Endorsements
Governor Maura Healey & Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
“We're proud to endorse Greg Verga's reelection as Mayor of Gloucester. It's important that we have strong local leaders like Greg on our side as we work to bring down the cost of housing, support small businesses, and make Massachusetts a more affordable place to live, work and learn."
Massachusetts Nurses Association
“Since becoming Mayor of Gloucester in 2022, Mayor Verga has been a strong supporter and good friend of nurses. We are proud to support him as he continues to build a Gloucester that works for everyone.”
-Katie Murphy, RN - MNA President
Bruce Tobey, former Mayor
“I quickly learned during my years as mayor how easy it is for the day-to-day but nevertheless vital business of the city to freeze out everything else. And then there were the surprises — you never knew on any given day what might walk through the office door.
It was a constant challenge to keep your eye on the long-term issues that had plagued the city for years. To do it all required constant and high energy and focus, so that the long-term needs of the city could be resolved while the day to day work got done, too.
I am deeply impressed with how Mayor Greg Verga has brought just that approach to City Hall. The day-to-day work gets done, and so do the big projects: Here are just a few examples:
— The police station and courthouse have been restored, with the state now an active financial partner in its long-term future.
— The Legion Building/Old Town Hall has been restored again to the beauty it deserves.
— A new elementary school has been built and fully commissioned to perform its vital educational mission.
— The matter of upgrading our sewer service system to secondary treatment is being effectively engaged.
We need to keep Mayor Verga on the job for the benefit of the city and its future. I vigorously urge the voters of Gloucester to support him in the Sept. 16 preliminary election and enthusiastically endorse his candidacy.”
Mike McLeod & John McCarthy, former Gloucester Chiefs of Police and City Councilors
Letters to the Editor
Carolyn Stewart
“I pride myself on keeping up with what’s going on in our community, but I have to say when I first heard Mayor Verga talk about all that has been accomplished during his time in office, I was pretty blown away.”
Lizzie Mendola
“In my book, Mayor Greg Verga has earned our vote to serve a third term. It’s rare these days to find an elected official who seems more concerned with making peoples’ lives better than they are with angling for a soundbite or saying ‘I could do better’ without much basis for that claim or critiquing without offering viable solutions.”
Melanie Tobey
“Gloucester has been incredibly fortunate to have Mayor Greg Verga serving our city for almost four years now. We need to keep his momentum going.
Mayor Verga’s list of accomplishments for the past two terms is a long one. I don’t think people realize how many contracts he has settled with unions during his time as mayor. He has settled fire, police superiors, both city AFSCME unions, and Gloucester Municipal Administrators Association contracts. Mayor Verga has worked tirelessly with unions to maintain positive relationships throughout the city.”
Judith and Harry Hoglander
“When it casting our votes, we are guided by the principal of whether the candidate has or will fulfill the expectations of the term they are seeking.
Based upon his record of accomplishments, our votes will be for Mayor Greg Verga. Over the last 3 1/2 years he has brought a stability to our city that has not been seen for a long time.
He has kept the promises he has made and then some.”
Meredith Fine
“Mayor Verga is leading Gloucester with vision and integrity. He has strong, effective partnerships with the City Council, the School Committee, our delegation to the Statehouse, and the governor’s office. He is a good man doing a great job. Let’s stay the course.”
Joseph A. Ciolino
“Those who can, do. Those who can’t do, talk a good game. Being extremely familiar with the many behind-the-scenes machinations of City Hall business, I am very impressed with Mayor Verga’s competence and his efficient handling of these major issues. The recent strike by Republic Services is only the most recent example of his proficiency in handling the day-to-day concerns of residents.”
Naomi and Jeff Stonberg
“We believe that Greg Verga has done an excellent job as mayor. His team is vey responsive to any consumer requests or concerns. They solve the problem and if it takes a little longer. they provide frequent updates.”
Ruth Pino
“I urge voters to vote for Greg Verga in the upcoming preliminary election on September 16, 2025. I have known him for much of his life. I knew his parents. I know his brothers. I know his wife Kellie and her Lanesville parents, I know his children. His life has been about doing whatever he could to improve life for his family, the school his children went to and the community. He and Kellie put themselves through college with hard work and determination. Together, they raised their family by connecting them with everything they learned from their own upbringing and more. They are all alumni of Gloucester Public Schools and it’s where his grandchildren are today.
As a child of Gloucester, he’s done the things most of us did to grow and prosper. He understands how Gloucester works and the people who make it hum.
The Mayor has to look at the big picture and serve all taxpayers and not just a few. As Mayor, Greg Verga has done that. He has deep understanding of how the City’s people work at surviving every day and how best the City can serve them. Greg never forgets where he came from and that’s how he leads with passion and commitment.
All the pieces have to be in place, much like a puzzle, for the City services to work and get funded and Greg Verga has done what he needed to do to fit all the pieces together. Greg is getting things done.”
Claudia Schweitzer
“I am writing in support of Mayor Greg Verga for re-election.
I find him to be an accessible, responsive champion of the city. He cares about the environment and hired a sustainability coordinator to oversee Gloucester’s climate action and resilience plan. He is upgrading the Wastewater Treatment Plant. He has helped to launch and support a new Medical Assistance track at Gloucester High School, expanding vocational options in partnership with the Gloucester Education Foundation. He has strengthened the city in ways to numerous to list.
Let’s give him an opportunity to finish these much needed projects he has initiated.”
Brent Davison, MSW, MPH
“I am a practicing clinical social worker who treats children and adolescents in Gloucester. I am voting for Greg Verga because he has supported Gloucester school programs servicing preschool to high school kids that have directly impacted my clients in supportive and compassionate ways. This clearly reflects his caring for all members of our community. Please vote for Greg.”