Aug 14, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardGloucester City Council City Council Meeting
The City Council meeting covered several operational updates and administrative actions. Key topics included a detailed presentation by Cassella Waste Systems regarding the upcoming transition to an automated solid waste and recycling collection service, scheduled to begin in October 2026. This transition aims to improve safety, aesthetics, and efficiency. The council also approved the recommendations of the Mariners' Medal Committee to award medals to Captain Gus Sanfalippo for past acts of heroism. Additionally, the council approved a special permit application for a building height increase for Applied Materials, Inc., and addressed concerns raised by residents regarding local property code violations and illegal construction activity.