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.

The Open Door will offer additional food pantry hours

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Hi Joey,

Could you help us get the word out to those who need to know? The storm this week as well as the holiday closing has had an impact on people’s ability to get to the food pantry. The Open Door will offer additional food pantry hours on Saturday, January 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to serve those who missed their appointments due to the holiday closing and storm conditions this week. People who need to use the food pantry should come to 28 Emerson Avenue in Gloucester between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 4.

Thanks!

Julie

http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com Do you get it?

Gloucester Gets Battered Again by Another Fierce Blizzard!!! “2014” live With G.E.T. W.E.T. Crew Peter & Marcy

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First Storm Report From New GMG Weather Team Peter and Marcy. No one brings the passion to local weather that these guys do and I couldn’t be happier to have them on our team.

Kerry McKenna Storm Photo

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Hi  Joey,
I moved to Annisquam in April, and have followed you every day since. Big fan.
I was out in the storm earlier taking pics….I liked this one, particularly, and hope you do too.  Happy 2014 to you !
Thank you for Good Morning Gloucester.

Community Stuff 12/3/13

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Joey,
 
Wishing you a great 2014!…Stay Positive.
 
A couple of posts for GMG.

 
1.        Cape Ann Business Alliance (CABA) – 2014 Membership Drive is on.   CABA is a group of over 30 local business professionals that meets to grow local business.   Last year CABA created more than $1 Million in new business for its members.   If you are a local business profession or business owner looking to grow your business in 2014 please visit CABA.   It will be well worth it.  Our next meeting is Thursday, January 9th, 7 a.m. at the Gloucester House.   http://www.capeannbusinessalliance.com
(see attached commercial)  
 
2.       Bates College Athletics – Local Bobcats Roaring!:
 
·         Bates Football: “At the Bobcats’ annual year-end banquet, Bates also announced its 2014 captains, all of whom are members of the class of 2015: linebacker Gilbert Brown (Gloucester, Mass.), center Larry Guinee (Peabody, Mass.), Jackson and wide receiver Mike Tomaino (Gloucester, Mass.).”  source, Bates College Sports Release, Dec ’13.  http://athletics.bates.edu/sports/fball/2013-14/releases/20131211a4jqzu
 
·         Bates Basketball:  This past holiday weekend Bates Men’s Basketball played 2 games in the annual Salem State Holiday Classic at Salem State University.   Bates beat at the buzzer by Salem State after a 17 point comeback on Sunday and then a dominating win over Berkeley (NY) on Monday.   http://athletics.bates.edu/sports/mbkb/index 
 
On hand to watch local Bobcat junior G/F Adam Philpott in action were many Gloucester family and friends, Bates local alumni and legendary coaches Paul Ingram, Tom Walsh and Mike Lattof that made it a hometown crowd on the road.   Special thanks to Mike Lattof and company for taking some great pictures and posting to FB.  https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202577944107317&set=a.10202577942667281.1073741868.1157997368&type=1&theater  Go’ Cats!
 
Anthony L. Burnham
AB Web Centers LLC
All Business, All the Time
http://www.abwebcenters.com

Topside Grill Customer Appreciation Night

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Customer Appreciation Night!

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Dear Joe,

Topside Grill will be closing for the season this Saturday (January 4th). It has been another wonderful season and we would like to personally say thank you to everyone that has been a part of our success. We had a fantastic 2013 and have a lot of great things lined up for 2014 already! Please come celebrate with us on Saturday if you can.

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Buffet!!!

We will be having a complimentary buffet starting at 8:00 pm serving some of our favorite dishes and appetizers for you to enjoy!

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Can’t Make it?

Sorry if you will not be able to join us on Saturday, but we wish you all a happy and safe 2014! We will be reopening Tuesday April 1st for another year.

Awesome Video Of Sailfish Chasing Bait Underwater Behind A Boat

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I guess the question I have is if the sailfish could have taken the bait at any time or was it investigating?

Thank You To The Friends Of Seacoast

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SEACOAST NEWS
January 2014

Thank you to the Friends of Seacoast

The Friends of Seacoast have provided our facility with a year worth of wonderful events in 2013 including:
The monthly dinner theater with entertainment and foods from local restaurants.
Visits by Barn Babies with Baby Farm Animals.
There have been monthly community outings thanks to the Friends of Seacoast.
Destinations included trips to the local restaurants, the Gloucester House, Cruise Port, The Azorean and Latitude 43.
The residents enjoyed a springtime afternoon tea at the Wenham Tea House.
We rented the “ The Hurricane” Whale Watch Boat for a summertime harbor cruise.
The Fall lunch and foliage trip was beautiful event at Turner Hill in Ipswich.
The residents loved their special Winter trip to see the Cape Ann Symphony Holiday Show.
We have hired exceptional entertainment with the funds provided by Friends of Seacoast including weekly concerts.
The famous Singing State Trooper Sgt. Dan Clark performed at the Veteran’s Day celebration and Dave Burns sang at the Christmas day concert.
The Friends of Seacoast provided each resident with a gift for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Christmas.
Thanks to the Friends we have a new and great sound system which has enhanced the residents ability to hear well and participate successfully in their activities.

