About Greg

 
 
 

As a lifelong Gloucester resident, Mayor Greg Verga assumed office in January of 2022. He had previously served Gloucester for eight years on the School Committee, followed by six years as a member of the City Council. 

Since taking office, Mayor Verga has increased annual road and pothole repair budgets by nearly 500 percent, invested $2.7 million into Gloucester schools, launched a beach parking reservation system to manage gridlock, spearheaded an ordinance that makes City parking free for veterans, and implemented new accountability and efficiency standards in City Hall, including citywide employee reviews—all while maintaining the City’s AA bond rating.

 
 
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He has also brought about restorations at Stage Fort Park and the creation of a Vietnam Vets Memorial in addition to hiring a sustainability coordinator to safeguard Gloucester’s climate resilience and reduce carbon footprint. 

In his prior role as chair of the Gloucester School Committee, Mayor Verga pushed to hold meetings at City Hall so they could be live-streamed on local TV and led the charge to post meeting minutes and administrative contract texts on the School Department website. During his time on the City Council, he championed initiatives to engage the public in critical City decisions and increase public awareness of the appointees and deliberations of City boards and commissions. 

 
 
 
 

In addition to his work as an elected official, Mayor Verga has served in numerous appointed municipal positions and has volunteered his time as an engaged participant in a variety of community boards and activities. As a founding member of the Gloucester Fishermen Athletic Association and an active member of several other boards, he has long been dedicated to serving Gloucester's youth and improving its education system. 

 
 
(Photo credit Joanne Silva)

(Photo credit Joanne Silva)

He and his wife Kellie live in West Gloucester and have three adult children and two grandchildren. Mayor Verga is a musician, playing guitar and bass. He has co-written songs with his project Paulzon Fire which are available for streaming and has authored a children’s book, “Fresh Eggs,” published by Wiggles Press Books in 2011. 

A firm believer in the power of local government to change residents’ lives for the better, he is a graduate of Gloucester High School and earned his Bachelor's degree in Communications from Salem State College.

 
 

Greg’s Notable Leadership and Community Positions

Elected positions:

Gloucester School Committee 2002-2010

  • Vice Chair 2006-2008; Chair 2008-2010

Gloucester City Council 2010-2016

  • Represented Ward Five, 2010- 2014

  • At-large member, 2014-2016

  • City Council Planning and Development subcommittee 

    • Vice Chair, 2010-2013; Chair, 2013-2016

Appointed municipal positions:

  • Capital Facilities Management Committee

  • Magnolia Woods Oversight and Advisory Committee

  • Newell Stadium Building Committee

  • Harbor Plan Committee

  • Fisheries Commission

  • Council on Aging

Other Community Activities:

  • Gloucester Fishermen Athletic Association (GFAA) Founding Member and first Treasurer

  • First R Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit promoting reading skills for young children: Past Board Member and Volunteer Reader

  • West Parish School Building Committee,1999-2000

  • West Parish School Site Based Management Team, 2000-2002



Paid for by the Verga Committee