 WSJM reports that lumberman George Bridgman mapped out the original village in 1870, which became a city in 1949. Events are planned throughout the day in its hope that the celebration, which was an annual event before COVID, can once again become a regular part of the year in the coastal town. David Shea, MNC News. You can get the top local news stories on demand by checking out your email twice each day to get signed up for free. Go to 953MNC.com and click where it says on demand.