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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Friday Oct 07, 2022
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Ethan Forman from the Gloucester Daily Times introduces Heather Atwood to the new Chabad Center on Main St in Gloucester, MA. Ethan explains to Heather the Chabad movement in Judaism.
Ethan and Heather also talk about a recent Fisheries Management meeting about protecting the endangered Right Whales and The Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund. Action Inc., Pathways for Children, and Wellspring House have joined forces for this year’s holiday drive.
To learn more about The Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund click here: https://capeannkids.org/
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Erika Brown from The Cricket talks to Kory Curcuru about controversy at Sand Dollar Cove. This summer boaters were observed operating in close proximity to designated swim areas. After residents filed complaints recreational boaters are looking for an open dialogue between all parties. Erika also discusses proposed water regulations for Manchester-by-the-Sea.
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Ethan Forman joins Heather Atwood on Cape Ann Today to talk about important developments in the city of Gloucester, MA. The new consolidated elementary school is down to four final names. A public hearing will be held on October, 12, 2022.
Ethan also updates Heather on the closing of a local nursing home and a temporary move of The Sawyer Free Library.
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Massachusetts State Senator Bruce Tarr joins Heather Atwood to discuss the Chapter 62F refund, Economic Development Bill, winter heating costs, and a new exhibit in Essex, MA. The state plans on issuing tax refunds in November the first installation of the Smithsonian Museum’s traveling exhibit on changes in rural America is open to the public on Cape Ann.
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Kory Curcuru and Heather Atwood speak with Mayor of Gloucester Greg Verga about Gloucester’s Master Harbor Plan, the city’s response to climate change, a new energy challenge, and the ongoing municipal water ban.
View the Climate Action Resiliency Plan here: https://bit.ly/3SiXrYu
View the Gloucester Energy Challenge here: https://bit.ly/3Ra40LX
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Ethan Forman from the Gloucester Daily Times joins Heather Atwood to talk about all things happening in Gloucester, MA. Ethan interviewed Mayor Greg Verga about the Climate Action and Resilience Plan which includes rebates for heat pump systems. Ethan also details the Essex Police and Fire Department response to a mortar shell found in a resident’s home.
Ethan also tells Heather the city’s new online beach parking reservation program raised $2 million in revenue this summer.
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Erika Brown from The Cricket tells Kory Curcuru the Boston post cane has been given to the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea’s oldest resident. Erika also breaks down recent developments from the Water Resources Protection Task Force including the municipality’s top water users.
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Ethan Forman from the Gloucester Daily Times tells Heather Atwood Gloucester City Council is ramping up work to address how the city will comply with the state’s new MBTA-adjacent residential zoning requirement. In response Mayor Greg Verga is calling for a new “Masterplan” for the city.
Ethan also talks about the Backyard Growers program at Wildwood Gardens and a record breaking year for piping plovers.
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Massachusetts State Senator Bruce Tarr joins Heather Atwood to discuss the Close Out Supplemental Budget or “Close-Out Supp.” Senator Tarr says the bill will be hard but not impossible to pass in the informal session, which lasts until January. There is important content in the bill including $40 million allocated for school safety.
Senator Tarr also talks about the University of Massachusetts Gloucester Marine Station, which just hosted a number of state and local dignitaries this past week.
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Heather Atwood is joined by Executive Director Alison Difiore and Development Director Katy Marques from Backyard Growers. Alison and Katy talk about expanding the community gardens at Burnham’s Field, the start of the “Agriculture” structure, and programming at Willowood Gardens, part of the Gloucester Housing Authority.
Backyard Growers is hosting their “Grow Down” on September 20th, upstairs at Short & Main. Click here to learn more: https://www.backyardgrowers.org/events/the-7th-annual-great-gloucester-growdown