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.

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

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

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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?

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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

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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