Some of Craig and Martin’s Drone Work-
Craig Kimberley-
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Martin DelVecchio
Author: Joey Ciaramitaro
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GMG Update for Marine Mammal Response From Mendy Garron
Dear Good Morning Gloucester Community:
We know people were concerned and had questions about the harbor seal that was at Good Harbor Beach over the weekend. I wanted to take this opportunity to remind people of what they should do if they see an animal that may need assistance.
Donna Ardizzoni Injured Seal photo Oct 4, 2014 Good Harbor Beach Taken With Telephoto Lens
Up until this year, the protocol was to call the New England Aquarium. The Aquarium served as the NOAA authorized responder for the Northshore area for many years. On January 1st, the Aquarium refocused their response effort to sea turtle rehabilitation and the study of infectious disease in marine mammals. As a result they had to scale back their response area for stranded marine mammals and now are focusing their efforts on the area from Salem to Plymouth.
Over the last year, NOAA Fisheries has been seeking an alternate organization to help us fill this void on the Northshore, which includes Cape Ann. Until an alternate organization is identified and authorized to help us, we ask that all stranding calls be reported to our offices.
Our program oversees the Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program from Maine to Virginia. Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to respond to every animal in the field and do not have the legal ability to authorize individual volunteers to respond to these cases. As a result, marine mammal stranding cases in Gloucester will be handled on a case-by-case basis. When needed, we will seek help from other authorized stranding response agencies, but their ability to help will be limited and based on their available resources.
I would like to ask the Gloucester community to spread the word about the current status of response to stranded marine mammals and remind one another to be responsible viewers of wildlife by:
– Staying a safe distance of at least 150 feet from animals on the beach or hauled out;
– Do not let dogs approach seals or other marine wildlife. Marine mammals do carry diseases that can be transmitted to your pets, and vise versa;
– Do not touch or feed the animal.
Remember, seals are wild animals. Medical treatment of these animals is significantly different from domestic and terrestrial animals. We have to consider a variety of factors when making a decision about how best to respond to an animal on the beach including individual animal health and potential risks to humans and pets, the overall health of the species’ population , and how intervening may affect the natural ecosystem. Seals and other marine mammal species are federally protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
I would like to thank the Gloucester Police Department and the Massachusetts Environmental Police for their assistance in maintaining a safe viewing distance for this animal while it was resting on the beach. The seal did go back into the water on its own Saturday evening and no further reports have been received.
More information about the National Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program can be found at the following website:
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/health/stranding.htm–
Mendy Garron, CVT
Marine Mammal Response Coordinator
Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office
NOAA Fisheries
MARINE ANIMAL HOTLINE: 866-755-NOAA (6622)
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Community Stuff 10/7/14
The O’Maley Innovation Middle School will kick off its SAILS initiative for the 2014-15 school year tomorrow, Tuesday, October 7th at 10:00am with an all school assembly. Rick Doucette from the Cape Ann YMCA will serve as master of ceremonies and guest speaker will be Gloucester’s own Billy Muniz (Captain Hollywood) from Wicked Tuna. Billy’s talk will emphasize a few of the SAILS values, Integrity, Leadership and Success as speaks of his own life adventures from middle school to being part of a reality tv show.
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Cape Ann Communities Secure Mass in Motion Grant
Cape Ann Communities Secure Mass in Motion Grant
Funds provided over next three years will help to provide infrastructure and programs that promote healthy activity in Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, and Manchester by the Sea
The City of Gloucester Health Department and Community Development Department today announced that the Mass in Motion Municipal Wellness and Leadership Program had granted Cape Ann communities a three-year $110,000 grant to develop enhanced environments that promote healthy living. The grant will be used to improve walkways, create recreational spaces, and increase availability of healthy foods in Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, and Manchester-by-the-Sea.
The successful grant application leveraged the success of the Get Fit Gloucester! program which included reconstruction of Newell Stadium and Burnham’s Field, support for the Cape Ann Farmers’ Market, and diabetes prevention.
