1633, Ipswich earned the nickname of the “Birthplace of American Independence” by protesting British tax policies as early as 1687, nearly a century before the Revolutionary War. Ipswich has more first period homes (1625–1725) than any other community in the country, was the first lace-making town in America, and is home to the famous, original Ipswich Clam. The Hall Haskell House operates spring through fall as an art gallery and welcome center, providing an abundance of maps and brochures, and a self-guided audio tour. Visit website for more information and hours. u 36 South Main St., Ipswich, (978) 356-8540, essexheritage.org and historicipswich.org/ipswich-visitor-center
HAMMOND CASTLE MUSEUM
The Hammond Castle Museum is a dynamic STEAM museum, blending historic significance as a house museum and lapidarium, showcasing stone and marble works. There are numerous ancient, medieval and Renaissance architectural elements and artifacts within the Museum, including stone archways, sarcophagi, and grave markers. The museum offers guided and self-guided tours and Spiritualism by Candlelight Tours seasonally and cultural events and educational programming year-round. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a repeated Readers’
Choice Best of North Shore winner by Northshore Magazine and a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award recipient. The museum is not handicap accessible. Visit the website to learn more and to reserve tickets.
u 80 Hesperus Ave., Gloucester, (978) 283-2080, hammondcastle.org
IPSWICH MUSEUM
The Ipswich Museum, located in the historic seaside town of Ipswich, is open to the public and offers guided tours of three structures: the 1677 Whipple House, the 1800 Heard House, and the reproduction Alexander Knight House. Each building showcases a collection of furnishings and artifacts offering visitors an intimate glimpse into the lives of early Ipswich residents. In addition, the museum has the largest collection of work by American painter Arthur Wesley Dow, across a range of mediums. Check the website for special exhibits, classes and events.
u 54 South Main St., Ipswich, (978) 356-2811, ipswichmuseum.org
JAMES BABSON MUSEUM
First opened in 1931 during a Babson family reunion event, the James Babson Museum sits on land granted to James Babson in 1658, and where he operated a cooperage for making barrels. Maintained by the Babson Historical Association, the museum offers a collection of tools and utensils from everyday life over three centuries of handicraft/trade activity. The museum is open during July & August, Tuesday–Sunday, 2–5 p.m. Free admission.
u 291 Main St., Rte. 127, Rockport, babsonassoc.org
LANES COVEN THEATER CO.
An actor-driven theater company, fast growing into the North Shore’s premier outdoor Shakespeare company. Lanes Coven creates visceral, edgy, and entertaining reimagined classical plays for the greater Cape Ann community and its visitors. Shows are low cost for everyone to enjoy, and the company can be counted on for a fresh and fun
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night outdoors. This season at Windhover Center for the Performing Arts in Rockport, enjoy Suzan-Lori Parks’ Topdog/Underdog May 30–June 15, a dark comedy about two brothers named Lincoln and Booth; and Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost July 11–27, a comedy about academics who try to swear off love—good luck! u lanescoven@gmail.com, lanescoven.com
MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA MUSEUM
The Museum invites you to experience Manchester-by-the-Sea's fascinating past through captivating exhibits, with collections illustrating the town's history—including its furniture era, maritime period and Gilded Age—along with paintings and sculptures by skilled artists. In addition, learn about the remarkable woman who built the Museum's historic house. A short walk from the train station, the Museum is located in the 1823 Abigail Hooper Trask House at the center of the village. Visit the website and Facebook for information regarding hours of operation, lectures, events, exhibits and tours. u 10 Union St., ManchesterBy-The-Sea, (978) 526-7230, info@MBTSmuseum.org, mbtsmuseum.org
MARITIME GLOUCESTER
Step into history at Maritime Gloucester, on historic Gloucester Harbor, where interactive exhibits and a working waterfront bring the past to life. Meet live sea creatures in their interactive touch tanks and aquarium, sail on Gloucester Harbor aboard traditional schooners, raise a sail, or explore the wonders of the sea. Home of the Gloucester Schooner Festival held each Labor Day Weekend. Open year-round. u 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, (978) 281-0470, maritimegloucester.org
NORTH SHORE ARTS ASSOCIATION (NSAA)
Established in 1922 and occupying one of the most unique and historic settings
Essex Historical Society & Shipbuilding Museum.
in New England, NSAA, with its expansive harborside galleries, welcomes visitors from all over the globe, providing them the opportunity to view one of the largest and most diverse collections of paintings, sculptures, and graphics on Cape Ann. NSAA galleries are free and open to the public. All are welcome. u 11 Pirates Lane, Gloucester, (978) 283-1857, nsarts.org, arts@nsarts.org
NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE
There’s no better place to see a show than North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT). Since 1955, NSMT has become one of the most-attended theaters in New England, with over 250,000 annual patrons. NSMT is an award-winning, 1,500-seat theater in the round producing Broadway musicals featuring some of the country’s top actors, designers, and directors, along with celebrity concerts, kids’ shows and year-round educational programs.
Single tickets, student rush and group discounts available online.
u 54 Dunham Road, North Beverly, (978) 232-7200, nsmt.org
THE PAPER HOUSE
A unique structure once used as the summer home of its builder, Elis Stenman. The walls and furniture are made from an estimated 100,000 newspapers, assembled over a 20-year period. This is something one must see to believe. Located in the Pigeon Cove section of Rockport, it may take a few extra minutes to find yet is decidedly worth the trip. Open from the first weekend in April through the last weekend in October.
u 52 Pigeon Hill St., Rockport, (978) 546-2629, paperhouserockport.com
PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM
Founded in 1799 and located in downtown Salem, MA, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) is the country’s oldest
courtesy of Essex Historical Society & Shipbuilding Museum
continuously operating museum. With an exciting rotation of special exhibitions and events, there’s always something new to explore. Discover their world-renowned collections of art and architecture, including objects from the Salem Witch Trials and a 200-year-old Chinese home. Open Thursday–Monday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. u 161 Essex St., Salem, (978) 745-9500, pem.org
ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATION & MUSEUM
Located in the heart of Rockport’s cultural district, the Rockport Art Association & Museum has served as a hub of visual artistry for over a century. Exhibitions in the Colonial Era Tavern and spacious galleries feature—and offer for sale—fine art, sculpture, and photography by today’s finest regional and national artists, while rotating exhibits from the Museum Collection show historic Cape Ann art. Check out the RAA&M’s art classes and workshops, artist demonstrations, children’s and teen programming, and fabulous receptions filled with the who’s who of the art world. Admission is free. u 12 Main St., Rockport, (978) 546-6604, rockportartassn.org
ROCKPORT MUSIC
Rockport Music’s home, the Shalin Liu Performance Center, is an oceanfront concert hall with magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean. Located in the scenic seaside village of Rockport, Rockport Music presents exceptional musical performances and events year-round, including the acclaimed Rockport Chamber Music Festival and the popular Rockport Celtic Festival. Rockport Music also presents classical, jazz, folk and global music throughout the year. Visit the website for programming schedule. u Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main St., Rockport, (978) 546-7391, rockportmusic.org
ROCKY NECK ART COLONY
Rocky Neck Art Colony is a vibrant hub for artists and art lovers, set against
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the stunning backdrop of Gloucester’s historic waterfront. As stewards of The Cultural Center and managers of Cove Gallery, it provides dynamic spaces for exhibitions, workshops, and community gatherings. Its partnership with Salted Cod Arthouse further enriches its creative network, fostering artistic expression and collaboration in one of New England’s most inspiring settings. Accessible by boat, bus, car, trolley and on foot in Rocky Neck’s Cultural District.
