Month: April 2018
SPACES STILL AVAILABLE AT GLOUCESTER BIOTECHNOLOGY ACADEMY – APPLY NOW!
Gloucester Biotechnology Academy is still accepting students for its upcoming class of 2019. Classes begin in September. There are no math or science prerequisites needed – all high school graduates between the ages of 18 and 26 are encouraged to apply!
Visit our website or contact Education Director John Doyle at 978.491.5968 or john.doyle@gmgi.org to learn more about our unique, hands-on training program.
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A Sad Arrival Home by Unknown Photographer
This photograph shows the arrival of one of Gloucester’s own, Michael Grella, 21, at Logan Airport in March. Michael, who grew up in Gloucester, enlisted in the Army after graduating High School and held the rank of Specialist.
The photographer is unknown, but was a passenger on the American Airlines flight. Michael’s sister, Jessica Grella, recently posted the photo on her Facebook page, in hopes of finding out who the photographer is. She gave me permission to send it to Good Morning Gloucester.
In the photo you can see the gathering of escorts, Logan Airport Fire Department, State Police, TSA, and family to the right, paying their respects. Many people on the plane had their hands over their hearts, and more paid their respects in the terminal.
Jessica wrote, “I would love to know who the person was who took this photo and thank them. It’s almost like you can see heaven opening up for Michael. Mike, we miss you so much.”
Thanks Joey
Terry
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BRIAR BARN INN: EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW FOR GMG READERS – LUXURIOUS NEW COUNTRY INN ESTATE COMING TO THE ESSEX COASTAL SCENIC BYWAY (AND WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS, TOO!)
My friend Briar Fandetti Forsythe is building a luxurious country inn estate in Rowley, on the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway. The grand opening for Briar Barn Inn is scheduled for November. Last week I toured the Inn with Briar, while it is still under construction.
Set against a bucolic background, everything about Briar Barn Inn embodies relaxation, luxury, and comfort, from the full service restaurant to the art gallery, spa, and swimming pool. Designed by architect Gerald Fandetti, with interiors by artist Charlotte Forsythe, stunning and elegant architectural details abound.
Each wing of the Inn has a unique theme, and design to suit the theme–an elegant silo turned library for example–and each wing has a common area with gorgeous soaring vaulted ceilings. The guest rooms surround an inner courtyard; every guest room is actually a suite, with beautiful arching entryways leading from bedroom to living area, and every room has its own fireplace!
Stay tuned- more updates on the Inn’s progress to come!
Construction photos of the Inn ~
The restaurant at the Inn is a beautifully designed post and beam barn, and will not only be open year round, but the rustically elegant decor also makes the perfect setting for weddings and special events. Ben Lightbody, Willowdale Estate’s renowned executive chef, partners with local farms, including Cedar Rock Gardens and Aprilla Farm, to offer the freshest seasonal produce and seafood. The full service restaurant will be open to hotel guests and the community, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, seven days a week, the year round.
Briar Barn Inn is located in Rowley on the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway at 101 Main Street (Route 1). For more information about the Inn visit the Briar Barn Inn website here. To book your stay call 978-653-5323.
Artists renderings of Briar Barn Inn ~
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Beautiful Fish: Sturgeon
Large quantities were shipped to Europe from near Ipswich, Mass., in 1635.
The sturgeon makes most of its growth in salt water but enters fresh-water rivers to spawn, as do the salmon, the shad, and the alewife. Nine weighing between 350 pounds and 600 pounds were landed in Portland, Maine, from the South Channel, Georges Bank, Browns Bank, and Western Bank off Nova Scotia during the period 1927-1935. About 12 feet is perhaps the greatest length to be expected today. But 18 feet, reported for New England many years ago, may not have been an exaggeration, for sturgeon as long as that have been reported from Europe also.
The sturgeon is a bottom feeder, rooting in the sand or mud with its snout like a pig (the barbels serving as organs of touch) as it noses up the worms and mollusks on which it feeds and which it sucks into its toothless mouth with considerable amounts of mud.
From Fishes of the Gulf of Maine by Bigelow and Schroeder (1953) online courtesy of MBL/WHOI http://www.gma.org/fogm/Acipenser_sturio.htm
Sturgeon have the curious habit of leaping out of the water. This may explain why: https://www.nytimes.com/2001/10/21/sports/outdoors-the-lofty-mystery-of-why-sturgeon-leap.html
Al Bezanson
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Gorilla at Franklin park zoo
What a great time at The Franklin Park Zoo. This zoo has been around for a long time. All the animals are well cared for and most have been rescued.
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The Great Gloucester Cleanup
Reminder:
Saturday: April 21, 2018
Where: St. Peters Square ( One Hour at a Time Gang will be there)
Time: 09:00 – 11:00 AM
Please the Flier attached.
