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.
Linda rae castagna Meets Christopher Anderson
It was a pleasure meeting writer/teacher Christopher Anderson in his new store on Main Street, Eastern Point Lit House. We learned all about him from his wife Michelle over dinner at Duckworth’s the other night. What a valuable concept in this day of literary weaknesses. There are writing workshops for all ages and abilities, public editor for a wide variety of writing projects, proofreading, author and manuscript consultation and coaching, small press books, and countless other offerings. Wish we had Eastern Point Lit House near our home. And Alexandra’s Bread right next door. It is a full service literary center. Christopher Anderson and Jenn Monroe are co-founders. We wish them great success and all who follow. www.easternpointlithouse.com
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Brooke Welty Provides a Newcomer’s View of Gloucester in the List Form You People Crave
Must Read From FOB Brooke Welty Over At Da Clam
Brooke Welty is the Clam’s Chief Marketing Executive which has a hefty paycheck of “nothing” and is responsible for trying to get us more than 4 twitter followers with her elite social media skills. In her virgin offering to the Clam, she explains what she has learned so far as a newcomer to Cape Ann.
- Gloucester is a very old town, with very old roads. The roads will make every effort to destroy your shocks, and your spirit. Also, Grant Circle is pretty much Thunderdome. Equip your car with some weaponry, spikes, and something which shoots flames, and you’ll be all set.
This should be sufficient. “Should”. Gloucester is also is full of terrifying lawless zones known as “intersections.” These include the confluence of Railroad, Maplewood and Prospect, marked by a big green buoy (I think?) which looks like someone haphazardly jammed it into the road, leaving the city planners…
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Random Scenes From the Dock- Captain Tom Is Cranky
Mr Happypants isn’t having such a good day.
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Whitey
WHITEY BULGER PIGEON-
Looking across the parking lot at the dock I saw what looked like a white seagull bopping back and forth in the parking lot. Upon further inspection it was this pigeon. Note the white hair/feathers on its talons (is that what you call them when they’re on a pigeon, or do you call them feet or something else?) Talons sounds a little too aggressive for a white pigeon but WTF do I know about pigeons?
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Community Stuff 6/11/14
ELEVENTH ANNUAL SEACOAST SEVEN ROAD RACE
A SEVEN MILE ROAD RACE
Date and Time: Saturday July 19, 2014 at 8:00 AM
START AND FINISH: STAGE FORT PARK IN BEAUTIFUL GLOUCESTER, MA
AWARDS AND CASH PRIZES
Register online at http://www.NorthShoreTimingOnline.com/reglivecb.aspx?eventyear_id=167
Race Day registration at Start Line tent at 6:30 AM
Cost: $25 pre registration $30 day of Race
BIB NUMBER PICKUP RACE DAY AT REGISTRATION BOOTH (STAGE FORT PARK)
Directions: 128 North to exit 14, Gloucester, MA. Take right off exit
and follow Essex Avenue approximately 4 miles. Take right at Western Avenue
to a left onto Hough Avenue. Stage Fort Park is located on left.
Parking available in the Park at the top of the hill.
QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION: JD MAC EACHERN 978-675-7490
MAIL REGISTRATION TO Alison Cox, Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center


292 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
SEACOAST SEVEN RACE ENTRY FORM
Name:__________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number_______________________________Email______________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________State________Zip Code_____________________________
Age______Sex: Male______Female______
Tee Shirt Size:____________
SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OF SEACOAST AND SEACOAST NURSING & REHABILITATION CTR
292 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
All proceeds benefit the residents of the Seacoast Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
WAIVER: In consideration of accepting this entry, I for myself, my heirs and
executors, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages that I may
have against the City of Gloucester, MA, Friends of Seacoast, Seacoast Nursing
and Rehabilitation Center, and all sponsors, officials and directors of the
“Seacoast Seven Road Race” as a result of my participation in this event.
Further I attest and verify that I am physically fit for competing in this race.
SIGNATURE_________________________________________DATE_______________________
Hello Joey,
Laura asked that I send you a little something about a meet and greet she is hosting this Friday the 13th. We (Mass Ghost Hunters Paranormal Society) will be at The Cave from 4pm to 6pm. This will be an informal meet and greet where we will be available to tell stories and answer questions about all things “Paranormal”. We will have some of our equipment available for demonstration and explanation purposes. We look forward to seeing everyone there. Visit us at www.mghparanormal.com orwww.facebook.com/mghparanormalsociety
—
Marc Arvilla
Founder/Lead Investigator
Mass Ghost Hunters Paranormal Society
Addison Gilbert Hospital’s “Senior Supper Club” July 8
Denis Conroy, CEO, Addison Gilbert and Beverly hospitals
to speak
Addison Gilbert Hospital “Senior Supper Club” is available to Rockport and Gloucester seniors 65 years of age or older.
