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In light of the petition to allow dogs off leash on Gloucester public beaches how do you feel about the subject?
Below the poll is the petition and where you can go to sign it.
Toby and I discuss it in this week’s podcast. You can listen to it by clicking on the icon here-
Please note: we have just been informed that the City of Gloucester will not accept the online petition. We therefore are asking that people take the time to sign paper petitions which are available in Gloucester at the following locations:
Animal Krackers
Petco
Last Stop Variety
Paws at Play
North Shore Veterinary Hospital
Cape Ann Veterinary Hospital
The undersigned hereby petition the City Council as follows and request changes to the beach ordinance 4-16a.
Currently it reads:
Sec. 4-16a. Dogs prohibited on beaches at certain times.
Dogs shall be prohibited from public beaches from May 1 to September 15, annually. Dogs shall be allowed on public beaches from September 16 to April 30, annually, and shall be under the control of the owner or keeper.
(Ord. No. 95-1998, § I, 7-7-1998; Ord. of 7-23-2002, § I)
We hearby petition to amend ordinance 4-16a to include:
Dogs may be permitted, during the above mentioned dates, on City of Gloucester beaches, off-leash and for the purpose of exercise.
A. The dog must be under visual and voice control by owner/guardian at all times.
B. All dogs must wear a collar with current tags.
C. All dogs must have current vaccinations and licenses.
D. As a condition of admission to beach areas, the owner/guardian of such dog shall use a suitable container or instrument to remove dog feces and shall dispose of it in waste containers provided for that purpose.
E. Aggressive dogs are not permitted. Owners are legally responsible for any injury caused by their dogs.
F. Dogs shall not be left unattended.
G. Female dogs in heat are not permitted.
H. Use of the beach by the dog shall constitute implied consent of the dog’s owner/guardian to all regulations and shall constitute a waiver of liability to the City of Gloucester and an agreement to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Gloucester, its officials and employees for any injury or damage caused by a dog.
Do you remember the pumpkin cannon & team members in front of Cape Ann Brewing Company during Fiesta?
“American Chunker” actually broke the world record while I watched on Friday afternoon. As the de facto “home team” for Cape Ann — Brian Labrie’s distance of 4,694.68 feet has succeeded in bringing home the Gold… Viva!!! Enjoy the photos!
Brian Labrie just moments after hitting the new record Friday afternoon…
Brian representing GMG early Saturday morning…
The presentation of the “trophy” following the end of competition Sunday afternoon…
Rick Terselic, daughter Louise & son Anthony representing Good Morning Gloucester with the Evil Pumpkin Boy, a.k.a. Dennis…
We had an amazing 2013 season! Our Museum and Aquarium will reopen in late May 2014, but be on the lookout for special winter programs, including maritime lectures and children’s activities. While we are currently closed to the public, we’re busy visiting Cape Ann’s elementary schools and hosting field trips through our expanded Ocean Explorers program!
SEACOAST NEWS
November 2013
Thank you to the Friends of Seacoast!
The Friends of Seacoast have recently provided our facility with a couple of wonderful foliage trips a lunch trip to Turner Hill and Russell’s Farm in Ipswich. A special Halloween Variety Show with exceptional entertainment provided by Big Smile Entertainment, Dinner Theater and weekly concerts.
The Friends of Seacoast enhance the resident’s lives at the Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with hours of enjoyment by providing the finances needed for the special entertainment, supplies and community outings.
Any and all donations to “The Friends of Seacoast” are gratefully accepted.
The Cape Ann Museum received a grant from “Mass Humanities” and will be offering Seacoast an on going program from September 2013 through June 2014 called “The Power of Place”
This artistic expression project will include poetry, painting
A museum tour and art demonstrations within the Seacoast facility.
We are looking forward to many upcoming events with the support of the Friends of Seacoast including A Veteran’s Day Celebration with Singer Sargent Dan Hart, Dinner Theater with entertainment and special foods, outings, weekly concerts and more……
The Holiday Bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, November 23, 9AM-2PM. Will Feature a Cookie Walk, Bake Sale, Raffle, White Elephants, Many craft vendors. Food and Fun for Everyone in the Community.
All Donations to white elephant table and bake sale will be accepted.
Alison Cox
Activities Director
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GloucesterCast Podcast Taped 11/03/13 With Guest Toby Pett and Host Joey Ciaramitaro
Topics Include: Gloucester Beach Off Leash Petition, Should Gloucester Offer A Weekly Non Resident Beach Parking Pass?, Chanukah This Year, Jewish Holiday Food, Lou Reed, Visual Pollution, Which Ethnic Foods Can Be Considered A Ten
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So Kim Smith asks if I’d like her to pick up lunch today. My cousin Joe Marcantonio a while back suggested I try out the Chinese restaurant on Washington St- Midori.
