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Gloucester, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Gloucester! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Gloucester Labor Day shows and fireworks are happening this weekend?
  • Fishing out of Gloucester? Learn how to meet 2027 e-reporting rules.
  • How strong does Gloucester boys soccer look heading into the new season?

Also on today's calendar: ABRAXAS: New England's Premier Santana Tribute and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Rain, with a high of 68 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 71, low: 64.
  • Thursday: A couple of t-storms; humid, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Music Around Town ~ Venues and Bands Weekend ending 9.6.2026 (wordpress.com) — Gloucester is packed with live music and Labor Day weekend fun, from Main Street stages and Harbor Loop concerts to rooftop DJ nights at Beauport and shows at local favorites like The Rhumb Line and Minglewood. Residents can catch fireworks over Gloucester Harbor, explore new piano bar nights, and enjoy performances across downtown and neighborhood venues all weekend long.
   

2. Commercial Fishing Electronic Reporting Training Event Registration (mass.gov) — Commercial fishers working out of Gloucester can attend an in-person training at the Division of Marine Fisheries’ Gloucester office on Emerson Avenue to prepare for the March 1, 2027 switch to mandatory electronic catch reporting. Registration isn’t required but is encouraged so DMF can tailor the session, and staff are available by phone or email to answer questions in advance.
   

3. Ready to rumble: Gloucester, Manchester Essex boys soccer squads strong at preseason jamboree (gloucestertimes.com) — Gloucester High boys soccer is drawing attention after a strong showing at a recent preseason jamboree, where they matched up well against Manchester Essex and other North Shore teams. The piece highlights early standout performances, coaching impressions, and what fans can expect as the regular season kicks off.
   

4. Massachusetts Installs New Markings On Route 128 To Prevent Wrong-Way Driving (iheart.com) — Drivers heading to and from Gloucester on Route 128 will see new pavement markings on ramps between Peabody and Exit 55 in Gloucester this week, aimed at reducing wrong-way crashes. Overnight work through September 3 will bring temporary ramp closures and detours, and local residents are voicing support while calling for even more safety measures.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for handyman to build approximate 3x10 foot lean to storage for the new trash bins.
    DM if interested in the job. Must have at least 3 references and be able to do the job this fall. Thank you!! (Nextdoor Bray - Concord)
  • TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Associate in Gloucester. Apply here.
  • American Cruise Lines posted a job opening for Waiter in Gloucester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gloucester here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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