Month: September 2022

Sawyer Free Library Receives State Grant for Innovative STEM Programming 

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Library to Launch Young Gloucester Scientist’s Club for Elementary and Middle School Students

It’s full STEM ahead forSawyer Free Library‘s young patrons with the launch ofYoung Gloucester Scientist’s Club,anew innovative after-school program made possible through a federalLibrary Services and Technology Act(LSTA) grant from theMassachusetts Board of Library Commissioners(MBLC).

The grant of $9,800 will expand Gloucester’s public library’s programming to promote interest in science, engineering, technology, and math (STEM) learning. TheYoung Gloucester Scientist’s Clubsupports the digital, scientific and technological goals of 4th through 8th graders aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. It will introduce young scientists to Gloucester community members with careers across a variety of STEM fields and connect them with Gloucester’s natural environment.

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) awarded Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) direct grants to public libraries at its July 7, 2022…

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Boys & Girls Club

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

From Susan Gentile Boy & Girls Club of Greater Salem.

 

Our event is on September 22 beginning at 6:30pm

At the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA

We would love a couple of old cars at the entrance.

Tax deduction and publicity.

Susan Gentile

Director of Development

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem

(c) 631-965-8699

One Hour at a Time Gang

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Hi kids:

Jeff Worthley and Tracy O’Neil are organizing a cleanup at Burnham’s Field on Saturday.

Where:                               Burnham’s Field

Time:                                     09:00 – 12:00

When:                                  Saturday, September 17, 2022

Thank you all

 

$165 Dryer Vent Cleaning! Limited Time Offer!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

2,900 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year and cause an estimated 5 deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property loss. Failure to clean the dryer (34 percent) is the leading cause of home clothes dryer fires. Don’t wait until you have a problem, have your dryer vent cleaned routinely by the technicians here at LCI Services! Call now and ask about our current dryer vent cleaning special!

978-704-9757 All estimates are free 😀

Which Way Are You Headed

Posted on by Nichole S.

I love these sign posts with arrows pointing to different places. I see them in different cities and the boys and I actually made one in our backyard several years ago with all of our favorite places to visit. This one is on the awesome deck at Lobsta Land. Nestled in between a full deck of diners, lots of umbrellas, and a musician…..I couldn’t get a photo of the whole thing, but you get the idea. If you have enjoyed a meal and some beverages on their deck alongside the marsh, you’re missing out. The live music makes it even more fun.

Con-Duck-Tor At Niles Pond

Posted on by Pat D

Con-duck-ting for an audience at Niles Pond a few days ago. It has been mentioned that “the band is not paying attention” which gives us the opportunity to thank all the band and chorus teachers out there who keep trying regardless! This extends to all classroom teachers and school staff as well. Thank you for your leadership and perseverance.

The Festool Experience Tour @ Grand Banks

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Looking to test drive some amazing tools? Stop by our Festool Experience Live Demo Event on September 16th to see some of Festool’s best tools in action!

TheFestoolExperience Tour is coming to Grand BanksFriday, September 16th. A few of Festool’s best will be demonstrated live, including the TS 55 Track Saw, the Rotex Sander, and the Domino Joiner.

Whether you are looking to learn more about Festool or want to see your favorite tools in action, make sure to RSVP for the free event! There will also be a free raffle giveaway, swag gear to take home, and a taco bar by La Victoria. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. There is no better way to end your Friday!

Register for the Festool Experience Tour

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The Massachusetts Commercial Lobster Fishery “The Right Way”

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Over the last 30 years, the Massachusetts Lobster industry has been at the  

forefront on right whale conservation measures while working vigorously to  

further protect the species. The 30 years of conservation measures have come at the  expense of the commercial lobstermen and yet, they are still at the table looking for  more ways to reduce risk.  

Recently, the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s (MBA) Seafood Watch program added the American Lobster to  its “Red List” of seafoods to avoid. This recent listing is neither warranted nor supported by the data  here in Massachusetts. Massachusetts commercial lobstermen are mandated to a 100% reporting  threshold and the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries has 30 plus years of data necessary to  debunk why Massachusetts lobster should not be on this “Red List”.  

Massachusetts commercial lobstermen are 30 years ahead of the rest of the region when it comes to  reducing risk to the right whales. Currently, Massachusetts commercial lobstermen have reduced risk  by 92% to the right whales and this listing is misleading to the general public and should be  retracted immediately.  

Massachusetts is doing more than any other state or region  

for the protection of right whales all the while maintaining  

a sustainable resource and profitable commercial lobster  

fishery. The Massachusetts American Lobster should be  

listed on the “Green List” of seafoods to buy.  

There have been ZERO Right Whale deaths attributed  

to Massachusetts Lobster gear and the MBA’s conclusion snubs all of the right whale conservation  efforts that Massachusetts commercial lobstermen have implemented such as:  

1935- International ban on hunting whales goes into effect  

1970- North Atlantic Right Whales listed as endangered  

1996- NOAA implements the Large Whale Take  

Reduction Plan  

1997-MA requirement for “breakaway” features in  

gillnets and trap/pot buoy lines Seasonal ban in Cape  

Cod Bay for gillnets and on use of floating rope between  

traps, dedicated aerial surveys begin in Cape Cod Bay  

2004 – First in Nation for year-round ban on floating  

rope between traps in Cape Cod Bay (9,000 miles  

removed)  

2007 – First in Nation for year-round ban on use of  

floating rope between traps statewide  

2014- First in Nation- MA Restricted Area is created –  

3-month closure Feb-April to 3,071 sq. miles 2015 – 3  

month (Feb/Apr) closure to all pots/traps in the MA  

Restricted Area  

2016 – 3 months (Feb/Apr) closure to all pots/traps in the  

MA Restricted Area  

2017 – 3 month (Feb/Apr) closure to all pots/traps in the  

MA Restricted Area PLUS 4-day extension of the gear closure in Cape Cod Bay  2018 – 3 month (Feb/Apr) closure to all pots/traps in the MA Restricted Area PLUS a 15-day  extension of the gear closure and speed restriction (10 mph) for small vessels in Cape Cod Bay 

2019- 3 month (Feb/Apr) closure to all pots/traps in the MA Restricted Area  

2020 – 3 month (Feb/Apr) closure to all pots/traps in the MA Restricted Area  

2021 – 3 (Feb/Apr) closure to all pots/traps in the MA Restricted Area PLUS a 15-day extension of  the gear closure and speed restriction (10 mph) for small vessels in Cape Cod Bay  2022 – Southern N.E. closed 5,648 sq. miles est. right whale population 350. Making the total sq.  miles 11,722 closed to lobstering.  

Over the last 5 years, the Massachusetts Lobster  

Foundation in collaboration with the Massachusetts  

Lobstermen’s Association and Ketcham Trap developed  

weaker red and candy cane rope breaking at 1,700 lbs.,  

with a MASS LOBSTER tracer ribbon.  

The commercial lobstermen in Massachusetts have been  

fishing this weakened rope for 4 years now without many  

issues. We are working with Ketcham Trap on every  

iteration to make it a little better but still weak to keep the  

fishermen fishing.  

The Massachusetts Environmental Trust, Drive for a better environment, provided grant funding to further  Massachusetts commercial lobstermen’s conservation efforts on behalf of right whales and all whale  species.  To learn more about all of the Massachusetts right whale conservation measures, please visit the  Lobster Foundation of Massachusetts at http://www.lobsterfoundationofma.org September 13, 2022