GLOUCESTER — The City of Gloucester and the Gloucester Police and Fire Departments invite community members to attend the annual badge ceremony, celebrating new and recently promoted officers and firefighters. WHEN: Thursday, July 10, at 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Kyrouz Auditorium, Gloucester City Hall, 9 Dale Ave., Gloucester WHO: Mayor Greg Verga Chaplain Peter Aberle Police Chief […]

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches quickly, we would like to remind residents that the recreational use of fireworks is illegal in Massachusetts.   According to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, there have been more than 550 fires and explosions involving illegal fireworks in Massachusetts in the past five years. Six firefighters were […]

Distracted Driving Awareness Month, observed every April, is an opportunity to remind drivers of the importance of focused and safe driving. The month aims to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving to everyone on the road, including drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.   In 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that […]

GLOUCESTER — Chief Edward Conley is pleased to share that Gloucester Police has welcomed Officer Patrick Hunt as the newest member of the department.   Officer Hunt graduated from the Massachusetts Police Training Committee (MPTC) Lynnfield Police Academy on Feb. 28 and was officially sworn in on Monday, March 3.   Officer Hunt is a […]