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.

Walking tours on the HarborWalk

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Year round, select one of three Gloucester MA HarborWalk walking tours

1) Self-guided, year round, free, public-access and award winning walkway. 42 story moment granite posts installed as a permanent outdoor exhibit. The reclaimed granite posts feature plaques highlighting the city’s past and contemporary cultural treasures. Gloucester’s maritime heritage, innovators in business, politics and the arts are all featured. The signs also provide suggestions for exploration elsewhere in Gloucester and there are QR codes which scan to additional content. It’s family friendly for all ages and accessible for all. Visit just one story moment marker or “hop-on, hop off” like a transit line. Follow a specific inner loop 1.2 miles or extend it for a nice, long walk (3 miles RT). It is designed to be flexible for any length or duration, and for educational and programming opportunities for community and visitors. It was designed by Cambridge Seven Associates. http://www.ghwalk.org Contact: friends of the HarborWalk atgharborwalk@gmail.com
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2) Guided: a mini mobile tour that leads you to 14 story moments and is narrated by the coolest host ever, Gloucester singer, Ann Marie. You may know her work with Bandit Kings and elsewhere. The HarborWalk mobile guided tour –an American Alliance of Museums gold MUSE winner- can be downloaded ahead of time and brought along wherever you go. Loads of talented Gloucester creatives helped and/or featured.   You’ll be guided along a shorter trail (14 stops) by following Ann Marie to the Story Moment markers that include an extra sign, postcards lettered “A” through “N”. There are surprises within stores, public spaces, and businesses as you explore our community via the app’s activities. Along with the video introduction, the two short films, “HarborWalk Cinema”, can be viewed anytime, but reward a visit downtown with not to be missed interactive elements!  http://www.ghwalk.org Contact: friends of the HarborWalk atgharborwalk@gmail.com

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3) Self–guided kids and family activity: Become a “Gloucester Explorer”

Any kid who hunts and finds each trail marker icon can receive a certificate signed by the Mayor for becoming an official “HarborWalk Explorer”. People can print out this 2-page tracing master sheet (see attached PDF) ahead of time from their own printer OR check at the Chamber or Stage Fort Welcoming Center for copies. http://www.ghwalk.org Contact: friends of the HarborWalk at gharborwalk@gmail.com

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The 6th Annual Gloucester Harbor Race, (aka the Chip Norton Memorial Harbor Race), Saturday, Sept. 20.

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The 6th Annual Gloucester Harbor Race, (aka the Chip Norton Memorial Harbor Race), hosted by the Gloucester Gig Rowers, will start and end at Niles Beach in East Gloucester Saturday, Sept. 20.  Spectators can watch pilot gig boats, whaleboats, dories, and other traditional rowing craft compete in a 3-mile course in Gloucester Harbor. Rowers and boats come from all along the Northeast Coast to compete. Race starts at 9:30 a.m.

Photo shows crew preparing to row.

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Coast Guard rescues owner and fishing boat (Looks like a lobster boat to me)

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BG Brown’s F/V Kathryn Leigh Heads Out 5:51AM 9/9/14

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Look for The Next Episode Of On The Waterfront With Shep Means From Cape Ann TV With Scenes Filmed Here At Our Lobster Dock

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http://capeanntv.org/on-the-waterfront/

Check Out Episode One Here-

It’s Good Night Irene For This Gopher

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Great Blue Heron With The Quickness For The Win
Gopher can’t taste any good can it? Got to be all gamey and sinewy I’d imagine.

Chickity Check It- Northeast Ocean Data Interactive Maps

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There are a ton of different layers you can add to the map and adjust.  Lots of interesting data.

Check It!-

http://northeastoceandata.org/maps/commercial-fishing/

This is just one-

Overview

This map broadly characterizes commercial fishing vessel activity in the Northeast based on Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data from 2006 through 2010 (full calendar years). In general, vessels holding permits in certain fisheries are required to use VMS.1 See www.nero.noaa.gov/vms/regs/index.html for additional information, including a link to federal regulations describing requirements for the use of VMS.

This particular map is for vessels using VMS and declared into the NE multispecies fishery plan. The relative amount of vessel activity is indicated qualitatively from high (red) to low (blue). Importantly, this data was intended for fisheries management purposes supporting law enforcement initiatives: NMFS describes VMS as “a satellite surveillance system primarily used to monitor the location and movement of commercial fishing vessels in the U.S.” The map does not distinguish between fishing activity, vessel transit, or other vessel activities. The most accurate interpretation of this map is that it indicates relative levels of vessel presence.

The relatively short timeframe of this map precludes consideration of historic fishing areas. It also does not illustrate more recent or future changes in fishing activity resulting from changing environmental and economic conditions, fisheries management, and other important factors.

Data Considerations

The data provided by NMFS contained the day/month/year, the geographic coordinates of the vessel at the time of transmission, and the vessel’s declaration code, which may signify fishery plan, program within that plan, and associated area identifier or gear-type information. These data then were aggregated by combining all program codes within each fishery plan.

The limitations of the data used to produce these maps should be understood prior to interpretation of this map.

