Gloucester Morning Brief, Nov. 5: Trash cart swaps begin Nov. 9

From Gloucester News

• City Council weighs commercial tax shift for fiscal 2027 Gloucester City Council took up the commercial tax shift for fiscal 2027, hearing from the principal assessor on what it means for homeowners and business owners, and from the Chamber and a resident urging different rates.Gloucester News
• Gloucester trash cart swaps begin Nov. 9 Gloucester will begin swapping trash and recycling carts Nov. 9 for residents who requested different sizes. The town says the process may take more than a week, and the Nov. 11 holiday delays collection one day.Gloucester News
• Gloucester posts unofficial Nov. 3 state election results The Town of Gloucester posted unofficial results for the Nov. 3, 2026 State Election. The results are available through a link in the town's news announcement.Gloucester News
• DPW to service Beacon Marine Pump Station overnight Gloucester's Department of Public Works is servicing the Beacon Marine Pump Station overnight Nov. 4 after a recently discovered issue. No traffic impacts are expected, though some noise and activity are possible.Gloucester News

Happening Thu, Nov 5

• 3:30 p.m.: Planning Board Subcommittee meets remotely The Planning Board Subcommittee meets remotely at 3:30 p.m. Thursday.Town of Gloucester
• 3:30 p.m.: 3:30 PM Planning Board Subcommittee - REMOTE meets Thursday at 3:30 p.m The 3:30 PM Planning Board Subcommittee - REMOTE MEETING meets Thursday, Nov. 5 at 3:30 p.m.Town of Gloucester
• 5:00 p.m.: Planning Board meets remotely Thursday The Planning Board meets remotely at 5 p.m. Thursday.Town of Gloucester
• 5:30 p.m.: Budget & Finance meets at 9 Dale Ave The Budget & Finance committee meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday on the first floor at 9 Dale Ave.Town of Gloucester

Yesterday in Gloucester (Wed, Nov 4)

• Tarr wins reelection, Cape Ann votes align with state The Gloucester Daily Times reports that Tarr won reelection in the Nov. 3 state election and that Cape Ann's vote tracked statewide results.Gloucester Daily Times

Coming up

• Mon, Nov 9, 5:00 p.m.: Schools Building & Finance Subcommittee meets Nov. 9 The Gloucester Schools Building & Finance Subcommittee meets at 5 p.m. Monday at 32 Leslie O. Johnson Road.Town of Gloucester
• Tue, Nov 10, 4:30 p.m.: EDIC Board meets at 19 Harbor Loop The EDIC Board meets from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at 19 Harbor Loop.Town of Gloucester
• Tue, Nov 10, 5:00 p.m.: Open Space and Recreation Committee meets Nov. 10 The Open Space and Recreation Committee meets from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at 6 Manuel F. Lewis St.Town of Gloucester
• Tue, Nov 10, 6:30 p.m.: City Council meets Tuesday, Nov. 10 The City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at 6 Manuel F. Lewis St.Town of Gloucester
• Wed, Nov 11: Town closed for Veterans Day, Nov. 11 Gloucester's calendar lists a Veterans Day closure on Nov. 11. Cape Ann Veterans Services' Gloucester ceremony details are posted on the town's news page.Town of Gloucester

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