Author: Joey Ciaramitaro
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Video- Sage Floral Studios Moving!
Beth Genovese and Gina Russo’s Business Is Growing!
Owners Beth Genovese and Gina Russo are pleased to announce that Sage Floral Studio is growing! As of April 30, 2013, Sage will be located at its new home at 274 Main Street, nestled between Thai Choice and The Cat Doctor.
“After 12 successful years at our current location, we were at a crossroads. This opportunity came up and we decided it was a good time for us to expand,” said Russo. “We are so excited about our new, sunny spot, and can’t wait for our customers to see it!”
Sage Floral Studio, is a European-inspired flower shop, offering a wide variety of fresh-cut flowers, house plants, one of the largest selections of orchid plants on the North Shore, and a unique array of giftware and seasonal decorations for the home.
Sage is a full-service flower shop offering daily deliveries to local hospitals and funeral homes and specializing in weddings and events. For more than 20 years owners Genovese and Russo have worked closely with all the premiere North Shore venues. Wedding consultations are provided free of charge by appointment.
“Gloucester is a vibrant community that actively supports small businesses like ours. That’s why it was so important for us to stay on Main Street,” said Genovese.
Sage will remain open for business at its current location through the end of the month. Hours are Tuesday to Friday 9 to 5 and Saturday 9 to 3. To contact Sage: call 978-282-9582, email: sagefloralstudio@verizon.net, or like Sage Floral Studio on Facebook.
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Cape Ann Cleanup in Dogtown: Roger Davis Reporting
As part of Earth Day Clean Up Cape Ann Trail Stewards organized a clean up along the trails around Goose Cove Resevoir.
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Click map for interactive information and send in your Earth Day Clean Up Pictures And I’ll attach them to the map and the blog!
Roger Davis reports:
On Sunday, the Cape Ann Trails Stewards organized a cleanup along the trails around and above the Goose Cove Reservoir. A number of people worked at cleaning up the service road around the reservoir (including at least a couple of dads with young sons). Patti Amaral reported collecting several bags of trash around the parking area at the entrance to Dogtown. These photos show the cleanup at an apparent party spot near the city’s compost area in Dogtown. A group of a dozen volunteers collected a dozen bags full of empty cans, bottles and litter. This area borders a sensitive vernal wetland, so it was good to see it cleaned up. It was good to see so many people stepping up to return our woodlands to its beautiful natural state.
Kudos to volunteers. Kudos for Cape Ann Trails Stewards. Keep your eyes open for future activities of this newly organized volunteer group.
The scene upon arrival. 
The fire ring was still smoldering. 
Clean up begins. 
Trash in the wetlands.
Cape Ann Trail Stewards and friends. Count the bags and buckets!
The scene after clean up.
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Community Stuff 4/22/13
Hi Joey,
The Northeast Seafood Coalition (NSC) will host a Groundfish Industry Rally on April 29 at 11 a.m. at the Boston Fish Pier in Boston’s Waterfront District to unite the industry and call upon the federal government for disaster assistance and mitigation needs to keep small businesses viable and preserve the vital and historic groundfish fishing industry.
“This is the time for industry, friends of the industry, and seafood consumers to come together and ask for help! We’re excited to unite in Boston, the hub of the Northeast groundfish fishery, to discuss important issues affecting the industry today and how we can preserve the fleet for tomorrow,” said Jackie Odell, executive director of NSC.
The upcoming fishing years for the Northeast groundfish fishery were supposed to be a time of prosperity—key stocks were on target to rebuild by 2014. Now, however, despite adhering to strict science and management measures and remaining within allowable catch limits, the Northeast commercial groundfish fishery has been declared a disaster.
This industry has faced numerous hardships over the years, but nothing like what is to come May 1. The industry will face crippling reductions in catch limits of up to 77 percent on key groundfish stocks. Fishermen and their families face a “perfect storm” of circumstances, which will cause severe hardship for not only small fishing businesses, but fishing communities, on-shore businesses, and American seafood consumers.
Due to extremely limited parking on the Boston Fish Pier, free parking will be available at 22 Fid Kennedy Avenue, which is a short distance from the Pier. NSC will provide a shuttle service from the parking lot to the rally. We kindly ask those planning to attend to park no later than 10:15 a.m. For more information, please visit http://northeastseafoodcoalition.org/Industry_Rally.html.
CAST Shakespeare Birthday
Celebrate Shakespeare’s 449th birthday and CAST’s 5th!