The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month through October at 4:30 p.m. The next dinner will be held on July 8 at Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington Street, Gloucester. A hot nutritious complimentary dinner will be provided by the Cafe at Addison Gilbert Hospital followed by a speaker.
Speaker at the July 8th meeting will be Denis Conroy, CEO for Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospital who will speak on the topic of “Health Systems on the North Shore.”
Gloucester seniors are asked to contact Lucy Sheehan, Director, Rose Baker Senior Center at 978 281-9765, extension 22. Rockport seniors are asked to contact Diane Bertolino, Director, Rockport Senor Center at 978-546-2573. Seating is limited.
This program is hosted by Addison Gilbert Hospital and Unidine, in partnership with the Gloucester Police Department and the Rockport and Gloucester Senior Centers.
Cape Ann TV’s “Lunch and Learn” Series June 17th at 12:00 p.m
Cape Ann TV’s continues it’s “Lunch & Learn” series on Tuesday, June 17th, 2014 at 12pm, with Jonathan Lipsy of Integrated Solutions Group – formely The Camera Company.
Jonathan will be presenting a field lighting demonstration utilizing Cape Ann TV’s new LED field lights as well as some of ISG’s field lighting options.
We welcome you to join us for lunch, sponsored by Wally’s Blackburn Bistro, and what’s sure to be an educational afternoon.
Feel free to invite friends who might be interested in joining us!
Seating will be limited for this event so please RSVP to rtober@capeanntv.org ASAP!
We hope to see you June 17th at 12:00 p.m.!
FUNDRAISER FOR CAPE ANN ANIMAL AID AT CAPT. CARLO’S RESTAURANT
Captain Carlo’s is hosting a lunchtime fundraiser for Cape Ann Animal Aid as part of the Restaurants to the Rescue Fundraising Series on Saturday, June 21st. 10% of all sales between 12pm and 3pm will be donated to Cape Ann Animal Aid. The event will also feature a 50/50 raffle, great prizes, and a meet and greet with shelter dogs. For more information or to make a reservation, call 978-283-6342.
Father’s Day Picks from POP!
Need a unique and totally cool Father’s Day gift for a unique and totally cool Papa Bear?! Pop has you covered!
Shop tons of great looks from Pop’s exclusive line, CAMP!
(Photo of Jimmy Tee wearing his CAMP shirt provided by Andrew R. Weiner :https://www.facebook.com/andrewrwphotography)
Check out new cotton shirts by Sportique and PASTE! Made in America and super soft!
Tons of great accessories and jewelry in stock as well!! Reclaimed rubber dopkits, messenger bags, wallets and keychains by Alchemy Goods!
Bath and body for the discerning gentleman also available! Handmade soaps by local artist, Chip Brewer of Gloucester Soap Company, and of course, our BEER SOAP!
Whatever his style, we’ve got something he’ll love! Come consult with the Pop Girls about finding the perfect gift for that special dad in your life!
Dear Joey,
I’m a UU and a Rockport reader of GMG. Can you publicize our Opening Day Information about the UUSR Thrift Shop, Summer 2014?
The UU church at 4 Cleaves Street, Rockport will reopen this Saturday at 9 AM until noon. We have been in operation since the summer of 2008. We serve the greater Cape Ann community offering household items, collectables, books, toys, and tools. We are accepting donations through August 1, 2014. Please contact the UU church at 978-546-2928 for more information.
Thank you for considering this information for GMG.
Terri Desmarais
DRE
UUSR
4 Cleaves St.
Rockport, MA 01966
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Beautiful Industry Macro- Looking Out/Lookin In At Captain Joe’s
Shot From Both Sides of The Take Out Hook. very Different Perspectives
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Second week Of June Mark Your Calendars- I was looking Through My Flickr Photos Of Gloucester At Dawn Photos And Wouldn’t you Know…
Look at these sunrises from the past few years on the same exact week of the year- Second Week Of June. If you’re a photographer and planning on taking a trip out here to photograph sunrises, might I suggest the second week of June? If this hack of a photographer can capture these images, you ought to be able to as well 
‘08, ‘09, ‘10, ‘12 and ‘14 represented here-
Fishermen’s Wives Statue 4:46AM 6/14/08
Gloucester At Dawn, 4:45AM Good Harbor Beach 6/09/09
Gloucester At Dawn Good Harbor Beach and Thacher Island 4:50AM 6/11/10
Gloucester At Dawn 4:50AM 6/7/12 Good Harbor Beach at Thacher Island
Gloucester At Dawn- Good Harbor Beach 4:55AM 6/9/14
Some of my other favorite Gloucester at Dawn Photos can be seen here
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USCG Big Dog At The Helm- What Up Chad?