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Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ This weeks special guests: Strungout Playboys @ The Rhumb Line 7pm 4.19.2018
Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, April 18th – 7pm
My Musical Guest: STRUNGOUT PLAYBOYS!
First time in for the Boston-based Strungout Playboys, a
unique act know for “fusing country and bluegrass with folk
and classic rock”, creating a diverse and highly entertaining
experience. I say, let’s all come this Wednesday and see
what’s making these playboys so strungout! Starts at 7! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen……now features Janet Brown with some new and healthy ideas!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
4/25 – Lynn Taylor
5/2 – Tony Frontiero
5/9 – Quentin Callewaert
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂
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Local Artist Naomi Lee is exhibiting her art at The Addison Gilbert Hospital Lobby 298 Washington St, Gloucester, MA Through the month of April, 2018
Naomi Lee
Art to me is a feeling, a thought, an expression and then a creation.
I am a self taught artist inspired by the warmth of the sun, calm of the moon, strength of the wind and the power of the sea.
Even as a child I always went to the ocean to sort out my thoughts
I started painting about ten years ago. I love painting in all mediums and or course working with anything else I see as a creation. Especially nature’s gifts I come across when taking my walks along the shore. Driftwood, shells, sea glass, roses and what ever hits my eye at the moment.
I have been part of the Beverly Art Association, Salem Art Association and have been invited to be part of the Fourth of July Marblehead Art Festival as well as being in the Cabot Street Beverly Art Festival.
I hope you enjoy my art.
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Visitors love the Harbor walk!
Vistors love the Gloucester Harbor walk, along our working water front. They love reading the post from Gloucester, seeing the working boats and sometimes getting a chance to talk to the people who make their living on the waterfront!
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Gloucester Smiles-892
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Sitting in the third seat of van of my wonderful grandchildren
Donna Ardizzoni / Circle Consulting Group 978-526-9222
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Incoming!
This bugger totally drew blood on my finger while trying to steal a fish out of my hand.
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April Showers Bring ?
April Showers bring high tide and crashers in our new back yard.
April Showers bring Teresa Marie III past the breakwater
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Something That Comes Out Great In The Air Fryer- Trader Joe’s Birds Nests
Kate Made These Last Night In the Airfryer and They Were Delicious. 12 minutes at 400 degrees
Get them in the freezer section at Trader Joes. Pop them in the Airfryer and 12 minutes – done!
Made them in our NuWave 6 Quart Airfryer- Read the reviews here
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Backyard Growers Spring Seedling Sale 4/22
Spring seedling sale happening at the Backyard Growers Office (271 Main St.) on Sunday, April 22nd. Seedlings grown by Cedar Rock Gardens in West Gloucester and can be available through purchase of cash, card, check, or SNAP/EBT.
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Sawyer Free Library Events 4/17-4/21
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Only fitting ACTION INC current leaders Stump trivia Tuesday at Minglewood Tavern
Action Inc fun fundraiser! More pix coming
Megan Merlin prepping the crowd.
Erin George, Johanna McEvoy, Joe McEvoy, Caryn Clifford, Sophia Douglas, and Allison Lex are the members of the Action trivia team. John and Patty McCarthy and Jen Beloff were cheering them on.
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GOOD HARBOR BEACH SLAMMED AGAIN WITH STORM DAMAGE – CAN THE PIPING PLOVERS SURVIVE OFF-LEASH DOGS AND HISTORIC HIGH TIDES?
Good Harbor Beach was slammed hard again by yesterday’s April storm. The high tide was hitting the edge of the dune, with more water surging through the openings in the dunes, dumping sand several feet deep ten feet down the boardwalks.
Half the Piping Plover signs were were buried in the sand, as well as the ropes.
The DPW was on the scene digging out the snack bar boardwalk, beach entrance #2.
Fresh dog and owner tracks on the dune side of the fence. Why?? Our beaches are in trouble folks. Please keep off the dunes.
With so many dogs and people trampling the Piping Plovers nesting area over the weekend, followed by the fierce storm and historic high tides, I wonder if the PiPl will even return to the nesting area. A total of five had been here since April 3rd (what appear to be two nesting pairs and one bachelor) but I could only find one lone male this morning.
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BEAUPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC., AN INDEPENDENT, THIRD PARTY WEALTH MANAGEMENT & RISK MANAGEMENT FIRM NAMES THREE COLLEAGUES AS PARTNERS
BEAUPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC., AN INDEPENDENT, THIRD PARTY WEALTH MANAGEMENT & RISK MANAGEMENT FIRM NAMES THREE COLLEAGUES AS PARTNERS RECOGNIZING THEIR SINGULAR LEADERSHIP & ACCOMPLISHMENTS, ENSURING THE FIRM’S CURRENT & FUTURE CAPABILITIES AND STANDARDS FOR CLIENT SERVICES ARE MAINTAINED& ENHANCED.
