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.

We Made It To The Front Page Of Gizmodo (A Gawker Media Site)

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What the Most Famous Brands Are from Each State

When you close your eyes and think of California, what famous brand comes to mind? Is it Apple? Facebook? Google? Or some movie studio? What about Texas? New York? Florida? These are the most famous brands of each state. The Corporate States of America, if you will.

It’s very embarrassing to admit that I have no idea what some of these brands are (I’m looking at you Allsup’s and Cabela’s) while other states have so many brands to pick from that I’m not sure I agree with what the map says. But a lot of technology companies make the cut in this map with California being the most contentious battle because of Silicon Valley. Which famous brand from your state do you think this map missed?

For the entire article click here

Stonewashed Blue Caps Sold Out- A Handful Of Navy With White Mesh and Black With Black Mesh Caps Left

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If you want to pre-order the Navy with white mesh (my personal fav) or The Black with the Black mesh back there are still a handful of each left.

Order Here

 

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Congratulations to Sheila Lummis who got the last stonewashed blue one. Smile

GMG Twitterati Report 6/27/13

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Gloucester’s 55th Sidewalk Bazaar is scheduled for August 1st, 2nd & 3rd

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Gloucester’s 55th Sidewalk Bazaar is scheduled for August 1st, 2nd & 3rd. We still have space available for artist and crafters. We are looking to make this the biggest and best yet. Everyone is welcome to apply, if you have participated before or new to crafts please join us for a fun and profitable three days. Download a Arts and Crafts application and Rules of Participation  at www.capeannbusiness.com

2012 Sidewalk Bazaar Photos From David Cox

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The Urge to Merge From Jerry Gallant

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The Urge to Merge

You know spring is just around the corner when the Jersey barriers show up on the A. Piatt Andrew Bridge. I don’t understand why people have such a difficult time understanding the concept of merging two lanes into one. Instead of forming one lane all the way back to Sudbay Motors why not try two lanes right up to the merge. Then it is the simple act of alternating one vehicle from the left and one from the right.

I travel up to the merge in the lane less traveled and I have been cut off, cursed at, beeped at and then not allowed to merge when the time comes.

Jerry Gallant

Honey Bees swarm Gloucester Marine Railways.

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Deputy Fire Chief Miles Schlichte submits-

Railways bees

I thought you all might appreciate this call we had today. Photos attached also.

In this business one never knows what the FD will be called upon to handle on any given day.

Honey Bees swarm Gloucester Marine Railways.

In spite of their over one hundred and fifty years of being able to handle anything, the Gloucester Marine Railways workers ran for cover today when an estimated 25,000 honey bees decided to call some steel scaffolding home.

The FD received a call from Ms. Viking Gustafson who is the manager of the Gloucester Marine Railways on Rocky Neck. Ms. Gustafson had a unique situation that she was requesting help with. A substantial swarm of bees had descended on the shipyard and Ms. Gustafson was concerned for the safety of her employees. Upon arrival the Deputy Chief on duty met with Ms. Gustafson and discussed the options as the bees had now settled on some steel scaffolding and the bees were in one large clump. Suggested options from the shipyard workers included smoking them to sleep, a quick burst of CO to freeze them, a quick burst of flame from a cutting torch or a drowning water spray from a fire engine. All of these options were deemed not to be in the best interest of all involved, especially the bees.

The animal control officer was called to the scene and upon arrival he agreed with the plan to leave the bees alone and wait for them to fly away. With the assurance from animal control that the bees wouldn’t bother anyone who didn’t bother them, the workers again went about their business while giving the bees a wide berth. While this plan was ongoing calls were made to local connections including the staff at the Gloucester DPW who came up with the name of a bee keeper who lives on Briarwood Street. This gentleman was called by the Deputy Chief and a message left on his home phone. Mr. Greg Morrow contacted the Deputy Chief a short while later and agreed to come by when he got home from work in Boston.

Around 7PM Mr. Morrow and the Deputy Chief met Ms. Gustafson at the shipyard to find that the bees had moved from the scrap pile they were on to an electrical panel on the pier. The concern was now that the bees would attempt to create a hive inside the electrical box so instead of waiting any longer for them to move on their own accord, the decision was made to remove the bees from the property.