u 6 Wonson St., Gloucester, (978) 515-7004, rockyneckartcolony.org
THE SARGENT HOUSE MUSEUM
Built in 1782, the Sargent House was home to Judith Sargent Murray, one of America’s earliest advocates of women’s rights. Visit this beautifully preserved Georgian residence to hear the life story of the remarkable 18th-century woman who published the essay “On the Equality of the Sexes”
Lanes Coven Theater at Windhover Performing Arts Center.
courtesy of Lanes Coven Theater
in 1790 and see the “writing closet” where she produced works that were well ahead of her time. View period furnishings and works by Fitz Henry Lane, John Singer Sargent, and other notable artists. Visit the website for dates and times of house tours, outdoor events, online programming, and the latest gallery showing. u 49 Middle St., Gloucester, (978) 281-2432, sargenthouse.org
SCHOONER ADVENTURE AT HARRIET WEBSTER PIER, MARITIME GLOUCESTER
Sail aboard Gloucester’s flagship, a national historic landmark, and an icon of America’s fisheries. Adventure offers public deck tours, sails, and private charters. Kids sail free! Adventure is a 122' wooden dory-fishing schooner built in 1926. She is a living monument to the famous Grand Banks Gloucester fishing schooners and the intrepid fishermen who sailed them. As the only non-profit vessel on Cape Ann, Adventure is a focal point of Gloucester’s efforts to preserve its maritime history.
u 23 Harbor Loop, (978) 281-8079, schooneradventure.org
THACHER ISLAND/ TWIN LIGHTS
The Cape Ann Light Station on Thacher Island is a National Historic Landmark. The original towers were built in 1771. Maintained by the Thacher Island Association, it features a museum, two houses, a fog signal, three miles of trails and a campground. Straitsmouth Island is also open to the public and features hiking trails, a keeper’s house, and a lighthouse. A launch service operates from Granite Pier in Rockport and requires reservations. Visit the website for details.
u P.O. Box 73, Rockport, (617) 599-2590, thacherisland.org
WINDHOVER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Located in the Pigeon Cove section of Rockport near Halibut Point,
Windhover offers professional modern dance, ballet, flamenco, music, and original theater performances to the public, along with master dance classes, workshops, yoga, and movement retreats. In summer 2025, many professional dance residencies will take place, culminating in performances featuring new work. Throughout the summer, live musicians, theater
professionals, and dancers will perform either indoors or on Windhover’s large tented outdoor stage to celebrate the power of the arts. Windhover invites all to attend and picnic on the grounds. Performances take place rain or shine. Visit website for details.
u 257 rear Granite St., Rockport, (978) 546-3611, windhover.org
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
TOWN OF ESSEX 01929
essexma.org
Settled 1634; Incorporated 1819;
2020 Population 3,675; Land Area 14 sq. miles
Department
Tel. #
Police (978) 768-6628
Fire (978) 768-6363
Harbormaster (978) 768-6628
Town Administrator (978) 768-6531
Town Clerk (978) 768-7111
Post Office (978) 768-0097
Elementary School (978) 768-7324
Middle School (978) 526-2022
High School (978) 526-4412
School Superintendent (978) 526-4919 Library (978) 768-7410
High School (978) 281-9870
School Superintendent (978) 281-9800 Library (978) 325-5500
TOWN
OF IPSWICH 01938
ipswichma.gov
Settled 1633; Incorporated 1634; 2020 Population 13,785; Land Area 32 sq. miles
Department
Tel. #
Police (978) 356-4343
Fire (978) 356-4321
Harbormaster (978) 356-4343
Town Manager (978) 356-6609
Town Clerk (978) 356-6600
Post Office (978) 356-2585
Middle School (978) 356-3535
Town Clerk (978) 526-2040
Post Office (978) 526-4357
Elementary School (978) 526-1908
Middle School (978) 526-2022
High School (978) 526-4412
School Superintendent (978) 526-4919
Library (978) 526-7711
TOWN OF ROCKPORT 01966 rockportma.gov
Settled 1690; Incorporated 1840; 2020 Population 6,992; Land Area 7 sq. miles
Department
Police (978) 546-1212
Fire (978) 546-6750
Harbormaster (978) 546-9589
High School (978) 356-3137
01930
Settled 1623; Incorporated as a Town 1642, City 1873; 2020 Population 29,729; Land Area 26 sq. miles
School Superintendent (978) 356-2935 Library (978) 356-6648
TOWN OF MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA
01944 | manchester.ma.us
Settled 1629; Incorporated 1645; 2020 Population 5,395; Land Area 9 sq. miles
Department
Tel. #
Police (978) 526-1212
Fire (978) 526-4040
Harbormaster (978) 526-7832
Town Administrator (978) 526-2000
More Routes,
Destinations...
Town Administrator (978) 546-6786
Town Clerk (978) 546-6894
Post Office (978) 546-2667 Elementary School (978) 546-1220
School (978) 546-1250
School (978) 546-1234
School Superintendent (978) 546-1200 Library (978) 546-6934
Population numbers from census.gov (April 2020 Census numbers)
TRANSPORTATION
Commuter
All Commuter Rail stations have parking except: Belmont, Four Corners/Geneva, Mishawum, Morton St., Natick, Newmarket, Newtonville, Prides Crossing, Porter, River Works, Talbot Ave., Uphams Corner, Waverley, W. Newton, Windsor Gardens, Yawkey. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
GETTING TO GREATER CAPE ANN
By Train:
One of the most convenient ways to travel to greater Cape Ann is via the MBTA Commuter Rail’s Newburyport/ Rockport line. Go to North Station if you are heading to Manchester-By-The-Sea, Gloucester, Rockport, or Ipswich. Most Commuter Rail stops on both branches have parking available and are handicapped accessible.
For a complete schedule and any construction-related service changes, visit mbta.com.
By Car:
From I-95 South: exit 78 (Route 133) to Ipswich and Cape Ann; from I-95 North: exit 63 (Route 1 North) to Ipswich; from 128 North: exits 49 and 50 for Manchester-By-The-Sea and Magnolia; 47, 50 and 53 for Essex; 53 and 54 for West Gloucester and Gloucester Harbor; and Route 127 and 127A for Gloucester and Rockport.
To locate an EV charging station in the greater Cape Ann region, refer to the PlugShare app or website.
plugshare.com
MAPS
Downtown Gloucester
ESSEX
ACCOMMODATIONS
LODGING
Accommodations
at Rocky Neck
Ramona Faherty
43 Rocky Neck Avenue Gloucester (978) 381-9848
rockyneckaccommodations.com
Located in the heart of Rocky Neck Art Colony. Waterfront efficiencies overlooking picturesque Smith Cove. Dock space available.
Addison Choate
Marshall and Courtney Tulley 49 Broadway Rockport (978) 546-7543 addisonchoate.com
Atlantis Oceanfront Inn
Jane Frederick 125 Atlantic Road Gloucester (978) 283-0014 (800) 732-6313
atlantisoceanfrontinn.com
Pristine rooms, spectacular ocean views, each with terrace or balcony. Breakfast café is a great way to start your morning. A favorite spot! Good Harbor Beach less than a mile away.
