Month: August 2020

Washed Up

Posted on by Nichole S.

Finn and I explored some coast line along Magnolia the past few days.  It was fun to see what had washed up and discover nooks and crannies along the way.  We are, as we all already know, blessed to live in such a beautiful place….where even ocean debris can be pretty.

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Osprey Nest Update

Posted on by Pat D

The 3 chicks in the Osprey nest near Lobsta Land continue to grow and apparently thrive. I have been watching the Essex County Greenbelt Osprey cam carefully ( some might say obsessively) hoping to see one fledge. There is plenty of wing stretching on the edge of the nest as well as alone time without adults. You can clearly see how big the chicks have become! I have not seen it yet but here’s a screenshot of a parent bringing a fish to the nest this morning. No feasting, however as the adult flew off again taking the fish along. Web cam at http://www.ecga.org

We happened to catch an Osprey in flight with a fish yesterday near a little River. I did not have my telephoto lens on at the time, but it’s pretty clear this Osprey is taking dinner back to a nearby nest.

Passports a Delicious Choice

Posted on by Pat D

I gave GMG Jim a choice between goulash or Passports for dinner last night. After carefully weighing the options, he made the right choice: Passports. We sat inside, tables distanced appropriately. Our popovers were delivered safely whole still warm….I had forgotten how wonderful they are! Jim ordered a Meatloaf Tower (!?!?!) and I had one of the specials: Haddock Piccata. Boy, was that yummy!

There was a wedding party gathered in the other room, bringing to mind family celebrations we have had here in Gloucester over the years. As Jim said, we didn’t know at the time that we were creating stories for the future. We wish the bride and groom happiness and stories to tell.

Power Washing Makes Your Property More Valuable

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Seagulls enjoying Rafe’s Chasm

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

On Tuesday before the storm came in went to Rafe’s Chasm and the seagulls were soaring with the winds.

Gloucester, Cape Ann | of time and place’ @ Jane Deering Gallery, 19 Pleasant Street, Gloucester August 8-30

Posted on by James Eves

Gloucester, Cape Ann | of time and place runs August 8th-30th at Jane Deering Gallery,19 Pleasant Street, Gloucester and is an invitation to see features of the region anew, to look at landscape and structures differently, to have, as art writer John Berger once put it,  a kind of visual Renaissance.  Included are artists working on the Cape as well as those from abroad.  Gallery hours: Saturdays and Sundays 1:00-3:00pm and by appointment. Contact: 917-902-4359 or info@janedeeringgallery.com  Works from the exhibition can be viewed online at janedeeringgallery.com 

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Gloucester Schools Covid-19 and reopening updates

Posted on by Catherine

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GHS Gillnetter coverage HERE by Cameron Muniz

Excerpt

“Gloucester  Department Head Karen Carroll also spoke at the meeting about how Gloucester is handling the pandemic. She said that Gloucester has had “zero deaths from people under 19” and that Massachusetts has a 2.2% positive test rate, which is higher than before but not a sign of a spike in cases.

Caroll also discussed the precautions being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Gloucester…”

Gloucester teachers’ feedback HERE

Excerpt

” Because our members’ voices were silenced at the Gloucester School Committee Meeting of August 5, 2020, the Gloucester Teachers Association is bringing our statement to the public. We are now not convinced that our voices will be heard in a Public Forum that has just been announced this evening. The School Committee will be voting on our Reopening Plan next Wednesday. We should have had a public opportunity to state our concerns with the current preliminary plans. The following is our statement regarding the reopening of the Gloucester Public Schools.” (See GHS Gillnetter)

Superintendent message and upcoming virtual info meetings below:

August 5, 2020

Dear Gloucester School Families,

On July 31 our planning team completed preliminary plans for in-person learning, remote learning, and hybrid learning which combines the two. Please visit the Plans Section on our website to read about the ways we could return to school.

Parents have provided important information this summer through surveys and direct feedback, and as we work toward final plans, your input is more valuable than ever.

We have planned a series of Virtual Family Forums that we hope you will be able to attend to get a full update, share your ideas, and ask questions. The schedule of upcoming forums is listed below, and we hope you will be able to join us at one or more of them. Also included below are Question Submission links that will allow you to ask a question in advance so our team can be sure to provide the information you need.

Also the School Committee has scheduled a special meeting on August 10 at 7:00 p.m. for members of the public to provide comment on the reopening of school. You will find information about how to participate in this meeting here. 

Thank you for working with us to develop solutions and provide answers to help you and your family prepare for a new school year.

Sincerely,

Ben Lummis, Superintendent

O’Maley Middle School – August 6 at 6:30 pm

Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86239675898

Meeting ID: 862 3967 5898

Join via Phone: +1 (312) 626-6799, Alternate: +1 (346) 248-7799.

Virtual Family Forums Question Submission

Elementary Schools – August 6 at 8:00 pm

Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84935039559

Meeting ID: 8493 5039 559

Join via Phone: +1 (312) 626-6799, Alternate: +1 (346) 248-7799.

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Gloucester High School – August 7 at 9:30 am

Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83847086274

Meeting ID: 8384 7086 274

Join via Phone: +1 (312) 626-6799, Alternate: +1 (346) 248-7799.

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Elementary Schools – August 10 at 9:30 am

Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81078866992

Meeting ID: 8107 8866 992

Join via Phone: +1 (312) 626-6799, Alternate: +1 (346) 248-7799.

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O’Maley Middle School – August 11 at 9:30 am

Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81869798517

Meeting ID: 8186 9798 517

Join via Phone: +1 (312) 626-6799, Alternate: +1 (346) 248-7799.

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Gloucester Pre-School – August 11 at 5 pm.

Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86923467533

Meeting ID: 8692 3467 533

Join via Phone: +1 (312) 626-6799, Alternate: +1 (346) 248-7799.

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Gloucester High School – August 11 at 7:00 pm

Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87944048463

Meeting ID: 8794 4048 463

Join via Phone: +1 (312) 626-6799, Alternate: +1 (346) 248-7799.

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Gloucester Pre-School – August 13 at 7:30 pm

Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89058197820

Meeting ID: 8905 8197 820

Join via Phone: +1 (312) 626-6799, Alternate: +1 (346) 248-7799.

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