Anthony has been walking since 1975. He has missed one year in 41 years because of a shoulder injury. His number one advice to the new walkers coming up is Don’t Drink!
Month: June 2016
SALVI BENSON SAINT PETER GREASY POLE TATOO
Salvo Benson was at Saint Peter’s Club cheering on the Sunday Walkers. Salvi Benson is the All Time Greasy Pole Champion, with 4 Saturday wins and 6 Sunday wins.
Salvi Benson, Steve LeBlanc, Joe Staline, and Dave Foote
Salvi Benson from his 2014 walk
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Gloucester Motif Monday: Lessons On the Water
Scenic spots for Gloucester’s beach swim lessons, part 1.
11:00am
From Jeremy Nestor at the YMCA:
“Beach Swim lessons are offered at Niles Beach on Tuesdays and Plum Cove on Thursdays starting July 5th. The free to member classes give children the tools they need to be safe at the beaches this summer! If you are not a member do not worry. You can still register for the Beach Swim Lessons for $50. Ages 3-5 at 11:00 am and 6-10 at 11:45 am.”
Weekly sailing camp options for kids and adults are available from the City of Gloucester through the Cape Ann YMCA. I will add additional sailing options in a separate post.
From Jeremy Nestor:
“YMCA Sailing Camp is a great way to experience all the scenic views Gloucester has to offer from a boat. Kids will learn the essential to sailing and build skills to last them a lifetime. The Cape Ann YMCA partnered with the City of Gloucester to run this recreational sailing program. We also offer adult sailing lessons on Tuesday and Thursday evenings because you don’t have to be a kid to learn the fun of sailing!”
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Reunion
Old friends greet each other during Sunday’s procession.
Video of procession here.
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Peaceful Friday at high tide on Little River
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Set up for Magnolia farmer market
Happy Connecting. Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S® 5
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Regarding The Lifeguard Situation
Dear Residents:
The Mayor’s office and administration is aware of the ongoing staffing shortages at our beaches, especially seen at Niles and Plum Cove. I can assure you that we are actively working on this issue, which is affecting all of the Commonwealth and especially here in Essex County. This staffing shortage is due to the fact that there is a high demand for lifeguards with a limited pool of qualified candidates currently available. Our DPW wisely suggested that we start our lifeguard hiring earlier in the season, which our team started conducting earlier than any past year.
Thankfully, we hired new lifeguards this past week with more interviews, training and outreach being conducted through next week. Additionally, I authorized a pay rate increase for lifeguard candidates to better compete in this tough job market.
As always, our larger beaches remain staffed, but the fact remains that young, certified and…
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HarborWalk Summer Cinema Poster
FREE movies on the jumbo screen hosted by the City of Gloucester through Cape Ann Community Cinema and thanks to three premier sponsors: Cape Ann Savings Bank, North Shore Community College and North Shore 104.9.
Individual movie nights are paired up with the support from these local businesses– some are repeat sponsors!
Grease will be shown with support from First Ipswich Bank and Doyon’s;
Finding Nemo is presented by Open Door;
Minions will be shown thanks to Toodeloos!;
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is presented by the Building Center;
and Inside Out from the Manchester Athletic Club.
Movies start July 13th!
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The Late Paul Frontiero Paintings for Sale
The Late Paul Frontiero Paintings for Sale
I’ve received emails regarding my Dad’s Paintings and if they are for sale. Now that the weather is better I will be able to show them to anyone interested in purchasing. I have many left that are just sitting in the storage unit not being enjoyed. There are just so many that can hang on my walls. The sizes of the paintings range between 5″x7″ and up. The price range is $75.00 and up.
Here are some photos of some of the paintings that are available.
You can contact me by email at: Frontiero@hotmail.com
Frontiero@hotmail.com
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SATURDAY 2016 GREASY POLE CHAMPION LENNY TOARMINA AND MOM!
Lenny Taormina, your Saturday Greasy Pole Champion, with his Mom
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St. Peter’s Fiesta Parade Participants Annually Enjoy French Fries At The Halfway Mark of the Sunday Procession!
Viva Destino’s Sub Shop!
Cousin Timmy White & 15 Large Orders of French Fries For the Fishing Boat Oar Walkers!
The Last Supper Fiesta Float Enjoying French Fries & Chicken Fingers!
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SUNDAY GREASY POLE WALKER PETER CANNAVO
Peter Cannavo loves his Mom!
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THANK YOU SAINT PETER’S FIESTA SPONSOR MAMA ROSIE’S PRESIDENT NICK SARDO!