Beach & King
Street Inn
Laurie Nugent 2 King Street Rockport (978) 335-2593 beachkingbb.com
John Orlando 71 Western Avenue Gloucester (978) 283-2277 (800) 299-6696 harborviewinn.com
The Hotel at Cape Ann Marina Don Hamilton 75 Essex Avenue Gloucester (978) 283-2116 capeannmarina.com
Hydrangea Inn
Joan Pohas 4 Kent Circle Gloucester (978) 559-9767 gloucesterhydrangeainn.com Stay with us in comfort. A charming bed and breakfast overlooking historic Gloucester Harbor. A delicious continental breakfast served daily.
The Inn at Babson Court
Donald Roby 55 Western Avenue Gloucester (978) 281-4469 babsoncourt.com
The Inn at Castle Hill
Camilla Eagan 280 Argilla Road on the Crane Estate
Ipswich (978) 412-2555 theinnatcastlehill.com
Inn at Good Harbor Beach
John Paul Martignetti 1 Salt Island Road Gloucester (978) 283-1489 innatgoodharborbeach.com
Inns of Rockport Rockport innsofrockport.com
The Ipswich Inn
Alex and Rachel Steeg 2 East Street Ipswich (978) 312-9061 ipswichinn.com
Lantana House B&B
Tracey and Richard Nestel 22 Broadway Rockport (978) 546-3535 thelantanahouse.com
Christina Lehmann 17 Pleasant Street Rockport (978) 293-8201 therockporthouse.com
Rockport Inn & Suites
Keri Fitzgerald 183 Main Street Rockport (978) 546-3300 rockportinnandsuites.com
Sally Webster Collection
Marshall and Courtney Tulley 34 Mt. Pleasant Street Rockport (978) 309-8159 sallywebster.com
Sea Lion Motel & Cottages
Ramona Faherty 138 Eastern Avenue Gloucester (978) 283-7300 sealionmotel.com Less than one mile to Good Harbor Beach. Outdoor pool. Continental breakfast. Rooms, suites, cottages, efficiencies with A/C.
The Vista Laura Dow 22 Thatcher Road Gloucester (978) 281-3410 vistamotel.com
Wingaersheek Inn & Motel
Ellen and Roger Minton 46 Concord Street Gloucester (978) 281-0100 wingaersheekmotel.com
Yankee Clipper Inn
Mike Barnhard
127 Granite Street Rockport (978) 546-0001 yankeeclipperinn.com
Celebrate life’s momentous events at Cruiseport Gloucester on the harbor; expert wedding planners ensure your special day will be remembered for a lifetime.
Alden H. Tarr Director of Events
The Event Company
Taylor Hedges
212 Magnolia Avenue
Gloucester (978) 283-4884 rentent.com
Floriana Kelsey Correia 117 County Road Ipswich (978) 356-4742 florianaipswich.com
Hammond Castle Museum
Linda Harvey 80 Hesperus Avenue Gloucester (978) 283-2080 hammondcastle.org
Lanesville Community Center, Inc.
Pharrell Wener 8 Vulcan Street Gloucester (978) 381-9522
lanesvillecommunitycenter.org
Manchester American Legion: Amaral Bailey Post 113
Michalak Fine Art Vanessa Michalak 77 Rocky Neck Avenue Suite 3 Gloucester (207) 233-0467 michalakfineart.com
Multimedia Creations
Nancy Lorcalon 2 Paradis Circle Unit 1 Rockport (617) 566-9888 multimc.com
North Shore Arts Association
Sarah Milton 11 Pirates Lane Gloucester (978) 283-1857 nsarts.org Located on Gloucester’s beautiful waterfront, NSAA is the perfect setting for your memorable event.
Olde Ipswich Shop, Gallery & Studio
Johanne Cassia 83 County Road Ipswich (978) 502-8838 oldeipswich.art
One Dock Square
Meg Lustig Allen 1 Dock Square Rockport (978) 309-8468 onedocksquare.com
Rockport Art Association & Museum
Kristin Czarnecki 12 Main Street Rockport (978) 546-6604 rockportartassn.org
Rocky Neck Art Colony
Elizabeth Carey 6 Wonson Street Gloucester (978) 515-7004 rockyneckartcolony.org
Rusty & Ingrid Screen Prints
Rusty and Ingrid Kinnunen 15 Dock Square Rockport (978) 999-5107 rustyandingrid.com
Scott Tubby Fine Art
Scott Tubby 26 Bearskin Neck Rockport (207) 329-2586 scotttubby.com
seARTS (Society for the Encouragement of the Arts on Cape Ann)
James Caviston P.O. Box 1476 Gloucester (978) 281-1222 searts.org
SeaCoastalArts
Wilmarie Torres 99 Eastern Avenue
Gloucester (787) 518-9508 seacoastalarts.com
Side Street Gallery/ Hughes Bosca
Jewelry
Mary Hughes 17 Rocky Neck Avenue Gloucester (978) 283-3791 hughesbosca.com
Sidoti Gallery of Fine Art
Rosalie Sidoti 11 Main Street Rockport (978) 270-1585 rosaliesidoti.com
Vinnie & Barbara Caravella 34 Main Street (rear) Essex (978) 491-8381 allprintsandmaps.com
MUSEUMS/ HISTORIC SITES
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House
Kristen Weiss
75 Eastern Point Boulevard Gloucester (978) 283-0800 .historicnewengland.org/ property/beauport-sleepermccann-house
Cape Ann Museum, Cape Ann Museum
Green
Oliver Barker
27 Pleasant Street 13 Poplar Street Gloucester (978) 283-0455 capeannmuseum.org
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
Trina Schell
290 Argilla Road
Ipswich (978) 356-4351 thetrustees.org/castlehill Seaside country estate featuring 1928 mansion, gardens, and spectacular landscaped grounds. Tours, concerts, 1920s-themed events.
Cogswell’s Grant
Kristen Weiss 60 Spring Street Essex (978) 768-3632 historicnewengland.org/ property/cogswells-grant
Essex Historical Society & Shipbuilding Museum
KD Montgomery 66 Main Street Essex (978) 768-7541 essexshipbuilding.org
Hammond Castle Museum
Linda Harvey 80 Hesperus Avenue Gloucester (978) 283-2080 hammondcastle.org
Ipswich Museum
Terri Stephens 54 South Main Street Ipswich (978) 356-2811 ipswichmuseum.org
James Babson Museum
Robert Babson 291 Main Street Rockport babsonassoc.org
Manchester-ByThe-Sea Museum
Matthew Swindell 10 Union Street
Manchester-By-The-Sea (978) 526-7230 manchesterhistoricalmuseum.org Offering town history, artifacts and an historic 1823 house built for a businesssavvy single woman.
Maritime Gloucester
Michael De Koster
23 Harbor Loop
Gloucester (978) 281-0470 maritimegloucester.org
The Paper House
Edna Beaudoin 52 Pigeon Hill Street Rockport (978) 546-2629 paperhouserockport.com
Peabody Essex Museum
Derick O’Brien 161 Essex Street Salem (978) 745-9500 pem.org
Sandy Bay Historical Society & Museums, Inc.
