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.

Community Photos

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Hi Joey,
All the best of the season to you, yours and your many blog viewers!
See you in the spring.
Bruce Louise Bonham
St. Catharines, Ontario

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Great Holiday Photo taken by my co-worker, Gail Estes.  Just made a bunch of thank you cards out of it.  Incase you’re looking for a blog photo 🙂

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Hi Joey,

Here are 2 shots from my travels around Cape Ann on Friday.   I was coming down Rte 128 to Grant Circle and the late afternoon light captured my eye, so I snapped this as I was stopped waiting to enter the rotary.

The second one is a tree behind Woodman’s in Essex.  I just thought it was lovely sitting by itself along the Essex River.   

Mary Barker

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Why the Vikings fled Norway

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From Al Bezanson

Why the Vikings fled Norway ___ For ages it has been obligatory for Scandinavians to ‘enjoy’ lutefisk at yule time. Having tasted this delicacy in Stavanger myself, I found it understandable that millions of citizens would emigrate from that beautiful region just to escape the obligation. Anyhow, that’s my theory.  Lutefisk is cod marinated in lye over a very long period of time. If you enjoy snacking on Ivory soap you might enjoy lutefisk

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Community Stuff 12/22/13

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It’s the final Cape Ann Community Contra Dance of 2013!

We look forward to celebrating the turning of the year with new friends and old on the dance floor.
Take a break and come enjoy the live music and the dancing fun.

 

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Fred Bodin Has Some Mack Daddy Gloucester T Shirts (and a killer attack lobster)

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Check Out Bodin Historic Photo and get you some Gloucester Swag.

I use the Gloucester mug he gave me for my birthday every day of the week.

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David Collins Has Some Nice Things To Say and Miss Friend’s Class 1950-1951

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Hey, Joey,

I wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your blog. I read it almost daily and like that it keeps me up on what’s happening in my old hometown.

I grew up just over the Cut Bridge, on Stage Fort Avenue, in the 1940’s and 50’s. My family moved to Connecticut the week I turned 16 because my father’s job as a buyer at LePage’s was phased out in one of the take-overs in the early 60’s. 

I taught school in Connecticut and have now retired to Florida. However, as other writers to your column have said, you may leave Gloucester but Gloucester never leaves your heart.

You had a picture recently of your mother and her friends at a gathering. I am sending along a picture from a gathering in 1950-1951 which may have your father or perhaps an uncle in it. 

It is of my kindergarten class at Miss Georgia Friend’s house on Riggs Street. She ran the school (back when kindergartens were not a part of the public school system). Mrs. Grace Andrews was also a teacher there. I believe Mrs. Andrews’ daughter was the Elizabeth Andrews Godfrey whose passing was mentioned in the Gloucester obituaries earlier this month.

Both Miss Friend and Mrs. Andrews were related to each of my parents whose families had been from the Cape Ann area for generations.

On the backside of the photo are listed many of the kids in the picture. I am the first boy standing on the left (#1). My mother was usually amazing with names and spelling but seems not to have known a couple and had trouble spelling some, among them Ciarametaro and Ciaramitaro. 

All these years later I am afraid I remember only a couple of the others in the photo. For certain I remember Diana Bell (#9) who went with me through almost all the school years from West Parish to GHS and was at the Universalist Church Sunday School with me for a while, too.

I also remember John Ciarametaro (#6) and Mary Ciaramitaro (#2), if these are the people of that name who were in the GHS class of 1963, the class I would have graduated with had we not moved at the end of my sophomore year.  

So, Joey, I was just wondering if any of your family is pictured. Also, if perhaps the Joseph Frontiero (#18) is related to Paul?

Again, I really appreciate the effort you and the others put into Good Morning Gloucester.

Thanks,

David Collins

Community Photos 12/21/13

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From the other side of the bridge.

The first x-c skiing at the Grassrides in Hamilton. Happy day! 

From Nancy Dudley, Essex

 

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Men’s night from Len Burgess-

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Yesterday it seemed that all of East Gloucester was dressed in blue and white!

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Grace Center hosts open house

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Hi Joey,
December 19, 2013
Grace Center hosts open house
A $150,000 donation by Mr. Ralph E. Bates of Manchester, Ma., to the Church-based Grace Center of Gloucester, Ma.
Photos by Joe Perry & Herb Wennerberg
Thanks,
Herb
See Link & Pix

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Cape Ann Farmers Market to Host the Winter Solstice Market Saturday Morning!

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What: A special indoor farmers market for holiday shopping

Where: Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, at the corner of Middle and Church Streets

When: December 21th, 2013

Time: 9 am – 12 Noon

Event: Winter Solstice Market.

  The Cape Ann Farmers Market will hold a special indoor market for holiday shopping. The market will feature local produce, meat and poultry, crafts, baked goods, pickles, preserves, herbal products, candles, smoked fish, Trupiano sausage, honey, soup, guacamole, pasta, dog treats and more. Gifts for giving and food for the feast will be on sale from local vendors.