“I’m so pleased to be able to build upon the success we’ve had in Gloucester through the Mass in Motion program. I look forward to collaborating with our neighboring Cape Ann communities to promote active lifestyles,” said Mayor Carolyn A. Kirk.
Gloucester Health Director Noreen Burke noted, “The 2012 Comprehensive Needs Assessment performed by Lahey Health identified significant health and wellness disparities in our communities and grants like this are essential in addressing those gaps with regional approaches. We also thank Mayor Carolyn Kirk and State Senator Bruce Tarr for helping secure these resources for the Cape Ann communities.”
Town Administrator Brendhan Zubricki said, “On behalf of the Board of Selectmen, the Town of Essex is pleased to hear how this support will promote mobility and healthy living across Cape Ann. The collaborative nature of the project is sure to foster an exchange of ideas and strategies that a single community would not likely be able to develop on its own. Further, it is already apparent that municipal personnel and associated partners with strengths in particular areas of interest from one community will be able to assist other communities, and vice-versa.”
Greg Federspiel, Town Administrator for Manchester-by-the-Sea said, “We welcome the opportunity to work with Mass in Motion to build upon the efforts of our Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee and Safe Routes to School programs to make Manchester-by-the-Sea more friendly to walking and bicycling.
Linda Sanders, Town Administrator for Rockport committed the Town’s support to build upon existing regional efforts that support healthier lifestyles such as the Cape Ann YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention program and improving the Essex Scenic Byway for pedestrians and bicyclists.
The Mass in Motion Municipal Wellness and Leadership Program, an initiative of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, provides resources to cities and towns across the Commonwealth to advance wellness and healthy behaviors. Mass in Motion focuses on promotion of safe spaces for physical activity; improved safety standards for parks and playgrounds; and availability of nutritious foods.
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Photos From Walker Hancock Tribute Weekend Courtesy Cat Ryan
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People Have Been Blowing Up My Email Asking Where They Can Get These “Glosta” Sweatshirts…
The answer is “Shirts Illustrated” Check Them Out Here
Telephone- 978-744-7873
email- info@shirtsillustratedsalem.com
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Paul Bruce Talks About Community Involvement At Benjamin Smith Playground
Like the effort’s Facebook page here-
https://www.facebook.com/BenjaminSmithPlayground
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Bacon Doughnuts From Brothers brew In rockport Are Every Bit As Ridiculous as They Sound
Thanks Paul Bruce for bringing these bad boys in when you came by for our interview about Benjamin Smith Playground.
Note to other folks wishing to come on to promote their stuff- We don’t charge and love to help get the word out about your organization but buttering up your host with scrumptious food, well that’s just plain intelligence at work.
I’m not saying that by bringing in these Bacon doughnuts had anything to do with Paul getting the top GMG time slot of the week (8AM Monday morning) but it totally did. 
Oh yeahhhh baby!
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Community Stuff 10/6/14
The Rotary Club of Gloucester will host a Trivia Night on Friday, October 24, at the Gloucester House, located at 63 Rogers Street in downtown Gloucester. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the game will begin at 7 p.m. Teams of four will compete for the title of Cape Ann Trivia Champions.
All trivia fans are invited to this fun night of knowledge and laughter. The registration fee is $100 for a team of four players. Proceeds from this event will support programs of the Gloucester Rotary Club. The night will also feature a 50/50 raffle, a cash bar, and light snacks for purchase. A registration form is attached to this email. Additional forms may be obtained any Gloucester Rotary Club member or may be downloaded from www.GloucesterRotary.us
CAARA offers amateur radio license course to public
The Cape Ann Amateur Radio Association is offering an all day study course for those interested in earning the FCC Technician Class Amateur radio License.This course will be held on Saturday October 25th starting at 8:30 AM at the Lanesville Community Center on 8 Vulcan Street in Gloucester Mass.The course will conclude with the FCC Technician Class amateur radio license test being administered at the end of the afternoon.The course cost $20.00 which includes study materials,the FCC test fee and snacks.For those interested in taking the course and wishing to reserve a spot please contact course leader Stan Stone W4HIX at techinaday @caara.net .As of 2014 there are over 715,000 amateur radio operators in the United States in a hobby that is over 100 years old.Amateur radio has also been used for emergency communications and has saved lives such as in the Katrina Hurricane disaster and the 9/11 terrorist attacks.For more information on amateur radio on Cape Ann please go to www.caara.net
Fall Book Sale at Rockport Library
HI Joey,
Hope you can include this in your column at some point. We appreciate your support.