Ingrid Brown 40 King Street Rockport (978) 546-9533 rockporthistory.org
The Sargent House Museum
Joan Mongeau 49 Middle Street Gloucester (978) 281-2432 sargenthouse.org
MUSIC, THEATER & PERFORMING ARTS
Annisquam Village Players
Terry Sands 34 Leonard Street Gloucester annisquamvillageplayers.com
Bang A Song
Anthony Goddess 183 Main Street Gloucester tonygoddess.com
The Cabot
Maureen Cotton 286 Cabot Street
Beverly (978) 927-3100 thecabot.org
Cape Ann Community Band
David Benjamin 32 Revere Street Gloucester (978) 281-2286 davidlbenjamin.com
Cape Ann Community Cinema
Robert Newton 37 Whistlestop Mall Rockport (978) 226-3800 capeanncinema.com
Dan Lovy Ipswich (978) 319-0271 theorchestraonthehill.org
Rockport Legion Band
32 Beach Street Rockport (978) 546-7529 rockportlegionband.org
Rockport Music / Shalin Liu Performance Center
Karen Herlitz 16 Main Street Rockport (978) 546-7391 rockportmusic.org Rockport Music’s Shalin Liu Performance Center presents classical, jazz, and folk concerts year-round.
Seaside Circus
Eileen Little 6 Hickory Street Gloucester seasidecircuscapeann.com
The best way to get the perfect New England harbor experience. Surrounded by everything from local fishermen to whales and sailboats. Come for a lobster bake, lunch, brunch or sunset dinner cruise.
Beauport Fishing Adventures
Thomas Lukegord Jr 2 Commercial Street St. Peters Square Gloucester (978) 235-5411 tlukefishing.com
Cape Ann Cruises LLC
Jeffrey Brown 63 Rogers Street Gloucester (978) 515-0484 capeanncruises.com
Charlie’s Charters Fishing & Sightseeing
Scott Williams 415 Main Street Rose’s Wharf Gloucester (978) 281-8992 (978) 879-7517 charliescharters.com
Rosemarie DeMarco Pirates Lane Gloucester (978) 905-6200 tunatailcharters.com
Award-winning fishing adventures, striped bass, tuna, haddock. Trips of a lifetime. Best of Gloucester.
Windfish Private Tours & Fishing Charters
Daniel Sanfilippo 2 Commercial Street Gloucester (978) 270-3177 windfishcharters.com
Yankee Fleet
John Morneau 1 Parker Street (primary dock/office) 25 Rogers Street (dock— behind Minglewood and Oak to Ember) Gloucester (978) 283-0313 (855) 546-3474 yankeefleet.com
Yankee Fleet, keeping the tradition going. Deep sea fishing over 60 years.
The Crane Estate Argilla Road Ipswich (978)356-4351 thetrustees.org/craneestate Seaside country estate featuring historic mansion, gardens, creeks, dunes, and islands. Guided and group tours.
Thacher & Straitsmouth
Islands Association
Bill Whiting P.O. Box 73 Rockport (617) 599-2590 thacherisland.org
WHALE WATCHING
7 Seas Whale Watch
Paul Frontierro 63 Rogers Street Gloucester (978) 283-1776 (888) 283-1776 7seaswhalewatch.com
Highest-rated Gloucester whale watch company on TripAdvisor. Newest, state of the art vessel. Voted Best Whale Watch by Yankee Magazine. Guaranteed sightings.
Christina Willcox 5 Bearskin Neck Rockport (978) 675-6001 rockportcandle.com Sea-inspired and handcrafted on site. Or create yours at the Candle Bar— book online!
Sea Meadow Gifts & Gardens
Georgeanne Richards 7 Main Street Essex (978) 768-3441 seameadowgifts.com
shell RKPT
Lisa Brown 8 Bearskin Neck Rockport (978) 525-8001 shellrkpt.com
Tuck’s Candy & Gifts
Laurie Tuck 15 Main Street Rockport (978) 546-6352 tuckscandy.com
JEWELRY
AnnTiques
Ann Orcutt 47 South Main Street Rte 1A Ipswich (978) 502-5594 myanntiques.com
James Russell
Goldsmiths
Jamie Russell 17 Bearskin Neck Rockport (978) 546-1695
Jewelry Whisperer
Alissa Eck
Gloucester (617) 515-3798 jewelrywhisperer.com
Trusted Cape Ann
jeweler with 30 years of expertise in custom design and estate services.
Joseph M. Orlando, Jr., Esq. 1 Western Avenue Gloucester (978) 283-8100 orlandoassociates.com
Proud to be a part of your community
Addison Gilbert Hospital has provided comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care to residents of Cape Ann for over 130 years – and we are especially excited to celebrate Gloucester’s 400th anniversary, this year.
As your community hospital, our mission is to keep our neighbors healthy by offering nationally recognized services, close to home. With 19 new providers added to our team, since 2018, our services continue to expand to meet your evolving health needs.
Elizabeth Green 10 Jeffreys Neck Road Ipswich (978) 312-6654 threesistersgarden.org
TownGreen Inc
Maureen Aylward 20 Langsford Street Gloucester (978) 290-1507 towngreen2025.org
COMPUTERS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Balsam Technologies, Inc.
Stephen Sirois 12 Blackburn Center Gloucester (978) 281-3339 balsamtech.com Proactive IT services providing helpdesk support, cybersecurity solutions, data protection, cloud services and backup/disaster recovery.
Cape Ann Communications
Lucinda Seigel 185 Main Street Gloucester (617) 901-3805 capeanncomm.com
Computer Doctor
Ron Elkin P.O. Box 771 Rowley (508) 364-6939 computerdoctorusa.net
Direct IT
Chris Minton 39 Emerson Road Suite 215 Waltham (781) 570-5449 directitcorp.com
EBSCO Information Services
Tom Wheeler 10 Estes Street Ipswich (978) 356-6500 ebsco.com
Groupize, Inc.
