Day: April 3, 2018
Goddamn Coach Of The Year Right Here
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PIPING PLOVERS AND SANDY POINT BEACH NEEDS HELP! -By Kim Smith
The storm devastation at Sandy Point Beach on Plum Island is alarming. The thing is, exactly where the debris pile-up is the densest, is precisely where the Piping Plovers nest. These photos were taken several weeks ago, and the mass of garbage has only grown greater with two subsequent storms.
From PRNWR, “Although the refuge isn’t hosting a spring beach cleanup this year, Sandy Point State Reservation is! Join DCR on April 7th to clean up the southern tip of the island. Parking is limited, so carpooling from the refuge Visitor Center is encouraged.”
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SPIFFY NEW LOT AT THE EASTERN POINT LIGHTHOUSE! -By Kim Smith
When writing “new parking lot,” I truly mean new. The old road and parking lot were completely destroyed after the second of our four march nor’easters.
The culvert that allows marsh water to flow into the beach survived all four storms with flying colors, providing continual drainage. The culvert was restored by NOAA and has proven storm after storm to be a great success story.
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ROCK ON GLOUCESTER’S DPW MICHAEL SILVA AND JOHN HARRIS -By Kim Smith
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Shout out to Gloucester DPW’s Michael Silva and John Harris. This morning they removed all the rocks that were blocking the drainage pipe on Atlantic Road, near the Grapevine Road intersection. The rocks had been pushed into the drain by the March nor’easters.
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MAJESTIC OLD OAK TREE AT STAGE FORT’S HALF MOON BEACH DOWNED DURING STORM
So very sorry to see the beautiful shade-providing old oak tree taken out by the nor’easters.
Cressy’s beach was hit hard, too, with mountains of rocks displaced and the ramp leading to the beach severely damaged. Both Stage Fort beaches sustained quite a bit of erosion.
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Seaside Solitude
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PETER GURALNICK HONOREE AT ART AND SOUL GALA AT THE MOSESIAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS!
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Interesting clouds on Monday close to sunset
The clouds after snow, sun and a little rain on Monday made for a beautiful sky.
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Jeannette Steele Esposito One-Artist Show
Jeannette Steele Esposito One-Artist Show
One if by Land – An exhibition of recent paintings by artist Jeannette Steele Esposito will be on view Saturday, March 31 – Thursday, April 12 in the Marguerite Pearson Room of the Rockport Art Association & Museum (RAA&M). An artist’s reception will be held on Saturday, April 7th from 2 – 4 PM. The exhibit highlights the joys and perils of living by the ocean.
“Painting, for me, is all about color and form…Harmony and Balance. The vibration of one color reacting to another, like music. One note in relation to the next, the spaces between the notes…The joy of the brush dancing across the canvas, The Jazz Of It All!”
– Jeannette Steele Esposito
More info about Jeannette Steele Esposito: http://www.paintingsbyjse.com/
For more information on this and other shows, please visit the RAA&M’s website at www.rockportartassn.org
RAA&M March Hours: Open Wednesday – Saturday, 12 – 5 PM.
RAA&M April Hours: Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM; Sunday, 12 – 5 PM.
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Backyard Growers supports the Cape Ann License Plate!
In 2017 Backyard Growers received $5,000 from the Cape Ann Community Foundation founded by the Cape Ann License Plate for their project entitled “Backyard Growers Farm to School”, to expand their schoolyard garden program.
The 2018 grant application are available now for non-profits on Cape Ann.
The CACF IS A 501 (c)(3) non-profit foundation, established by the Cape Ann Chamber Of Commerce to manage the proceeds of the Cape Ann License Plate, and make yearly grants in support of the Cape Ann Community.
If you don’t have a Cape Ann License Plate please go to Lovecapeann.com and purchase one today! There is a direct link here on the blog for your convenience.
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Repairing Long Beach Rockport Mass after storm damage|Busy New England DPW crews
Marveling at the tenacity of coastal towns- Cape Ann public works after winter storms are no joke.
Spring staircases
Rockport, Mass. The many access stairs for the Long Beach pedestrian walkway are put back each spring. Some years, the landing platforms on the sand side need repair. The 2018 winter storms pummeled each and every access point. Landings on sand and up top, the railings, and treads were entirely stripped. The rebuild for a few of the staircases will remain on hold until their immediate seawall areas are tended.
Water shoes this summer
From there to here: popples and rocks from the decimated barrier wall between Long Beach and Cape Hedge Beach were deposited along Long Beach.
Where’s the beach?
Spring 2018, the ocean is several feet deep at the rip rap line every high tide
Evolution of damage at beach barrier
Continue reading “Repairing Long Beach Rockport Mass after storm damage|Busy New England DPW crews”
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Around Town #28
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Gloucester Smiles-877
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Visitors from Wenham and Beverly
Couple from Wenham enjoy a walk on Stacy Boulevard
Couple from Beverly watch the surf on the backshore
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Preparing Golf Balls for the Season (Wash and Mark)
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Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning has begun at Stage Fort Park! 
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Havana Night at Mile Marker One!
I don’t make a habit out of smoking cigars, but I might for this fun night. Our friends at Cape Ann’s Marina Resort and Mile Marker One are always cooking up some new kind of fun. Tickets are limited so purchase your now at the link below.
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Two Week Countdown to Pauline’s Gifts Opening
April 17 is the day Pauline’s Gifts opens for the season!
Good Morning Gloucester 