This Tuesday, April 23 – ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY
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Craig Kimberley’s 2013 Bikini Speedo Dodgeball Movie Debut At The Farm Bar and Grille May 4th
Also showing Kim Smith’s Farm Bar and Grille Dodgeball Party Videos and Harlem Shake Video
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Good Morning Gloucester Podcast With Host Joey Ciaramitaro and Guests Peter and Vickie Van Ness Taped April 21, 2013
Good Morning Gloucester Podcast With Host Joey Ciaramitaro and Guests Peter and Vickie Van Ness
Taped April 21, 2013
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Peter and Vickie run www.gimmesound.com
Topics Include :
Love Of Lesbians
Potential Celebrate Gloucester Concert
Frozen Yogurt– Orange Leaf and Cafe Bishco
Eco-Trip Recap
Styrofoam Cups
Good Harbor Footbridge
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Charlie Carroll Does Gloucester Harbor
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Al Bezanson Asks- Whatizit?
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Harold Burnham Refreshes ARDELLE for 2013 Season From Kathy Chapman
Harold Burnham, Master Shipwright and 2012 National Heritage Fellow performs yearly maintenance on his “pinky” schooner ARDELLE.
"During the season (May- October) the ARDELLE operates out of Maritime Gloucester daily for public and private sails and also serves as the research and educational vessel for the center."
– From their website: http://schoonerardelle.com/
Photos © Kathy Chapman 2013
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TODAY!- Cape Ann Trail Stewards Gloucester’s Goose Cove Reservoir on Sunday, April 21st
CAPE ANN TRAIL STEWARDS
Inaugural Event
Cape Ann Trail Stewards (CATs), a new non-profit organization, announces its upcoming inaugural event.
Cape Ann Trail Stewards was founded by citizens of Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester and Essex to help landowners and conservation organizations protect, maintain and expand Cape Ann’s trail networks.
By matching volunteers with trails in need of stewardship, CATs will connect Cape Ann residents with the vast network of trails in the area and help preserve these recreational resources for our community. Cape Ann Trail Stewards will arrange workdays where volunteers can learn about trail construction and maintenance.
The board of directors includes residents of Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester, and representatives from the Essex County Greenbelt, Essex County Trails Association, Cape Ann Climbing Coalition, the New England Mountain Bike Association and other user groups.
Cape Ann Trail Stewards invites the public to join the inaugural clean up workday at the city of Gloucester’s Goose Cove Reservoir on Sunday, April 21st (the day before Earth Day) beginning at 1PM.
We will meet in the lot along Gee Avenue. Participants should wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather (the event is rain or shine). Bring rakes, shovels and buckets if you have them. CATs will supply gloves and other materials.
Register for this event, join our roster of regular volunteers and learn more about us atwww.capeanntrailstewards.org
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SAGE FLORAL STUDIO IS MOVING!
Mornin’ Joe.
Here is the press release and thank you so much for doing this for us. You are a champion for local business and we truly appreciate it!
Have a good one, Beth and Gina
Sage Floral Studio
Owners Beth Genovese and Gina Russo are pleased to announce that Sage Floral Studio is growing! As of April 30, 2013, Sage will be located at its new home at 274 Main Street, nestled between Thai Choice and The Cat Doctor.
“After 12 successful years at our current location, we were at a crossroads. This opportunity came up and we decided it was a good time for us to expand,” said Russo. “We are so excited about our new, sunny spot, and can’t wait for our customers to see it!”
Sage Floral Studio, is a European-inspired flower shop, offering a wide variety of fresh-cut flowers, house plants, one of the largest selections of orchid plants on the North Shore, and a unique array of giftware and seasonal decorations for the home.
Sage is a full-service flower shop offering daily deliveries to local hospitals and funeral homes and specializing in weddings and events. For more than 20 years owners Genovese and Russo have worked closely with all the premiere North Shore venues. Wedding consultations are provided free of charge by appointment.
“Gloucester is a vibrant community that actively supports small businesses like ours. That’s why it was so important for us to stay on Main Street,” said Genovese.
Sage will remain open for business at its current location through the end of the month. Hours are Tuesday to Friday 9 to 5 and Saturday 9 to 3.
To contact Sage: call 978-282-9582, email: sagefloralstudio@verizon.net, or like Sage Floral Studio on Facebook.
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State Police Helicopter Infrared Video Of Second Bombing Suspect
State police released this video shot from the state police airwing helicopter hovering over the boat where the second Boston Marathon bombing suspect was arrested Friday night.