Alisa de Gaspe Beaubien 100 Cummings Center Suite 336B Beverly (855) GROUPIZE groupize.com
David Bergeron, MM, CDP, CHW 8 Lexington Avenue Magnolia (978) 525-2300 beauporthearing.com
Bloom
Joanne Mercaldi 33 Commercial Street Gloucester (978) 852-0864 bloomforall.com
Cape Ann Botanicals 8 Central Street Ipswich (978) 356-3493 capeannbotanicals.com
Cape Ann Compass Life/ Wellness Coaching
Marcy Plante 121 Concord Street Gloucester (978) 758-8825 capeanncompass.com
Christina’s Med Spa
Christina Magee 65 Railroad Avenue Hamilton (978) 998-4421 christinasmedspa.com
CORE Peer Recovery & Resource Center
Molly Derr 11–15 Parker Street Suite 212 Gloucester (351) 217-1427 corerecovery.org
Essex County OB/ GYN Associates
Lisa Cartledge 83 Herrick Street Suite 2004 Beverly (978) 927-4800 ecobgyn.org
glo-therapy Holistic Massage
Lauren Riley Gove 94 Main Street Gloucester (978) 879-8136 glo-therapy.com
Grover Tree Spa, LLC
Flavia Ryan 28 Washington Street Gloucester (351) 217-6339
Guardian Angel Senior Services
Tiffany Young 40 Salem Street Suite 8 Lynnfield (781) 854-4000 guardianangelseniorservices.com
Ipswich Family YMCA
Chris Bevilacqua 110 County Road Ipswich (978) 356-9622
Meah Starr
Meah Starr 2 Main Street Gloucester (978) 902-0680 meahstarr.com
Mobyl
Justin DeRosa 75 Railroad Avenue Hamilton (781) 534-0663 mobylcoaching.com
NAMI Cape Ann
Kaye Hapshe 43 Gloucester Avenue Suite 2 B Gloucester (617) 984-0516 namicapeann.org
NeedyMeds
Carla Dellaporta 50 Whittemore Street Gloucester (978) 281-6666 needymeds.org
Noble Pathways
Acupuncture
Eric Brooks 75 Railroad Avenue Hamilton (978) 609-1403 noblepathwaysacupuncture.com
North Shore Care Management
Linda Savarese 50 Bennett Street South Gloucester (617) 417-3575 nscm.co
Pilates By The C
Carol Earle
85 Eastern Avenue Suite 218 Gloucester (978) 828-5662 pilatesbythec.com
Psychic Annette
Dion
Annette Dion 12B Rogers Street Gloucester (978) 239-3586 psychicannettedion.com
Revive Wellness
Roxanne and Sean Costello 232 Main Street Gloucester (978) 879-4254 revive-wellness.org Hydromassage, massage chairs, sauna, salt cave, cryotherapy and more! Stress relief and relaxation await you.
David Perrotti 24 Kondelin Road Gloucester (978) 283-3335 hiltzdisposal.com
Innovative Waste Sytems LLC
Marissa Biu-Karras 1 Central Street Suite 201 Middelton (888) 854-5616 innovativewaste.net
Republic Services
Nick Adams 320A Charger Street Revere (617) 314-3817 (800) 825-3260 republicservices.com
WEB DESIGN/ MARKETING
Cape Ann Creative Laurinda Butcher Magnolia (978) 270-3325 capeanncreative.com
Cape Ann Website Design
smallfish-design
Steve Brettler 477 Washington Street Gloucester (978) 283-4771
smallfish-design.com
Cape Ann License Plates may be ordered through our website or at any Registry of Motor Vehicles in Massachusetts. Thanks to the proceeds of the Cape Ann License Plate and your generous donations, we are able to “give back to those who give.” Visit our website at LoveCapeAnn.com to learn more about who we help and how together we can make a difference.
Cara McCarthy Hutchins 60 River Street Suite 301 Beverly (978) 524-0420 commink.com
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Addison Gilbert Hospital 81 Andrew Spindler Antiques & Design 8
AnnTiques 15
Applied Materials 82
Atlantic Ocean Room at The Elks
Bass Rocks, The 66
Atlantic Vacation Homes 63
Atlantis Oceanfront Inn 63
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Balasm Technologies, Inc. 85
BankGloucester 7
Beauport Hospitality Group 11
Blackburn Brew Fest 63
Boo-Bird 17
Bravo by the Sea Pizza 13 C Calvo Woodcarving School 12 Cake Ann 12
Cape Ann Lanes/Laneside Pub & Brewery 73
Cape Ann License Plate 98
Cape Ann Museum Green 54
Cape Ann Motor Inn 63
Cape Ann Plein Air 55
Cape Ann Savings Bank 5
Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA) 56
Cape Ann Vacations— Weddings 66
Cape Ann Whale Watch inside front cover
Cape Ann YMCA 12 Captain Dusty’s Ice Cream 17
Lanes Coven Theater Co. 53
Lantana House B&B 50 Laughing Gull 17
MEMBERS
Tequila Bar 13
Anchor Seal Inc 92
Andorra Travel 97
Andrew Spindler Antiques & Design 78
Angela’s Creative Nook 68
Angelica Seafoods Premium Seafood 70
Annabelle’s Pet Care 94
Annie DeCastro Design Group 92
Annisquam Landcare 92
Annisquam River Pottery 68
Annisquam Village Players 69
AnnTiques 78
Another Level Home Inspection LLC 95
Anthony & Dodge, P.C. 80
Appleton Farms 75
Applied Materials 92
Araneo Landworks, Inc. 86
Armstrong Brand Consulting 92
Art by Ann Lang Mun Co 68
Art Nook Gallery 68
Artfluence 84
Atlantic Fish and Seafood 97
Atlantic Products & Chemicals 84
Atlantic Room at the Elks at Bass Rocks, The 66
Atlantic Vacation Homes 63, 95
Atlantis Investments, LLC 88
Atlantis Oceanfront Inn 62
Attorney Amy L. Connors 80
Aubuchon Hardware 89
Author, Janice Magno 69
AVH Realty, Inc. 95
Azorean Restaurant & Bar 71
BB.A. Ramsey Associates Inc. 86
Babson & Company 80
Babson Law Office, PLLC 80
Babson-Elwell & Davis, Inc. 90
Backyard Growers 85
Balbo Bookkeeping & Accounting LLC 80
Balsam Technologies, Inc. 86
Bang A Song 69
BankGloucester 82, 88
BankGloucester—Essex Branch 83
BankGloucester—Ipswich Branch 83
Barn Hairdressing Lounge, The 89
Barndog Day Camp LLC 94
Bass Rocks Golf Club 66
BC Trucking & Excavating 86
BD Electrical and Solar of the North Shore 88
Beach & King Street Inn 62
Beacon Marine Basin, Inc. 77
Bearskin Neck Motor Lodge 62
Beauport Ambulance Service, Inc. 80
Beauport Cruiselines 75
Beauport Financial Services 88
Beauport Fishing Adventures 75
Beauport Hearing Care 90
Beauport Hospitality Group 70
Beauport Hotel Gloucester 62
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann
House 69
Beech Tree Bed & Breakfast, The 62
Bentley Warren Trucking 56
Bernard M. Sullivan Insurance Agency, Inc 91
Best Vending Solutions LLC 73
Beth Buckingham Art 68
Beth Williams Studio 68
Beverly Anesthesia Associates 93
Bill Condon CFP, CFA, CPA 88
Bill Elwell & Associates, Inc. 86
Black Dog, The 78
Black Earth Compost 98
BlackBear Barbershop, The 89