The Friends of the Rockport Library Annual Fall Book Sale is Friday, October 17 from 10 am to 5 pm; Saturday October 18 from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday October 19 from 1 pm to 5 pm. Hard backs and paper backs, a large collection of art books, children’s books, books on tape and dvds all in good condition are on sale.
On Saturday during Harvest Fest there will be a table of children’s books on sale at Harvey Park.
All profits from the book sales are used to supplement programs at the library including, Meet the Author Nights, Passes to area museums, Cabin Fever movie series, special programming events for children, and other enhancements beyond what the town budget can provide.
The library is on the corner of Broadway and School Street.
For more information visit the website at www.rockportlibrary.org
Thank you
Dianne Anderson
“The Gift” – Local Artist’s Generosity Gifts Thousands to Local Charities:
In the many generations long tradition of Cape Ann artists serving the community,
acclaimed Rockport artist and teacher Betty Lou Schlemm, in a gesture of great personal generosity, recently sold off the personal archive of her own work to support the vital mission of Cape Ann’s three major charities: The Open Door, Wellspring House, and Cape Ann Animal Aid.
Hosted by the North Shore Arts Association, the benefit sale event, entitled “The Gift”, garnered approximately sixty-six thousand dollars which has been equally divided among the three charities. Dolores Erickson Reid, Co-Vice President of the NSAA and Dixie Clark NSAA Trustee stewarded the event with the help and support of scores of Betty Lou’s students, friends, and the Cape Ann charities’ supporters. Here Dolores Erickson Reid is shown presenting a check in the amount of twenty-two thousand dollars to Julie LaFontaine of The Open Door, one of the three charity representatives which included Kay O’Rourke of Wellspring House and Sunniva Buck of Cape Ann Animal Aid.
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The Businesswomen’s Fall Luncheon is right around the corner- in fact it is next Thursday, October 9, 2014, from 11:30am-1:30pm, at the Gloucester House Restaurant, 33 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA.
If you have not reserved your spot, Please do so now!
Lunch is $35, when you register, please make your choice of Baked Scrod or Yankee Pot Roast.
This year our keynote speaker is Angela Sanfilippo– a beloved daughter of Gloucester! Angela has spent the better part of her life advocating for Fishermen and their Families. Come hear her speak passionately about her life’s work.
To register, please go to:
http://web.capeannchamber.com/events/Women%27s-Fall-Luncheon-1535/details
Please remember to make your choice of meals for the day when you register.
Register today for Marine Halloween II – Planktonstein’s Lab! Maritime Gloucester’s marine science center becomes a mad scientist’s lab during our 2nd annual Halloween party. We will be offering three different activities full of creepy creatures, spooky science, and frightening fun. Full info and registration: http://maritimegloucester.org/visit/event.php?s=2014-10-25-marine-halloween-ii-planktonsteins-lab
The Gloucester Area Astronomy Club will be celebrating its 11 year anniversary on Friday night October 10, at 8:00 at the Lanesville Community Center.
Astronomy educator Virginia Renehan will be presenting the story of Space Weather, enormously powerful solar phenomena which can knock out satellites, kill the power grid, or light up the northern sky like nobody’s business. Come and see all about it, have some cake, and help us celebrate the first year in a new GAAC decade!
The club meets on the second Friday of every month at the Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan Street Lanesville, from 8:00 to 9:30 pm. Parking is free. The public is warmly welcomed and there is no cost. More information is available through the website, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/gaacpage or in the club twitter feed, @gaactweet.
