New trash and recycling program takes effect

Gloucester on Sat, Oct 10

• City's new trash and recycling program now underway. Gloucester's new trash and recycling collection program started October 1, the city said, with schedule and bin details posted online for residents adjusting to the change.Town of Gloucester
• City publishes 2026 information to voters guide. Gloucester released its 2026 Information to Voters publication, a required filing that explains ballot questions and voting procedures ahead of the November 3 state election.Town of Gloucester

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 12: City offices closed Monday for Columbus Day. Gloucester city offices will be closed Monday, October 12, for the Columbus Day holiday, with regular business hours resuming Tuesday.Town of Gloucester
• Tue, Oct 13, 9:00 a.m.: SFL Corporate Communications Committee meets Tuesday. The SFL Corporate Communications Committee meets Tuesday, October 13, at 9 a.m., according to the city's public meeting calendar.Town of Gloucester
• Tue, Oct 13, 6:30 p.m.: City Council meets Tuesday at 9 Dale Ave. The Gloucester City Council meets Tuesday, October 13, at 6:30 p.m. on the second floor of 9 Dale Ave.Town of Gloucester
• Tue, Oct 13, 6:30 p.m.: Licensing Board meets Tuesday at Harbor Loop. Gloucester's Licensing Board meets Tuesday, October 13, at 6:30 p.m. at 19 Harbor Loop.Town of Gloucester
• Wed, Oct 14, 2:30 p.m.: Backyard Growcery returns to Burnham's Field. The Backyard Growcery mobile market sets up at Burnham's Field, 75 Pleasant St., Wednesday, October 14, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.Town of Gloucester
• Wed, Oct 14, 5:30 p.m.: Cultural Council meets Wednesday at senior center. The Gloucester Cultural Council meets Wednesday, October 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the Rose Baker Senior Center, 6 Manuel F. Lewis St.Town of Gloucester
• Wed, Oct 14, 6:00 p.m.: School Committee meets Wednesday at high school. The Gloucester School Committee meets Wednesday, October 14, at 6 p.m. in the Gloucester High School library, 32 Leslie O. Johnson Road.Gloucester Public Schools
• Thu, Oct 15, 5:00 p.m.: Lyceum Committee meets Thursday at Dale Ave. The Gloucester Lyceum Committee meets Thursday, October 15, at 5 p.m. on the first floor of 9 Dale Ave.Town of Gloucester
• Sat, Oct 17, 12:00 p.m.: City's Halloween party set for Saturday. Gloucester hosts its Halloween party Saturday, October 17, from noon to 3 p.m. at 24 Hough Avenue.Town of Gloucester

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