Sawyers and Tree Experts Team Up with 6th Graders!

TIMBER MILLING @ O’Maley Science Central: Wed, Dec. 10th | 8–10 AM

ALL VISITORS WELCOME!

Local sawyers and tree experts are teaming up with Gloucester O'Maley 6th graders for a hands-on timber milling experience!

Students will be measuring, sawing, nailing, and sanding pine boards as they build 100+ Eastern Bluebird nest boxes before the holiday break.

These student-made nest boxes will be installed across Cape Ann this spring to support bluebird habitat restoration.

Science Central, O’Maley Innovation Middle School, 32 Cherry St., Gloucester, MA

Letters: Memories Made for Veteran

TARR IN THE NEWS | Gloucester Daily Times | Wednesday, 11.26.25

'Letters: Memories Made for Veteran' | By The Family of Newton Myles McCarthy, Sr.

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"To the editor:

We are writing to express our deepest appreciation for everything the staff at Seacoast Nursing Home have done for Newton McCarthy during his time in your care.

You have made an extraordinary difference in his life and in ours. Your compassion, dedication, and attention to his wellbeing have made his transition into assisted living incredibly smooth, and it has brought our family tremendous comfort knowing he is supported by people who truly care.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible effort you put into making this past Veterans Day so special for him — and for us.

We want to extend a special thank you to our state senator, Bruce Tarr, and Gloucester’s Veterans Services for their time and effort as well. The thoughtful details and genuine care that went into celebrating Veterans Day were remarkable, and we will never be able to be able to thank you enough. It is day that will remain a lasting and meaningful memory for Newt and for our entire family.

Thank you, sincerely, for all that you do.

The family of Newton Myles McCarthy Sr., Gloucester"

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Cape Ann Veterans Services

Seacoast Rehab and Nursing Center

December 8th and December 11th Informal Session 2025

Coming up this week in the Senate Chamber the Senate will be having informal sessions today, Monday, December 8th and Thursday, December 11th at 11 AM.

You can read a copy of TODAY's tentative agenda in advance online at the following location:

https://malegislature.gov/ClerksOffice/Senate/Agenda

To watch TODAY's informal Senate Session LIVE, visit

https://malegislature.gov/Events/Sessions/Detail/7593

December 4th Informal Session 2025

Today, Thursday, December 4th, the Senate will be holding an informal session in the Senate Chamber set to begin at 11 AM:

You can read a copy of the tentative agenda in advance online at the following location:

https://malegislature.gov/ClerksOffice/Senate/Agenda

To watch today's informal session LIVE, visit:

https://malegislature.gov/Events/Sessions/Detail/7591

Central Grammar’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

TARR IN THE NEWS | 11.23.25

'Central Grammar celebrates 50 years as senior housing'

Gloucester Daily Times

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"Recently, residents, the builders, and other got together to celebrate the building 50th anniversary at housing for Cape Ann seniors.

According to state Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, who attended the apartment building’s 50th anniversary celebration, it was the nation’s first adaptive reuse of a school building, a model that continues to thrive today.

Many residents, including a former superintendent, attended class in the building at one time. Several former teachers have lived in the Central Grammar’s 80 units as well."

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Read the full article
https://www.gloucestertimes.com/.../article_b4da476b-ea9c...

BankGloucester Highlight on Giving Tuesday

This Giving Tuesday, I wanted to highlight once more the local efforts of BankGloucester featured in this Gloucester Daily Times article by Andrea Holbrook.

TARR IN THE NEWS | 11.19.25

'Bank Awards Grants to Nonprofits'

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EXCERPT BELOW:

"The awards were presented at a reception Oct. 9 at BankGloucester’s headquarters at 160 Main St. The event brought together nonprofit leaders, community members, bank staff, and local officials, among them Mayor Greg Verga, state Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, and Nina Goodick, district liaison for state Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante."

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Read the full article
https://www.gloucestertimes.com/.../article_29d89318-0aa2...

TARR IN THE NEWS | 11.12.25

TARR IN THE NEWS | 11.12.25

'Ipswich clammers face another harsh winter of flats closures'

By Trevor Meek | The Local News

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"That same frustration was shared by many who spoke at the meeting, including Sen. Bruce Tarr, who likened efforts to reopen the flats to fighting an invisible opponent.

“What we are trying to do is shadowbox with a threat that could occur,” he said. “We’re talking about something that is hypothetical. And we’re trying to solve that problem.”"

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"When asked about moving the treatment plant’s outflow pipe away from the shellfish beds, Tarr said Rep. Kristin Kassner had recently secured funding to study that possibility.

“We’re working with the town to get that money released so that study can begin,” he said.

However, Tarr emphasized that the focus should be on trying to change the FDA’s current dilution standard for the Ipswich River.

“It’s important to remember that the standard was changed once already by the work of [the DMF],” Tarr said. “But now we’re hitting a brick wall — and that’s the essence of the problem.”"

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Read the full article
https://thelocalnews.news/.../ipswich-clammers-face.../