The new Waterfront Cafe on the boulevard has recently opened in the former ice cream store and we made a quick stop there recently to check it out. The staff greeted us warmly and the inside is really spiffed up. There’s a wide variety of choices including milkshakes, gelato and grab-and-go options. We’ll be stopping back soon to try some of the freshly made items because they look delicious. More information available on their Facebook page. Stop in and give it a try! We look forward to returning.
Month: June 2024
sT pETER’S fIESTA sHARES: Senior sEINE bOAT eliminations Wednesday Night at Pavilion Beach
Senior eliminations Wednesday Night at Pavilion Beach
First Heat
Five for Fighting in the Santa Maria
The Cut in the Nina
Danger Zone in the Pinta
Second Heat
2FG in the Nina
Liquid 128 in the Santa Maria
Third Heat
Impact in the Nina
Merger in the Santa Maria
VIVA 🇮🇹🇮🇹
You know you’re in Gloucester when the road signs read-
Lainie Noble Rocking Her New Sorry. Can’t. Boat. Bye. Cap! Available In New Colors! Link to purchase-
Sorry. Can’t. Boat. Bye. Cap In Light Blue Including Shipping
Perfect to wear and let people know not to plan stupid stuff on boat days.
$30.00
Sorry. Can’t. Boat. Bye. Cap In White Including Shipping
Perfect to wear and let people know not to plan stupid stuff on boat days.
$30.00
Also available at our shop at 44 Main St while they last!
Viva La Cure. Available Now At Castaways!
A walk on Ocean Lawn
On Sunday Rick and I went swimming and then walked to Ocean Lawn. So beautiful up there.
Moments
Peekaboo…
Top 10%, Not Too Shabby
Toward the end of the day on Monday
Fiesta Memories From Gloucester Daily Times and Cape Ann Museum
Sharing a link I found online from Cape Ann Museum and their recent “Above the Fold” exhibition sharing Fiesta memories through the lens of the Gloucester Daily Times photographers. It’s a 2:30 stroll through the past you might enjoy as we await the big weekend.
Surfside Subs Lobster Roll Tuesday 6/25🦞$13.99+tax Lobster Roll w/Chips🦞
GLOUCESTER SMILES – 24026
City of Gloucester Announces ARPA Grant Awards to Support Affordable Housing Projects
Gloucester Affordable Housing Trust has voted to provide ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) grant awards to three of the six applicants who submitted proposals in April, aimed at producing or preserving affordable housing in Gloucester.
The following conditional awards have been granted:
- 1. Wellspring House: $51,380 for a project feasibility study of their 14-unit Single Room Occupancy (SRO) building located on Chestnut Street.
- 2. North Shore Y: $380,000 for the renovation of an existing affordable supportive housing community at 67 Middle Street.
- 3. Action, Inc.: $250,000 for the renovation of an existing supportive housing community at 3 Eastern Point Road.
Mayor Greg Verga said, “Supporting new housing and preservation efforts is crucial for maintaining the vibrancy and inclusivity of our community. These ARPA grants will help ensure that Gloucester continues to be a place where everyone has access to safe and affordable housing.”
Conditional award letters will be sent to the recipients in the coming weeks. Collectively, these projects will result in the creation or preservation of 120 housing units in Gloucester, 90 of which will be designated as affordable units.
The Gloucester Affordable Housing Trust Fund was created to support the creation, preservation, and maintenance of affordable housing in the City of Gloucester. Chairperson Larry Oaks said, “We set out to fund at least 100 units of affordable housing through the ARPA housing initiative. So, we’re truly delighted at this point to be in a position to fund and support up to six individual projects that collectively will produce or preserve more than 100 housing units across the city. It all speaks to the tremendous need for affordable housing here in Gloucester.”
The Trust has decided to reserve their decision on the remaining three funding applications until October. This extension will allow Harborlight, Bill Wheat, and Action, Inc. additional time to provide information demonstrating that their projects are “ready to proceed,” as required by ARPA funding guidelines.
Live Music This Week at The Rhumb Line
As always, live music 7 days per week. Nine shows in all!
Schooner Challenge Report
Last Tuesday, we went on our second Schooner Challenge sail of the summer. These are being held on Tuesdays throughout the summer and include the Ardelle, the Isabella and the Thomas E. Lannon. This time we were joined by friends Susan and Leo. We were lucky enough to be aboard the Isabella with apprentice captain Jack and Amanda. It was a beautiful night but the wind was quite still for much of it. This required some improvisation from all the crews. Our crew chose to try to row us into some wind. And it kind of worked!
There is no Schooner Challenge sail tonight but next Tuesday it will be underway again. You can get tickets through Maritime Gloucester or through the Thomas E. Lannon. We have gone out twice now and it’s been a new adventure each time. We’ll be going again as soon as we can! See you out there.
Beauport Cruiselines St. Peter’s Fiesta Cruise
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Viva! St. Peter’s Fiesta is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than aboard Beauport Cruiselines? Join us on Saturday, June 29th from 4:00PM – 7:00PM for our Fiesta Cruise!
Indulge in an Italian-themed feast, sip on seasonal cocktails, enjoy live entertainment, and view the Greasy Pole Contest from the best spot in town, here on Beauport Cruiselines!
Tickets are available to purchase through this link:
https://bit.ly/44LTW4o
Bows and flows of angel hair and Fiesta garlands in the air #GloucesterMA
Fiesta clouds and blue sky: Two days to go before St. Peter’s Fiesta 2024 Gloucester looks ready!
Blooms and Junes and Ferris Wheels
Moons coming 🙂
It’s Summer at Our House — pat morss
Finally, it feels and looks like summer as we pass the solstice.
Like a ballerina
Rockport Harbor
On Saturday went up to Rockport and the harbor was still with impending rain approaching.