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Good Morning Gloucester Podcast April 20, 2013 With Guest City Councillor Melissa Cox
Podcast Host Joey Ciaramitaro with guest City Councillor Melissa Cox taped April 20th, 2013
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Topics Of Discussion:
#BostonStrong
Boston Media Coverage
Good Harbor Beach Footbridge Repair Information
Burnham’s Field Clean Up April 21st, and Burnham’s Field Revitalization Meeting May 13th at 7:00PM
Working With Senator Bruce Tarr to revamp the downtown Gloucester Train Depot
Rubber Duck Race
Open Door Empty Bowl Dinner
Melissa Breaks her re-election Campaign announcement on GMG
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Frank McKinney Quote of The Week From Greg Bover
April 19, 2013
“It ain’t a bad plan to keep still occasionally, even when you know what you’re talking about.”
Frank McKinney (Kin) Hubbard (1868-1930)
Midwestern humorist, cartoonist, and writer known best for his political commentary, Hubbard was a high school dropout who said his goal in life was to own a circus. He worked briefly as a silhouette artist and attended art school for a short time before beginning cartoon work for the Indianapolis News. For 25 years he drew the acclaimed cartoon “Abe Martin of Brown County” which went into syndication and made him nationally known. Will Rogers cited Hubbard as an influence and called him the greatest humorist of his time.
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Big Mike’s Bikes Grand Opening Sunday April 28th 10-4
Joey!
We are having a grand opening at our new space on Sunday, April 28 from 10 AM-4 PM at our new location at 50 Maplewood Ave. We’ll have some free food, some giveaways, sales on great bike stuff, and some cool stuff for kids!
Also maybe if I’m lucky, I can get Jim Dowd to come over and yell about terrorists and/or bike thieves for awhile.
Thanks!
Kathleen
Big Mike’s Bikes
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Bailee’s Cookie and Lemonade Stand To Benefit The Children Of The Boston Marathon Bombings
Joey! How are ya? Was wondering if you could help my 7 year old daughter Bailee out and post about her Cookie & Lemonade Stand which has been running for two days now, we will run again tomorrow from 12-3pm, her goal is to raise $1000.00 for the children injured in the Boston Marathon Bombings, so far she has raised $471.00, we are hoping to raise the last $529.00 tomorrow, hopefully she can do it! It will be happening outside our house @ 29 East Main Street Gloucester MA
Thanks!
Brieana Militello
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Stones Pub John-John Burger
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Looking for Plant Donations for May 18th GEF Plant Sale
Looking for plant donations from your garden for the Generous Gardeners 3rd annual plant sale to benefit the Gloucester Education Foundation
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I’m Not Feeling My Good Harbor Footbridge Repair Prediction
On the March 30th podcast with Paul Morrison and Paulie Walnuts I set the over/under on when I thought the Good harbor Beach Footbridge would be repaired at the third Saturday of May. Haven’t seen any work on it yet.
Hope I’m not too far off on the prediction because as of today it looks like the OVER is the better bet.
We will see.
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Andreas Thanos Has Some Nice Things To Say About Gloucester People
Hi Joey. Long time not speak. But I wanted to share this story with you and possibly your readers.
Gloucester folk…
It is funny. I do not live in Gloucester, never have lived in Gloucester, but I am hooked on this town. Visit it as often as I can, photograph it even more, I often eat and drink in Gloucester, to the point that my wife, children and many friends poke fun at me for it.
Truth be told, I never thought that I would be having such a "Gloucester" experience in Washington D.C. Here’s the story: we flew down to Washington DC this past Wednesday. On Thursday (4/19) we were at the Zoo. Great place. When I say "great" I don’t just mean quality of the exhibits … I also mean size. The kids loved it. We spent the whole morning there. And towards the end of the day we found ourselves on the opposite side of the exit. That is about half an hour worth of walking UPHILL!!!
We were at the Amazonia exhibit, when my wife asked this volunteer for the best way to get to the exit. She saw us all four exhausted and she said: "if you wait 10 minutes, I get off work and I can give you a ride to the entrance." Of course we accepted her gracious offer.
As we were exhausted we took advantage of the wait and sat down for 10 minutes. She comes picks us up and we walk to her car. Guess what folks. She is a Gloucester native. Born, raised and lived in Gloucester until the ’80s. Yes, I feel like an idiot for not asking her for her name, but it was a long day and by then my brain had already called it a day.
We chatted, and I found out that she now lives in Bethesda with her husband, and after she retired a couple of years ago, she started volunteering at the National Zoo. Her father was a Gloucester fire chief. She was in Gloucester last October, so I filled her in on the news I get from Joey’s blog and we started chatting about Gloucester. Of course, the fire chief was also a freemason and since I also am one, the conversation turned to freemasonry. Before we knew it we had reached the gate. We all thanked her and we parted ways. Now, what more can a tired visitor to a large city ask for? A kind-hearted Gloucester native to add, with her good deed, to Gloucester’s pride.
I feel very lucky because all the folks I have met in (or from) Gloucester are GREAT!!!
— A.
Good Morning Gloucester 