So wanting to step outside of the box a little I suggest to Kim Smith that she pick up something from Midori but not something deep fried and greasy.
She suggests some veggies with bean curds.
Now I ask you. Who in the world would make this kind of suggestion outside of the obvious Kim Smith?
Bean curds? As in some farmer feeds his cows beans and they collect the been laden feces and make it into bean curds?
Uhmmm no thanks Kim. Think I’ll take a pass on the bean curds and veggies.
Bean curds?
Only commies eat bean curds. Mark my words. Next time you hear someone order bean curds in a restaurant you can rest assured they’re a commie.
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Was strolling on Main Street this morning and had a brief conversation with actor Bobby Kenney (was in The Fighter). Snapped a quick picture of him and a few really cool cars I thought I’d share with the rest of Gloucester 🙂
When we think of treasure, we think of something very special. HOLY FAMILY PARISH will have a fair filled with CHRISTMAS TREASURE! Come join the parish on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER, 23, 2013 from 9 am to 2 pm in the Parish Hall. Share some time with your family, friends and parish family. This is an wonderful opportunity to do some Christmas shopping. There is something to do for every member of the family. The baked goods table will feature home-made pies for Thanksgiving and of course, who can resist our variety of Italian cookies (get there early for the cookies!). Take a chance on the Chinese Raffle and give the Wheel of Fortune a spin to win a basket filled with wonderful things. There will be an ipad, Kindle Fire and money prizes to be raffled as well. There will be tables with beautiful jewelry, a Christmas Table, White Elephant items, Sugar & Spice Table and hand-knitted items just to name a few. The children will have an opportunity to visit with Santa as well as have their picture taken with him. Have lunch at the concession or sit and enjoy a cup of coffee or hot chocolate with a cookies from the Cookie Walk! Share some time with us enjoying the fellowship and the table of plenty at Holy Family.
Joey,
There Is a petition to allow dogs to be off lease if under control on the beaches during the months they are allow on the beach. The petitions were signed online and it was just learned the city will not accept them online. The paper ones are available at:
Hi Joey My husband and I vacation in Gloucester in the summer. We’ve been renting a cottage in Lanesville for weeks at a time and loving it. Your blog keeps us connected and we enjoy it daily. I want to complain about beach parking to someone. Last summer I was denied beach parking because I’m not a resident nor was I renting for a long period of time. I recently had double knee replacement and walking to the beach is an issue. It seems that City Hall does not offer a weekly parking permit. Is that something that should be offered? I think it would bring in some revenue for the smaller beaches especially at Plum Cove. I’m interested in finding out if I can obtain one for summer 2014 as we will be in Lanesville for four weeks. Would appreciate any help you can give me on this. Thanks Merle Taylor West Chester, PA
You need to rent for 60 days to qualify for a seasonal renter parking sticker. They only charge $50 for a two month sticker so I’m not sure how they could charge a whole lot for a weekly sticker. In the heat of the summer the beach parking gets filled up as it is and I’m pretty sure that full time residents feel that they should get first crack at parking at their home town beach.
The City does offer very reasonable beach shuttle service and it drops you off right at the beach so you wouldn’t have to worry about walking.
Here’s the information on the FREE parking offered if you take the Beach trolley-
Save money and be sure to get a parking space. On weekends, June 15 through Labor Day, you can park at Stage Fort Park and take the Trolley Shuttle (see Trolley Schedule here). Parking is FREE if you take the Trolley Shuttle.
Gloucester beaches offer relaxation and enjoyment well into autumn, when you’ll often see surfers riding the waves at Good Harbor Beach in the warm September waters.
Swimming and sunbathing, surfing and shelling, Gloucester beaches fill every desire – nestled in secluded coves, white sand stretching for miles or family favorites with playgrounds and tidal pools.
In addition there is such limited parking at Plum Cove Beach it would suck for residents to get bumped out for weekly renters but if you are willing to pay for a weekly parking pass then you should be willing to pay for a taxi. Gloucester does have taxi services
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Halloween Bash at City Hall Last Night! The Adventures of Scuba Jack and Kids Unlimited hosted the Halloween Party last night at City Hall. Hundreds of goblins and ghouls had an amazing time being entertained by the haunting tunes of Leo Francis! Also, Charlie the Balloon Man created amazing balloon sculptures for all who attended! Many prizes and treats were given out all evening!! Thank You! Beth Costanzo The Adventures of Scuba Jack
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Visionary, Captain and now Documentarian Tom Ellis, presents his program, Building the Thomas E. Lannon (See above.) Using historic footage meticulously captured by award winning videographer Al Viator, shot as The Will to Build, between Oct. 1, 1996 to June 30, 1997, Tom Ellis has crafted his personal story of the creation of the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon from dream to design , through the challenges of construction to the triumphant sail into Gloucester Harbor.
