@STheken: Water break Bass Ave between the lights & Hartz st Water is shut off and will affect the res of that stretch of the Rd & Amero Ct. Rd closed
Author: Joey Ciaramitaro
The creator of goodmorninggloucester.org Lover of all things Gloucester and Cape Ann. GMG where we bring you the very best our town has to offer because we love to share all the great news and believe that by promoting others in our community everyone wins.
Good Morning Gloucester Questionnaire With Nichole Schrafft
How long have you lived in Gloucester?
Moved to Gloucester right after college graduation, 1993. Moved from Gloucester to Rockport in 2001. So, 23ish years. Both of my parents are from Gloucester though…so pretty much grew up here anyway.
What is your favorite season In Gloucester?
Totally….without a doubt….SUMMER!
Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?
Mill Pond Park in Rockport.
What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?
Sebastians in Gloucester and Seaside in Rockport
What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?
Destinos for a true “sub”….Willow Rest for a “sandwich”
What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?
My version of romance….two super quiet end stools at the nice dark bar in Short and Main.
What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?
The Rhumb Line…..I wouldn’t sleep tonight if I hadn’t given them my top nod. 2nd is the outdoor bar at the Studio during the summer though…Big time!
What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?
Sugar Mags
What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?
Schooner Festival
In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?
Honest answer is to the beach, by boat!
Who is your favorite local artist?
No brainer. Paula Morgan. The amazingly talented art teacher from West Parrish. 😉
Which is your favorite local beach?
Back side of Wingaersheek by boat. Cape Hedge Beach in Rockport by car.
Who has the best chowder in town?
A year ago I would have said the fish chowder at Halibut Pt….but I don’t go there anymore.
Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?
Scary Mommy
Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?
Haddock
What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?
Always meant to get to one….never did.
What is your favorite local band?
Dan King…..solo or with any combination of artists.
What about Gloucester sets it apart from anywhere else?
Big time history, tradition, and beauty. Big enough to feel big, little enough to feel little.
Thanks, Joey
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Pratty’s Cape Ann Veterans Completes 30 Years in Business
Pratty’s C.A.V. in Gloucester, MA completes 30 years in business on April 1, 2016 and will celebrate with a weekend full of festivities and fundraising to support local war veterans. The real history of this establishment started back in 1947 as a veteran’s club called Cape Ann Veterans (CAV) and was run by John Madruga. It was located above where Connolly Seafood is now and later moved to the current location on Parker St. It was started by the Korean War veterans and in the late 1950’s Earl Foote bought the business and changed it to Earl’s Cape Ann Vets. After about 15 years in business, Sherm Anderton took over and renamed it Sherm’s Cape Ann Vets. After working for both Earl Foote and Sherm Anderton, James Pratt bought the business in 1985 and renamed it Pratty’s Cape Ann Veterans.
James Pratt, known locally as Jimmy, got involved in the bar business at a young age. His father, Ralph Pratt, owned the original Hideaway, Kazbar, and Ra-Jo’s with his wife Josie. Josie Pratt also owned a Lebanese restaurant and night club in Magnolia, next to the current fire station, called The Open Door. Jimmy started working at Ra-Jo’s at age 13 as a dishwasher and from there worked his way through the ranks and had pretty much every job in the restaurant. Jimmy was in the US Coast Guard and would often take leave to come manage the restaurant with his older brother Michael while his parents would vacation to Florida. While in the Coast Guard, Jimmy Pratt served in the Vietnam War from 1969-1970 on the US Coast Guard’s 378ft ship, the Cutter Hamilton.
Earl Foote, who at the time already owned Earl’s Cape Ann Vets, purchased Ra-Jo’s in 1971 and renamed it Little Earl’s. At that point, Jimmy started working for Earl at the Vets bar and continued under Sherm. When Sherm was ready to sell the business, there was no question who the buyer would be. Jimmy became the proud owner of Pratty’s Cape Ann Vets in 1985 and continued the family legacy of bar ownership.
