Gloucester’s Main Street business community is on the rise with ribbon cuttings for two new storefronts—The Nook and The Cereal Plug—last Thursday. The first ribbon cutting was held for The Nook (above photo), a book and gift shop. Owners Danielle and Aaron Hilton were helped out by daughters Gia, at left, and Sofie in the ribbon cutting. A short while later, and a few feet away, The Cereal Plug opened to customers. In bottom photo, Gail White and Ray Weiland, owners of the cereal and ice cream bar, cut the ribbon held by Chayton Shall, at left, and Trevor Johnson. More Main Street business openings are on the way. Clothing store Buoy 22 (6618 Main Street) will hold its grand opening from 10 to noon Saturday and a welcome reception for Porters on Main, a new restaurant at 6553 Main Street, will be held on Tuesday night, April 22.

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