https://opengloucester.org/New agendas and minutes from Gloucester city boards and committees.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:50:52 -0400 https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-06-29-board-of-commissioners-of-trust-funds/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-06-29-board-of-commissioners-of-trust-funds/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Commission approves May minutes, authorizes disbursement of Ornamental Tree Fund balance to DPW, and discusses several trust funds' status https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-06-29-historical-commission/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-06-29-historical-commission/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Commission elected officers, approved DAR plaque wording, a new house plaque, and voted historic significance for six CPC-funded projects. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-06-30-committee-for-the-arts/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-06-30-committee-for-the-arts/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Committee voted to recommend city acceptance of the O'Maley Fish Sculptures, contingent on a city risk assessment plan. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-01-board-of-assessors/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-01-board-of-assessors/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Board approved prior meeting minutes and voted to enter executive session to discuss exemption applications. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-06-city-council-ordinances-and-administration-committee/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-06-city-council-ordinances-and-administration-committee/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Committee recommended seven board appointments and continued debate on a proposed ban on miniature single-use alcohol containers to July 20, 2026. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-08-city-council-planning-and-development-committee/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-08-city-council-planning-and-development-committee/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Committee recommends allowing National Grid to install underground conduit on Corliss Avenue and continues two zoning matters to July 22, 2026. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-09-city-council-budget-and-finance-committee/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-09-city-council-budget-and-finance-committee/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Committee recommends City Council approve FY26 budget transfers, several supplemental appropriations, and acceptance of federal, state, and private grants. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-09-sawyer-free-library-board/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-09-sawyer-free-library-board/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Committee redid June 4 minutes, deferred a GRCC request on programming, and picked Artificial Intelligence for the fall event. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-09-zoning-board-of-appeals/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-09-zoning-board-of-appeals/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Board approves fence, addition, shed, retaining wall, and pool variances; withdraws Flume Road home application without prejudice https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-10-sawyer-free-library-board/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-10-sawyer-free-library-board/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Committee approved sharing a Fire Alarm/Electric Panel RFP with four electrical contractors and discussed grant, door, and structural updates. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-14-city-council/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-14-city-council/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Council appointed nine board and committee members, approved multiple grants and budget transfers, granted a parking lot license, and approved a height special permit for Applied Materials. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-14-sawyer-free-library-board/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-14-sawyer-free-library-board/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Committee approved June 9 minutes and discussed Lyceum events, library programming, fundraising, and legacy giving updates. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-15-conservation-commission/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-15-conservation-commission/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Approved several wetlands permits, continued multiple hearings to August, and fined a Wingaersheek Road property owner $2,000 per violation. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-20-city-council-ordinances-and-administration-committee/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-20-city-council-ordinances-and-administration-committee/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Recommended board appointment, election officers, wetlands fee changes, and vendor ordinance updates; rejected a proposed nip bottle ban 0-3. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-22-city-council-planning-and-development-committee/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-22-city-council-planning-and-development-committee/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Approved road closures for two races, recommended special permits for a 40-unit Main Street project, and continued a Day Court housing plan. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-23-city-council-budget-and-finance-committee/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-23-city-council-budget-and-finance-committee/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Recommended City Council accept four grants and donations, amend wetlands ordinance fees, and approve a $2,500,000 equipment loan order. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-28-city-council/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-28-city-council/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Minutes posted. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-28-sawyer-free-library-board/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-28-sawyer-free-library-board/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Approved transferring $50,000 to the City for Early Learning Center staffing and accepted the Treasurer's Report via roll call. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-30-clean-energy-commission/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-30-clean-energy-commission/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Approved May and June 2026 meeting minutes with edits and discussed planning for the Climate Leader Public Information Session and building code. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-30-traffic-commission/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-30-traffic-commission/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Approved handicapped parking spaces on Witham Street and recommended removing 30-minute parking on Eastern Avenue, both by 4-0 votes. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-30-zoning-board-of-appeals/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-07-30-zoning-board-of-appeals/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Approved special permits and variances for several projects, denied a zoning appeal, and continued a 62-unit 40B permit application to August 13, 2026. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-03-city-council-ordinances-and-administration-committee/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-03-city-council-ordinances-and-administration-committee/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Recommended three parking ordinance amendments and continued a Rackliffe Street fire lane proposal to August 17, 2026. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-05-city-council-planning-and-development-committee/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-05-city-council-planning-and-development-committee/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Recommended four parking ordinance amendments and continued a Rackliffe Street fire lane change to August 17, 2026. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-05-conservation-commission/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-05-conservation-commission/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Approved stormwater and dock projects at Dory Road, Atlantic Street, and Woodward Avenue while continuing over a dozen other wetland applications to later meetings. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-06-city-council-budget-and-finance-committee/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-06-city-council-budget-and-finance-committee/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Recommended City Council accept donations, pay a 2019 invoice, and accept a MassDevelopment grant amendment. