2014 Rocky Neck Plunge Tomorrow at 2PM

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

Community Stuff 12/31/13

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Gloucester Community Blood Drive, sponsored by Temple Ahavat Achim, will be held this Thursday, January 2, 2014 from 2 pm to 7 pm at the Temple Ahavat Achim, 86 Middle Street, Gloucester.

For an appointment please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org

All presenting donors this January will receive a voucher for a FREE pound of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee.

It’s easy being green: architectural character downtown Gloucester

Cat Ryan submits-

19th, 20th and 21st Century green in the mix

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From the distinguished Cape Ann Museum’s fresh coat of paint and ongoing preservation

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To many weathered, copper-clad architectural details like these rare repeat oriel windows

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Elegant oriels along Parsons’ pedestrian street, too, though no pressed metal. But look up for the green tiled roof!

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Creating a nice umbra mix alongside the newish-ish green exterior for the Jeff Weaver/Restoration Works, 16 Rogers Street –  the newcomer (former Old Timers/Catch 22/Fiesta Pub) joins the green in Gloucester. Check out its distinct porthole window on the door.

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Then and then: 16 Rogers before photos (green middle elements against textured and well acclimated exterior).

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What happens when two events ( A Wedding and Plunge 4 Pete) collide on Good Harbor Beach?

What happens when two events ( A Wedding and Plunge 4 Pete) collide on Good Harbor Beach? Lots of peace, co-opertion and goodwill! It was an afternoon to simply smile.

Best-Janet

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West Parish Student in Boston Ballet

Hi, Joey.  Here is something for you.  The photo was taken by Rhian’s mother, Michelle Williams.

West Parish Student Danced in Boston Ballet’s Nutcracker for Third Year

Ten-year old West Parish student, Rhian Williams, performed in the Boston Ballet’s iconic production of The Nutcracker at the Boston Opera House for a third consecutive year.  Rhian, the daughter of Michelle and Paul Williams and granddaughter of Ward 5 Councilor Elect, Bill Fonvielle and Atlantic Vacation Homes president, Carole Sharoff, has been a student at the heralded Boston Ballet School for five years.   In this year’s production, she danced the part of a mouse that emerges from a fireplace and runs off with a giant cookie.  In previous productions, she has been a doll and a page. 

Nutcracker 2013

Be Careful This Morning- Black Ice Everywhere

We came down the dock at 4AM to offload a truck of bait and the truck driver went ass over teakettle.  The temps are above freezing but there’s black ice everywhere.

Lighthouse Beach Snowy Owl Sighting- Photo from Carl Gustin

Joey,

This snowy owl was spotted over the weekend enjoying a visit to Annisquam near Lighthouse Beach.

Carl Gustin

Gloucester, MA 01930

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GloucesterCast 12/29/13 With Toby Pett and Nichole Schrafft

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Topics Include:

The Franklin New Years Eve

 

Franklin Cape Ann

Still looking for New Years Eve plans? Look no further! 







Join us for Dinner…

We will be serving four courses with a complimentary glass of Prosecco. 

Enjoy live jazz from Billy Novick & Thomas Hebb  

6:00 – 9:30pm  

$65 per person

Call to reserve your spot 978-283-7888

We will also be reserving seating at the bar.

Our New Year’s Eve Menu

For the table…

Tuna nigiri with a jalapeno salsa

Complimentary glass of La Marca Prosecco 

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First Course

Lobster Bisque

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Second Course

Baby Arugula Salad

goat cheese, strawberries, walnuts, white balsamic & berry vinaigrette

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Entree Course

Surf & Turf 

filet mignon, panko scallops, sauteed mushrooms, roasted garlic potato, red wine sauce

Braise Lamb Shank 

spinach & mint risotto, orange zest

Pan Seared Sea Bass

vegetable succotash, saffron & caper sauce 

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Dessert Course

Warm Chocolate & Banana Pudding

homemade vanilla ice cream & fresh strawberries 

Call 978-283-7888 to reserve your spot.





Join us upstairs for the biggest New Years Eve party on Cape Ann!

The party starts at 10:00pm.

There will be music, dancing, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.

We will be staying open until 2:00am!

Tickets are $20 per person.
(Or free if you join us for dinner.)

You can pick up tickets at Franklin Cape Ann or call 

978-283-7888

Hope to see you there!

Ginormous Frickin’ Announcement Coming!!!

Just frickin huge.

A monster.

Working out the details…

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GMG Is About To Sign An Official Weather Guy!!!  And Not Just Any Weather Guy!!!!

 

Stay Tuned…..

Gloucester Fishing Throwback- 1983 Jose and Half a Hippie Gillnetting Aboard The Rumors

Photos from Tuffy

Community Photos

Hi Joey,

Friday morning was lovely along the water.   There was still a hint of snow on Good Harbor Beach and the 

air was crisp but not too cold to chat with friends while capture the beauty of Gloucester.   

I hope everyone in the GMG family has a wonderful New Year!

Mary Barker

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