  The Cape Ann Farmers Market is an independent non-profit, mission-based organization, started by and for the community of Cape Ann, and sustained with one part-time paid employee. It is funded by vendor fees, memberships, donations, and grants. To help underwrite expenses for the Winter Solstice Market, the Cape Ann Farmers Market will sell gently used cookbooks along with Farmer Market merchandise, such as tote bags, t-shirts, and private label organic coffee. Special membership packages will be available, which make great gifts, as do raffle baskets, which will include food and merchandise from Market vendors and area restaurants.

Kudos To David Brooks, Bex Borden The Staff and Kids At The Hive

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If you don’t know by now that The Hive is just an incredible gift to our community and positive force than you just aren’t living breathing and opening your eyes enough to realize what positive juju is being pumped out there daily.

It’s a testament to Founder David Brooks, his staff and the teens that make the place hum.

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Thank you for this gift.

Community Photos 12/20/13

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I think Rosie is dreaming of what she has on her Christmas list!

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Hi Joey,
I took this out the window last night – snow on the evergreens and flakes coming down – magical!

Thanks,

Gail Byrnes

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Community Stuff 12/20/13

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Dear Chief Smith, FF’s Dean, Josh, Wellington and Nick,

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!!!  You all are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!  I am so sorry to have missed the toy delivery on Friday but Mary Z kindly stepped in to take photos of the delivery via the ladder truck!!  The Landmark students help us out each year and there wasn’t a better crew to assist you then these young people!   

As Dean said, all of you see the hardships that many Gloucester families are facing on a daily basis.  With your help this year there will be over 530 smiling children opening gifts on Christmas morning all over Cape Ann. 

Merry Christmas to all of you! 

Mary Hardwick

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Joey,

The North Shore United Way has a new resource for residents and an event to promote it. We want to invite you to share this great new site, write about it, link to it…..  While the Open Houses are currently scheduled for Beverly, the site exists to connect people from across the North Shore and Cape Ann with local opportunities, including many in Gloucester.  I am available to provide more information.  See attached and a summarized version is below. 

More than a quarter of all Americans Volunteer. Whether you want to meet new people, bulk up your resume, or simply give back to your community, volunteering is as rewarding as it is important.  Local organizations need your help to mentor youth, stock food pantries, collect books, design websites, and many other kinds of activities. To help more people get involved, the North Shore United Way has launched the North Shore Volunteer Hub, a new website that helps you find and easily connect with local organizations and meaningful volunteer opportunities. 

You can find it at nsuw.org or by attending an Open House for this exciting new resource. 

Resolved to Care!  Open House Series for the North Shore Volunteer Hub

EVERY Friday afternoon in January from 12:00 to 5:00

North Shore United Way office, 248 Cabot Street in Beverly

Short demonstrations of the website will be done on the half hour; guests can meet the people behind the site and get some help connecting with meaningful local opportunities to volunteer.

A Christmas Celebration in Song North Shore Christian Men’s Choir

A Christmas Celebration in Song featuring the North Shore Christian Men’s Choir, a bell choir, trombone, and special guests will take place on Saturday, December 21st at 2:30 p.m.  The free concert will take place at First Baptist Church, (Harvey Park)

Four High Street, Rockport, MA.  A reception and refreshments will follow the concert. All are welcome and invited to attend.

Mary Rose Vintage Designs Event

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Hi Joey,Could you post this for me please. Good Morning Gloucester has been very helpful in getting the word out on my little store..Best Wishes JackieHappy Holidays, everyone! We would like to invite all of our fabulous customers- and all of your friends- to a Make Your Own Jewelry Night tonight, December 19th, from five P.M. to nine. We’re going to support our good friend, local artist Melissa Tarr, and enjoy beverages, hors d’oeuvres, and some quality crafting.We are located at 269 Main St. Gloucester.Hope to see you there!Cheers, MRVD

Inventory Updated With New Sizes On GMG Technical Jackets, Dry Fit Long and Short Sleeve Base Layer Shirts, Hoodies and Dinner Dealer Decks

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Place Your Order Here- http://gmg.storenvy.com/

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Downtown Gloucester Men’s Night Tonight!!!!

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Men – it’s YOUR Night – Dec. 19

Dear Joey,

Calling all guys!

Whether you have yet to start your holiday shopping or just have a few things to finish up, Men’s Night in Downtown Gloucester is the place to be.

This Thursday, December 19th from 5pm to 10pm, celebrate the season at Harbor Goods with specials, guy treats and great customer service.

We’ll have all hands on deck to help you find that perfect present for everyone on your list; you can get it done all in one shop and have fun doing it!

Mix, Mingle and Be Merry with the crew at Harbor Goods/Life is good®  

119 Main Street, Gloucester, MA

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Did Someone Say Keg Beer, Pulled Pork Sliders, Chair Massage and Complimentary Cigars?

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Mens Night Promotion from Pop Gallery

Pop Gallery  will be participating in Men’s Night! Come for the keg beer, pulled pork, chair massage and complimentary cigars…. stay for the wide assortment of jewelry, apparel, stocking stuffers and more! Chair massage will be provided by Gretchen Hill from Saltwater Massage Studio.

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