Cape Ann Today

Ethan Forman from the Gloucester Daily Times talks to Heather Atwood about everything happening in Gloucester this week. Brush fires on Poles Hill are under control but fire crews are hoping for rain to completely contain the blaze.In more positive news Wildwood Gardens received a new basketball hoop and Congressman Seth Moulton is working to secure nearly $3 million in federal funds for the North Shore Hunger Network and Gloucester’s wastewater treatment facility. Lastly, Dave Marciano of Wicked Tuna is starting his own fish shipping business called “Angelica.” 

Gloucester Health Department Assistant Public Health Director Rachel Belisle-Toler and Assistant Public Health Nurse Kathleen Cunningham join Heather Atwood and Kory Curcuru to discuss the water quality in Good Harbor Creek. The creek is currently closed until the source of pollution can be determined. Low water flow and high temperatures have made the creek susceptible to increased levels of bacteria. 
 
Kathleen Cunningham also reviews the city’s ongoing response to Covid-19 and potential policy changes as colder weather approaches. 

Erika Brown joins Kory Curcuru to discuss Monday’s Manchester-by-the-Sea Selectboard meeting. The meeting focused on leisure boating near Sand Dollar Cove. Manchester’s Harbor Master and Police Chief told the board their teams have been overwhelmed by the increase of boaters in the area. On July 23, 2022 over 300 boats were in the area. Citizens called Town Hall and Police reporting trespassing and underage drinking. 
 
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Ethan Forman from the Gloucester Daily Times reported on a wind turbine blade that fell near Blackburn center in Gloucester. Ethan tells Heather Atwood no one was injured but the event disrupted traffic in the local area. Fire crews are also battling spot fires on Poles Hill with the help of helicopters. 
 
Heather and Ethan discuss more positive stories including the decision by Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Academy to waive tuition and the recent Gloucester Police Department Youth Anglers fishing event.

Massachusetts State Senator Bruce Tarr joins Heather Atwood to talk about the work he’s been doing on the State’s Drought Task Force. Senator Tarr has been trying to get communities connected to the Ipswich River Watershed to work together to conserve and share water resources. 
Senator Tarr also recaps a recent marathon session in the senate, mental health legislation, and a 1986 voter law that would be triggered by a specific formula of abundant state revenue.

Husband and wife duo Paula Plum and Richard Snee join Heather Atwood to discuss “Grand Horizons” a hilarious comedy of marital malaise written by award-winning playwright Bess Wohl playing now at Gloucester Stage Co. Paula and Richard talk about their own marriage and working together as artists. “Grand Horizons” is playing now until August 21, 2022. 
 
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Artistic Directors of Lanes Coven Theater Co. Lily Narbonne & Justin Genna join Heather Atwood to promote their next show Macbeth. Lanescoven will be performing the Shakespeare play at Windhover Center for the Performing Arts from August 11th -21st. The dancing and sword fighting starts at 7:30pm. For tickets visit: https://bit.ly/3oKfzxK 
 
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Ethan Forman from the Gloucester Daily Times says recent complaints from residents have gotten the attention of the MBTA. Twenty nine residents have reported incidents of commuter rail gates malfunctioning. In some cases gates have closed early making contact with vehicles. Ethan also reports on a forest fire in the town of Rockport and a group of citizens who have contributed their own money to pave roads in front of their homes. 
 
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Editor for The Cricket Erika Brown joins Kory Curcuru to discuss an exciting new development in Manchester-by-the-Sea. A Danvers based biotechnology firm Cell Signaling has purchased 50 acres in Manchester’s Limited Commercial District (LCD). The company plans to build a corporate headquarters behind the Manchester Athletic Club. 
 
In other news the Manchester Board of Health is facing questions from the Selectboard as it attempts to implement new drinking water regulations. The plan gives the Board of Health an added layer in reviewing construction projects to protect Manchester’s drinking water from contamination.
 
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Tess McColgan is the new Executive Director of Discover Gloucester, the official destination marketing organization for the city of Gloucester, Ma. McColgan joins Heather Atwood and Kory Curcuru to talk about what’s new in Gloucester including great new features of the Discover Gloucester  website, and ways for tourists to personalize their  visit.  
 
Learn more here: https://discovergloucester.com/ 
 
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