These data are from vessels operating in certain fishery management plans and certain programs within those plans. This map displays data for vessels using VMS with a limited access multispecies permit fishing under a Category A or B Days-at-Sea or catch regulated species or ocean pout while on a sector trip, or those with a limited access NE multispecies small vessel category or Handgear A permit that fish in multiple NE Multispecies Broad Stock Areas (50 CFR 648.10).

It is important to note that these data include all trips using a NE Multispecies VMS code by vessels with these permits, and as such, may include trips that target other fisheries but use a NE Multispecies VMS declaration for another fishery as a management and reporting mechanism. There are many New England fisheries not described through any VMS-derived maps.

VMS data is subject to strict confidentiality restrictions. Therefore, the map shows vessels’ locations following the removal of data that would have indicated individually identifiable vessel positions.

Community Photos 9/9/14

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Peter Tysver at Beacon Marine Basin From Eric Schwartz

Eric writes-

Taken 9/1/2014 at Beacon Marine Basin. The painter is Peter Tysver.

Spars, Stars, and Stripes Forever From D or R Teele

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Gloucester Schooner Festival 2014 From Antony Marks
German film ‘Ways of Love’ filming on Atlantic Rd. From Bernie

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Hi Joey,

Anyone figure out what happened to the family of swans we saw on Henry’s Pond this spring? They had 4 little ones.

Nat

(or maybe I don’t really want to  know)?

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Joey
Thought you might like to share this. I was expecting a Pot O’Gold when I reached my place but no such luck.
Bing McGilvray

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Thought this was a different shot of the Eagle, climbing the rigging before parade of sail.
Thanks,
Vicki Gamage

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Hi Joey,
Thought your readers might enjoy this photo taken out our window from our home on eden road in Rockport last night.
Sandy Simon

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Studio Restaurant on Rocky Neck around 6 p.m.

Trish Castraberti

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Partners Reunited

Roseway, hauled, with Highlander Sea (ex-Pilot), both built in the 20’s in Essex.  Fifty years ago they were working together for the Boston Pilots from Long Wharf.  One or the other was usually seen off Nahant jogging under trysail, year ‘round. 

Al Bezanson

Roseway and Pilot

Community Stuff 9/9/14

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CALVO WOODCARVING SCHOOL still has openings in the fall class schedule.

We offer five-day, three-day, weekly and weekend woodcarving classes.  

I also have room in my forging woodcarving tools workshop in October as well. 

Call for more information  978-283-0231 or check the website: www.davidcalvo.com

artisan,traditional skills,small business,wood chisels,work shop,artisan,traditional skills,small business,wood chisels,work shop,

 

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Year Two of GU-ANNONCEMENT PIECE- COLOR

Gloucester U – Year Two!
A FREE and Exciting After-School Program Being Offered at Gloucester High School.

It’s year two of Gloucester U and we are excited to offer more quality programs to our GHS student’s after-school.
This school year we will have (3) 10- week sessions with courses offered one day a week from 2:15 to 5:00.   The first session, beginning on September 15th, includes working with Back Yard Growers at Gloucester Farm (our zero waste, greenhouse initiative) courses in Art, Career and College Readiness, Anime and Website Design, Calligraphy, and more…
Funded by a Federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant and administered by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Gloucester U has been developed and designed to offer more learning opportunities for our high school students. The goal of the grant funded program is to assist our students in improving academic performance and ignite a desire in him or her to be successful in the future and to become 21st century navigators.

Instructed by teachers and professionals in our community, the high-quality, hands-on series of courses are designed for small groups of students and offer the opportunity to heighten their achievement, skills in critical thinking and strengthen links between peers, our community, home and school.

For program and course specifics, and to register, go to
www.gloucesteru.weebly.com
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH. 

We look forward to seeing you after school!

Contact:

Samantha Whitney – Program Coordinator
swhitney@gloucester.k12.ma.us
978.281.9872 Ext. 12222

Stressed Out? Tight and sore? A self-care routine that includes yoga and massage can help you find your way out of pain and stress so you can enjoy what you love! 

Saltwater Massage Studio has teamed up with Yoga Joy to give you just that! 

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What’s For Dinner Homie?

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RD says something smells tasty.   Little does she know,  it’s duck on the menu.

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Shows how little Mr Morrison cares for poor RD.  When a few scraps of fabric is too much to ask for.

Duck fricassee anyone?

Community Stuff 9/8/14

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Meeting this Friday, September 12 at Cape Ann Giclee, 9-10:30 AM

Hi Everyone,
The Cape Ann Painter and Photographer Group will meet on Friday,September 12  from 9-10:30 AM at the Cape Ann Giclee on 20 Maplewood Ave, Gloucester.
Hope to see you there. All are welcome!
Alice Gardner

For those wishing to learn T’ai Chi: classes at Cape Anne Center for Dance start Tues. 9/9 from 9:30 – 10:30 AM. 

