Month: June 2024

Fiesta Memories From Gloucester Daily Times and Cape Ann Museum

Posted on by Pat D

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.

City of Gloucester Announces ARPA Grant Awards to Support Affordable Housing Projects

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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. 

Schooner Challenge Report

Posted on by Pat D

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

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ BHGMARKETING2023 ~ 

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

Beauport Cruiselines St. Peter’s Fiesta Cruise

Bows and flows of angel hair and Fiesta garlands in the air #GloucesterMA

Posted on by Catherine

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

Posted on by patmorss

Finally, it feels and looks like summer as we pass the solstice.

House Finches at the front door; their beaks seem to grow the fastest.
Mourning Dove parents at the solar panels, tending to their two squabs.
Feeding both hungry kids at one time. Next morning the nest was empty.
It’s fun watching a professional. Eddy Egret on the lookout, hopping around.
Strike, with perfect timing.
Caught it!
Off to a comfortable rock to dine.
Whale watch season is in full swing; boats retrurning from their afternoon trips.
Joined on the deck by a swarm of feeding dragonflies. Jet contrails above.
BEFORE: Lobster dinner tastes better in the summer.
AFTER: No explanation needed.

THE THACHER & STRAITSMOUTH Islands Association PRESENTS … SUNSET LIGHTHOUSE CRUISE 2024

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

THE THACHER & STRAITSMOUTH Islands Association

PRESENTS …

SUNSET LIGHTHOUSE CRUISE 2024

FUNDRAISER FOR THE

THACHER & STRAITSMOUTH ISLANDS ENDOWMENT FUND

CRUISE ABOARD THE PRIVATEER IV OPERATED BY 7 SEAS WHALE WATCH

Enjoy a specially-narrated sunset tour of Cape Ann’s coast and its six historic lighthouses, and support one of Cape Ann’s National Historic Landmarks! We can’t guarantee a perfect sunset, but we can guarantee a wonderful time. BYO picnic dinner or purchase one on board.

IMPORTANT CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY: Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the cruise date will receive a full refund of the ticket price of $75.00, Eventbrite fees are non- refundable. Cancellation for weather is at the discretion of the boat operator, 7 Seas Whale Watch. If there is a weather cancellation, you will receive a full refund of the ticket price plus Eventbrite fees. Best efforts will be made to notify you of cancellation prior to Cruise departure.

TICKET PRICE $75.00

CRUISE DATES

Wednesday July 10th, OR Wednesday July 17th

Evening: 6:30-9:30pm

CRUISE

ROUTE/SITES

o Depart from 7 Seas Whale Watch, 63 Rogers St, Gloucester Harbor, 01930

o Ten Pound Lighthouse

o Eastern Point Lighthouse

o Thacher Island Twin Lights

o Straitsmouth Lighthouse

o Annisquam Lighthouse

o Turn around at Annisquam to

enjoy the views again

o Return to Gloucester harbor

BUY TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE.COM

Scan this QR Code for the Eventbrite website

MORE INFO?

http://www.thacherisland.org

By phone, leave message 617-599-2590

This post is for individual tickets, which are still available. Past cruises have sold out before the date, but if you are looking for a last minute evening boat cruise, you may try to buy a ticket at the 7 Seas Whale Watch Wharf right before departure. Remember you are also supporting preservation of a local treasure.  
  
For those of you reading this on a smart phone, here are the links: 
For July 10th, 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunset-lighthouse-cruise-2024-july-10th-event-cape-ann-ma-tickets-820128555587
  
For July 17th, 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunset-lighthouse-cruise-2024-july-17-event-cape-ann-ma-tickets-818506343507
  
Thanks for supporting the Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Association” 
  
Thanks GMG for all that you do to build community. 
George Langer 
Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Association

Refraction: “the bending of a ray of light”, and the inspiration for visiting artist Luanne E Witkowski’s mixed-media work that reflects light, and visiting artist Jennifer K Brown’s ceramic sculptures.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Refraction: “the bending of a ray of light”, and the inspiration for visiting artist Luanne E Witkowski’s mixed-media work that reflects light, and visiting artist Jennifer K Brown’s ceramic sculptures. Owner-artist Rebecca Anne Nagle explores the movement of light through various mediums and Vanessa Michalak expresses light through her plein air paintings. Come join us at the opening reception for light beverages and talk about art!