Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting Named
2017 Massachusetts Retailer of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 

SALEM, MASS., November 16, 2017 – Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting has received the prestigious Massachusetts Retailer of the Year Award from the Retailers Association of Massachusetts.

“’Retailer of the Year’-worthy businesses are those that continuously go above and beyond to provide their customers with an exceptional product, unparalleled service, and that demonstrate originality in all they do,” the Retailers Association of Massachusetts said of the award.

Judges visit nominees’ businesses and retail locations, and give the award based on factors such as attentive customer service, attention to detail, creative store design, and visual interest.

“We are honored to be named Retailer of the Year,” said Julie Arcari Cook, CEO of Landry & Arcari. “All of us at Landry & Arcari take intense pride in what we do —we love rugs and we strive each day to provide a seamless and exceptional customer experience. We sincerely thank our valued customers and employees as well as the Retailers Association of Massachusetts for its continued support of the Bay State’s retail community.”

The Retailers Association of Massachusetts awards were presented on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at noon, at the annual Association’s luncheon at the Conference Center at Bentley University in Waltham.

Governor Charlie Baker delivered the keynote address and weeknight news and business anchor Mike Nikitas of New England Cable News Network (NECN) presented the Awards.

To celebrate this award and as a show of appreciation to its customers, Landry & Arcari will be having a store-wide sale on all in-stock handmade rugs and carpeting, now thru December 2, 2017.

Here are some opportunities to support the GMG contributors.  Check out their holiday offerings-

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Sista Felicia Cookies-

Sista Felicia’s Italian Cookie Platters Available for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Holiday Parties, Weddings, Funerals Confirmations, Communions and all other special occasions! Now through December

Last day to place Italian Cookie Platter orders for THANKSGIVING is Monday NOVEMBER 20th

* Large Cookie Platters 9 1/2 dozen

*Small Cookie Platters 5 Dozen

~and~

*Italian Specialty Fancy Cookies: Not included in platters &

Sold by the lb. ONLY Separately from Cookie Platters :” Cucudidatha” Fig Cookies, Cucuzza Cookies (Candied Zucchini Cookies) while supplies last, and Almond, Pistachio, Pignoli, & Coconut Macaroons

To place orders & pricing Please Email Sistafeliciaskitchen@gmail.com

Bridgette Mathews photography-

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David Cox Photography Available At Main Street Antiques-

Address: 124 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930

Phone: (978) 281-1531

Peter and Vickie Van Ness 9 Wallis Shows

6 NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCED ON SALE NOW to Concert Club Members (check your email) PUBLIC ON SALE SATURDAY @ NOON!

[SEE ALL UPCOMING SHOWS]

http://9wallis.com/

James Eves- www.capeanngiclee.com

Give the gift of photo reproduction and more

Check Out Susan’s Site- http://www.sassyecobags.com/

• southernsolearySassyEcoBag photo shoot @ Captain Joe and sons.
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Check Out Kate’s New Bag That Susan Made- Very Festive for The Holidays!

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The Inns of Rockport invite you to join them for an evening stroll.   For the second year, the Inns of Rockport are opening their doors for the Twilight Holiday Inn & Cookie Tour!  Join us on Saturday, December 9 from 4 – 7 PM.

After enjoying the afternoon gallery stroll in downtown Rockport, plan to stay the evening and visit some of Rockport’s finest Inns decorated for the season.

In addition to opening their homes, the Inns will be offering snacks and drinks as well as an assortment of home baked cookies for you to collect and take home.   The tour also includes coupons for discounts at several of Rockport galleries and gift shops and, new this year, each Inn will be host to a local artisan who will be displaying and selling their creations! What a great way to do some holiday shopping, have a snack, enjoy the beautiful Inns of Rockport and, best of all, collect a bag of cookies!

Tickets are $25 and are limited.  Tickets are available through the Chamber of Commerce or from ACE Hardware or call 978-546-6708. Proceeds benefit the Inns of Rockport Scholarship Fund. Join us!

Sunrise Over Eastern Point From Gary Dubinsky

Still Life From John Abisamra

Sending a heads-up to GMG readers to look for the Cape Ann Y’s ‘Gratitude Rocks’ – painted my Y members – in spots on the blvd & around town. This project was originated & headed-up by our daughter, Caitlin.

If you find one, it’s yours to keep. For all of us who love Gloucester.

Judy Beavers

11-27-17

Beverly. Massachusetts video production company Ted Reed TV is working with the US Attorney’s Office Massachusetts District to create the pilot videos for the multi-platform public information campaign titled “#Resist The Risk.” The goal of the campaign is to inform the public and spur new conversations about the dangers and consequences of abusing, selling and sharing prescription opioids that has had a devastating impact on families and communities in Massachusetts.

The segments have been filmed primarily in the North Shore area, and professional actors from TV commercials, stage and film were cast along side student actors from Emerson College, Endicott College, Salem State University and Gloucester High School. Producer/Director and Gloucester resident Ted Reed says, “We want to make each one of these messages have the ring of true life to them. Using actual locations where the opioid crisis has hit hardest in Massachusetts was part of the plan to depict the actual consequences of addiction, whether they be illegal sales, theft, overly trusting parents or babies born addicted to opioid-dependent  mothers. Each member of the crew and cast had a story to tell about their own experience of a loved one or an acquaintance who suffered from addiction to either prescription or illegal pain-killers.”

Reed worked with members of the US Attorney’s office developing the scripts for the videos which will be distributed on social media, web sites and other avenues.  He and Director of Photography Craig Kimberley developed the look and style of the video campaign to be rolled out by the end of this year. Casting was executed by Joanne Randazza of JMedia of Gloucester.

The campaign is being officially launched Wednesday, November 29.

Still photo credit: Roger Ward

Hi, Joey,
Could you list the copy and/or poster?
The staged reading of Sarah Clark’s “Voices of Rockport: A Memory Play of Rockport People and Places “ is not just a play about Rockport because it seems Rockport was full of Gloucester people helping it to prosper:  Phil Perry at the high school, Bob Kline and Ross Burton on Main Street and many more. Playing this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and Sunday at 2 at Rockport Community House on Broadway. Gloucester’s Rick Doucette, Eileen Fitzgerald, and Karl Pulkkinen join Rockport’s Kiersten Hazzard, Randy Dupps and Sarah Clark to make this a real Cape Ann venture. A donation of $10 at the door will be gratefully received and all profits given to Rockport’s First Night.

Here’s an oldie I thought appropriate, pretty much sums up our Ed.  Donating his time to make every thing around him better, even in shitty windy cold rainy conditions.

Our ed weathers the storms to brighten the darkest days!