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.

Goodlinens Video From Doug Mclean

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Hi Joey,

First off, my wife and I love the blog and have been longtime readers! We’ve just moved back to town after being away for several years and are now running our own small video production business called Yellow Hook Productions. Not sure if this is something you’d want to post, but we wanted to share a video we recently made for our friend and neighbor Joanne Chirico’s business Goodinens.

We love her towels and really believe in what she’s doing and thought other folks in the area might like to know about it – plus the video was filmed entirely in Gloucester! We’d also love to spread the word that we are very interested in working with other local small businesses on their video needs.

Thanks so much!
Doug McLean

How the Hell Does The Blue Lobster In #RockportMA Not Get More Love On Social Media?

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Uhmmm,  $7.95 For homemade hash with Hollandaise and two poached eggs over English muffins. With views of Motif No 1 and Rockport Harbor.  Stupid good,  and way too good for none of the Rockport twitterati to ignore.  Thanks for a great meal. 
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Lynzariums On East Main Is A Treasure Trove Of Unique Cool Gifts

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186 East Main Street
Picked Up A Cool Plant For The Big Jabroni’s Birthday And Lindsay Planted It In A rustic Looking Tin Container.  A gift that will keep on giving visually.

Follow Lynzariums on Instagram Here- https://instagram.com/lynzariums/

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She also has these lobster gauges turned into bracelets made by her friend –

https://instagram.com/fishbonemetalworks/  

He calls the design THE KEEPAH

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Today She Has Another Pop Up Featuring GrassyRootsJuiceShop- https://instagram.com/grassyrootsjuiceshop/
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Seen in Gloucester From Rich Sagall

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I saw the Apple Maps van in the Dunkin’ Donuts on Eastern Ave. this AM. The Bing Mapping van was in our office parking lot earlier this week. 

Gloucester is really going to be on the map.

Rich

Rich Sagall, MD

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Captain Pete Mondello Sure Likes His Blue Rides

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Community Stuff 7/17/15

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Annisquam Village Players (AVP) Presents, Camelot

From August 4th-9th, the Annisquam Village Hall will be transformed back to the middle ages as the AVP proudly presents this year’s summer musical production of Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot. Come and see the show; you’ll be amazed at the talent in the community! Show time is 7:30 each night. General Admission (16.00) and Reserved Seats (32.00) are available at the Annisquam Exchange, 32 Leonard Street, Gloucester, MA: Cash and Checks only made out to Annisquam Village Players.  Tickets are also available electronically, with a small service charge, by logging onto www.annisquamvillageplayers.org.  The Village Hall, 36 Leonard St., is air conditioned and handicap accessible. Tickets are now on sale.

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Ya, It Can and It Has Co-Existed.

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Cape Ann Clergy Go All In On Gloucester Initiative

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Dear friends,

Under the leadership of Police Chief Leonard Campanello, the Gloucester Police Department recently began the Gloucester Initiative. Through the Gloucester Initiative the Police Department has offered itself as a conduit for on-the-spot treatment for those who suffer from opiate addiction. Anyone who is ready to receive help can come to the Police Department and be immediately connected to a treatment facility without arrest.

As clergy we understand the deep, hidden pain of people struggling with addiction. We have seen the stigma that drug addiction, in particular, causes. We believe that the love of God and inherent dignity of every person compel us to come alongside those who struggle and suffer, whether they are in positions of power and prestige or have been relegated to society’s margins.

We are so pleased to voice our support for the initiative and its accompanying angel program. We gladly lend our voices and hands of support to the efforts of the Gloucester Police Department and the many groups and organizations who have already partnered with them. We encourage others to do the same.

