Day: March 9, 2024

City Hall Draft #GloucesterMA

Posted on by Catherine

An article in today’s Gloucester Daily Times newspaper 3/9/2024 encouraged the public to attend the Comprehensive Plan Draft Day, today– underway in City Hall from 10-2, if you can make it. See the article for more information, links to the plan’s website and next steps for the project. The Director of Community Development responsible for the plan stepped down. Staff from that department was on hand and members of various boards. Mayor Verga welcomed attendees and introduced the consultants.

Check out a Master Plan blast from the past: Read WALKER HANCOCK AND THE 1958 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR GLOUCESTER. Zoning, master arts plan, signage, trees, inventory of significant homes (dozens of addresses across town), and more

Congratulations Barbecue Chef Doug Keiles! And Check Out Laurie Lufkin’s Festive St. Patrick’s Day goodies. Meat & Sweet Foods #GloucesterMA

Posted on by Catherine

Bringing home the bacon and the baking!

After a 6 year hiatus from barbecue competitions, Doug Keiles went down with his rub and won the whole thing. Congratulations to the 2024 Grand Champion! The Great American Kosher BBQ and Jewish Festival was held in Palm Beach, Florida.You can see the custom wood burned cutting board trophy on display.

photos would be better scratch n’ sniff ( imagine brisket wafting): smoked sea bass and other specialties in the case and a counter brimming with homey baked goods that are truly inspired by heirloom recipes their* mom used to bake, amped up and generous. Meat and Sweet is located at 23 East Main Street. Hours: Saturdays 10- or earlier if they sell out. Customers can order ahead. It’s a cheery shopping experience.

author’s note update: “their” as in Laurie and her sister, who can be seen in the photos and working front of the house 🙂

Spouses and business partners are both award winning foodies: Doug Keiles at doug@meatandsweetfoods.com | Laurie Lufkin at laurie@meatandsweetfoods.com | 978-559-7564

Hayley Reardon & The Clements Brothers march 3rd 7:30pm @ Old Sloop Presents!

Posted on by Joanne

The concert page, with more information and links for tickets is at https://oldslooppresents.org/performance/hayley-clements-brothers-2024.

Here is a video of Hayley performing her song Honest: https://youtu.be/bPXv4IOEwew

And here is a video of The Clements Brothers performing their song Out Of the Blue: https://youtu.be/QEcjwQVnkAI

New Garden Flags Available For your Lawn

Posted on by Pat D

There’s a hint of spring coming soon so maybe you are thinking about your garden and outdoor plans. Or perhaps you realized Easter is right around the corner and you’d like to give a little gift to someone special. Either way, Pat D’s Photos has you covered with these 12.5″ x 18″ garden flags. You can order them here or stop by the store at 44 Main St to see for yourself. We will be open today Saturday 11 -5 and Sunday 11-3. As always, free delivery to the Cape Ann area!

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Fisherman Garden Flag

Sturdy vinyl printed on both sides. 12.5″ x 18″ ready to hang. Plus shipping or free local delivery.

$25.00

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Pink Dusk Fisherman Garden Flag

Sturdy vinyl printed on both sides. 12.5″ x 18″ ready to hang. Plus shipping or free local delivery.

$25.00

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Boulevard Tulips Flag

Sturdy vinyl printed on both sides. 12.5″ x 18″ ready to hang. Plus shipping or free local delivery.

$25.00

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Bluebird Garden Flag

Sturdy vinyl printed on both sides. 12.5″ x 18″ ready to hang. Plus shipping or free local delivery.

$25.00

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Cardinal Garden Flag

Sturdy vinyl printed on both sides. 12.5″ x 18″ ready to hang. Plus shipping or free local delivery.

$25.00

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Back Shore Snowy Garden Flag

Sturdy vinyl printed on both sides. 12.5″ x 18″ ready to hang. Plus shipping or free local delivery.

$25.00

Opening Friday, April 5th!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ HAMMOND CASTLE MUSEUM ~

Join us this April as we will present “Gertrude Cawein at Hammond Castle Museum,” a new exhibit of nearly 60 works of art by Eric Pape, (1870 – 1938) the distinguished artist and former Cape Ann resident. This exhibit offers a unique insight into the multifaceted talents of Pape. Renowned as a painter, designer of the iconic “Tablet Rock Memorial” in Stage Fort Park, and a society portraitist, Pape’s brilliance shines through various mediums, including pencil, pen, watercolors, and oils. At the heart of this celebration is the full-length portrait of Gertrude Cawein, painted by Pape and loaned from the Filson Historical Society in Louisville, KY. For the first time outside the Filson, visitors can witness this rare example of Pape’s work as a society portraitist. 

The connection between the Cawein family, Eric Pape, and Gloucester runs deep. Poet Madison Cawein, known as the Keats of Kentucky and Gertrude’s husband, wrote a poignant Ode to the founding of Gloucester for the 1907 Gloucester Day celebrations, during which time Pape presented his iconic Tablet Rock Memorial. The exhibition will also feature an elaborate pen and ink drawing by Pape, representing Madison’s moving elegy upon the death of Pape’s first wife, Alice Monroe Pape, in 1911.

Tickets are now available at: https://bit.ly/HCMAprilCalendar