Events
Saturday, October 17, 6pm - 8pm. Donation at door.
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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
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)
16 City Unions Sign Health Insurance Agreement
Mayor Kirk along with leaders from city and school unions sign agreement on health insurance, saving the city and employees hundreds of thousands of dollars. (Gloucester Daily Times)
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.
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.
First SailGloucester Event Brings In Tall Ships
Mayor Kirk celebrates leading the Picton Castle, with Schooner Lannon and local boats, into Gloucester Harbor - a tourism and community boating collaboration.
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.
At Gloucesterʼs First Annual Triathlon
Mayor Kirk discusses race strategy with her Triathlon relay partner. This new event brought 800+ triathletes and hundreds of supporters to the city and raised money for GHS athletes and charities.
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.
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)
Paint Factory Sold to Marine Research Group
Mayor Kirk celebrates with with historian and author, Joe Garland, and members of the Ocean Alliance on the occasion of the purchase of the Paint Factory on Rocky Neck. (Gloucester Daily Times)
At the Boards, Commissions and Committees' Meeting,
Mayor Kirk discusses The State of the City and introduces the Civic Participation and Public Information Committee (CPPI).
State of the City Neighborhood Meetings
Mayor Kirk started regular State of the City updates for resident discussions in all five wards twice a year.
Eastern Avenue Public Meeting: Crisis to Control
Mayor Kirk calls in National Grid officials, local and state officials, and neighbors after house explosion incident.
Mayor Kirk Congratulates New Interim Fire Chief, Phil Dench
with wife, Francine Dench, after the swearing in ceremony which included new appointments in the Fire Department and special recognitions for heroism in the Eastern Avenue house explosion.
Health Insurance Agreement Signed
Deputy Fire Chief Steve Aiello, Gloucester High School teacher Andrea Pretzler and Mayor Kirk sign agreement on health insurance. (Gloucester Daily Times)
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.
Congratulating Mike Lane
on his appointment to Interim Police Captain. Mayor Kirk also presented policemen with promotions and special recognition for the rescue of teens incident.
Cast of "In Harm's Way"
Mayor Kirk, Councilor Sefatia Romeo, and State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante take a bow. Mayor Kirk recommitted city to being a non-violence and domestic violence free zone.
"In Harm's Way"
Mayor Kirk participates with Gloucester High School students and residents as a cast member in the drama "In Harm's Way" at Gloucester High School.
Charter School Hearing
Mayor Kirk reads testimony off of a Blackberry from the Mayor of Salem, MA. (Gloucester Daily Times)
Gloucester Arts Festival 2009
At the 2nd Annual Arts Festival showcasing arts and performing arts by students in The Gloucester Public Schools, Mayor Kirk thanks volunteers and Gloucester Education Foundation for all their work.
Neighborhood Gatherings
Mayor Kirk talks with residents about their ideas for the city at neighborhood gatherings.
Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner 2009
Mayor Kirk greets Mike and Ann Marie Luster at the 2009 Chamber of Commerce's Annual Dinner at the Tavern. (North of Boston Living)
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.
Man at the Wheel
Mayor Kirk celebrates the selection of Gloucester's Man at the Wheel statue to be featured on a US quarter. (Boston Herald)
Memorial Day
Mayor Kirk addresses Veterans and citizens at the Memorial Day services in Gloucester at the WWII monument at Kent Circle.
Fire Chief McKay Retires
Mayor Kirk extends a gift from the City and best wishes to Fire Chief Barry McKay. (Gloucester Daily Times)
Horribles Parade
The Kirk for Mayor float in the Horribles Parade captured the spirit of the grass roots campaign.
Kristian Hoysradt and Carolyn Kirk
Carolyn Kirk and 2007 Campaign Manager Kristian Hoysradt, a graduate of Gloucester High School
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.
Sound of Music 2008
Mayor Kirk makes cameo appearance in the Annisquam Village Players summer production "The Sound of Music" - another long-standing Gloucester political tradition.
Recent Updates
- Kirk Set for 2nd Inaugural
- Sat., Oct. 17: Gloucester House
- Kirk Wins 64% of the Primary Vote
- Kirk Wins 63% Primary Vote
- Incumbent Kirk Rolls With 63 Percent of Vote in Three-Way Race
- Weekly Update—September 19
- Kirk Gets Vote of Confidence from Bond Rating Agencies
- Weekly Update—September 12
- Weekly Update—September 5
- Mayor Kirk’s Weekly Update – “So what exactly do I get for paying those high water rates?”
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Q&A Meeting Schedule
| 9/23 | East Gloucester - Harbor Room | 7pm- 8:30pm |
| 9/26 | Lanesville - Community Center | 9am- 10:30pm |
| 9/26 | Annisquam - Village Hall | 11am- 1:30pm |
| 9/27 | Magnolia - Library | 3:30pm- 5pm |
| 9/28 | Downtown - Cape Ann Community Cinema | 6:30pm- 8pm |
| TBD | Morning Glory Coffee Shop | TBD |
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