Just the Facts: Columnist Doug Brendel, “The Outsidah,” speaks at Ipswich Museum Brown Bag lunch program, Monday, November 4, at noon Free to Ipswich Museum members — Others $5 at the door A Little More: If you thought the Ipswich Museum was a serious, solemn place, think again. “The Outsidah” is about to mess it all up. Ipswich humorist Doug Brendel will speak at the museum’s Brown Bag lunch onMonday, November 4, beginning at noon. The Ipswich Chronicle columnist and author of the cartoon-illustrated Only in Ipswichbook series will read from his funniest “Outsidah” columns. “Hearing them, you avoid the cartoons,” Doug says. “They’re even worse than the columns.” He will also offer a sneak preview of his upcoming book Ipswich Unzipped, and offer his typically off-beat commentary on life in small-town New England from the standpoint of a newcomer. (Unzipped will be launched the day after Thanksgiving at a MiXtMedia Gallery event in Ipswich.) Doug will have his first two Only in Ipswich books available for purchase and autographs at the Brown Bag lunch. “While supplies last,” he adds. “Don’t forget to say ‘while supplies last.’ We’re trying desperately to start a rush. We need to make room in the basement.” What, you thought the Ipswich Museum was closed by November? “I did,” Doug says, “I confess.” Think again. Only their guided tours finish in October. The Museum’s regular schedule of lectures, lunches, school programs, and special events continue throughout the fall, winter, and spring. For more information about this event, contact Museum Co-Director Stacey Fraser-deHaan via 978-356-2811 or director@ipswichmuseum.org. Or reach Doug Brendel personally via 978-810-1005 or Outsidah@DougBrendel.com. For news of other performances by “The Outsidah,” follow Doug’s blog at Outsidah.com. Thank you!
Last week for:
Rockport Art Association presents a solo photography exhibition by:
Judith Monteferrante
Garden’s Earthly Delights
October 27 – November 7, 2013
Greeting Cards also available.
Exploring Macro photography and the energetic impact of water as if frozen in time, all from the garden.
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A Utah native, Hicks is a motivational speaker and the author, with her husband Jerry, now deceased, of nine books including the Law of Attraction series, which she says was inspired by a group of “non-physical entities called Abraham.” Hicks maintains that her connection to Abraham has taught her that the purpose of life is to seek joy, and that individuals are the extension of their thoughts. Many of the concepts Hicks expounds were first written about by William Walker Atkinson in the early twentieth century. Hicks has disavowed The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, a movie about her teachings and Abraham, because of her disagreements with Byrne over marketing and contractual issues. Her publishing house includes books, DVD’s, a speaker series, cruises, a YouTube channel, and phone apps.
On September 29th, the International Dory Racing Committee held its annual Oarmaster Cup race off the Dock at Maritime Gloucester. The course was set to begin at the Maritime’s dock and proceed out around Ten Pound Island , then back to the start line. Eight participants enjoyed excellent late September weather and navigated their 800+ pound dories single handedly through the course (see times below). The winner for a second straight year (2012 was cancelled due to inclement weather) was Len Robertson with a time of 21 minutes and 30 seconds on the 1.75 mile course and proving once again that he is the best single dory rower in the US. And, not to diminish Len’s rowing prowess, we also had a couple very impressive competitors who competed in the Oarmaster as their first dory race. Gus Cambell (our youngest participant ever) and Bob Ritchie (just started rowing in the “learn to row” program last May) both took to the sea this day, navigated the course well and finished strong. Gus and Bob, as well as the rest of the competitors deserve much praise for putting their pride and body on the line in this very challenging race!!
Making the day a little more special for all involved, a memorial service followed the race to honor a fallen member Mike Regan. Mike’s family and friends attended the races, donated some food and drinks for the festivities and honored Mike’s life and passion for dory rowing. All who attended enjoyed a special day on the Gloucester waterfront.
Special Thanks to all who helped organize, set up, breakdown, get the boats to the course and back, start and time the races…including but not limited to: Maritime Gloucester, Joe Novello & Tim Oakes, Damon Cummings, Hilary Frye, Jimmy T, Geno & Fran Mondello, Leo & Susan LaRosa, Lillian LaRosa, Janelle & Bailey Dombrowski, and many more!
Results:
1. Len Robertson 21:30:07
2. Jimmy Tarantino 22:37:44
3. Dave Buchanan 22:40:44
4. Erik Dombrowski 22:49:09
5. Jack Alexander 25:30:12
6. Peter Parsons 27:43:05
7. Gus Cambell 30:55:10
8. Bob Ritchie 30:56:19
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