My View of Life on the Dock
ALS FUNDRAISER
Our classmate and friend, Anne Aiello has been courageously battling ALS and our help is needed!
Please join us for a fundraising event for Anne at MINGLEWOOD HARBORSIDE in
Gloucester, on APRIL 6th from 3-7 pm
GROOVE THERAPY will be performing!
Multiple raffles will be available at the event!
Donations for Anne can also be made through the link below:
https://www.paypal.com/pool/9cLzlwgs0h?sr=wccr TV
Our Magnolia backyard was the stage for quite the eagle show recently. We had not seen eagles around our home recently so it was a lovely surprise to welcome them back to the neighborhood, even if only for a brief hunt and meal. One eagle with some brown plummage still remaining (so not a full adult yet–perhaps 4+ yrs old) settled in our “resting tree” but soon took off and circled over the marsh until it caught its prey. It returned to the tree to enjoy in peace but an agitated hawk did not allow the peace to remain. The hawk caused the eagle to pick up its prey and depart. After a short time, both this eagle and a second juvenile eagle returned to circle over the marsh on the hunt. It was a majestic sight to see two eagle circling and hunting right from the comfort of our deck. I hope they return soon. For additional pictures and story details check out Pat D’s Photos and Adventures on Facebook.
GLOUCESTER — Fire Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department, along with multiple mutual aid companies, has extinguished a third alarm, wind driven fire at 84 and 86 Washington St. Crews will remain on scene conducting overhaul operations, and the public is asked to continue avoiding the area.
At approximately 12:40 p.m., Gloucester Fire was dispatched to reported flames coming from the back porch of a structure, and upon arrival, crews found heavy fire at the rear of 84 Washington St. before it quickly extended to 86 Washington St. Firefighters initially began an interior attack, but due to the construction of the buildings, operations were shifted to an exterior attack for safety. Due to the severity of the fire, a second and third alarm was struck, bringing additional resources to the scene.
Both homes sustained significant damage, and power was cut to both structures as well as the surrounding area. National Grid is on scene and expects to restore power to the neighborhood by later this evening.
Fire crews will remain on scene conducting overhaul operations to ensure all hot spots are fully extinguished. A board up crew is assisting with a lift, and a fire watch will remain in place overnight.
The fire displaced a total of 14 residents, with five from 84 Washington St. and nine from 86 Washington St.The American Red Cross is assisting all displaced residents. No injuries occurred to residents or firefighters.
The Gloucester Fire Department responded with Engines 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, Ladder 1, Forestry 3, C1, C2, and C3. Mutual aid assistance was provided by Rockport Engine 1, Manchester Ladder 1, Essex Engine 1, Hamilton Engine 1, and Beverly Engine 1. Beauport Ambulance stood by at the scene. Station coverage was provided by the Ipswich, Danvers, Salem, and Peabody Fire Departments. Additional resources on scene included the Gloucester Air Trailer, Rehab 5 and Inspectional Services.
Gloucester Police have closed Washington St. from Railroad Ave. to Prospect St. The road closure will be reduced as soon as possible.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Gloucester Fire Department and the Massachusetts Fire Marshal’s Office.
Support Local Gloucester Musician Nate Kidder
Nate Kidder, a beloved Gloucester musician and longtime resident, could use our support. If you don’t know Nate personally, you’ve likely heard him playing at local spots like The Rhumb Line, Gloucester House, Minglewood, and other favorite venues. He’s brought music and joy to our community—now it’s our turn to give back.
Please consider donating to his GoFundMe to help during this difficult time. Every contribution makes a difference!
Monadnock…
We were driving through Essex and decided to stop by Googans Galley on Martin St. Jim got himself a bakery treat (their own version of Pop Tart) and I got an Italian sandwich (delicious!!!). We hadn’t been there in a while and it seems they have stepped up the game a little bit in their offerings. There are some provisions, some souvenirs, sandwiches, baked goods and more. We seated ourselves at the window to watch Essex go by and enjoyed the atmosphere. We noticed some local vendors like our friends at Cape Ann Sea Salt have product available on the shelves, so kudos to both the staff at Googans and Cape Ann Sea Salt!! Great stop if you’re in the area. Check out the catering options as well if you find yourself in need.
You never know what the sun setting will show. It looked like a cloudy evening and then Mother Nature surprised us.
Dirt’s Domain…
Specials appetizer menu only available from 2-4:30pm Saturdays and Sundays.
$1 wings | $6 Bites | $10 sliders | $10 burger
Dine in only
Machaca
Tacos & Tequila
14 Rogers St
Gloucester, MA
We’ll be open Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am – 11:00 am or sellout at 1 Whistlestop Mall in Rockport.
SCALLION
Bagel of the Week: Asiago
Schmears of the Week: Jalapeño
Bagels: Plain, Poppy, Sesame, Salt, Rosemary Salt and EVERYTHING!
Schmears: Plain, Scallion, Jalapeño Coffee: Motif Morning Roast, Dogtown (dark roast)
Sign up for News and updates
Yup. Man Cave “Hiding from Wife” Phone Rates.
Continuing the Irish Coffee series, I tried one at the Hart House in Ipswich after a recent dinner there. I kind of smiled to myself when it was served as you see here. Plain and simple. And I realized that kind of sums up the entire 1640 Hart House experience. The atmosphere, the food, the whole set up is “plain and simple” which is very comforting! The coffee itself was generously imbued with Irish whiskey and topped off the evening perfectly. Slainte!
🥕 In this workshop, the Backyard Growers team will introduce you to the Square-Foot Gardening Method, which helps veggie gardeners make the most of often limited growing space to grow the most food possible for a household. We’ll show you how to do this by using gridded square-feet instead of rows.
🍅 You’ll work with us to create your own custom vegetable garden plan for the season.
💚 This is an interactive workshop. All are welcome!
Purchase tickets or reserve your spot
🎟️ Tickets are free for Backyard Growers Program participants (e.g. those who grow food with us in our Community Garden, Backyard Garden, or GrowBag Garden Programs.) Tickets are $20 for the general public. Proceeds from our spring gardening workshops are essential to support our work throughout the year connecting communities with equitable access to the resources, knowledge, and space to grow their own food.
🎉 THANK YOU for supporting our work and being part of our community!
Take note of the following update:
View from Jodrey’s State Pier, Gloucester, MA
Good Morning Gloucester 