As we were walking down Shore Road, tried to get the photo of this quick bunny.
Day: February 28, 2024
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Verga Administration Awards ARPA Funds to Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute for Buildout of Essential New Office Space
Mayor Greg Verga is proud to announce the award of $100,000 to Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI), one of eight community organizations receiving Covid Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, to support the buildout of new office space for teachers and support staff.
The City of Gloucester was awarded $23 million under the American Rescue Plan Act’s local funding provisions and has been distributing these funds to several sectors within the community. Mayor Verga recently announced the appropriation of $870,170 of Covid Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, also known as ARPA funds, to be distributed to eight community organizations. This funding will be used to support their critical missions within our community and to aid in their work to assist in the City’s recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute has leveraged our community’s unique location and potential to create opportunities for our young adults through their innovative Gloucester Biotechnology Academy,” said Mayor Greg Verga. “I am thrilled that we have been able to offer support to GMGI for the expansion of their space to allow their administrative staff and instructors the room to grow and thrive. I look forward to seeing all that they will continue to do in our great City.”
After substantial public input and a careful application process, GMGI was awarded funds to support the addition of new office space that provides Gloucester Biotechnology Academy instructors and administrative staff with 2,800 sq. ft. of shared and individual offices as well as private breakout rooms.
“The recent success of the Academy has provided tremendous outcomes for our students but has also required an expansion across all areas of our program,” said Chris Bolzan, GMGI’s Executive Director. “This generous support from the city allows our team to do their jobs with professionalism, efficiency, and confidentiality, all the while catalyzing the local economy through the use of local contractors and providing career development for Gloucester’s young adults.”
In addition to this nearly $900,000 for community organizations, Mayor Verga has also strategically allocated $13 million to support critical infrastructure upgrades, $1.5 million to the City of Gloucester’s Affordable Housing Trust, and $1.5 million to fund several economic development initiatives.
To learn more about the City of Gloucester’s ARPA funds, including appropriations and expenditures, go to arpa.gloucester-ma.gov.
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The Experimental Art Group Hosts Robin Colodzin
Artist Donna Caselden shares a release for an upcoming artist talk special event:
Please join us as we listen to artist Robin Colodzin. This exciting talk is free and open to the public! All are welcome!
The New England Experimental Art Group presents Robin Colodzin
About the Artist
Robin Colodzin’s work is inspired by the ocean, poetry, philosophy, and feminism. She is an artist, a software engineer, a swimmer, and an avid reader.
I find the practices that get me most fully embodied and expressive sometimes conflict with those that would allow me to shape a painting into something that would say something to others. This talk will explore those tensions.
Robin Colodzin
Her latest solo show (fall 2023) entitled ‘Embodied’ was a month-long exhibit at The Copley Society for Art in Boston. She has recently published a monograph of the same title, including artwork and writing. www.colodzin.com
Who: The New England Experimental Art Group
What: A Timely Talk: An evening with Robin Colidzin | My studio of safe uncertainty: An exploration of the gap between pure expression and communication in art-making
Where: ZOOM
When: March 20,2024 7:00pm
About The New England Experimental Art Group
The New England Experimental Art Group is a creative forum. Its main mission is to increase public awareness and to foster self-expression by bringing artists together to explore and share ideas that cultivate creative freedom. If you would like a zoom invite to the event, please contact: Nella Lush, The New England Experimental Art Group Chair, via email at www.experimentalartgroup.com
Zeke’s Place To Offer hands on sourdough baking lesson and a light meal will be served. The info:
Zeke’s Place located at 66 East Main St
https://www.zekesgloucester.com/
They shared- “I have been asked by too many people now not to do something about this so… On the evenings of march 13 and 14 from 6pm to 8 possibly 9 pm Zeke’s will be giving a hands on sourdough baking lesson given the time of night a light meal will be served ( menu to be determined) with fresh bread of course ! Everything you need will be provided for you and everyone will leave with a loaf of bread , a starter to keep alive and the knowledge that will serve you great bread for a life time ! The cost will be 150$ a student I’m going to limit the class to 12 people a session if the demand is good we will set up more dates obviously 🙄 so anyone who wants to sign up just respond back to this post and I will get you in !”
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When Life Gives You Blackberries
When life gives you blackberries….. you make delicious blackberry smash bourbon drinks. The bartender at Mile Marker 1 nailed this delicious cocktail. We only had time for one quick drink and a really wonderful beet salad before heading off to see the Bob Marley: One Love movie (also pretty good) and I’m so glad we made a point to stop by MM1.
Quiet In The Fog
It was a quiet morning amidst the fog yesterday morning at Stage Fort Park. Eerie yet a little bit like a comforting blanket. The tribute left to honor a birthday was especially poignant. Rest in peace Michael.
Open House @ Gloucester Biotechnology Academy
~ GLOUCESTER MARINE GENOMICS INSTITUTE
Curious about Gloucester Biotechnology Academy? Stop by Wednesday, February 28th from 3p to 5p and learn more about this innovative, hands-on program!
Tour our state-of-the-art laboratories, speak with Academy instructors, learn about the 2-semester curriculum, and hear about the application process. Interested community members, prospective students, and curious family members…all are welcome!
Where: 55 Blackburn Center, Gloucester
When: 2/28 from 3p to 5p
The Academy is a 10-month certificate program that trains high school graduates for careers in biotech and the life sciences. And even better…applications are currently being accepted for the Class of 2025!
For more information, please reach out to Laura Richane at laura.richane@gmgi.org
Seaport Grille 15th Anniversary Celebration!
It’s time to Party like it’s 2009 at our 15th Anniversary Celebration!
Join us for our three day long party filled with 2009 Themed Games, Decor & Prizes, Nightly Live Entertainment, and your favorite Menu Features from throughout the Years!
Nightly Live Entertainment:
Tuesday, March 12th | 5:30-8:30PM | Chris Fritz-Grice
Wednesday, March 13th | 5:30-8:30PM | Annie Brobst
Thursday, March 14th | 5:30-8:30 PM | DJ Mashup Charlie, The 617 Event Group
We highly recommend booking reservations to claim your spot at our 15th Anniversary Celebration! Please give us a call at 978-282-9799 for all Anniversary Week reservations.
Local Business Featured On Chronicle Tonight
Hey Joey it’s tj with twin light smokehouse we are going to be on chronicle tonight with Tessa at cape Ann lobsta it’s about woman in fishing.