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I don’t even know what to think about this guy. Obviously he taped this to make a point but was there even one obstruction that he couldn’t have easily driven around?
Month: September 2015
Preparing for New Construction at the Fort
The ledge has been prepared to be blasted away. Click to Watch the BLAST
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Visitors from New York enjoy Harbor Walk
Visitors from New York enjoy Harbor Walk, before going on Whale Watch Cruise.
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GHS Football vs Lynn Classical
The Fishermen winners 27-0 to open season in grand style…
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Thanks for the memories From Nancy Garland Mattern
Hi Joey,
I am the grandma who showed up at your lobster pound last June with daughter Susan and two grandkids in tow. We had missed the harbor taxi and you suggested we walk to Rocky Neck to catch it there. Well, we did, and had a great time. Wanted to share with you some pics of our annual family get-together for the last 10 years, 2 weeks at a rented house on Beach Road, all 16 of us. I was born in Gloucester at Addison Gilbert in 1941. My dad was John Garland, a son of Dr. Roy Garland and Letitia Garland who lived at the corner of Dale and Prospect for as long as I can remember, the big old Victorian house. We lived in Annisquam, rented a house on Leonard Street, and moved to Hamilton when I was six. But not before I went to the Leonard School for first grade. I remember it well — 3 grades in one schoolroom, a sweet place to be at that age. When you published the picture of the Leonard School the other day, it brought back all kinds of great memories. Thank you! Just wanted to share my thanks to you for Good Morning Gloucester — we now live in New Mexico, and our 3 daughters and their families live all across the states, but getting together in Gloucester every summer at Good Harbor is the highlight of our year.
Best wishes,
Nancy Garland Mattern
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It’s One Thing To Save A Lot Of Money On Topsfield Fair Tickets That You Know You’re Gonna Go To- It’s A Whole ‘Nother Thing To Get Skip The Line Passes While You’re at It!
Topsfield Fair is awesome, the one suck part is waiting in that monster line for tickets. Groupon has a killer deal for $20 for two tickets AND skip the line passes. Here’s the link-
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Artist Talk with Copley Society of Art’s Abby Lammers at the Cape Ann Museum
Join Abby Lammers, recipient of the 2015 Charles Family Cape Ann Residency.
GLOUCESTER, Mass. (September 12, 2015) – The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to present, in partnership with the Copley Society of Art (CoSo), an artist talk with this year’s artist-in-residence, Abby Lammers on Sunday, September 20 at 2:00p.m. in the auditorium. This program is free for CoSo and CAM members or with admission to the Museum. The residency was created by the Charles Family Foundation as a dedication to and promotion of the North Shore and Boston art communities. For more information email info@capeannmuseum.org or call (978) 283-0455 x10.
Lammers will discuss her development as an artist with a love of design. She will present her process and touch upon her influences in color and composition. Examples of finished works and sketchbooks will be on display.
“I try to portray a unique vision of my subjects, so that everyday life becomes a little less invisible.”
Abby Lammers, is a native of Missouri and works full time as an artist from her studios in East Falmouth, MA and Rochester, NY. Her work has been featured in numerous group and solo shows at museums, galleries and cultural centers throughout the United States. In her seventeen year career her accomplishments include acceptance into over 196 national exhibitions and winning over 62 awards.
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Something is Not Right, Something is Quite Wrong
Clearly I need some more practice taking panoramic photos. That’s one freaky soccer team.
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Community Stuff 9/16/15
Standard GMG Disclaimer:
Good Morning Gloucester Does Not Endorse Candidates and this press release should not be indicative of a an endorsement or non endorsement of any candidates. We do not back politicians but do post candidacy announcements.
Campaign Kickoff Event for Council at Large Candidate Joe Orlando
Hello All,
As you may know, my son, Joe Orlando, Jr. is running for city council at large. I am so proud of Joe’s willingness to step forward to serve his community, and to make the city of Gloucester the best it can be for future generations.