Mama Rosie’s President Nick Sardo and the beautiful Fay Puopolo, Fiesta Committee Member Ralph Puopolo’s wife, Sunday Saint Peter’s Fiesta procession
For information about Mama Rosie’s visit their website here
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Gloucester Smiles-285
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Beauport night views
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A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO THE ST. PETER’S FIESTA COMMITTEE PRESIDENT JOE NOVELLO AND TO ALL THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Thank you to the Saint Peter’s Fiesta Committee President Joe Novello and to all the Fiesta Committee members for making this year, and every year, a truly beautiful and unique tradition for our fair City. The committee members are as follows, and if you see them around town, please thank them:
Joseph Novello – Â President
Michael Linquata – Vice President
Anthony Cusumano – Treasurer
Rose Aiello  – Clerk
Christopher Palazzola – Committee Member
Salvatore Ferrara – Committee Member
Ralph Puopolo – Â Committee Member
Carlo Barbara – Committee Member
Rose Aiello – Committee Member
Alphonse Millefoglie – Committee Member
Tom Favazza – Committee Member
Lucia Sheehan – Recording Secretary
We are so blessed to have this extraordinary team working on all our behalves. It is astounding that with all its moving parts, Fiesta comes together so beautifully each year to honor Saint Peter, the patron Saint of fishermen. Viva San Pietro!
St. Peter’s Fiesta Committee President Joe Novello and his adorable grandchildren.
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Fiesta Sunday Traditional “Whites” Photo Gallery!
Fiesta Sunday Whites!
Wearing white on Fiesta Sunday has been a Sicilian tradition honoring St. Peter for generations. Weeks before Fiesta mothers and grandmothers shop for their families Fiesta Whites! Hundreds of people wearing their Fiesta Whites lined the streets of Gloucester during yesterday’s procession around central Gloucester. I personally thank all who allowed me to snap of photos of their beautiful children. How blessed are we to live in a community with deep rooted tradition, and culture. VIVA St. Pietro & VIVA Gloucester!
President of the Fiesta Committee, Joe Novello with his beautiful granddaughters!
 Generations in Fiesta Whites
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Courtesy
Some props need to go to this walker. Â A little help here….because I missed his name. Â We all know the first round of the Greasy Pole is a “Courtesy Round” and the flag can not be grabbed. Â But it is clear that victory would have been his if he were allowed to pull the flag down with him. Â Actually….with his hand wrapped around the pole…I’m not sure how he was able to leave it up there.
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@WeberGrills Green EI Code Performer Restore Update 6/26
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Setting up to be able to work upright
The plan-
First need to remove the rusted off bolts that secured the Performer’s horizontal cross brace square tubes.  Sprayed them with WD-40, put a vice grip on the rusted bolt and another on the nut and with a little pressure they snapped right off, all four of them.
A photo to remember exactly where the Gas assist tank holder goes before I disassemble it.
For anyone that wold rather replace the bolts with more original starnuts and a bolt, the one that came on the Performer originally is 2 inches.
As I decided to run a threaded rod all the way through the square cross-brace tube and the holes where the bolts I removed was located and then cap the rod off with an acorn nut. Â Here was the hardware from Ace Hometown Hardware store, Gloucester MA.
4 acorn nuts, 8…
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Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board Listings For 6/28/16
Welcome To Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board
A place where non-profit Cape Ann organizations can post press releases directly and then those press releases will be reposted tohttp://www.goodmorninggloucester.com . This is not an advertising space for businesses, fitness or wellness organizations, or music listings.
The web address will be http://www.capeanncommunity.com
To have your community organization news posted here, contact Joey C who will grant access for you to post directly.
Thacher Island Association Annual Lighthouse Cruise
“Lighthouses of Cape Ann” — Wednesday, July 13. Departs at 7 p.m. from Captain Bill’s Whale Watch, 24 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, aboard the 100-footMiss Cape Ann. This three-hour narrated sunset cruise up the Annisquam River and around Halibut Point will pass all six of Cape Ann’s lighthouses, including the Twin Lights of Thacher Island, before returning via Eastern Point to Gloucester Harbor. Snacks and sandwiches available (or bring your own), plus cash bar. Donation is $30 per person. Credit Cards accepted. For reservations or information, call 617-599-2590 or e-mailinfo@thacherisland.org
Sawyer Free Library Week of June 26, 2016
JUNE 26, 2016 ~ SAWYERFREELIBRARY
Summer Reading Kick-Off Events!
This summer’s reading theme is Wellness, Fitness, and Sports. Adult and Children’s Services are both offering free yoga classes in July:
Good Morning Gloucester 