Working Waterfront Writers Group
Tuesday, October 7, 2014, 7:30 pm through Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Registration : no charge, but participation is limited to 10 writers.
Audience: adults
Do you have stories to tell about working on Gloucester’s waterfront? The Gloucester Writers Center and Maritime Gloucester are joining together to offer a writers group for current and past waterfront workers. Amanda Cook of the Gloucester Writers Center will lead the group. This is a free program, limited to 10 writers. Meets every other Tuesday beginning Oct. 7 to Dec. 16 from 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm at Maritime Gloucester’s Sarah Fraser Robbins Classroom located down the walkway to the pier. Register here or by calling (978) 281-0470. Questions? Contact Amanda Cook at orangeamanda@yahoo.com or Melanie Murray-Brown at mmurray-brown@maritimegloucester.org.
Paul Strisik, N.A. – The Artist & His Collection
October 4 – November 16
The RAA is proud to present the fourth of its special summer exhibitions: Paul Strisik, NA: The Artist & His Collection from October 4th – November 16th. This beautiful show will not only feature the works of this National Academician, but also highlight the vast collection that he and his wife Nancy acquired over the years both here on Cape Ann and during their worldwide travels. The exhibition will feature gallery walks led by two of Strisik’s long time friends Ron Straka and Rudy Colao. These free gallery walks will take place on Wednesday, October 15th and Wednesday, October 29th respectively, at 10:30 AM.
Opening Reception October 4, 2014, 6 – 8 pm
$25 per person
Alison Landoni
Rockport Art Association
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GloucesterCast 96 With A Group Of Your Favorite GMG Contributors
GloucesterCast 96 With A Group Of Your Favorite GMG Contributors
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Topics Include:Lone Gull Coffee, Brothers Brew Bacon Donuts, BIL Barry, Sista Felicia, Alicia DeWolfe, Donna Ardizzoni, Nichole Schrafft, A Lot Of Cox, Life After Mamie’s Kitchen, George’s Coffee Shop, Fort Square Cafe, Pumpkin Coffee Love vs Pumpkin Coffee Disgust, Donna Ardizzoni From Summahville, That One Bad Pistachio and Burnt Coffee, Paul Bruce and The Benjamin Smith Playground, Is It A Donut or Is It A Muffin?, GMG SuperFan Dave Moore, Olive Kitteridge, Bex, Passports,Pirate’s Lane, Frances Macdormand,Captain Amanda Madeira, Schooner Ernestina, Effie Morrissey, Maritime Gloucester, Piper Boatworks, http://www.ernestina.maritimegloucester.org/,Chester Bringham, Pheonix Of The Seas, James Eves, Cape Ann Giclee, Changing The Name Of The Ernestina, Ocean Classroom, Thomas Lannon, Ardelle, Connors Farm, Pumpkin Cannon, Safety Concerns With The Pumpkin Cannon, Corn Maze, Russell Orchard, YMCA Taste of Cape Ann, Cruiseport, Open Bowl, Art Haven Buoy Auction.
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The Ernestina Can Home To Gloucester With Your Lobbying Help
Continue reading “The Ernestina Can Home To Gloucester With Your Lobbying Help”
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Giuseppe’s Ristorante and Piano Bar CLOSES
Giuseppe’s Ristorante and Piano Bar CLOSES
2 Main Street, Gloucester
Downtown Gloucester food and entertainment staple, Giuseppe’s Ristorante and
Piano Bar is closing it’s doors after five memorable years.
Owners Joe and Memory Gnerre said, “It’s been a wild ride, we’ve enjoyed it, but,
at this time in our lives it’s time to get back to family life”.
The establishment will be sorely missed. Known for it’s gourmet pizza and a
vibrant piano bar Giuseppe’s was home to the Thursday night Singer/Songwriter
Shuffle hosted by TMax of “The Noise” where a multitude of local and regional
songwriters have appeared to showcase their originals.
The restaurant also featured owner Joe “Thomas” Gnerre at the piano every
Saturday where audience members were always encouraged to participate.