Gloucester, MA, April 16, 2018 … Beauport Financial Services, LLC. (BFS), an independent, locally owned, client-centered advisory, wealth & risk management firm based in Gloucester, with a proprietary, partnering approach to client services, serving individuals, businesses & families throughout Eastern Massachusetts, is pleased to announce Serena M. Low, Jongdai (Jon) Park and Kevin M. Bilenchi, partners of the firm. In doing so, managing partners David S. McKechnie, CLU® & Derek J. Reed, CFP®, CLU® ensure the firm and its clients will continue to benefit from the caring, personal relationships, strategic thinking, passion for professional development, expertise & leadership the new partners’ provide, each a specialist & emblematic of BFS’s maxim, “where care meets craft (™)”.
Serena M. Low, Partner, Director of Client Care & Operations, is highly respected & valued by clients & colleagues for her many acts in support of the needs of others within Cape Ann, spanning her 20 years at BFS. Low manages a broad range of direct contact client services while overseeing overall operations ensuring clients receive timely, quality care by guiding staff in traversing specific, challenging financial and insurance matters, & shepherding their continuing education. A key role is Low’s managing the firm’s essential relationship with Valmark Securities, Inc., the firm’s broker dealer. Low resides in Gloucester with husband Patrick & sons Jacob & Jackson.
“Our bond of friendship is deeply cherished as is my admiration for Serena’s special ability to creatively balance & expand her professional development over 20 years at Beauport, never compromising her family affairs, relishing her role as mom and wife. Given all Serena’s attributes, we especially marvel at her leadership in guiding our firm, supporting our clients, and remarkably, how she continues to volunteer time helping to improve lives on Cape Ann. Simply an indispensable person & partner”, extolled, David S. McKechnie, CLU®, Managing Partner, BFS.
Jongdai (Jon) Park, Partner, Director of Financial Planning, Investments & Insurance
During Park’s 14 years at Beauport his financial, management and technical acumen along with his ability to identify meaningful business trends, have expanded his strategic leadership role. Central to Park’s contributions in directing investment services is his skill in seamlessly incorporating state-of-the-art investment technology with sophisticated financial planning for retirement, income, and charitable planning. Park is active in supporting the well-being of North Shore families serving on the North Shore YMCA Board of Directors. With his wife Brooke, their young family, son Elias and daughter Renee, Beverly, MA is home.
“Jon’s innate capacity for financial planning combined with his knowing application of cutting-edge technology products essential to the financial services and insurance industries, ensures Beauport clients and our team are expertly guided by his craft in designing and directing our financial services information platform, serving investment and insurance planning and goals. Jon enriches us all with his wit, his contributions to community and passion for his family, faith & beloved Red Sox”, explained Derek J. Reed, CFP®, CLU®, Managing Partner, BFS.
Kevin M. Bilenchi, Partner, Director of Investment Operations
In his 10 years with the Beauport Team, Bilenchi’s marketing and business administration experience, combined with his professional development in finance and insurance, have broadened his role in coordinating client investments. Teaming with the firm’s managing partners, Bilenchi implements marketing initiatives to realize BFS’s business plans and goals. Together with wife Erin, sons Nicholas and Hunter, Rockport, MA is home.
“Kevin’s drive to consistently focus on and expand his skills in investment services, enhancing investor safeguards, his crucial role of integrating these practices in support of our business model while promoting our services to the core publics we partner with, continues to strengthen the benefits of these initiatives and relationships. Now as partner, we look forward to Kevin’s more direct role with our clients”, stated David S. McKechnie, CLU®, Managing Partner, BFS.
Beauport Financials Founding Principle – “where care meets craft”
Each year at the firm’s holiday open house in December, the focus is the awarding of grants for the urgent work of acclaimed charities, and the occasion to celebrate the effort of BFS clients who nominated charitable candidates through the firm’s Richard D. Wilson Community Response Gift Fund. To make this possible Beauport annually sets aside 10% of its profits to fund the grants. Since its 2005 inception, The Wilson Fund has awarded hundreds of thousands of charitable dollars to dozens of North Shore charities in support of their valued services.
Founded in 1985 by managing partner David S. McKechnie, CLU®, subsequently joined by managing partner Derek J. Reed, CFP®, CLU®, Beauport Financial Services, LLC provides comprehensive personal and business services employing an advisory approach to solving the needs, and accomplishing the goals of individuals, businesses, and families. The depth of experience and expertise of the Beauport team is further enhanced by its affiliation with Valmark Advisors, providing independent third party financial advisory solutions. Based in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Beauport Financial’s client base encompass Boston’s North Shore, Greater Boston and New York.
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