To register or for more info, contact me — Amy Shapiro, holistic practitioner and teacher: 978-283-5039

Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum Hosts13th Annual Fall Fundraiser: Vineyard to Shipyard – Wine Tasting and Auction – October 3, 2014 7-9:30 pm

Wine Tasting and Auction in support of the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum!  Dozens of fabulous items!  Featuring wine from Chebacco Market, Food catered by Tim Hopkins Catering, Cookies from Lark Fine Foods, Michael March, Auctioneer, Local Maritime Artists, Live Music!  For more information and to purchase tickets go to www.essexshipbuildingmuseum.org.  Tickets are $25.00/person.

Event held at Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Waterline Center, 66 Main Street, Essex, MA 01929  978-768-7541

Manchester Essex High School ALS Ice bucket challenge Friday

We freeze it & deliver it,
they dump it over their heads…. what a world !

In an event coordinated by the school’s DECA program, over 380 students, faculty, and staff participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise money to help fight Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Participants made a donation of at least $10 to be a part of the challenge.  Cape Pond Ice generously helped by donating ice, and Home Depot donated many of the buckets used in the event.

The DECA students challenged 220,000 other DECA students across the USA and seven other countries to take the challenge, and as well, MERHS challenged the 950,000 + students in Massachusetts to take the challenge.

Pete Frates is a Beverly native who has ALS and was the inspiration for the original Ice Bucket Challenge. His father, John Frates, attended the MEMS/MERHS event and spoke to the participants about the cause.

Over $6,000 was raised by the school community for The ALS Association.

We freeze it & deliver it,
they dump it over their heads…. what a world !
check out:  http://www.memo.mersd.org/2014/09/gallery-380-studentsfaculty-take-ice-bucket-challenge/

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Dyslexia Awareness Campaign
·    Is your child struggling to acquire reading skills?
·    Does it seem to take extra time to formulate his spoken and written ideas?
·    Are messy handwriting and poor spelling obstacles to success?
·    Is your child feeling frustrated with all aspects of school – even the social side?

Efforts to increase awareness and provide better educational support for students with dyslexia are gaining momentum nationwide. Decoding Dyslexia – MA is leading the way in Massachusetts by organizing regional informational events for parents and professionals. The following free presentations are open to anyone interested in learning more about the needs of struggling readers and how literacy skills can be improved for all children.

This free workshop will include the following:
·    Understanding and identifying the profile of a dyslexic learner
·    Current research on dyslexia
·    Information on locating and advocating for appropriate services
·    A discussion of the current advocacy efforts of MA parents to increase opportunities for students with dyslexia in MA public schools.

About Decoding Dyslexia-MA (DDMA):
Decoding Dyslexia – MA is a grassroots movement driven by parents, educators and professionals concerned with the limited access to evidence based interventions for dyslexia. We are inspired by and collaborating with other Decoding Dyslexia groups nationwide. We aim to raise awareness, to empower students with dyslexia and their families, and to inform policy makers on practices based on neuroscience to identify, remediate, and support students with dyslexia in Massachusetts’s public schools and institutions of higher learning.

Tuesday, Sept 16th 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Beverly Public Library
Sohier Room
32 Essex St, Beverly

Saturday, Sept 20th 2:00 pm – 4:00p m
Plymouth Public Library
Otto Fellow Room
132 South St, Plymouth

Wednesday, Oct 8th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Boston Plan for Excellence
Suite 110
27-43 Wormwood Street, Boston

For more information please visit our website: http://www.decodingdyslexiama.org
Or contact: mailto:decodingdyslexiama@gmail.com
Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DecodingDyslexiaMA
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DDyslexiaMA

GloucesterCast With Guest Kim Smith and Host Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 09/07/14

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GloucesterCast With Guest Kim Smith and Host Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 09/07/14

Topics Include: Kim Smith, Toby Pett Absent, Tripping Over Bobby Bobskill, The Loss Of Jackie Hardy, Crazy Lightning Storm,Yanic Triesdale,The Wedding Of Isabelle Lafleche, J’Adore New York , J’Adore Paris, Thunderstorm Damage, Pulling A Post, HarborWalk Garden Maintenance, To Deadhead or Not, Burnham’s Field Reopening, Holy Cow Reopening, Ward 2 Power Alley, Women and Men are not wired the same when it comes to coffee, Why it is impossible for a woman to order a regular coffee, Kim’s Cheap Coffee Move, Dunks vs McDonalds Coffee, Tom Hauck 60th Birthday Celebration, New Computer For Tom, Laptop vs Desktop, TBT Post Perfect Man Gift, Alpaca Sweater, Red Box Hell, Over The Air Antennae, Kim Doesn’t Watch Fox But Not Because It Is Seen As A Republican Channel, Kim Says She Is a Moderate LOL, Does Bruce Tarr Run Against Anyone?, Polarizing Politics, Ditching A Home Phone Line, Cable Company Bill Structure, The New X1 Infinity Cable Boxes Make The Old Cable Boxes Look Like 1980s Technology, Negotiating Your Cable Bill, You Need To Not Use Comcast or Verizon Email.

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Holy Cow Set To Reopen Next Week

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Spoke with owner Mike Schifino yesterday to get the “scoop” (terrible pun I know)

At 80 Pleasant Street

For More info-

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