Blackburn Center, LLC 80
Blackburn Primary Care 93
Bloom 90
Blue Shutters Beachside Inn 62
Boat Day Apparel 78
Boat House Grille 71
Bonneville Design 92
Boo-Bird 71
Book Shop of Beverly Farms, The 78
Borrowed & Blue Collective 66
Boston Express Cab 56
Braga Management 70
Brake & Clutch, Inc. 82
Brass Monkey, The 78
Bravo By the Sea 71
Brian Wall, CPA 80
Bridge Cape Ann 92
Bridge Educational Engineering 88
Brookline Bank—Essex 83
Brookline Bank—Gloucester 83
Brookline Bank—Ipswich 83
Brown’s Yacht Yard, Inc. 77
Bruce Rowell Electrician 88
Build Health International 85
Building Center 89
Bulfinch Group, The 89
Burgin, Platner Insurance 91
Burnham’s Catering Inc. 66 C
C.B. Fisk, Inc 92
C.K. Pearl 71
cabi, Independent Stylist 78
Cabot, The 69
Cake Ann 70
Cala’s Restaurant 71
Calvo Woodcarving School 68
Campbell Funeral Home 89
CannonMurrayLaw, llc 80
Cape Ann Animal Aid 94
Cape Ann Art Haven 85
Cape Ann Artisans 68
Cape Ann Botanicals 90
Cape Ann Camp Site 62
Cape Ann Cannabis 84
Cape Ann Coffees 71
Cape Ann Communications 86
Cape Ann Community Band 69
Cape Ann Community Cinema 69
Cape Ann Community Foundation 85
Cape Ann Compass Life/ Wellness Coaching 90
Cape Ann Convenience 70
Cape Ann COSMOS 69
Cape Ann Coups Magazine.. 92
Cape Ann Creative 98
Cape Ann Cruises LLC 75
Cape Ann Floor Covering & Ceramic Tile Center 89
Cape Ann Foodie Tours 77
Cape Ann Giclee 68
Cape Ann Golf Course 76
Cape Ann Lanes/Laneside Pub & Brewery 70, 76
Cape Ann Law 80
Cape Ann Liquors 70
Cape Ann Lobstermen 70
Cape Ann Motor Inn 62
Cape Ann Museum, Cape Ann Museum Green 69
Cape Ann Oil Service 90
Cape Ann Olive Oil 78
Cape Ann Pediatricians PC 93
Cape Ann Photo Tours, LLC 77
Cape Ann Plein Air 68
Cape Ann Rowing Club 85
Cape Ann Savings Bank— Gloucester 83
Cape Ann Savings Bank— Granite Branch 83
Cape Ann Savings Bank— Manchester Branch 83
Cape Ann Savings Bank— Gloucester Crossing 83
Cape Ann Savings Trust and Financial Services 83, 88
Cape Ann Sea Salt Co. 78
Cape Ann SUP 75
Cape Ann Symphony 69
Cape Ann Trail Stewards, Inc. 75
Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA) 57
Cape Ann Transportation Operating Company 57
Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team 75
Cape Ann Website Design 98
Cape Ann Whale Watch 77
Cape Ann YMCA 76
Cape Pond Ice Company 78
Captain Dusty’s Ice Cream 70
Captain Joe & Sons 70
Captain’s Bounty Beach View 63
Captain’s Bounty On The Beach 63
Captain’s Lodge Motel 63
Car Buff’s 82
Carefree Boat Club 76
Carl’s Cones 70
Carol Lee’s Cottage 78
Carpenter and MacNeille Architects and Builders, Inc. 86
Carroll K. Steele Insurance Agency, Inc.—Gloucester 91
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
Castle Manor Inn, LLC 63 Causeway Restaurant 71
Dyson
P.C.
Charters
Costello Construction & Remodeling, Inc. 86
Cottage on Smith Cove, The 78
County Land Surveys, Inc. 92
Cove at Rockport, The 62
Cowles Group, The 88
CPC Landscape Contractors Inc. 92
Crane Estate, The 77
CraneOutdoors 75
Cranston Electric Inc. 88
Creative Catering North Shore LLC 66
Creative Collective 84
Crepe du Jour 74
Crocker’s Boat Yard 76
Cross Country Mortgage 83
CrossCountry Mortgage— Katherine McNally 83
Crow’s Nest, The 62
Cruiseport Gloucester 66
Cummings Properties 95
Curran Construction Inc. 86
Current Beverly, The 87 Cut, The 69
Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center 88
Cynthia August Images
Photography 94
Cynthia Curtis Pottery 68
D
D.F. Clark, Inc 94
D&G Exteriors 96
Daily Printing, Inc. 95
Dalbon & Co—Wendy Silver 96
Dale Movalli 68
Dan Leaman Landscaping & Maintenance Co., Inc. 92
Dana Alarm & Electric, Inc. 88
David Harrison, DMD 88
David P. Neligan Antiques 78
Davis-Standard 92
Day By Day Adult Care, Inc. 97
DBS International, LLC 92
decklyn’s 71
Dede & Arnie 69
Delisi’s Red Skiff 71
Demetra Pontisakos, Attorney at Law 80
Denim Blanket Co. 78
Destino’s Subs & Catering 71 detailsgloucester 86
DF Fitness & Martial Arts Center 76
Diamond Cove Music 78
Direct IT 86
Dirt Floral Works 66
Disability Resource Center, Inc. 90
Discover Gloucester 97
Dogtown Dog Day Care 94
Dogtown Restoration Co. 86
Don Gorvett Studio and Gallery— Gloucester 68
DownEast Title V Inspections, LLC 94
DownRiver Ice Cream 70
Doyon’s Modern Home 78
Dream House Gallery & Boutique 68
Dress Code, The 79 E
E.C. Akerley Corporation 86
Eagle House Motel 62
East Coast Tire 82
Eastern Copy Fax, Inc. 87
Easy Ship & Pack 84, 92
Ebenezer Tax and Services 80
EBSCO Information Services 86
Eco Save, Inc. 88
Eden Pines Inn 62
Edward Jones 88
Element Care 94
Eliason Law Office, LLC 80
Elizabeth Lalik 80
Embellishments 92
Emerson Inn by the Sea (x2) 62
Endicott College 88
Energy Source LLC 88
Engel & Volkers 96
Engel & Volkers— Barbara Dugan 96
Engel & Volkers— Brackett Janis Group 96
Enterprise Center at Salem State 88
Essex Bay Dental 88
Essex Bird & Pet Supply, The 79
Essex County Community Foundation 85
Essex County Greenbelt Association 75
Essex County Landscape Associates, LLC 92
Essex County OB/GYN Associates 90
Essex Historical Society & Shipbuilding Museum 69
Essex Lions Club 85
Essex Marina 76
Essex National Heritage Area 85
Essex Radio & Televison Service 95
Essex River Cruises & Charters 75
Essex Seafood 71
Essex Technical High School 88
European Wax Center 89
Event Company, The 67
Every Little Breeze Catering 66
Executive Real Estate—Kris Fox 96
Farm Bar & Grille, The 71
Feather & Wedge 71
Fine Fettle 84
Fireflies Boutique 79
First Baptist Church of Rockport 84
First Congregational Church of Essex 84
First Congregational Church of Rockport 84
First Light Investment Advisors 88
First Parish Church Congregational 84
Fish Shack Restaurant 71
Fishbox Derby, Inc. 85
Fisher & George Electric Company 88
Fisherman’s Wharf Gloucester, LLC 70
Fishing Partnership Support Service 85
Fishtown Horribles Parade 85
Fitness Zone, The 76
Five Mark Realty Group— Charleen McCarthy 96
Fleur Cuisine Harborside 71
Floating Lotus—Gloucester 78
Floating Lotus—Rockport 78
Floriana 67
Folly Cove Studio 68