In preparation for this possibility Mr. Morrow had brought an empty wooden hive from his home which he set on top of the electrical panel for the bees to enter. Once the bees had entered their new hive Mr. Morrow removed the hive from the railways and transported them safely away.

The only injury during this event was to the Deputy Chief who got too close to the hive taking the attached pictures and was stung. The only fatality was to the bee doing the stinging.

Mr. Morrow estimated that this substantial hive weighed in at five pounds of bees with an estimated 25,000 bees in number.

Deputy Fire Chief Miles Schlichte

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GMG Cap Store Is Now Open. When They’re Sold Out- They’re Sold Out

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UPDATE:  There’s Only 2 or 3 of the stonewashed blue left so if you want that color I suggest you place your pre-order ASAP.

Click below to reserve yours. They should be in stock within a month. Limited amount.

If you want a cap I need you to order it through the website. It makes things 100% easier to keep track of with the set quantities and collection of people’s orders.
A bunch of the stonewashed ones have sold today.

If you order one and plan to pick it up here at the dock, just leave a note that it’s for local pick up and I’ll refund your $5 shipping when you come pick it up.

Part of the money raised by the sale of these caps will pay for our ever rising photo hosting and podcast hosting fees. The huge amount of content we’ve created for you has to be paid for on the wordpress site. So to those of you buying a cap, know that in doing so you are help support the blog.

Thanks

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Community Stuff 6/27/13

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Cape Ann Ceramics Festival

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Excitement is building around the Cape Ann Ceramics Festival, the first annual, multi-week pottery event designed to promote understanding and appreciation for the art of ceramics on Cape Ann.

The festival will feature collaboration with Pucker Gallery in Boston by showing the work of world renowned ceramic artists Randy Johnston, Ken Matsuzaki and Phil Rogers, as well as a number of local and regional potters. The mission of the festival is to spotlight Cape Ann ceramic artists and increase awareness of the skills and talent present in this historic, scenic area.

The festival will be held through out the month of August in various locations around Cape Ann, named one of the top 25 Small City art destinations by American Style Magazine for the second year in a row.

Events will include a three-week show at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, entitled Beauty in Use: Ceramics from Cape Ann, Pucker Gallery & Beyond. The show runs from Aug. 9 through Aug. 25 with a gala opening reception with food and music on Sunday, Aug. 11, from 4-6 pm. Don’t miss this!

On Saturday, Aug. 10, the day before the show’s grand opening, Randy Johnston will give a demonstration workshop from 10 am-5pm at Cynthia Curtis Pottery, 80 Pigeon Hill Street, Rockport. Sign up for this workshop and get other Festival info at www.capeannceramicsfestival.com

A Raku workshop – already full – will be held on Aug. 4 at the studio of Seyrel and Chris Williams in Manchester. If you are interested in learning about Raku, please leave your name on the Ceramics Festival website. If demand is great, there may be a second workshop added!

The weekend of Aug. 17, 18, you will have a chance to travel around Cape Ann to visit local potters’ studios. The Pottery Trail is from 10 am to 5 pm each day and will give you an opportunity to see where, and in some cases how, the clay treasures are made.

On the last weekend of the Festival, a two-day show of all local potters will be on the Mezzanine level of the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson St., Gloucester. The gala opening of this show is Friday, Aug. 23, from 4-9 pm. Food and music will make this a festive event you must attend. Small bowls, created by the exhibiting artists, will be given away to the lucky people who arrive first.

Monday Evening Squall Video From Fred Bodin

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Monday Evening Squall

Here’s a 4 minute video I shot Main Street last night, with Alex from Jalapenos showing us what customer service is in Gloucester.

Some exciting things are happening at The-Painting-Party this summer!

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Some exciting things are happening at The-Painting-Party this summer!

During the July and August we will be offering adult classes at 33 Main St on alternate Saturday nights only.

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Also on several Wednesday evenings during the summer we will feature Painting parties at The Castle Manor.  These classes will be held on their spectacular outdoor veranda.

