Month: June 2020

Tino’s Corner

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

Mary Lou Marganis, founder of the Gloucester Dog Park shares the Tino’s Corner plaque with us. The plaque illuminates one of the founding principles of the dog park. Tino’s Corner is a special area of the dog park for dogs not ready for the park, dogs that need special training, or dogs that need time to adjust.

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And Tino’s Corner exemplifies injustices to both animals and humans.

Mary Lou writes, “Tino was needlessly killed by the very shelter that was supposed to be there to protect and care for him. Many of us fought the injustice but it fell on deaf ears. However, the movement in rescue has been reform from ignorant, antiquated thinking. There is a New Age of Sheltering whereby killing is no longer accepted as the first option. And finally, and long overdue,  there seems to be a New Age of transformation for humans as well.”

The message on the plaque is a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr., and rings very true today,

“Never, never be afraid to do what is right, especially if the well being of a person or animal is at stake. Society’s punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way.”

As an animal lover, a rescue dog owner, this rings true for me and I aim to live my life this way.

Alicia P.

Harbor Village Construction Update

Posted on by Pat D

Here are some photos to update you on the progress being made at 206 Main Street (formerly Cameron’s), Harbor Village.  According to their webpage, it appears to be moving along on schedule. Also from their webpage: “How to apply for a unit: A lottery for all 30 units will be held in early 2021 at a location to be determined. The application period will run from approximately November 2020 until shortly before the lottery is held.”

A different lottery is also being held for first time home buyers meeting certain financial requirements at 10 Haven Terrace. Further info on the Harborlight Community Facebook page or the webpage. Deadline June 30 for the lottery on this 3 bedroom unit. 

The mixed use Harbor Village Construction photos taken last week:

Sawyer Free Library’s Fun Filled Summer Reading Program for Kids and Teens Kicks off Thursday, June 25

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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The Sawyer Free Library (SFL) is excited to kick off its 2020 Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is “Imagine Your Story,” and while it may feel slightly different from previous years due to COVID-19, the library is planning to make this year’s Summer Reading one to remember with an emphasis on fantasy, fairy tales, and folk tales.

This annual program aims to combat summer learning loss in children by encouraging patrons of all ages to read during the summer months and participate in library activities. Due to SFL’s current closure, this year’s children and teen program will take place solely online until it is safe to gather in person. The summer fun will officially begin on Thursday, June 25, at 10:00 am on Zoom with Wildlife Encounters, where everyone can meet virtually amazing live animals in this exciting show presented by the Wildlife Encounters Ecology Center…

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Mom’s Kitchen Is Rocking Mudiga Steak Sandwiches and Sausage Pepper and Onions Sandwiches Tuesday-Friday 11AM-1PM!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

DRUM ROLL PLEASE MUDIGA STEAK SUBS AND SAUSAGE PEPPERS AND ONIONS TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY FROM 11am-1pm as our ONLY LUNCH SPECIALS THIS WEEK VIVA VIVA VIVA

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46 Commercial Street
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
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(978) 282-4444

Final steps: After 60 years, Larsen’s corner shoe store family business at 131 Main Street closing #GloucesterMA

Posted on by Catherine

A downtown neighborhood institution, Larsen’s, 131 Main Street, Gloucester, Ma. is closing after 60 years. Think of all the generations of new shoes! My friends loved how professional they were, measuring for the right fit, and their great customer service.

Please support their shoe stock close out sale. Phone: (978) 828-1297

Snowing! view back to Larsen’s

Dinner at The Studio

Posted on by Nichole S.

My boys have been choosing to have their birthday dinners at the Studio for several years now.  Thatcher’s birthday was at the end of May….so there was no dining out for him this year.  I was so excited to see that The Studio was opening just in time for Finn’s birthday over the weekend.  We enjoyed our annual birthday dinner on the deck on Friday night and everything was wonderful.  The staff did a great job and, if I didn’t know so, I wouldn’t have guessed it was their first evening open for the season.  It was a mild bummer to realize that they weren’t doing sushi yet, but the boys were happy to order all of their other favorites…. edamame, truffle fries, fish and chips, calamari, fried pickles, and grilled corn.  Everything was delicious and it definitely felt like summer.  Thanks, Studio!

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