August 15, 2022 — Representatives of the Gloucester fishing industry caught the ears of Democratic candidate for governor Attorney General Maura Healey, and a Democratic candidate for attorney general, Andrea Campbell, during a meeting at the Gloucester House Restaurant on Rogers Street around noon before a campaign canvass kickoff.
The pair heard concerns about the high cost of fuel and offshore wind, among others.
“The price of fuel is killing us right now,” said fisherman Joe Orlando, president of Northeast Fishery Sector II.
“I can’t even imagine. How much does it cost?” Healey asked.
Orlando said the cost went from $2,000 to $6,000.
Healey said it is important for the state to support the fishing industry economically, culturally and historically.