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The United States of America has a reputation of being one of those nations that exhibit diversified cultures entwined in one. Whether its the exotic culture of Florida or the dry corporate world of New York , every american city has its unique charm and significance. But the nation is not just about the rocking L.A and N.Y.C and number of others from the same league, it also boasts of a myriad of towns and cities that keep the small city charm intact , yet are rapidly progressing towards achieving higher goals in terms of different genres and fields. Come to Massachusettes and you will find plenty of such cities, that will lure your heart to reside in. Gloucester in one of those charming little cities that are fast emerging on the business map of the world.
Gloucester is considered to be America's oldest fishing port, catering to seafood connoisseurs from all over the world, since 1623. Samuel de Champlain called it 'Le Beauport' or the beautiful port , which makes perfect sense because of its scenic shoreline and breathtaking rocky mountain range.The actual history of the city dates back to 1606, when Samuel de Champlain first discovered it and recognized its potential of being a business harbour. Later, in 1623 large groups of men were sent from England to establish fishing and trade plantation. And by 1642 several Portuguese, Irish , New Foundlanders and Scandinavian settlers also joined in. This became the year of its christening as Gloucester , a british city name , because of the influence of the british settlers.
Gloucester is a wonderful spot to enjoy the tranquility of a small beach city , as tourists can escape the hustle and bustle of the other popular destinations within and outside America.Before we talk about the various departments of the city , which are not only significant but also hold obvious importance in the formation
of a strong base to a progressive business haven, lets talk about the whereabouts of the city of Gloucester. Beginning with transportation, the city has a strong transportation as it provides Public Bus services through CATA ( Cape Ann Transportation Authority ).The city is approxiamately 30 miles northeast of Boston , and the main portion of the city is an island , which is well connected to the other localities through two bridges. Public Rail Services are taken care of through MBTA ( Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority ) . AMTRAK train services cater to the far northeastern region of the city.
The bottom line is that the accessibility to various parts of the city is comfortable and swift. As far as the other pivotal departments are concerned , the city has The Gloucester Department of Public Works which covers ten sub divisions that are Central Services , Public Properties which comprise of the infrastructural part , beaches and parks , Solid Waste ,Cemetries, Snow and Ice , Water , Sewerage , Filtration, Highway and engineering . The head quarters and the primary source of contact for information on these above mentioned departments is the business offic ethat is situated on the Poplar Street .
The Glocester city Fire Department prides in its Mission statement which says that - ''we will provide service with understanding, response with compassion, performance with integrity and law enforcement with vision.'' The additional information about the Police department spans tips like calling 911, like any other american city , in case of an emergency. The report in person. The Gloucester Board Of Health and the Gloucester Health Department has a dedicated Gloucester's public health protection team which works with a single goal to provide the citizens with the best of health and medical facilities. Precisely, the department is dealing with Hepatitis C prevention and awareness program , oral health and even measures to deal with issues related to domestic and child sexual abuse.The best part about this team is that most of its board members are citizen volunteers and are knowledgable enough to tackle various situations.Another important department that deals with public safety is the Fire Department.The Gloucester Fire Department was set up in 1831 as a result of fire accident that took place in the downtown area.The headquarters of the Fire department are situated near the Prospect Street.
The city is not an ideal hunt end for those who want to settle down in this beautiful city.. Gloucester has successfully managed to attract thousands of tourists every year . One can understand that the huge chunk of tourists is drawn from the Boston City Visitors as the want to extend their journey onto the other Massachusetts cities also.There are plenty of tourist attractions to choose from when you are preparing your itinerary.The best option would be Harbor Tours, which start from Gloucester Bay and stretch to nearby island sightseeing as well as other beach and island activities.For the travellers with a strong aesthetic sense , Rocky Neck Art Colony is a good option.This is America's oldest Operative art colony, that homes more than 30 artists giving them plenty of inspiration in the solitude required.Then the beautiful Man At The Wheel Statue near Stacey Boulevard gives a magnificient view of the Seaman statue overlooking the beautiful ocean.Goucester has a number of Charter companies that are famous for fishing charters that include an enjoyable experience of fishing the wide variety of fish species .
Its a unique option for those who draw fun out of the adventures in life.But since travelling is not the only thing that tourists look for, other attractions also include the Cuisine of the city.Yes , Gloucester is a host to many mouthwatering feasts. To begin with the Rhumb Line Restaurant and Bar is an entertaining spot that offers delectable seafood and is very popular among locals as it hosts various theme parties keeping in mind the customer preference and also hosts events like the Comedy Night , Strip Tournament , Halloween Bash and other interesting events that add to the visitors delight.Then we have the Madfish Bar and Grille at the Rocky Neck Avenue that is famous for its Grilled food. Then for some formal fine dining experience ,visit the enchanting Ocean's Edge restaurant that offers breathtaking views of the picturesque beach area and the luch green surroundings.Gloucester also takes care of various cuisines as it has its share of chinese , thai , mexican , italian and portuguese restaurants that will leave the tourists with nothing but appreciation for the trained chefs that add to the restaurants success. Dragon Light , Ocean Garden , Thai Choice , Espresso Ristorante & Pizzeria and Jalapenos are some of those options to cater to diverse taste buds.
In all, the city of Gloucester is in itself a wholesome destination for those who want to settle down escaping the cacaphony of the metros or those who wish to just be a part of the mirth, for a moment, after all life is but a string of moments.
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