Mural and Museum Exhibit Mark Gloucester’s 375th Anniversary
A new mural and museum exhibit are highlighting six major chapters in Gloucester County’s 375-year history. “Six Scenes, One Place: The Story of Gloucester” opened Saturday at the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester. Artist Michael Rosato’s mural traces the county’s Indigenous roots, Revolutionary War history and agricultural and maritime heritage. The accompanying exhibit features artwork, […]
Read MoreGloucester Residents Face Phone and Internet Service Changes
Some Gloucester County residents could lose traditional Verizon landline service as the company retires copper lines. Open Broadband has also ended its fixed-wireless internet service in the county. Meanwhile, a proposed federal broadband expansion project has been canceled after RiverStreet Networks withdrew from the program. County officials are working with state agencies to explore other […]
Read MoreScholarship Honors Middlesex County Man
A scholarship has been established in memory of Middlesex County resident Randolph Reggie Carter, who disappeared in May 2018 and was declared dead last October. The scholarship is open to high school seniors, college students and those pursuing vocational training or certificate programs. Application deadlines are December 1 for the spring semester and June 1 […]
Read MoreGloucester Parks and Recreation Announces Fall Programs
Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism has several fall programs planned. Free Flow Yoga will be offered Tuesday evenings at Beaverdam Park, while children’s yoga begins Friday at the Stewart Building. Other events include trips for residents 50 and older, an international cooking club, senior bingo and Touch A Truck on November 1. Registration and additional […]
Read MorePorter Named President of Chesapeake Payment Systems
Casey Porter has been named president of Chesapeake Payment Systems, succeeding Kate Root, who plans to retire at the end of the year. Porter has more than 25 years of experience in payment services and financial technology, including leadership positions with Visa and REPAY. He joined the company in August and will work with Root […]
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