Hammond Castle Grounds Open to Visitors

Hammond Castle recently announced on their Facebook page that their grounds are open to visitors who maintain social distancing and masking guidelines.  From their Facebook page today June 25:

We are so excited! As of today, the museum grounds are open for guests to explore the Bell Tower, Drawbridge, Look Out Point and our iconic arches.

The grounds are open from 10 am to 4 pm daily. Face masks are required and social distancing should be maintained as recommended by the State of Massachusetts and the City of Gloucester.

We are still waiting for permission to open the Museum doors to the community. Until then, we hope you enjoy exploring our beautiful grounds!

 

Thank you Hammond Castle for sharing this great news! Hammond Castle is located at 80 Hesperus Ave. Looking forward to seeing you again when you can reopen. Images borrowed from Facebook page.

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Heart and sky #GloucesterMA

Can you see the heart? Yesterday’s spectacular June sky off Gloucester, Mass.

RIP wonderful Yadira- awesome mom, sister, daughter, sister-in-law, and friend

Sue Antinoro Gloucester Rainbow

I’m sure you got a lot of rainbow shots from last night Joey. I took this one
well dining out at the Studio, so good!
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Did you know you could charter a fishing trip with the Marciano family from @WickedTuna?

Check out he website for details: https://angelicafisheries.com/charters-rates/

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Clearing and surveying 41 & 43 Cliff Road | view from Thatcher Road #GloucesterMA #newconstruction

Just past the corner of Witham and Thatcher before Long Beach Dairy Maid, clearing and surveying underway on two lots across from the former Amelia’s/Olivia’s space.

photos below – BEFORE (2019 and earlier) Water run off used to ice over before DPW work along this stretch

Halibut Point State Park Parking Open Again

We are very happy to see that the parking lot for Halibut Point State Reservation has reopened! Our first clue was the lack of parked vehicles just beyond the “no parking here” signs along 127. And, in case you were as unaware as I was, parking is free in the lot for Trustees members with pass displayed. I am looking forward to going along those trails again very soon.

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New Fish Workers Mural Coming Along on Commercial Street

This new mural, located on Commercial Street not far from Cape Pond Ice, is coming along very well! I love it already.

Commissioned by Awesome Gloucester, the Fish Workers Mural is “intended to honor the legions of people who have made a living “on fish” by working jobs on land.” Thanks to Josh Falk and Dane Woulfe of Studio Fresh and Awesome Gloucester for this new work of art in the neighborhood.

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Rhys Is Catching Plenty Of Stripers

Check out Three Lanterns Ship Supply for all your recreational fishing gear needs.  They’ll get you set up right!

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Young girl at the boulevard…Delightful!!

This young girl out walking with dad and at play had the stage for a few photos, made the most of the moment and stole the show. I hope I am able to get these photos to the family.

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What do you see in this cloud

We went kayaking around Kettle Island on Sunday, oh what a beauty of a day.  Saw this cloud formation, I think it looks like a dog.  What do you think?

The Cottage on Smith Cove–Now Open

Open – New Location, New Inventory

75 Rocky Neck Ave
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930

We have everything you need for your weekend getaway from land to sea~ Nautical Decor & Seaside Gifts

Owners:  Cathy Davidson, Kathy Tarpinian, Ginger Attya, Ellen Downey

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Everyone is Italiano at Fiesta time from Cat Cavallini

Hey Joey this is my friend Hilda.  you’ve been to her house and dropped off calendars around Christmas time.  I guess everybody is Italian during fiesta week😎🇮🇹

Outdoor Dining on Main Street This Weekend!

The Mayor’s most recent COVID update (June 22) included the following information regarding dining outside on Main Street: Later this week, sections of the right side of Main Street from the Hancock Street area down to the west end will be cordoned off as some Main Street establishments prepare to offer al fresco dining – which will be available by this upcoming weekend. Let’s all continue to eat and shop local – by spending your dollars locally, you are helping support your neighbors and investing in our community’s recovery.

So, it appears it’s really happening this weekend since, as promised, sections of the right side of Main Street have already been cordoned off in preparation. This is exciting to see!

Hoping to see you on Main Street this weekend!

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