We are looking forward to many upcoming events with the support of the Friends of Seacoast in 2014.

Thank you Friends of Seacoast for your commitment, kindness, generosity and support.

Alison Cox,
Activity Director
Thomas M. Lattof

Casa de Luis is officially selling tickets for January 16th tequila tasting

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Calling all friends and tequila lovers: Casa de Luis is officially selling tickets for our January 16th tequila tasting from 7pm-9pm! One $30 ticket gets you 5 samples of Don Julio tequila, one of each type, a sample of our Don Julio exclusive margarita, and a selection of tapas from the Traditional Dishes section of our menu- over a $160 value! For our out of town friends- be safe. A cab to/from Gloucester or Beverly is only $3 split 4 ways. Come into La Casa De Luis for a drink and grab a ticket- see you there!

Izzy

City Of Gloucester Tax Bills Error News From Councilor Paul McGeary

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Tax bills in error

Wrong real estate tax bills sent out; corrected ones in the mail

The following notice has been released by the office of the mayor:
Due to a printing error, property owners in the City of Gloucester received an in correct real estate bill last week marked “Fiscal Year 2013” in the upper right hand corner of the tax bill. This bill has both the wrong fiscal year and the wrong tax amount due on it.Please disregard this bill. All property owners will receive a correct tax bill this week in the mail marked “Fiscal Year 2014”. The correct amount due is listed on the “Fiscal Year 2014” real estate tax bill.
Local banks and mortgage service companies did receive the correct Fiscal Year 2014 real estate tax bill information electronically last week. Therefore, any property owners that escrow taxes through a bank or a mortgage service company are, in all likelihood, not affected. Also, the correct property tax information is available to view, print and pay on the City’s website,  http://www.qloucester-ma.gov  under online services — real estate taxbills.
Taxes are due and payable on February 3, 2014.
The personal property tax bills that were sent out last week are correct.
We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused. If you have any questions please contact the Tax Collector’s Office at 978-281-9735 or go to www.gloucester-ma.qov for more information.

Callahan closure
A reminder to Boston commuters who use the Callahan Tunnel:
The tunnel is currently closed and will remain so until March. Signs for alternate routes to Logan Airport and the North Shore are posted on major highways approaching Boston.

Thanks for your support and interest in our city in 2013 and I hope you all have a happy and prosperous New Year!

Community Stuff 1/1/14

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FREE FAFSA WORKSHOP IN GLOUCESTER
RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE IN FILLING OUT COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID FORMS
January 18, 2014
College Success-Gloucester, running out of Gloucester High School, will be offering a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) workshop on Saturday January 18, 2014 to assist parents and students in completing the Federal Financial Aid Applications online. All FAFSA forms must be done every year until the student graduates from college.  Every family will leave the workshop with a completed FAFSA.  This workshop is free and open to the public. The workshop will be held at Endicott College’s Gloucester campus at 33 Commercial St. between 9 am and 3 pm.
Appointments are required and should be scheduled by calling: (for English) Betty Haggerty at 978-740-6667 x105 or emailing her at ehaggerty@salemcyberspace.org or (for Spanish) Andria Castillo at 978-740-6667 x108 or emailing her at acastillo@salemcyberspace.org. Each appointment is scheduled for 90 minute sessions between 9 AM and 3 PM. At the time of scheduling, you will obtain instructions and a list of required documents and information to bring with you. 

College Success-Gloucester is a program of Salem CyberSpace ( www.salemcyberspace.org )

New Adult Computer Courses at
Rose Baker Senior Center

On January 13, 2014 a new session of once a week computer classes will begin at the Rose Baker Senior Center. These are Senior Net classes, designed for older adults who are not as ‘tech-savvy’ as the younger generations but want to join the digital age. All adults are welcome to attend. These classes cover various aspects of computer technology and communication tools, such as Email, the Internet and social media. Each student receives a book and coaches are available to assist the instructor and help individual students.

The following courses will be offered:

§    Level I – Computer Fundamentals
§    Level II – Introduction to Computers
§    Digital Photography
§    Introduction to the Internet and Email
§    Facebook
§    iPad
§    Kindle

If there is enough interest, Word, Excel Spreadsheets, Genealogy and Fun with Computers will also be offered.

Registration is open now for all these courses. To signup, stop by the Rose Baker Senior Center, or call 978-281-9765.

2014 Rocky Neck Plunge Tomorrow at 2PM

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Hi Joey,
This is a Video of the Rocky Neck Plunge 2013
What great time!
The Rocky Neck Plunge will take place on New Year� Day at 2:00PM
at Oaks Cove Beach on Stevens Lane
There will be a van at the corner of Wonson Street and Stevens Lane to collect
non-perishable food donations for The Open Door Food Panty so bring along some
goods to help fill it up (checks are also welcome).
Recommend View in HD at 1080p or 720p
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frMPh3Bf81o
Herb Wennerberg video