Day: May 23, 2026

Rainy sunset

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Last Tuesday, after a hot wonderful summer day, it started to rain with thunder and lightning.  No rainbow but a pretty color at sunset.

Music On Meetinghouse Green

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Dear Friends of the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation,

Our iconic summer concert series is just around the corner, providing Friday evenings filled with music

and our community on the green!  As you can see we have a wonderful season ahead and ready to roll, 

featuring terrific local musicians and delicious food for your picnicking pleasure.  

Each free concert benefits a different local non-profit via free-will donations.  Over $18,000 was raised

last year to support their important work.  Our motto is “having fun while doing good” and there were

often over 275 of us each evening listening to music and helping to sustain our Cape Ann neighbors.

Presenting this unique series depends solely upon the generosity of Sponsors like you!

 Your personal, or business, name will be featured on our season cards, posters and publicity at one of

the giving levels below.  It’s a great way to stretch your charitable giving and show how much you care.

Pease be as generous as possible: expenses have gone up and 100% of donations from the audience

are given to our partner non-profits until the last concert with Henri Smith to benefit the Meetinghouse. 

 $4,000+    Palladium

$2,000      Platinum

$1,000      Gold

$   500      Silver

$   250      Bronze 

 

The quickest and easiest way to be a summer series Sponsor is via credit card using this link:

https://gloucestermeetinghouse.org/summer-concerts

 

Or you can send a check to GMF, 10 Church Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

(The GMF is a 501(c)(3) organization and all contributions are tax-deductible.)

Deepest thanks for your support,

 

Saturday May 16 – Historical Commission Preservation Awards – recap

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Thank you, Joe, for spreading the word to the community about these very deserving people and their contributions to preserving Gloucester’s history. Included are photos of Maggie Rosa receiving her Lifetime Acheivement award from Commission member and Local History Librarian, Julie Travers; and Rosandra Oliva and Angela Sanfilippo proudly displaying their award.  

On Saturday, May 16, the Historical Commission held their 17th annual Preservation Awards Ceremony honoring 11 recipients who showcased their extraordinary preservation projects. 

They spoke passionately about their achievements which varied from historical tours and presentations to the challenges of maintaining Schooner Adventure.

Perhaps most heartfelt was Angela Sanfilippo’s speaking of the myriad activities of the Fishermen’s Wives Association in supporting the fishing industry, fishermen, and their families, particularly given this year’s January loss of the crew of the Lily Jean.  

The event included the singing of a sea ballad, led by honoree, Michael O’Leary; an impassioned explanation of Project Elm by Nathan Ives; tributes to Lanesville lives beyond the headstones by Russell and Melissa Hobbs; recognition of Cape Ann veterans through Jason Grow’s photography; an understanding of the research and filming behind Cape Ann Timeline, by Kory Curcuru; Rich Carlson’s documentation of the former Rockaway Hotel and Ten Pound Island; developer Carlo A. Barbara’s historically-sensitive restoration of the 1790 building at 9 Washington Street; and encouragement to obtain a historic house plaque and use the historic house plaque map by Susan Morreale.

The ceremony ended on a high note with Maggie Rosa receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award for her 26 years of advocacy, collaboration, and leadership in safeguarding Gloucester’s historic resources. Maggie has been a force in contributing to Gloucester’s history, particularly during her years as chair of the Historical Commission and chair of the City Hall Restoration Committee, among many other activities. It was under Maggie’s leadership of the Historical Commission in 2004 that the Preservation Awards ceremony began, and thus her award was an especially fitting tribute.

All current Historical Commission members were on hand to welcome guests and to alternate introducing the award winners at the podium, where a brief slide show accompanied each of their presentations.  Award recipients received a framed certificate from the Commission and will be receiving a citation from Rep. Dru Tarr in the mail.  

The Commission was grateful to Sawyer Free Library who accommodated the event in their beautiful, new community room and to 1623 Studios who recorded the ceremony. 

Materials from the afternoon will be made available on the Commission’s website at: https://gloucester-ma.gov/112/Preservation-Awards.

A list of the 11 honorees and the Historical Commission members follows. 

AWARD RECIPIENTS
– Maggie Rosa: LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT 
– Fisherman’s Wives Association/Angela Sanfilippo
– Michael O’Leary
– Project Elm/Nathan Ives, President
– Russell and Melissa Hobbs  
– Jason Grow
– Kory Curcuru
– Richard Carlson
– Carlo A. Barbara
– Schooner Adventure/ Emily Pearce, Executive Director
– Susan Morreale 

HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEMBERS
– Maggie Debbie
– Tim Quinn
– Julie Travers
– Robert Whitmarsh
– Susan Roberts-Wright 
– Ralph Pisaturo, Vice-chair
– Susan Morreale, Chair

Surfside Subs TODAY’S SPECIALS ARE HERE! SAT 5/23🔥

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

🍕 Buy any 18” Pizza & get an 18” Cheese Pizza for just $5
🍕 Buy any 16” Pizza & get a 16” Cheese Pizza for just $5
🍕 ALL 16” Pizzas HALF OFF
🦞 Lobster Roll $19.99+tax served with chips & pickles

Call ahead or stop by and grab your favorites today!

*Excludes gluten free
*Pizza specials cannot be combined
*Excludes online orders

A Great Night Sleep Is Priceless!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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When it comes to sleep, not all cannabinoids are created equal. However, here are three cannabinoids that may influence your sleep patterns:

CBD
CBD (cannabidiol) is a non-psychoactive compound popular for its potential therapeutic benefits. One of its well-studied properties is its anti-inflammatory effect. It also possesses remarkable sleep-promoting properties due to its ability to calm the mind and body.

CBD also doesn’t make you high. Instead, it helps you relax and unwind, which could prove beneficial if you struggle with falling and staying asleep. Research suggests that CBD may help reduce anxiety, which can be a major barrier to falling asleep.

CBN
CBN (cannabinol), on the other hand, is a mildly psychoactive compound that forms when THC breaks down. It is known as the “sleepy cannabinoid in old weed” because users claim it induces sedation, which helps them to sleep.

Like CBD, CBN is often touted for its potential sedative effects. Some users report that CBN helps them fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. However, research on CBN’s sleep-promoting effects is limited, and more studies are needed to confirm its efficacy.

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Get a free consultation and grab some free samples and see for yourself if CBD can improve the quality of your life.

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A Great Night Sleep Is Priceless!