Cape Ann Today
Cape Ann Today is hosted by Cape Ann locals Kory Curcuru and Heather Atwood. Listen as they bring you news and stories from around Cape Ann. Get access to daily interviews of town officials, journalist, and community members talking about what they are doing in your neighborhood. Cape Ann Today is produced by 1623 Studios. Learn more at https://www.1623studios.org/
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Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Charles Nazarian from Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation and Dick Prouty from TownGreen join Kory Curcuru on Cape Ann Today to discuss “Planning for Reality: Climate Change & Downtown Gloucester.” The event is Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 at 1:00pm at Gloucester Meetinghouse.
The event is part of Gloucester Meetinghouse's annual symposium on a topic of community concerns and will include guests Mayor Greg Verga, Professor Charles Waldheim from the Harvard Graduate School of Design, Professor Antonio Raciti from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, and Kevin Hively, CEO and Founder of Ninigret Partners.
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Erika Brown from The Cricket joins Kory Curcuru on Cape Ann Today to talk about who sent a “Look-Alike” mailer to Manchester-by-the-Sea residents regarding proposed zoning changes. Brown says the group responsible went through great lengths to remain anonymous.
Erika also talks to Kory about the new management at the Manchester Athletic Club. New owners reopened the club in October and the new senior team includes many familiar faces.
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Erika Brown from The Cricket joins Kory Curcuru on Cape Ann Today to talk about a “Look-Alike” mailer sent to Manchester-by-the-Sea residents regarding proposed zoning changes. The United States Postal Service is investigating who sent a large, glossy, two-sided postcard from what appeared to be the Town of Manchester to 2,500 homes and businesses.
Read the story: https://bit.ly/3UezTES
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Mayor of Gloucester Greg Verga joins Heather Atwood and Kory Curcuru on Cape Ann Today to talk about allocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, naming the city of Gloucester’s new consolidated elementary school, and school redistricting. Gloucester’s new elementary school will be named East Veterans Elementary School.
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Massachusetts State Senator Bruce Tarr joins Heather Atwood on Cape Ann Today to talk about Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) supply chain issues. The war in Ukraine has complicated global markets and driven the prices of energy upwards. Senator Tarr tells Heather more Cape Ann residents qualify for home heating assistance than they think. Community members should contact Action Inc. for more information or visit: https://actioninc.org/energy-2/
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Sarah Slifer Swift and Valerie Nelson join Heather Atwood to introduce “The People Danced: An Evening of Finnish-American Dancing” at Gloucester City Hall Saturday October 22 from 600pm-8:00pm. The show is free to the public. A second performance for children will be held from 3:00-4:00pm on the top floor of 11 Pleasant St.
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Ethan Forman from the Gloucester Daily Times talks to Heather Atwood about a new playground for Plum Cove Elementary students in Gloucester. The playground was completed with federal Covid-19 relief funds.
The Gloucester City Council voted to keep meetings fully remote until the Kyrouz Auditorium is ready. The auditorium will provide more options for hybrid meetings and community participation.
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Watch Heather Atwood speak to Jayne Knott, TownGreen Board member and the founder of Hydropredictions. Knott introduces a series of webinars/workshops focused intensely on specific local ecosystems beginning with “Protecting and Preserving the Good Harbor Beach Ecosystem for Current and Future Generations” on October 26th at 6:30pm. This program will be replicated in Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Rockport, focusing on a specific ecosystem in each town.
To register for the webinar click here: https://bit.ly/3CMNr4G
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Heather Atwood is joined by Gloucester Mayor Greg Verga and Planning Director Gregg Cademartori to discuss opportunities for Gloucester residents to save on their electric bills this winter. Mayor Verga and Director Cademartori encourage residents to join the Aggregation program already helping residents.
You can learn more about the program here: https://gloucester-cea.com
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Massachusetts State Senator Bruce Tarr joins Heather Atwood to talk about MBTA Commuter Rail safety, soaring tax revenue, and an update to the Cape Ann Works Program.
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