Foote Brothers Canoe/ Kayak Rentals 75
Footie’s Chimney Sweep, Inc. 84
Foster’s Grill Store 78
Fox Creek Capital 96
Fox Pest Control—Boston 94
Fresh Food Catering 66
Friki Tiki of Gloucester, LLC, The 75 Frontiero Law Office, P.C. 80
GG. Everett Mahony Insurance Agency, Inc., Member of the Quinn Group 91 Gallagher 91
Gallery Number One 68
Garden Concepts 92
Gathr Work 84
Gaybrook Garage 82
General Environmental Services, Inc. 94
Generous Gardeners, Inc. 85
Geoffrey H. Richon Company, Inc. 86
Giacalone Contracting 87
Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty 96
Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty—Bob McDermott 96
Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty—Sue McDermott 96
GL Design 92
Glass House, The 78
glo-therapy Holistic Massage 90
Gloucester Auto Body & Sales 82
Gloucester Ave. Truck & Auto Repair, Inc. 82
Gloucester Beach House 63
Gloucester Blues Festival 69
Gloucester Charter Connection, LLC 75
Gloucester Daily Times 94
Gloucester E-Bike Rental 76
Gloucester Education Foundation 85
Gloucester Fishermen Athletic Association 85
Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association 85
Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund, Inc. 85
Gloucester Fleet Deep Sea Fishing & Charters 75
Gloucester House Restaurant 71
Gloucester Housing Authority 90
Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free Library 92
Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute 97
Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation, Inc. 85
Gloucester Public Schools 88
Gloucester Racial Justice Team 86
Gloucester Stage Company 69
Gloucester Writers Center 69
Glover’s Floor Coverings, Inc. 89 goodlinens studio 78 Goodman &
Hole In The Wall Care, LLC 89
Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe 70
Home Decor Group 94
Home Port Self Storage 94
Homeport 95
Hotel at Cape Ann Marina, The 62 HRM Group LLC 87
Hydrangea Inn 62
Ii3 Commerce Technology 84
Inn at Babson Court, The 62
Inn at Castle Hill, The 62
Inn at Good Harbor Beach 62
Innovative Waste Sytems LLC 98
Institution For Savings 83
Institution for Savings— Beverly 83
Institution for Savings— Gloucester 83
Institution for Savings— Ipswich 84
Institution for Savings— Rockport King Street 84
Integrated Human Resources, Inc. 84
Inward Healing Journey, LLC 87
ippy’s 70
Ipswich Ale Brewery 70
Ipswich Art Association, The 68
Ipswich Bay Financial 88
Ipswich Community Access Media (ICAM) 94
Ipswich Country Club 77
Ipswich Family YMCA 90
Ipswich Greek Orthodox Church 84
Ipswich Inn, The 62
Ipswich Investment Management Co., Inc. 88
Ipswich Local News, The 94
Ipswich Museum 69
Ipswich ReCreation & Culture 86
Isabel Pett Consulting 86
JJ & L Welding & Machine, Inc. 92
J. Barrett & Company 96
J. Barrett & Company— Ann Olivo 96
J. Barrett & Company— Deb Evans Homes 96
J. Barrett & Company— Dorothy Levesque 96
J. Barrett & Company—Ipswich 96
J. Barrett & Company— Jackelyn Enslow 96
J. Barrett & Company—
Margo Maloney 96
J. Barrett & Company— Terri Sheppard 96
J. McLaughlin 78
J.M. Walsh Oil Company 90
Jalapenos Restaurant 71
James Babson Museum 69
James Pub & Provisions, The 72
James Russell Goldsmiths 78
Jeffrey Bruce Toye, CPA 80
Jen Greeke Costume Design 68
Jewelry Whisperer 79
JFK Environmental Services LLC 86
Jim’s Auto Installations & Detailing Center 82
Jimary Series, LLC. 95
Joanne Hurd Hand-Knotted
Artworks 68
Joe’s Fresh Fish Prints 68
John J. Walsh Insurance 91
Johnson O’Connor 80
Joset Corporation 87
Judah’s Roar Church/ Eagle & Dove Ministries. 84 K
KAJ Consulting 86
Keller Williams Evolution— Jill Montoni 96
Ken Knowles Fine Art 68
Kettle Cove Catering 66
Kline, Gardner & O’Connor, P.C. 80
L
Lacroix and Associates 80
LAER Realty Partners— Lane Burnham Team 96
LAG Time Charters 75
Lahey Health Urgent Care Gloucester 94
Lanes Coven Theater Co. 69
Lanesville Community Center, Inc. 67
Lantana House B&B 62
Lark Fine Foods 89
Last Stop 72
Laughing Gull 72
Lauri Johnson Landscape Design 92
Law Office of Adria Pratt 80
Law Office of Britta E. Cahoon, LLC 80
Law Office of Edwin T. Holmes 80
Law Office of Judy A. Field PC 80
Law Office of Richard M. Kallman 80
Law Offices of Kenneth M. Chiarello, LLC, The 80
Leslie Heffron Art 68
Lighthouse Lane Cottages 63
Lionhart Injury Law, LLC 80
Lobsta Land Restaurant 72
Lobster Pool Restaurant, The 72
Lobster Roller Rockport Kitchen, The 72
Local Colors Artists’ Cooperative 68
Locke Property Services LLC 87
Logue Insurance Agency, Inc. 91
Lola Wesley Marketing 92
Lone Gull Coffeehouse 72
Long Beach Dairy Maid 70
Look of Joy Photography 94
Loren Doucette Studio at Seven Suns Gallery 68
Lucy Dowd Law LLC 80
Luzi’s Cleaning 84
Lyconet/myWorld—The Burke Group—USA 92
Lyon-Waugh Auto Group 82
M
M Cafe (Manila Cafe + Bistro) 72
M&T Bank 84
Machaca Taco & Tequilia Bar 72
Madam Had’em 78
Maestranzi Bros. 92
Magnolia Variety 70
Main Street Arts & Antiques 79
MAJEC Sales 92
Manchester Ace Hardware 90
Manchester American Legion: Amaral Bailey Post 113 67
Manchester Cricket 94
Manchester-Essex Rotary Club 86
Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum 69
Manchester-By-The-Sea Public Library 92
Manship Artists Residency 68
Maplewood Car Wash 84
Marblehead Appliance Service Inc. 80
Marini Farm 75
Maritime Gloucester 68
Maritime Heritage Charters 76
Mark Adrian Shoes 78
Market Basket 70
Markouk Bread 72
Marsh McLennan Agency 91
Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant 89
Massachusetts Fishermen’s Partnership 86
MassDevelopment—Jodrey State Fish Pier 75
Masshole & Co Pet Provisions 79
McCarthy & Company, Inc. 80
McCormick Kitchens and Baths 92
McDonald’s 72
McWalter Volunteer Insurance Agency 91
MD Builders & Development 87
Meah Starr 90
Mean Bean Marketing 92
Meat and Sweet Foods 66
Memory Layne Creative 93
Metaxas Brown Pidgeon, LLP 80
Michalak Fine Art 68
Michelle Designs 68 79
Middlesex Recovery Gloucester 94
Mike & Sons Oil Service 90
Mile Marker One Waterfront Restaurant 72 Mill, The 72
Milne Plumbing & Heating 94