Pratty’s is an essential part of the local sports community. For all 30 years in business Jimmy has been a sponsor of local little leagues, men’s and women’s softball teams, dart teams, and basketball teams. Currently, Pratty’s sponsors 8 different teams and not only has almost every team won their respective championship in the past 3 years, but every team has a member of the Pratt family as part of their roster. For Jimmy, it is not just about owning a bar, its about supporting the community and giving back to the town he grew up in.
Throughout the years, Pratty’s has been featured on the big screen from Hollywood productions to television specials. Known to the regulars as “Parker Street Palace”, Jimmy has created an environment that fosters the veterans of all ages.
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Bona Pasqua!
I hope all my GMG Friends Are Enjoying Their Easter Today!
I got an early Easter treat yesterday when I got to meet longtime GMG FOB Paula Ryan O’Brien from New York who has been with the blog since way back in the day-
Sharon Lowe Offers Up Prize For Winner Of What Zat Slideshow Game
Posted on November 29, 2008 by Joey C One comment Edit Post
From Sharon-
“Because it wasn’t clear that the What Zat? game was a slide show, I’m going to give the t-shirt to the first person who identified the Annisquam Lighthouse. It was Paula Ryan O’Brien.
She visited with sister Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz at the dock yesterday and we got to spend some nice time together!
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Fantastic the way McDonalds Consistently Reinvents It’s Menu…
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Celebrate Easter With Pot Brownies- Recipe Here…
Make brownies in a cupcake tin and put them in a pot.
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Good Morning Gloucester Questionnaire With Our EJ:
Paulie Walnuts reminded me that since we’ve had some new contributors that we should recirculate the GMG Questionnaire.
Here’s Our EJ’s-
How long have you lived in Gloucester? 5-1/2 years
What is your favorite season In Gloucester? All are beautiful, but I have to pick summer
Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”? Not really secret, but Brace Cove, and the place we who knew her call Evelyn’s Point.
What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester? I seldom eat pizza, but I like Sebastian’s.
What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester? I don’t eat subs, but if I were going to, I would probably go to Virgilio’s because I love their bread so much
What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester? A picnic at Niles Beach (or Oakes Cove) at sunset would be nice.
What is your favorite bar in Gloucester? Don’t really go to bars
What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester? Sailor Stan’s
What is your favorite local event in Gloucester? Beaux Arts Ball and Schooner Festival
In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat? Beach
Who is your favorite local artist? Because I know and love many of them, it isn’t possible to pick a favorite.
Which is your favorite local beach? Niles because I can walk to it, and it generally isn’t crowded; but Good Harbor is even better.
Who has the best chowder in town? Causeway
Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog? I didn’t know there was another local blog.
Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder? Love both, but at The Causeway, my favorite is fish.
What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year? Never got to one
What is your favorite local band? We have many great local bands, but I love Soul Rebel Project.
What about Gloucester sets it apart from anywhere else? Too many things to list. There is no place anywhere like Gloucester. A few things though are its incredible natural beauty, its realness, the amazing community, more breakfast spots that any place I’ve ever been, and the almost unfathomable number of creative/talented/gifted people crammed into this small area.
Thanks, Joey
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Willie Alexander Video at Dave Sag’s Blues Party at the Rhumbline From Henry Ferrini
Sawyer Free Library Week of March 27
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You are invited to submit photographs for the 2016 “Where Is It?” exhibition in the Matz Gallery at the Sawyer Free Library. this exhibition is about places in Gloucester that are not hard to find – just sometimes overlooked! All photos must be visible from public roadways or walkways. To enter, send up to 3 photographs in JPEG format to: cpark@pobox.com Please put Gloucester Exhibit on the subject line of your email. The deadline for submission is April 25. Applicants will be notified by May 10 if their work has been selected. The photographs will be exhibited in the Matz Gallery during the month of June.
Another Astronomy lecture on Saturday April 2!
