Kirk with Chiefs

Mayor Kirk with Fire Chief Phil Dench (left) and Police Chief Mike Lane (right).

Kirk with Chiefs

Memorial Day

Mayor Kirk offers welcoming remarks on behalf of the city of Gloucester at Memorial Day services.

Memorial Day

Kirk & Patrick

Mayor Kirk leads Governor Patrick on a tour of the fishing industry in Gloucester.

Kirk & Patrick

I4C2 Ribbon Cutting

After 50 years of dormancy, there is a fresh start for 65 Rogers St. or I4-C2. Mayor Kirk addresses the crowd at the ribbon-cutting celebrating the city's purchase of the property.

I4C2 Ribbon Cutting

Congressman Capuano

Mayor Kirk meets with Congressman Capuano in his office in Washington, DC to advocate for Gloucester.

Congressman Capuano

Senator Kerry

David Bergeron, Chairman of the Gloucester Fisheries Commission and Mayor Kirk meet with Senator Kerry in Washington, DC about the hardships faced by the fishing industry.

Senator Kerry

DPW I4C2

Mayor Kirk with the DPW crew that cleared I4-C2.

DPW I4C2

Gloucester Fishermen Memorial

Coast Guard Commanding Officer Manuel Munoz and Mayor Kirk at the Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial Service.

Gloucester Fishermen Memorial

Green Communities Grant

Gloucester receives a check for $198,200 for winning a Green Communities grant. The money is being used for energy efficiency projects in city buildings.

Green Communities Grant

DPW Planting Trees

DPW plants American Elm trees in Stage Fort Park.

DPW Planting Trees

Horribles Parade

Kirk for Mayor was proud to support the Horribles Parade by underwriting the bagpiper band.

Horribles Parade

Ice Storm Drill

The Kirk administration team participates in a day long emergency drill of an ice storm.

Ice Storm Drill

Kirk & Lang at Capital

Mayor Scott Lang of New Bedford and Mayor Carolyn Kirk of Gloucester pause after a full day of lobbying in Washington DC on behalf of fishermen.

Kirk & Lang at Capital

Kirk & Lang on Lannon

Gloucester hosts the Massachusetts Mayors Association on board the Schooner Lannon. To the left of Mayor Kirk is Mayor Lang of New Bedford. To the far left is the Mayor of Brockton.

Kirk & Lang on Lannon

War Memorial in Magnolia

Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr and Mayor Kirk attend the unveiling of the community-built war memorial in Magnolia.

War Memorial in Magnolia

Harborwalk

Going over designs for the Harborwalk at Cambridge 7 Associates.

Harborwalk

The Impact of the Credit Crunch on Small Business

Invited by Senator John Kerry, Mayor Carolyn Kirk spoke at a U.S. Senate hearing on "The Impact of the Credit Crunch on Small Business" in Washington, D.C. April, 2008

The Impact of the Credit Crunch on Small Business

Mayor Kirk, Governor Patrick and Congressman Tierney

Mayor Kirk walks the Governor and Congressman along the working waterfront procuring state and federal partnerships. (Gloucester Daily Times)

Mayor Kirk, Governor Patrick and Congressman Tierney

New Weekly Recycling Saves City Money

Mayor Kirk masters the art of the purple bag and recycles, recycles, recycles. With new, weekly recycling by new local contractor, the city can save $300,000 plus annually.

New Weekly Recycling Saves City Money

Main Street gets first new pavement in decades

in a “visitor ready” action by Mayor Kirk for the summer shopping and dining season. Highly approved by the athletes in Gloucesterʼs First Triathlon & Block Party goers.

Main Street gets first new pavement in decades

Listening to Lessons from Lunnenburg and Other Ports

Mayor Kirk moderates morning event at SailGloucester with Dan Moreland, Captain, Picton Castle; Iain Kerr, Captain & CEO, Ocean Alliance; Bert Rogers, Exec. Dir., American Sail Training Association.