Mina Dental Associates 88 Minglewood Harborside 72 Mobyl
Mora’s Plumbing & Heating,
North Shore’s Gold Coast Realty— Aiello Team Realty 96
Northeast Massachusetts SCORE 86
Northeast Process Systems, Inc. 87
Northern Ocean Sea Products LLC 97
Northshore Barn Doors 87
Northshore Magazine 94
NorthShore24 Fitness 77
Northwestern Mutual 88
O
Oak to Ember 72
Ocean Alliance 97
Ocean Breeze Cultivators LLC 84
Ocean House Hotel at Bass
Rocks 62
Ocean Optical 94
Oceanside Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 94
Old Sloop Presents 69
Old Yankee Fuel Company 90
Olde Ipswich Shop, Gallery & Studio 68
Oliver’s Harbor 72
Olson Lewis + Architects 80
One Dock Square 68
Open Door, The 90
Operation Bounce 96
Orchestra On The Hill, The 69
Original Boston Fence, The 87 Orlando & Associates, PC 80
P
P&A, LLC 95
Panacea Wellness 84
Panorama Custom Publishing 94
Paone Mechanical 90
Paper House, The 69
Pathways for Children 86
Patio Company, The 92
Pauline’s Gift Shop 78
Payne/Bouchier Fine Builders 87
Peabody Essex Museum 67, 69
Pearl Rockport, The 63
Perkins Marine 77
Peter Giordano Masonry 93
PG Trionic, Inc. 93
Philpott, Doyle & Company P.C. 80
Pier 58—Gloucester 86
Pigeon Cove Ferments 74
Pilates By The C 90
Pilot House Restaurant 72
Pomodori Roast Beef & Pizzeria 72
Poppy Legal Group, LLC 82
Precision Roofing Services of N.E., Inc. 96
Precision Snowplowing & Sanding 87
Preferred Air, Inc. 90
Preferred Auto Body 82
Prince Insurance Agency 90
PrintLogic 93
Project Adventure 86
Psychic Annette Dion 90
Railroad Ave Liquors 70
RDM Electric, Inc. 88
RE/MAX Beacon 96
RE/MAX Beacon—Jennifer Anderson & Ron Goulart 96
RE/MAX Beacon— Patty Knaggs 96
RE/MAX Beacon—Ruth Pino 96
Red Barn Architecture 80
Reforest The Tropics 86
Republic Services 98
Residence at Riverbend 97
Reverie 73 84
Revive Wellness 90
Right Angle Kitchens & Design 92
Riversbend 72
Riverside Cycle 77
Riverview Pizza 72
RKPT WKNDR 78
Robcon LLC 93
Rockport Art Association & Museum 68
Rockport Brewing Company 70
Rockport Candle Company 78
Rockport Exchange 86
Rockport Garden Club 86
Rockport Golf Club 77, 78
Rockport Golf Club Pro Shop 78
Rockport House, The 62
Rockport Inn & Suites 62
Rockport Legion Band 69
Rockport Mortgage Corporation 84
Rockport Music/Shalin Liu Performance Center 69
Rockport New Year’s Eve, Inc. 86
Rockport Rotary Club 86
Rockport Seaventure 75
Rocky Neck Art Colony 68
Rocky’s Ace Hardware— Gloucester 90
Rocky’s Ace Hardware— Rockport 90
Rose’s Oil Service, Inc. 90
Rotary Club of Gloucester 86
Russell Orchards Inc. 75
Rusty & Ingrid Screen Prints 68
S Sage Floral Studio 66
Salem Architectural Woodworking, LLC 87
Salem Five Insurance— Gloucester 90
Salem Plumbing Supply Co. Inc. 94
Salem Trolley 67
Sally Webster Collection 62
Salt Water Grille 73
Salted Cod Arthouse, The 72
Salty’s Bagels 70
Sample This 78
Sandy Bay Historical Society & Museums, Inc. 69
Sandy Bay Provisions 70
Sandy Bay Self Storage 94
Sandy Bay Service Center, Inc. 82
Sandy Bay Yacht Club 76
Santander—Manchester 84
Sargent House Museum, The 69
Sunrise Fund, Inc., The 86
Sassy Square Marketing 93
Saulnier Floors, Inc. 89
Savoie Nolan Architects LLC 80
Scatterday’s Driving School 88
Schlichte & Johnstone, P.C. 82
Schooner Adventure 76
Schooner Thomas E. Lannon 76
Sclafani’s Italian Bakery & Deli 73
Scott Energy Company, Inc. 90
Scott Tubby Fine Art 68
Scott’s Auto Clinic 82
Scrapbook, The 69
Scrawney Morgan Foundation— Pour for a Pint 86
Sea Lion Motel & Cottages 62
Sea Meadow Gifts & Gardens 78
Seabreeze Liquors 70
Seacoast Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 94
SeaCoastalArts 68
Seaglass Law & Mediation 82
Seaman Design Group, LLC 80
Seaport Grille 73
Search Party Digital Marketing 93
seARTS (Society for the Encouragement of the Arts on Cape Ann) 68
Seashore Comfort Solutions 90
Seaside Circus 69
Seaside Graphics 97
Seaside Legal Solutions, P.C. 82
Seaside Sustainability 86
Seaside Vacay 63
Seaview Farm 75
Seaward—Vacation Rentals, The 63
Sebastian’s Pizza 73
Second Glance Thrift Store 79
SeniorCare Inc. 97
Serenitee Management 70
Sharon’s Studio of Gloucester 94
Shaw’s Supermarkets (Eastern Ave.) 70
Shed Portable Sanitation, Inc., The 96
Sheldon Knowles Design & Construction LLC 87
shell RKPT 78
Side Street Gallery/Hughes Bosca Jewelry 68
Sidoti Gallery of Fine Art 68
Small Business Development Center—Salem State University 88
smallfish-design 98
SML Proofreading 69
Soft Touch Salon 89
Soheil Samiei, D.M.D., P.C. 88
Sostratus 86
Sought 68
Southern Ave Storage 94
Spaulding Outpatient Center Cape Ann 90
Spencer Family Chiropractic, PC 94
Spiran Lodge 98 86
SpotOn 70 Square Circle 68
St. Peter’s Fiesta, Inc. 86
Standley’s Garage 82 Steve Jamieson
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Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Association
Three Lantern Marine and Fishing 75, 76 Three Phase Productions, Inc
tracy davis public relations 93
Treehouse Design, Inc. 87
Treetop Yoga Studio 77
True Shine Cleaning Services 84
Tuck’s Candy & Gifts 70, 78
Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters 75
Tuna Tail Charters 75
Turner’s Seafood Market 70
Twins Chic Furniture & Upholstery 79
U University of Massachusetts
Amherst Gloucester Marine Station 88
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Villa Fiori 63
Village Silversmith—
Bearskin Neck 79
Village Silversmith— Gloucester 79
Virgilio’s Bakery 70, 73 Vista, The 62
Vita Bella Ristorante 73
VRtical Media 94
Wagner’s Detailing Effects 82
Wellspring House 90
Wenniger Cottage Gallery 69
West Plain Capital, LLC 84
Wheelhouse Cowork LLC 84
Whitmarsh Lock & Safe 92
William J Funk Procurement Consulting Services 86
Willow Witch, The 92
Windfish Private Tours & Fishing Charters 75
Windhill Realty 96
Windhover Center for the Performing Arts 67, 69
Wingaersheek Inn & Motel 62
Wolf Hill Garden Center 92
Wolf Hollow 75
Woodman’s of Essex 73
WORKS By Jesse DeBenedictis 87 WS Game Company 92
Yankee Clipper Inn 62 Yankee Fleet 75
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