I want to personally invite each of you to his campaign kickoff event, this Thursday, September 17th at 6:30 p.m. at the Gloucester House Restaurant. Please call the office and let Amanda know if you are able to attend. For more information, here is the Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/110112002673019/
I truly appreciate any support you can lend Joe during his campaign, and most importantly, don’t forget to vote for him on November 3rd!
All my best,
Joe Orlando
Water System Maintenance has begun
Dear Friends:
I have received the following communication from the Larry Durkin of the city Water Department:
The Gloucester DPW has begun a city wide water distribution system two- to three-week “fall flush” and three- to five-week switch to chlorine from monochloramine in the distribution system. These maintenance procedures are performed annually each September. The switch to chlorine began Sunday morning, Sept. 14, at West Gloucester Water Treatment Plant.
Flushing will begin Sept. 14 (tonight) with DPW crews working from 6 p.m. to 12 midnight.
After three to five weeks the DPW will switch back to monochloramine from chlorine at which time the DPW will flush throughout the distribution system to restore monochloramine.
During the switch to chlorine in the distribution system, a chlorine odor may be noticeable, which will not be noticeable when we return to monochloramine. Monochloramine is the main chemical used for disinfection in the distribution system. It is formed when dilute concentrations of chlorine and ammonia are combined at the water treatment plants and pumped to the distribution system and water storage tanks. The annual switch combined with flushing has helped greatly with the maintenance of water distribution system quality.
During the line flushing, if discolored water is experienced, running of cold water is recommended as flushing can disturb normal flow patterns. If water quality problems persist please call the DPW at 978-281-9785, so spot flushing can be performed as necessary.
Finally, the Klondike Water Treatment Plant on Quarry Street in Lanesville will begin approximately one month of operation in a few weeks. It is tied into the city’s distribution system and primarily will supply water to Lanesville and Annisquam.
This Water Treatment Plant is normally reserved for emergencies, and starting in 2016 it will be operated in the peak demand months of July and August annually.
Thank you for your cooperation
Larry
Lawrence A. Durkin, P.E. – Environmental Engineer
City of Gloucester – Department of Public Works
Water Compliance Office
50 Essex Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone 978-281-9792, Fax 978-281-9724
Email: ldurkin@gloucester-ma.gov
Lawrence A. Durkin, P.E.
Environmental Engineer
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Stone’s Pub is having an Ugly Shirt Contest this Saturday September 19th bring out the best of your worst and compete against Jamie Verga for a $25 Gift Certificate!
Cape Ann Dining News-
http://www.capeanneats.com
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National Georaphic’s Video From Inside a Crocodile’s Mouth
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Gloucester Gig Rowers Race this past Saturday
Multiple Gig Clubs and assorted boats came from the New England Area to compete this past Saturday in Gloucester Harbor. (several photos by Judith Oleson attached)
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DEAD SWAN UPDATE
A listless Mr. Swan this past Saturday
Mr. Swan is slowly coming back to life and has begun to move around to his other pond homes. He is very lonely still and cries his plaintive cry however, one of our dear readers writes that when he lost his first wife about six years ago, a cormorant came and sat with him everyday until “Little Girl Swan” showed up on the scene (his second wife). Hopefully history will repeat itself. Mr. Swan is thought to be about twenty years old, which is remarkable for a swan in the wild.
Mr. (right) and Mrs. (left) sharing pond vegetation with ducks, Niles Pond January 2014
Thank you to all who have written, sent photos, and reported sightings. We’re so blessed to be a part of this wonderfully caring community.
Mrs. Swan and Cygnet June 2015
RIP Mrs. Swan and Cygnet
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Katherine Howe at the Eastern Point Lit House open Mic
Hi Kim!
Can you help spread the word on this? As we mentioned at the last book club, we’re having Katherine Howe return to the Lit House to celebrate the release of her new YA novel, The Appearance of Annie Van Sinderen (read an excerpt via Entertainment Weekly here: http://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/06/excerpt-appearance-annie-van-sinderen-katherine-howe ).
Thanks for sharing all the incredible butterfly photos! Too darn cute!
THANK YOU!