Listening to Lessons from Lunnenburg and Other Ports

Thanking the Many Volunteers at The Visitorʼs Center

who remodeled and hosted the Visitorʼs Center. 52 volunteers answered the call to serve. Mayor Kirk and volunteers enjoy a light moment at the opening at Stage Fort Park.

Thanking the many volunteers at The Visitorʼs Center

Working Meeting with Lt. Governor Tim Murray

Proposed by Mayor Kirk, $800,000 down payment to purchase I4C2 was given to Gloucester by the Seaport Advisory Council, chaired by Lt. Governor Tim Murray. (Gloucester Daily Times)

Working Meeting with Lt. Governor Tim Murray

Gloucester Family Health Center

At the opening of the $1.3 Million Stimulus Package Relief for the Gloucester Family Health Center, Senator Kerry and Congressman Tierney meet with Mayor Kirk.

Gloucester Family Health Center

Girl Scout Troop 6042

learns about the job of the mayor in The Mayor's Office.

Girl Scout Troop 6042

Neighborhood Gatherings

Mayor Kirk talks with residents about their ideas for the city at neighborhood gatherings.

Neighborhood Gatherings

Ribbon Cutting - Seaport Veterinary Hospital

Mayor Kirk joins the Cahill family as they celebrate the grand opening of their new Veterinary Hospital on Eastern Ave. in Gloucester.

Ribbon Cutting - Seaport Veterinary Hospital

Horribles Parade

The Kirk for Mayor float in the Horribles Parade captured the spirit of the grass roots campaign.

Horribles Parade

East Gloucester Elementary School Playground

Carolyn Kirk shows off the East Gloucester Elementary School Playground for which she led the fundraising efforts of $50,000 to build it.

East Gloucester Elementary School Playground

Ladies Night on Main Street

Mayor Kirk celebrates Ladies Night on Main Street with friends and local celebrity!

Ladies Night on Main Street

Gloucester Mayor's Wish List 2009

Rudy Macchi of Gloucester listens to the Christmas wish list of Gloucester Mayor Carolyn Kirk. (Cape Ann Magazine)

Gloucester Mayor's Wish List 2009

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Gloucester is On the Right Course

Mayor Carolyn Kirk speaks at the ribbon-cutting celebrating our city’s acquisition and clean up of the "I4-C2" waterfront lot on Rogers Street that has been vacant for 50 years.

Mayor Carolyn Kirk speaks at the ribbon-cutting celebrating our city’s acquisition and clean up of the "I4-C2" waterfront lot on Rogers Street that has been vacant for 50 years.

Because we have invested in infrastructure, education and economic development, Gloucester is on stable ground and is poised for a strong future.

Vote for Gloucester.

Vote Carolyn Kirk for Mayor.
Nov. 8, 2011
Polls are open from 7 am until 8 pm.
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What is at stake for Gloucester in this election?

In a time of economic uncertainty and worry, the city of Gloucester has made progress.

Renewed Confidence: Our bond rating has improved. Our outlook is positive which saves you money. We’ve made the tough budget choices and now live within our means. For the first time in years, we have no deficit. We’ve added to stabilization account to secure our future. Finally, the city is on firm financial ground. We will continue to be disciplined with your money.

Investment in Infrastructure: We are responsibly managing the $70 million in infrastructure projects that you are paying for. Today we have a safer, more reliable drinking water system. Our roads are in the best shape in years. We are in compliance
with federal and state sewer and storm water mandates. Our school buildings are being repaired and five have new roofs.
These investments support our economy and improve the quality of life for residents.

Vision for A Diverse Economy: While protecting and advocating for our historic fishing industry, we’ve created an economic development plan with broad community input and support that positions Gloucester as a prosperous maritime center. Our renewed strength as a city has attracted public grant money and private interest in investing and creating jobs in Gloucester.

We can’t afford to put everything that’s been accomplished at risk.

Vote for Gloucester.

Vote Carolyn Kirk for Mayor.
Nov. 8, 2011
Polls are open from 7 am until 8 pm.
Click here to find the location of your polling place