Day: May 9, 2026

Magnolia Library and Community Center Brings theThird Annual PorchFest to Cape Ann

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

The Magnolia Library and Community Center welcomes the public to stroll the beautiful neighborhood of Magnolia and discover some of the great music Cape Ann has to offer at our third annual Porchfest. The porches of Magnolia will be rockin’ from 4 to 6PM, Saturday May 23, ending in Knowlton Park near the beach for another 90 minutes of live music. In addition to the music, there will be popular food trucks scattered throughout the neighborhood and restaurants 525, Grillfriends and JD Myers Pub will be open.

PorchFests are events where a neighborhood connects porches with musicians for an afternoon of music. Audiences can stroll from block to block taking in local sounds. The PorchFest concept began in Ithaca, NY and has spread around the country and beyond with 234 known festivals – almost 40 of them in the New England area. 

For more information including a map of the porches and a list of musicians participating in this year’s Porchfest, visit www.magnolialibrary.org/porchfest.

The Magnolia Library and Community Center is a hub of activity for the Magnolia neighborhood of Gloucester. Its private library is open five days a week providing a safe place for kids to read and play and a curated collection of books for all ages and interests. The Community Center provides meeting space for community events or private celebrations and is home to an active Artist in Residence program. For more information about events, rentals or the artist in residence, visit magnolialibrary.org 

Friday, May 8th. Whale Watching

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

What an amazing day on the water for a whale watch.  Rick and I went on the Hurricane, Cape Ann Whale Watch on Friday morning.  The whales were amazing and we feel blessed to have seen a display of whale behavior.

These beautiful Humpbacks were spouting, actually a thunder spouting, which I actually got wet.    ( I feel honored to have been soaked with the spout).  The behaviors were slapping, turning, feeding and entertaining the whale watchers.  These beautiful creatures were so close, did not need the long lens.  Feeling blessed to experience such a wonderful display of mother nature.  We would like to thank the crew of the Hurricane.

 

Brandon Pratt is part of the Top 1% of all Mortgage Originators in the country.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 BY PRATTBRANDON

Thank you to all my partners, clients, friends and family who have trusted and used me for their mortgage needs over the years.

2025 was an extremely positive year built on superior customer service and navigating the difficult homebuying and refinance market. It takes a great team to maneuver in todays housing market, whether it’s in the Northeast or Southeast. Prices are changing fast, rates are moving all over the place and often times there are multiple offer situations.

I am extremely humbled to be part of the Top 1% of all Mortgage Originators in the country. Thank you again to all those who have been a part of it in 2025, and 2026 is going to be even better!

Brandon Pratt

VP of Mortgage Lending / Loan Originator
D 617-688-6891
Wwww.theprattteam.com
Ebrandon.pratt@ccm.com

Surfside Subs TODAY’S SPECIALS SATURDAY 5/9🔥

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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ROSE BAKER CENTER FOR AGING WELL OFFICIAL RIBBON CUTTING AND RESOURCE FAIR

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

GLOUCESTER, MA – Thursday, May 21st, the City of Gloucester’s Council on Aging (COA) is holding an official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new rebranding of the Rose Baker Center for Aging Well (formerly known as the Rose Baker Senior Center) as well as a resource fair for community members. 

To celebrate the 25 years of service to Gloucester residents, the COA held public discussions where residents were able to weigh in on a new name and design for the Rose Baker Center for Aging Well. The new name reflects the City’s ongoing commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our community. At the ribbon cutting ceremony, there will be remarks from elected officials as well as refreshments and live music. 

The Rose Baker Center for Aging Well will also host a resource fair after the ribbon cutting. Organizations from across the region will have tables set up ready to help answer questions and provide information on services available to Gloucester. 

The event will take place THURSDAY, May 21st at 12:30PM at the Rose Baker Center for Aging Well, located at 6 Manuel F Lewis St in Gloucester, MA.

The event is open to members of the media. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to sgross@gloucester-ma.gov.

Full details are as follows:

WHAT:        Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Resource Fair at the Rose Baker Center for Aging 

Well

WHO:          Mayor Paul Lundberg

Director of Elder Services Elise Sinagra 

WHEN:        THURSDAY, May 21st

12:30PM – 2:00PM

WHERE:     Rose Baker Center for Aging Well

6 Manuel F Lewis St in Gloucester, MA

RSVP:            sgross@gloucester-ma.gov