Day: April 3, 2025

It’s Scallop Season — pat morss

Posted on by patmorss

The short scallop season started April 1st. I watched some of the action at Cape Ann Lobstermen in East Gloucester, from Joey’s pier.

‘Ryleefinn’ backing out after landing their catch; two other boats waiting.
‘Whitney & Ashley’ was next up. Most of the boats are down from Maine.
Docking at Cape Ann Lobstermen.
Recording the weight of each bag of scallops, shelled on the way in.
Turnaround time was only about 5 minutes. ‘Outnumbered’ came in next.
Quickly sidling up to the pier.
Loading the scallops into a bucket, dropped down by the crane.
Weigh-in. The captain climbs the ladder to take a receipt for payment.
Loading the bags into tubs with ice to go inside for processing.
‘Outnumbered’ heading right back out.
Continuous comings and goings past the whistle buoy off Eastern Point light.
There will be a lot of lights on the horizon tonight.
Simply prepared by Anne-Lise for dinner, and couldn’t be fresher.

An evening walk around Shore Road

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

The sun was finally out on Tuesday evening.  Took a walk with the Sunset Club to enjoy another different sunset.  It was nice not to be wet and cold.  The sunset was a little foggy but made for a pretty sunset.

Tim Phillips Kite Surfing Video Channel

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I’ve been enjoying your content and local information since moving to Gloucester. My wife and I moved here 3 years ago from Colorado  but she’s actually a north shore gal. Anyway I’m writing to share my YouTube channel either you. It’s mostly crane related but I have quite a few videos with Gloucester themes. Please take a look and consider sharing it with your connections 

Tim Philips

Signs of spring: Rockport DPW returns the Long Beach staircases

Posted on by Catherine

**caution: note any barriers! All are not cleared for use quite yet**

photos: One by one, Long Beach staircases back from winter storage. Rockport DPW delivering, installing, securing. April 2, 2025

News From Hammond Castle

Posted on by Pat D

Hammond Castle Museum has a new website for us! Check it out. It’s been designed to make planning a visit easier for you. You might want to consider the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt event and this would be a good opportunity to check out the new website. Link here.

Walk on the Wild Side: Predator Ecology with Kestrel Educational Adventures!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

Do you have what it takes to survive the wild? 🐾

Step into the pawprints of local predators—think coyotes, fisher cats, and bobcats—in this wild and wildly fun outdoor adventure with Kestrel Educational Adventures and Sawyer Free Library on Friday, April 11 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester – meet at the gazebo!

Designed for curious minds in grades 6–12 (that’s ages 11–19), this hands-on program brings the science of predator ecology to life through games, crafts, and energetic discussions. You’ll track, play, and learn your way through the habits and habitats of some of New England’s most elusive carnivores.

Whether you’re a future wildlife biologist, a nature lover, or just ready to get outside and do something cool, this event is your ticket to adventure. 

The program will take place at Stage Fort Park located at 24 Hough Avenue in Gloucester. 

No experience necessary—just bring your sense of curiosity and maybe a friend or two!Registration required at sawyerfreelibrary.org. Questions? Contact: anakoneczny@sawyerfreelibrary.org.