With hope,

Cape Ann Clergy

Reverend Cynthia Antonuk, First Baptist Church, Gloucester, MA

Reverend Tom Bentley, Trinity Congregational Church, Gloucester, MA

Timothy Bushfield, Lead Pastor, Community Church of East Gloucester, Gloucester, MA

Rabbi Susan Bulba Carvutto, Emerita, Temple Beth El, Augusta, Maine (part-time Gloucester resident)

Reverend Anne Deneen, Pastor, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Gloucester, MA

Reverend Michael Duda, First Church in Wenham, Wenham, MA (residence: Rockport, MA)

Reverend Alice W. Erickson, United Church of Christ, Gloucester, MA

Very Reverend Ronald J. Gariboldi, V.F. Retired Co-Pastor, Holy Family Parish, Gloucester, MA

Rabbi Myron S. Geller, Emeritus, Temple Ahavat Achim, Gloucester, MA

Abram Kielsmeier-Jones, Pastor, Union Congregational Church, Magnolia (Gloucester), MA

Rabbi Steven A. Lewis, Temple Ahavat Achim, Gloucester, MA

Reverend Susan Moran, Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport, Rockport, MA

Reverend Janet Parsons, Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, Gloucester, MA

Reverend Rona Tyndall, Grace Center, Gloucester, MA

Reverend Derek van Gulden, First Congregational Church of Rockport (UCC), Rockport, MA

Reverend Deirdre Greenwood White, Annisquam Village Church, Gloucester, MA

Reverend Jim Williams, Pastor, Gloucester Assembly of God Church, Gloucester, MA

The Big Jabroni Jumps Off The Roof @CaptJoeLobster With A Couple of Other Big Jabronis To Celebrate His Birthday

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Eric Lorden, Chris DeWolfe and James Eves

Discount Tickets For The @BluefinBlowout Bluefin Blowout

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Hello Joey!

THANKS for the shares on Twitter, etc!!  Really appreciate the support!

Today, I have taken over the homepages of WEEI and WAAF.  See Here:

http://www.waaf.com/

http://www.weei.com/

I am attaching an image you can TWEET about it with a link.  Right now people will save $10 on ticket sales if they take advantage. I am removing discount on Monday.

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Catch the Wave and Join in Reid’s Ride this Sunday!

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Cape Ann Health, Fitness and Wellness News-
http://www.capeannwellness.com

Karen Pischke BSN, RN's avatarCape Ann Wellness

Riding for Reid Riding for Reid

Catch the Wave – Over 500 riders and 42 teams this year!  Still time to Register.  2 days until Reid’s Ride – Sunday. July 19th!! 

Where – Lynnfield to Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, Massachusetts. 

How You Can Support Reid’s Ride –

  • Buy a Raffle Ticket on Sunday–  lots of prizes, including Red Sox Tickets and a ‘Basket of Wellness.’
  • Come out to Stage Fort Park, overlooking beautiful Gloucester Harbor, and share your support on Sunday!

Reid's Ride TIna Kethopulos and Lahey/AGH Staff

In memory – This year we dedicate the ‘Wellness Tent’ in honor and memory of Tina Ketchopulos, FOB and beloved friend, loved by many and missed by all who knew her. Tina first invited me to…

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John Nasser’s Photos From The Most Beautiful Boat In Gloucester The Thomas E Lannon Aboard Our Cigar and Rum Sail

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Book a sunset sail aboard the Lannon here- You’ll be glad you did.

A short promo video for Cape Ann TV’s full coverage of The Wall That Heals From Becky Tober

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Hi Joey,

Could you please share this video on GMG?

Its a short promo video for Cape Ann TV’s full coverage of The Wall That Heals.

Community Stuff 7/17/15

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Beauport Princess Discount Coupon for July 17th and 18th

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Gloucester Nor Easters Flag Football

Hi
I  was hoping you could help me promote the new Flag Football  for youths ages 5 -14  starting up here in  Gloucester
Gloucester Nor Easters sponsored by the West Gloucester Chargers and Riverdale Rockets  present the Summer Flag  Football  Program – every  Friday Night at 6pm  Omaley  School Field for all boys and girls  ages 5-14 ,  cost  is 25.00 per player and there are family discounts provided. Go  online to register at West  Gloucester  Cahregers website and choose Gloucester  Nor  Easters or arrive at the field ahead of time to  register.  Each  registered player will get  a  new Nor Easters first  edition T shirt.  Parents please ensure you put bug  spray on your children
Any questions email us at  Chargersyouthprogram1@gmail.com
Regards,
Glen  O. McEachern

Thank you for taking the time to read our story. 