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Check Out The Beautiful New Landscaping At Sawyer Free Library!
Click the photo for the slideshow-
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Sign Up For The GLOUCESTER "SCHOONER CHALLENGE" Monday, June 16th
Continue reading “Sign Up For The GLOUCESTER "SCHOONER CHALLENGE" Monday, June 16th”
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What Up Homie?
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We’ve got a moth down… I repeat we’ve got a moth down. Send In A Medic STAT!
Prognosis, not good. This big ass moth had his belly half smooshed on the sidewalk just outside of Last Stop Variety.
Moth ID from all you butterfly/moth freaks out there please?
(the only reason I’m saying this is a moth is because the owner corrected me inside Last Stop) I woulda said Butterfly all day every day.
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The GDT Is The Voice Of Reason In The Beverly High Cigar Atrocity
June 10, 2014
Editorial: MIAA, school chiefs should learn from Beverly cigar fiasco
High school graduations have once again made spring an optimistic time across Cape Ann and around the North Shore.
In nearly every community, we are treated to a sea of cap-and-gown clad seniors, valedictory speeches that are at once soaring, hopeful and humorous, and smiles of unfiltered joy from young men and women who walk across the stage to accept their diplomas.
Leave it to the adults to stomp out the fun.
Check out the entire editorial here
I was gonna write a rant about the ridiculousness of it all but I was just too disgusted.
Politically Correct crap times a bajillion- the ruination of our great country.
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Community Stuff 6/10/14
Kristine Matteo submits-
My 6 year old daughter Kiara Olson who is in Kindergarten at East Gloucester School has been chosen as a finalist for the Rotary Club of Stoneham’s “Stoneham’s Next Star.” The finals are on Tuesday, June 17th, 2014 on the main stage of the Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main Street, Stoneham, Massachusetts.
Audience Tickets for the final performance will be $8.00 for children/students/seniors and $12.00 for adults. Your family and friends can purchase tickets at Stoneham TV, 53 Central Street, Stoneham. If you would like to schedule pick up of tickets contact stonehamstar@gmail.com or by calling (781) 438-8340.
They will be awarding third ($200) and second place prize ($300), as well as the first place prize, “The Stoneham Star” award (which has a $1000 grand prize donated by Pizzarello & Silvestro Family Dentistry).
It will be filmed by Stoneham TV. Kiara is an excellent dancer and acrobat who is trained through Dawn’s Studio of Dance in Gloucester.
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Gloucester At Dawn- Good Harbor Beach 4:57AM 6/9/14
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Basking Shark Off Gloucester Video- Holy Mother of Jesus!
Eric Swanson submits this video for http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com
aaaaaand this is why I’m a pool guy…
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I See You In There…
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Rocky Neck 5K Race Start Video Half Speed, Finish Video, Winner Lists and Race Results
Click For 150+ ROCKY NECK 5K PICS –https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2014/06/08/rocky-neck-5k-pics/
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Wanna Race Our FOB- 53 Year Old Lindle Willnow?
Remember the movie The Color Of Money where Tom Cruise hustles his way through the pool circuit?
Well I think we just may have landed the perfect horse to bet on- our boy Lindle.
Unassuming, old, not particularly in any type of ectomorph runners body shape and the absolute perfect man to back with odds against these young hot shot runners.
So we’ll just trot out our Horse Lindle, take odds against the youngsters and clean up when he kicks their butt all over the place! 
Our boy Lindle laid an absolute beat down, finishing 12th out of 218 runners at age 53!!!
To me that was a seriously impressive feet. Almost as impressive as TJ finishing and winning a whole 2 and a half minutes before the second place finisher.
But the story in this post isn’t about TJ’s extraordinary race as a 34 year old in the prime of his life. It’s about 53 year old Lindle Willnow and how he showed that you don’t have to be a 20 or 30 year old elite physical specimen to compete, you just gotta get out there and do it!
Congratulations Lindle, from all your GMG buddies we are seriously proud of you!
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