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-06-special-event-advisory-committee/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-06-special-event-advisory-committee/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Scheduled review of minutes and several special event applications for September 2026 https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-07-sawyer-free-library-board/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-07-sawyer-free-library-board/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Approved adding two new members and authorized staff to finalize and submit a capital grant application before the August deadline. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-11-city-council/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-11-city-council/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Approved a $2,500,000 loan order for municipal vehicles and school buses, amended vending and marshlands fee ordinances, and accepted grants and donations. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-11-edic/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-11-edic/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Approved concept for signage at Kondelin Road entrance requiring covered loads and no queuing, subject to final design approval. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-11-sawyer-free-library-board/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-11-sawyer-free-library-board/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Approved July 14, 2026 minutes via roll call https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-13-sawyer-free-library-board/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-13-sawyer-free-library-board/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Approved amended letter responding to William Falcetano and continued planning for fall AI program and future events. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-13-zoning-board-of-appeals/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-13-zoning-board-of-appeals/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Withdrew a 62-unit housing permit, approved a second-story addition and a pool variance, and continued deck and building-height applications. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-19-conservation-commission/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-19-conservation-commission/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Approved several wetlands permits and continuances, including a King Phillip Road dock, Pole's Hill trail maintenance, and administrative penalties for a Wingaersheek Road violation. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-20-sawyer-free-library-board/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-20-sawyer-free-library-board/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Approved updated Library Bylaws amendment for the Lyceum Committee unanimously, with agreed-upon history language. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-25-city-council/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-25-city-council/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Adopted a special building-height permit, confirmed Mariners Medal recipients, approved a 2019 invoice payment, and confirmed election officers, all 7-0-2. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-27-city-council/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-27-city-council/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Discussed tax classification options, including split tax rates, residential exemptions, and small commercial exemptions, without taking action. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-27-zoning-board-of-appeals/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-27-zoning-board-of-appeals/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Approved four home-addition permits, continued three applications, and postponed a pickleball court proposal after lengthy testimony. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-31-city-council-ordinances-and-administration-committee/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-08-31-city-council-ordinances-and-administration-committee/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Recommended appointments to Council on Aging and Historic District Commission, recommended trash ordinance amendments, and continued shopping cart regulations to October 13, 2026. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-02-city-council-planning-and-development-committee/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-02-city-council-planning-and-development-committee/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Recommended City Council accept the draft Housing Compass Plan and continued an incomplete earth fill permit application to September 16, 2026. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-02-conservation-commission/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-02-conservation-commission/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Continued most pending wetlands permit applications, approved one project's alternatives analysis and conditions, and moved to escalate enforcement on a Sumac Lane violation. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-03-city-council-budget-and-finance-committee/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-03-city-council-budget-and-finance-committee/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Recommended City Council approval of various donations, a state grant, a taser lease, and new trash/recycling fees starting October 1, 2026. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-03-special-event-advisory-committee/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-03-special-event-advisory-committee/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Agenda lists review of three special event applications and discussion of removing the committee from GCO Chapter 11 https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-08-city-council/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-08-city-council/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Appointed two board members, approved donations and grants, adopted a special permit for a Main Street development, and continued three public hearings. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-14-city-council-ordinances-and-administration-committee/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-14-city-council-ordinances-and-administration-committee/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Recommended appointing Philip Schwarz to a board, recommended Rogers Street parking changes, and continued shopping cart ordinance discussion. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-16-city-council-planning-and-development-committee/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-16-city-council-planning-and-development-committee/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Recommended a National Grid utility pole, two historic preservation restrictions, and withdrawal of an earth-removal permit; continued three other matters. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-17-city-council-budget-and-finance-committee/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-17-city-council-budget-and-finance-committee/#minutes-2026-09-26T18:57:03-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:57:03 -0400Recommended City Council approve two prior-year invoice payments and acceptance of a $42,528.96 state 911 grant. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-28-human-rights-commission/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-28-human-rights-commission/#agenda-2026-09-26T15:54:28-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:54:28 -0400Discussion of City ADA compliance with Joe Lucido and review of HRC Student Member Recruitment Search Draft Description. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-28-licensing-board/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-28-licensing-board/#agenda-2026-09-26T15:54:28-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:54:28 -0400Request by Larry Rodolosi of Magnolia Oceanside, dba Magnolia 525 Tavern, to extend alcohol service area for Magtoberfest on October 11, 2026. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-28-historical-commission/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-28-historical-commission/#agenda-2026-09-26T15:54:28-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:54:28 -0400Historic house plaques, a demolition delay ordinance, and a Lanesville/Lane's Cove National Registry District application will be discussed. https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-29-committee-for-the-arts/https://opengloucester.org/meetings/2026-09-29-committee-for-the-arts/#agenda-2026-09-26T15:54:28-04:00Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:54:28 -0400Discussion of Arts, Culture, and Events Coordinator update, Poet Laureate, CPA-funded projects, CFTA policies, O'Maley fish sculptures, and Jason Grow Vietnam Portraits.