Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rockport

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 What happens to Long Beach now that Rockport’s FEMA seawall grant vanished?

Rockport, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Rockport! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What happens to Long Beach now that Rockport’s FEMA seawall grant vanished?
  • Where in Rockport you can still see a truly starry sky

Also on today's calendar: Robert Ellis Orrall with an After Party with Funbucket and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 70.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Seawall repairs at stake after FEMA grant for Rockport is canceled (nbcboston.com) — Rockport’s long-planned Long Beach seawall repair is in limbo after FEMA unexpectedly canceled nearly $2.8 million in grant funding the town was counting on. Local leaders warn Rockport can’t easily absorb the full cost, even though voters already approved the town’s share, and say losing the project could threaten homes, marshes, and tax revenues while the state presses FEMA to reconsider.
   

• These 9 Massachusetts Dark Sky Parks Are Made For Late Summer Stargazing (takingthekids.com) — Halibut Point State Park in Rockport earns top billing as a rare, darker-sky coastal spot where late-summer Milky Way views are still possible close to home. The guide also points you to other Massachusetts parks and campgrounds, but emphasizes Rockport’s granite ledges, ocean views, and easy trails as a prime evening stargazing escape.
   

📸 Around Rockport

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockport

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Rockport Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Rockport PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Gloucester. Apply here.
  • US Department of Veterans Affairs posted a job opening for Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) in Gloucester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gloucester

  • Jeff Weaver Solo Show at North Shore Arts this Friday! (goodmorninggloucester.com)
  • In 2001 Three Lives Were Lost Aboard The Starbound- My Cousin Joe Marcantonio Wrote About The Events Which Took Place That Night when His Life and The Families Lives Changed Forever (goodmorninggloucester.com)
  • This day in history, Aug. 5 (keenesentinel.com)

Essex

  • ‘Forced-Out' ConCom Staff Cry Out for Change in Town Leadership (thetowncommon.com)
  • Northern Essex, UMass Dartmouth Partner for Bachelor's in Nursing (whav.net)

Salem

  • 21st Annual Salem Derby Street Mile Returns For 2026 (patch.com)
  • Salem Biz Town Hall Set To Bring Businesses, City Partners Together (patch.com)

Ok Rockport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Support These Local Businesses

+ Get My Business Found

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rockport

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rockport

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.