Memory commented, “you never know who was gonna get up and sing from
“Wild Bill” to Henry Allen to 93 year old “Dottie from Salem”, each night had it’s
own flavor”.
On the walls of the restaurant hung Memory’s artwork, as well select photo’s from
local photographer Brenden Pike. “I’ll miss this space, but I’ll definitely have more
time to devote to my painting”, said Memory. Asked what he’s gonna be doing
with himself Joe replied “you’ll probably find me somewhere playing the piano as
usual”. Asked about a sense of loss Joe said “yes, there is a sadness in seeing
something you’ve worked on so hard come to an end, but, there is also the
richness you take with you from all of the experiences you’ve had along the way.
Memory and I are extremely grateful for our time with our amazing staff, our
patrons, and the Gloucester community.”
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Fall Fest At Mile Marker One- Another Great Take
Mile Marker One, The Bridge and Marshall’s Farm Stand Put Together another great event With Fall Fest Yesterday
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Watch a lobsters heart beat!
More info on the Northeastern University Marine Science Centers Graduate Research Blog.
Enjoy!
Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid
Where North Shore Parents and Resources Connect
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Gloucester In The Newly Released Olive Kitteridge Trailer- Including Passports, Lanes Cove and More…
Passports doubling as “Village Pharmacy” at 28 seconds into the first Olive Kitteridge Trailer-
For Other Olive Kitteridge Cape Ann Good Morning Gloucester Coverage Click Here
Also the Olive Kitteridge Internet Movie Database website (Thanks Bex for the heads up) Here
Posted on October 28, 2013
Marty Luster photo, prepping for production-
David Cox- Captures one of the days of shooting-
Getting ready for another day of movie magic on Main Street.
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Cape Ann Museum MAXED out tonight for WALKER HANCOCK and other updates for tribute weekend- Sunday Schedule…
Cat Ryan submits-
Sunday! 1:30, 2:30 (space limited) Cape Ann Museum guided tour
Sunday! 1:30 Cape Ann Cinema showing The Monuments Men film
Sunday! 3pm City Hall special panel
Look for the wonderful series of articles and excellent coverage by Gail McCarthy and others in the Gloucester Daily Times!
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/news/local_news/article_556b7c3b-fbd4-5038-ba97-b2c499d6df8d.html
Contact Judith Hoglander hancockweekend@gmail.com
visit www.walkerhancockweekend.com (designed by Rob Newton)
FIRST PRIZE September 2014: Artist Brian Fay won the 2014 UK’s Derwent Art Prize just this month for this pencil drawing, Looted Salt Mine 1945 Manet in the Winter Garden. You can find his work as part of Pierogi’s famous online flatfiles. http://www.brianfayartist.com/
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Get Down To Fall Fest At Mile Marker One Today Til 4
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Gloucester MA Timelapse 10/03/14
Filmed At Captain Joe and Sons, Gloucester MA
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You Are Invited Wisdom’s Heart Opening Celebration Tomorrow 2-5PM
This was taped this past summer where we talk Wisdom’s heart with Rick and Lindsay-
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GloucesterCast With Guest Toby Pett and Host Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 10/03/14
GloucesterCast With Guest Toby Pett and Host Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 10/03/14
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Topics Include:Guest Toby Pett, Muffin Eating Etiquette, Donut vs Muffin, Last Stop Variety, Reasons For Not Getting A Flu Shot, The Internet and Bad Medical Information, Fenway Park Derek Jeter Love Fest, Anna and James Eves Chase Mission Main Street small business grant, Cape Ann Farmer’s Market, Maitland Farms Pickles, Toby Talks about Stuff He Baked That Had Nothing To Do with The Original Question, Mile Marker One Marshalls Farm and The Bridge Fall Fest, Mile Marker One $5 Burgers On Thursdays, The Causeway Restaurant, The Pool At Cape Ann Marina In the Winter, Fan of Fall and Shorter Days Or Not?, Cape Ann Chimney and Hearth, Bait Truck Comes Down With A Broken Pallet Jack Once Again, Bonus Mid-week Podcast.
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