Rocky Neck Art Colony Presents “YES!” Gallery Talk Featuring Six Exhibiting
Rocky Neck Art Colony Presents “YES!” Gallery Talk Featuring Six ExhibitingFriday, October 23, 2026 | 4–6 PM Cultural Center at Rocky Neck | 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MAGLOUCESTER, MA — Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) invites the public to a special Gallery Talk on Friday, October 23, from 4 to 6 PM at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, celebrating YES!, the organization’s much-anticipated annual members’ exhibition.Six exhibiting artists — Patricia Scialo, Donna Caselden, Juni Van Dyke, Martin Sorger,
The Great Marsh Starts Here! A Living Landscape in Motion
The Great Marsh Starts Here!A Living Landscape in Motion November 6–22, 2026 Friday–Sunday, noon–5 p.m.Opening reception: NOVEMBER 7, 4-6 PM Rocky Neck Cultural Center, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester MA 01930 Gloucester, MA — The Great Marsh Starts Here! A Living Landscape in Motion brings together artists from the Great Marsh Artists Fellowship for an exhibition celebrating three years of artistic exploration, collaboration, and engagement with one of New England’s most significant coastal
Jon Keller to Lead Artificial Intelligence Program in Gloucester: '' AI's Promise and Peril: A Conversation''
Gloucester Lyceum to Host Free Community Discussion on Artificial Intelligence Panel of leading scholars to explore what AI means for work, privacy, and relationships GLOUCESTER, Mass. —November 14, 2026—WBZ’s long-time political analyst Jon Keller will moderate a panel of leading thinkers at City Hall’s Kyrouz Auditorium entitled "AI's Promise and Peril: A Conversation” sponsored by the Gloucester Lyceum.How is AI affecting the economy and jobs? How is AI affecting our personal privacy? How is AI
CATA Launches New, Easier-to-Navigate Website
Redesigned canntran.com makes it easier to explore routes, senior transportation, accessible services, fare-free transportation, and more across Cape Ann. The Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA) has launched a redesigned website at canntran.com, giving residents, commuters, seniors, riders with disabilities, and visitors an easier way to find transportation services and plan trips throughout Cape Ann. CATA provides public transportation throughout Gloucester, Rockport, Ipswich, Essex, Hamilton, and
Local Colors Artist Cooperative to Celebrate 37 Years on Main Street
On Friday, November 6, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., Local Colors Artists’ Cooperative invites the public to join in celebrating its 37th anniversary. Since 1989, Local Colors has operated as an ongoing center for creativity and commerce in downtown Gloucester.What does it take for a relatively small business to endure for nearly 4 decades? For Local Colors’ member artists, it means taking on the collective responsibility of maintaining a gallery and staying active on the Cape Ann art scene while upholding a
Elizabeth Bish to Present Artist Talk at Rocky Neck Cultural Center
Elizabeth Bish to Present Artist Talk at Rocky Neck Cultural CenterFriday, October 2 at 6:00 PM Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA Open Studio on Saturday, October 24 from 2-4 PM51 Main Street (Rear), Gloucester, MA Elizabeth Bish Closing Talk on Friday, October 30 at 6 PM51 Main Street (Rear), Gloucester, MAGloucester, MA The Rocky Neck Art Colony invites the community to join Gloucester artist Elizabeth Bish for an intimate Artist Talk on Friday, October 2, at 6 PM at the
YES! Rocky Neck Members Year End Show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: rnac.director@gmail.comYES! Rocky Neck Members Year End ShowLocation: The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MAExhibition Dates: September 24 – November 1, 2026Opening Reception: Sunday, September 27, 4–6 PMGallery Hours: Friday–Sunday, Noon – 5 PMGloucester, MA – The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) is thrilled to announce YES!, the much-anticipated annual members show. This dynamic exhibition brings together an exciting and diverse collection of recent
State Contract Opportunities
The Statewide Contract, FAC120 Landscaping Services, Snow Removal, Tree Services, and Related Services, is reopening for all categories. The Request for Response (RFR) was posted on August 28, 2026, with a bid response date of 10/6/2026 at 2:00 PM. Bid#: BD-27-1080-OSD03- SRC01-131557 https://www.commbuys.com/bso/ Statewide Contract FAC116 will be replaced by a new statewide contract, LND001 Lawns and Grounds Equipment, Parts and Services, with an effective date of May 1, 2027. The Bid# BD-26-1080-
Landscaping Services, Snow Removal, Tree Services and Related Services Statewide Contract
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Operational Services Division (OSD), intends to post a solicitation to reopen the FAC120: Landscaping Services, Snow Removal, Tree Services and Related Services Statewide Contract. The contract is being reopened for all categories to add additional vendors. Reopening 26 BD-27-1080-OSD03-SRC01-131557. Access the FAC120 Intent to Post a Bid Solicitation Notice.OSD is anticipating an approximate bid submission closing date in October 2026. For any questions,