Chris
Don’t miss our first reading and open mic event of the Fall! We are pleased to welcome Katherine Howe to The Lit House to celebrate the release of her new novel The Appearance of Annie Van Sinderen. She also is the author of The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane, which debuted at #2 on the New York Times bestseller list, was named one of USA Today’s top ten books of 2009, and which has been translated into over twenty languages. Her second novel, The House of Velvet and Glass, was a USA Today andNew York Times e-book bestseller, and her third novel, a young adult historical thriller called Conversion, follows a group of teenage girls who must uncover the real reason behind a mysterious outbreak at their high school. She also edited The Penguin Book of Witches for Penguin Classics in 2014.
Join us at 7 for our Open Mic where you can read your own work to our growing and very supportive audience. Katherine will start at 8 p.m.
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Dana Jones
and his Blackthorn walking stick.
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Cripple Cove
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90 Day Commit to Get Fit @ MAC
Cape Ann Wellness News http://www.capeannwellness.com
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Fall Prevention Awareness Day
Falls Prevention Awareness Day
Wednesday, September 23
10:00 am—1:00 pm
Rose Baker Senior Center
Gloucester Council on Aging
6 Manuel F. Lewis Street
978-281-9765
Offered by Addison Gilbert Hospital, Lacey Health and
the Center for Healthy Aging
We invite you to attend Fall Prevention Awareness Day and to learn helpful tips showing how to prevent falling so you can always feel safe at home. As we age, the risk of falling increases, but there are many ways to prevent falls. Recognize this important event with us and celebrate Fall Prevention Awareness Day. Featured will be health screenings, information, demonstrations and giveaways:
- Center for Healthy Aging
- Center for Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine
- Falls Prevention Committee
- Lahey Health Continuing Care
- Lahey Health Senior Care
- Lifestyle Management Institute
- Northeast PHO – Primary Care Physician
- Practices affiliated with Lahey Health
- Pharmacy- “Ask a Pharmacist”
- Senior Adult Unit & NICHE (Nurses Improving
- Care for Elders Health System Elders
- Trauma Prevention
- The Discover Program
- Lifeline®
- Nutritional Services
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Last One Out Close The Door!
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MMoAA on ROCKY NECK!
Laurelin with the 1968 Cardinal trailer that serves as the Mobile Museum of American Artifact’s home.
The Mobile Museum of American Artifacts curator Laurelin Kruse is looking for donations from Gloucester residents. She is most interested in objects of a personal nature that tell a story about the owner. Stop in tonight at the Lanesville Community where the museum will be open and Laurelin will be accepting donations.
Laeurelin writes, I’ll be at the Lanesville Community Center tonight during the Mayoral Debates and Thursday at the Cape Ann Farmer’s Market. Otherwise I can usually be found at the Rocky neck parking lot [on the causeway to Rocky Neck] or check my Instagram (name: theMMoAA ) for my whereabouts.
On the 24th at 7pm I will have an on open studio in the Rocky Neck parking lot where I’ll show all the artifacts I’ve collected from Gloucester in a final exhibit inside the Mobile Museum and will discuss my process and experience here.
Until then, I’m looking for objects from people in Gloucester with personal stories behind them. People can email me at museum@themmoaa.org to set up an appointment to donate their artifact. Or they can come find me during one of my scheduled outings.
This is all thanks to the Goetemann Artist Residency at the Rocky Neck Art Colony.
Thank you!!
For more information about the Mobile Museum of American Artifacts, see E.J.’s previous post here: MMoAA.
and visit their website here: MMoAA
“The Mobile Museum of American Artifacts (MMoAA) is a touring museum of personal objects and their histories. Housed in a small vintage trailer, MMoAA travels from town to town, conducting an “archeology of the present” that uncovers objects of significant (and insignificant) connection to everyday American life. MMoAA’s presence in a city sparks a sense of local pride and inspires people to look into their communities for what gives them and their hometown a sense of place.
MMoAA is an exploration in the everyday, the local—the lives we live and the places we inhabit—and sees the present tense on its way to becoming a story, a thing regarded, the rough draft of memory.”
Surfboard Wax Balls
Arrowheads from Seine Field
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