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.

GloucesterCast 774 Taped 2/23/25 Live At Oak To Ember

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GloucesterCast 774 2/23/25 Livestream Live From Oak To Ember

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Video Podcast Click here-

Cozy Up with Knitting & Crochet for Teens & Tweens on Monday, Feb 24

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 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

When: Monday, February 24, 4:00–5:30 PM Where: Sawyer Free Library

Beat the winter chill by creating something soft and huggable! Whether you’re new to knitting and crochet or an experienced crafter, the Sawyer Free Library wants to invite local teens and tweens (students in grades 6-12, ages 11 -19) join Young Adult Librarian Annalise for a relaxing afternoon of learning basic stitches and exploring fun project ideas. The repetitive nature of these crafts is known to reduce stress—so come unwind, try something new, and leave with a skill you can enjoy all year long.

   •   Materials Provided: Yarn, knitting needles, and crochet hooks

   •   Feel Free to Bring: Your own yarn, needles, hooks, or work-in-progress

   •   Questions? Email Annalise at anakoneczny@sawyerfreelibrary.org

Registration required at SawyerFreeLibrary.org. We can’t wait to see what you’ll create!

Nutribullet might be the best engineered smoothie maker on the planet

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Easy to load, easy to drink out of, easy to clean after. its design is so simple yet it’s so powerful. Great way to have a nice healthy smoothie post workout or as a meal replacement!

Huge part of my wellness thingie til I get back on vacation.

Only $57 bucks-, link here- https://amzn.to/4b8ZUzp

Sefathia writes: Thank you Anthony Caturano Warren Waugh Sugo V Gravy Team thank you Tonno Gloucester Lyon-Waugh Auto Group for always supporting the cause to crush cancer!

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Sefathia writes:

We haven’t done a fundraiser in a while but, we still want give our love, hugs and prayers to those who have /are dealing with cancer. With this bitter cold weather I purchased a hat from Joey Ciaramitaro, oh my I said what a perfect way to send someone a hug from us. So Joey sold us his hats at cost. Thank you Joey. I want thank Anthony and Warren for always trusting me and allowing me to be the receiver of all the wonderful hugs that l’ve been getting from all of our friends who are battling or have battled cancer.

🏒🇺🇸 USA vs. Canada – The Ultimate Showdown! Tonight At Harbor 9 Golf🇨🇦

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Catch the 4 Nations Face-Off game LIVE at Harbor 9 on our massive 15-foot screens or from the bar with an ice cold drink in hand!

🌮🎉 Spice Up Your Fridays at Machaca! 🎉🌮

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Looking for great food, refreshing drinks, and a little friendly competition? Machaca has you covered! Join us every Friday from 8:30 PM to 11 PM for FREE TRIVIA and your chance to win awesome prizes!

🏆 Prizes Awarded Every Hour!

🎁 Win gift cards, tequila, and tequila brand swag

⏳ The earlier you arrive, the more chances you have to win!

All you have to do is download the free Tap TV app, play along, and show off your trivia skills.

So grab your friends, enjoy authentic Mexican flavors, sip on some tequila, and play to win! See you this Friday at Machaca! 🍹🔥

Machaca

Tacos & Tequila

14 Rogers St

Gloucester, MA

Sawyer Free Library Presents “Nature’s Voices” A Three-Part Literary Arts En Plein Air Writing Series 

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 ~ Sawyer Free Library

Award winning local author JoeAnn Hart to kick off series on Saturday, Feb 23

The Sawyer Free Library, in collaboration with Gloucester’s Writing Center, is thrilled to announce “Nature’s Voices,” a three-part writing workshop that invites participants to step away from everyday demands and reconnect with the natural world. Much like the French Impressionists who painted en plein air, the program invites participants to venture outside to observe shifting light, gentle breezes, and the soothing sounds of nature—only this time, capturing the scene on the page.

Led by professional writers, each session begins with a 30-minute guided walk to gather impressions and inspiration, followed by 90 minutes of writing indoors. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or new to writing, these sessions promise fresh perspectives, a deeper connection to nature, and invigorating creative exercises.

All sessions are free (ages 18+), rain or shine, and registration is required for each at sawyerfreelibrary.org. Dress for comfort and the elements, and bring your own rain gear if needed. Pens, notebooks, and an open mind are encouraged!

WORKSHOP 1:  It Was a Dark & Stormy Night: The Natural World in Fiction with JoeAnn Hart

Sunday, February 23 | 2:00–4:00 PM at Gloucester Writers Center, 126 East Main Street, Gloucester

Award-winning local author JoeAnn Hart will guide participants in exploring how nature’s drama can add depth and tension to fiction. JoeAnn’s acclaimed works—such as her recently released novel Arroyo Circle (Green Writers Press), prize-winning environmental fiction collection Highwire Act & Other Tales of Survival, the crime memoir Stamford ’76: A True Story of Murder, Corruption, Race, and Feminism in the 1970s, as well as Float, a dark comedy about plastics, and Addled, a social satire. Widely published, her short fiction and essays have appeared in Slate.com, Orion, The Hopper, Prairie Schooner, Terrain.org, and many others. Her work explores the relationship between humans, their environments, and the more-than-human world. REGISTER HERE

WORKSHOP 2: Rocks, Trees, and Me: Exploring the Self through Ecopoetry with Rachel Dillon

Saturday, March 11 | 1:00–3:00 PM at Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan Street, Gloucester

Local writer Rachel Dillon, Managing Editor of Ploughshares and author of a chapbook on Gloucester’s Dogtown, will lead this hands-on workshop focused on ecopoetry. Drawing on poets from Dante Alighieri to Emily Dickinson to Donika Kelly, participants will engage with the landscape to discover new ways of expressing their personal and environmental connections. REGISTER HERE

WORKSHOP 3: Immersion, Observation, Reflection: Communicating Sense of Place through Essay

Saturday, April 5 | 2:00–4:00 PM at Gloucester Writers Center, 126 East Main Street, Gloucester

Photographer and essayist Mark Thayer offers a final session on crafting essays that illuminate the natural world. Through immersive observation and reflection, participants will learn to convey a vivid sense of place and personal insight into the environment around them. REGISTER HERE

For more information or to register for any of these workshops, please visit the Sawyer Free Library in person or online at sawyerfreelibrary.org, or contact Meg O’Neill at 978-325-5562 or moneill@sawyerfreelibrary.org.  

Sawyer Free Library Presents “Nature’s Voices” A Three-Part Literary Arts En Plein Air Writing Series 

Comprehensive plan community survey

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Hey Joey,

Hope you are doing well. I was wondering if you would be willing to post the link to the Community Survey for the Comprehensive Plan.This quick, anonymous survey (under five minutes) allows residents to weigh in on the priorities that will guide Gloucester’s growth and development over the next decade. The results will directly influence how the city allocates resources and implements key initiatives.

The survey focuses on four core themes:

  • An affordable and innovative place to live and work
  • Thoughtful and engaged city leadership
  • Preserving and sharing 400+ years of history, arts, culture, and landscapes
  • Strengthening physical connectivity and public health

We would really appreciate your support in sharing the survey link with your audience. Translations for Spanish, Portuguese, and other languages are available via Chrome browser settings.
Here is the link: 

tinyurl.com/GCP2034