My cousin Kim, who grew up in Gloucester Ma, where all her immediate and extended family still reside had a daughter born with tricuspid atresia on March 2, of this year.  He story can be read in detail on her go fund me page. But here is the information.  They live on the coast of North Carolina. At Kimmi’s 18 week ultrasound they got the unfortunate news that Eva would be born with a Congenital Heart Defect called Tricuspid Atresia. She would be born without the right side of her heart.  Kimmi and Jason live over 3 hours from the hospital.   Eva is receiving her care at Duke University Hospital, in the Pediatric Cardiac Program, which is top ranked in the nation.  
Soon after they learned about Eva, Kimmi and Jason educated themselves about her diagnosis and  learned Eva would need at least 3 surgeries  within the first 3 years of her life.   Fortunately, I was blessed to fly from Boston to NC for her birth to support Kim and Jason with whatever they faced after Eva was born, due to yhe unknown outcome after birth.  Eva did not need surgery immediatly after birth, and was discharged home for the first four weeks.  She did well at home, eating, growing, etc, until Good Friday, April 3, 2015. Eva took a fast, unexpected decline, and was rushed into her first surgery at Duke.

Yesterday Eva faced her second of the 3 surgeries which will lasted approximately 4-5 hours, which will be  followed by weeks of recovery.  Looking to share her story to gain support and awareness.        

Please let me know if you can help! I can provide more information if needed!!!

Kristen Coughlin

http://www.gofundme.com/pah454

https://www.facebook.com/EvaClaireTricuspidAtresia?ref=hl

Something I Haven’t Seen since 1989 At The Dock- A New Shipment of wooden (read Not Wire) Lobster Traps @CaptJoeLobster #GloucesterMA

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I’d say once a month someone calls the dock looking for an old used wood lobster trap they can put a piece of glass on and turn into a decorative coffee table.  The answer for as long as I can remember has been “The fishermen haven’t used wooden traps forever.”

Now with this load of wooden lobster traps it’s the first one I‘ve seen in a whole long time.

Bringing it back “Old School” at Captain Joe and Sons Lobster

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74.8 pounds. That should be a pleasure to handle all day 🙂

Electricity Series Update: Brian O’Connor Paid $9.73 This Month For Electricity And Cranked His AC All Month Long In First Full Month Of Solar

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You may remember as part of my Electricity saving series we were there at the initial meeting between Brian and his solar adviser Kevin Pritchett read about it here

Well now after his install it’s up and running and the results are very rewarding!
Sign up to have your home evaluated for Solar by the same company Brian used  who do all the paperwork and get you all the financial subsidies and incentives.

Watch the video where Brian he has zero reservations recommending anyone doing it.  He says that everyone from the company from his advisor right on down through the installers were spot on and he’s really happy with the work and most importantly the savings.
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He used 564 kWh July 2014 and now his first full month with solar installed he used 33 kWh and paid only $9.73

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Electricity Update 18 Brian and Diane O’Connor Are Going Solar

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Solar Success!!! Brian and Diane O’Connor Had Their Solar Install On East Main Street #GloucesterMA Done On Earth Day and It’s Looking Sweet!

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Back In January we were there when Brian’s Solar Advisor Kevin Prickett came by to look at Brian’s house and make recommendations. Here is what he had to say back in January-

Hi Joey, Just a quick follow on Brian and Diane O’Connor’s Solar evaluation. Brian and Diane’s home has qualified and they have decided to put rooftop solar on their home in Gloucester. (Only 15% of homes in MA are eligible.) Because of their home’s orientation to the sun and other factors, their entire cost will be covered by various federal, state and utility incentives. In fact they will actually be making money over and above their cost. And getting 90% of their electricity for free. If anyone else would like to find out if their home qualifies, I just need their contact information and our techs will initially rate the home via satellite. If it qualifies, we can up with a time for us to talk about how it all works. (About 90 mins.) I am in the process of working with several other Gloucester residents and will keep you posted on their progress. Many thanks for your continued support, Kevin Prickett Solar Advisor

As you can see it’s all come to fruition!

If you would like a completely free Solar evaluation to see if your house qualifies for the crazy amount of incentives and as Kevin states potentially 90% of your electricity for free, Fill Out The Form and They Will Contact You To Set It Up-

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From just a few months ago in the snow for the evaluation when we took the video, to an Earth Day install, Brian’s gotta be psyched! Looking at the installation it looks like a super clean job.

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