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Salem State Rugby Club
Hello,
My name is Joshua Lane and I am the president of the Salem State Rugby Football Club. In the past few months we have made great strides towards our goal of playing at the Division 3 National Championship, and the time has finally come. We currently are qualified after winning the East Coast Championship on December 5th to play in the Championship game on April 23rd and 24th in Pittsburg, Pa. We have 3 athletes and starters on the team from Gloucester including myself. One of these athletes was a star athlete at GHS and continued his career as an outstanding 4 year starter and captain here at SSU, Kyle Lucido. We currently have a fundraising goal of $6,000 and only have 24 days left to raise this money. I am reaching out to you today for three reasons: To share with you what some local student-athletes have been doing after GHS, to ask for your help in promoting this page to the community and people who support athletics in Gloucester and to ask for financial support as we go forward with this amazing opportunity for the Gloucester athletes, and the other 29 students on the team. I have included a link for our crowd funder page we have set up, all donations are tax deductible and support in any way will greatly benefit us. Any help you could offer would be greatly appreciated and I would like to thank you for your time today.
https://crowdfunding.salemstate.edu/project/1686
Joshua Lane
Salem State Rugby Club President
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Cape Ann Skating Club Night March 30th
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Gay Pride In Full Effect @SistaFelicia Bunny Easter Egg Making Night
Rainbow Coalition Baby! There’s no such thing as bad love
Charlene Delaney Photo
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Now Hiring! @latfortythree
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Want to join a fun, energetic crew?
Latitude 43 is looking for hosts, servers, bartenders, cooks (sauté, fry & sushi) and dishwashers.
If you’re interested, please email: jennifer@serenitee.com
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GloucesterCast 175 with @NAlexanian Susan Kelly @KimSmithDesigns, @DonnaArd and @Joey_C Taped 3/25/16 #GloucesterMA
GloucesterCast 175 with Nubar Alexanian, Susan Kelly, Kim Smith, Donna Ardizzoni and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 3/25/16
Topics Include:
Nubar Alexanian’s “Gloucester When The Fish Came First” www.walkercreekmedia.com/gloucester
Starting today through May 5th $125 until
May 5th Launch Party at Rocky Neck Cultural Center
After The Rocky Neck Launch Party the price goes to $295
To get pre-publication price click here http://www.whenthefishcamefirst.com/
Science All Around Us Update- http://scienceallaroundus.com/
Susan Kelly From Generous Gardeners Talking about the new expansion of the Stacy Boulevard gardens as part of the Seawall reconstruction project. to see the plan-
Clean City Meeting-
Saturday
Cigarette Butlers On Main Street
Bag Thing
Ten Pound Island Meeting At City Hall- Hot Topics Once a Month
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Track and field sign-ups for SpecialOlympics
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spring is here! we will be holding track sign-ups and a light practice this Saturday from 2-4pm at the Gloucester high school track! Sign-ups will remain open throughout the season! 
Track will officially start April 9th from 11am-1pm!
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#Beef #Ribs Hit The Freshly Refurbished 2008 @webergrills One Touch Gold Kettle at 5:20AM @CaptJoeLobster #GloucesterMA #BBQ #foodporn #manmeatbbq #bbqporn #beef #ilovegrilling #grilling
Follow the live smoking session at www.northeastbbq.com this morning.
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Another Freebie Out Of Nowhere From The Serenitee Reward Card @MinglewoodTav- A Free Pizza
So we were in the mood for pizza so we ordered a couple of pies from Minglewood. I show up to pick them up and for the fun of it have them check my reward card to see if there was anything on there to take advantage of. The guy tells me I have a free pizza on there, so #boom, didn’t have to pay for it!!!
It’s so stupid not to have one. I swear every third time I go to Lat 43 or Minglewood or Hale Street there’s a freebie on there, just for having the card and it costs you zero to get one!
Craaaazy not to have one.
If you don’t have one yet Here’s a link to fill out the form to in on the free rewards program-
http://sereniteerestaurants.com/about/rewards-program
Here’s the pizza I got tonight!!!!
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Fort Square Cafe Baked Stuffed Scallops For Lunch
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You Can Afford College Seminar
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You Can Afford College Seminar – March 28 (7-9pm) at Manchester Athletic Club. Register with Marcy Plante (978)526-8900 ext 384
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