We will be offering children’s classes (ages 7 to 12 years old) on several Saturday. These classes will begin at 10:30.

We will be offering private parties on a demand basis.

Sign up for all classes at The-Painting-Party.com.

Check out our video

you may even see yourself!!!

Don’t forget that we supply all materials and instruction. You supply the fun.  Come relax, enjoy, create, and take home a finished painting.

YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE WHAT YOU CREATED!!

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Gauthier

www.The-Painting-Party.com

Aaron Hernandez Has To Be The Worst Murderer In the History Of Murderers, No?

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Like if you had to grade his murdering skills it would have to be in the negative thousandth percentile.

Call Out For Pictures–Gloucester’s Mike’s Pastry and Pat’s Center Grocery Storefront For Sista Felicia’s Cookbook

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We can’t seem to locate any photos from Mike’s Pasty or Pat’s Center Grocery storefront for Sista Felicia’s Cookbook.

If you have one please scan it or let her borrow it for use in her cookbook, thanks.

2013 Action Inc Annual Meeting and Dinner From Catherine Ryan

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Hi Joey,
Here’s are a few snapshots from Action, Inc.’s inspiring annual meeting &
dinner last week at Gloucester House (excellent). Do yourself a favor and
go next year!
Tim Riley, Executive Director for Action, Inc. is the MC for the evening’s
festivities. He gives a great recap for the previous year. The evening
celebrates all that Action does; its entire staff and community, and all
partners and collaborators. This event also honors dedication and
professionalism. It’s so inspiring to be surrounded by people doing
incredible work, that like their jobs, and who are entirely humble-every
employee and each award recipient claimed it wasn’t them that should be up
there, but everyone else with them. Youth and hard work were applauded.
Stevi-Lyn Salafia, an Action Inc Home Health Aide graduate and HomeCare
employee compelled a standing ovation due to her moving testimony. The
other standing ovation of the evening was for Rita Carvalho, Energy
Director for Action, Inc., and her 30 years with Action. She’s in charge of
the utility company funding for energy programs which makes up more than
two-thirds of Action’s overall budget.
We were there with friends Nikki and Pat to be present for awards given in
my mom’s honor, a new addition to Action’s annual line up. We were pleased
to see Eva Agosto-Baez, Jason Burroughs and Jesse Roberts receive the first
three Carol Ryan scholarship awards for their achievements.
We were lucky to sit with Sander Schultz and his family. He’s an EMS
coordinator with Gloucester’s Fire Department. He received a public service
award along with Lt. John McCarthy from the Gloucester Police Dept for the
work they both do with Action as part of the High Risk Task Force – and
just for being generally awesome public servants! His smart and engaging
sons are helping out with the sailing program at the YMCA this summer. (We
had so many connections that I forgot to mention that my father’s dad was a
fire chief).
Special shout out to Action’s Director of Marketing & Planning, Jessica
Benedetto-Unger, for such a great event and her excellent design work.
Check out her agenda and any of the annual report booklets–they’re  unique
and visually dynamic.

GMG Local Twitterati Report 6/26/13

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St Peter’s Fiesta Eve Comments From Gloucester Chief Of Police Leonard Campanello

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Hi Joe,

Just a quick note for your readers on this, the eve of St. Peters Fiesta (my first). The Gloucester Police Department is committed to making this event as safe and enjoyable for all who are attending. To that end, we would ask for the cooperation of all who attend to help us in that task. We are asking people to please not engage in disruptive behavior that would ruin anothers enjoyable time at Fiesta. The GPD will have a zero tolerance policy on public intoxication, underage drinking, and any behavior that would cause St. Peter’s Fiesta to be diminished in anyway. I have secured additonal officers from State Police and the Essex Sheriffs Department. They, along with a cadre of Gloucester Officers, will enforce the law when they have to in order to in order to maintain a safe nad enjoyable atmosphere for all.

I am looking forward to Fiesta and hope that some of your readers will stop and say hello as I will be at the event all evenings. I am wishing everyone a great Fiesta week and a very safe time throughout.

As always, thanks for getting the word out.

Respectfully,

Leonard Campanello

Chief of Police

City of Gloucester, MA