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 3/27/13
A Perfect Gloucester Spring afternoon! Alice Gardner
Easter Bunny sighting Sunday on Front Beach, Rockport
Hi Joey,
Not sure this qualifies for the blog, but in the hopes that it does, I’m sending along a couple of pictures of the Easter Bunny taking a beach stroll.
Thanks,
Patty aka Capeannpatio
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Gloucester MA Police Department Update From Chief Leonard Campanello
Hi Joey,
Just thought I would keep your readers in the loop on some of the things we have going on here at the Police Department.
1. Our Gloucester Police Fitness Challenge will be wrapping up on April 14, 2013. We have over 40 officers participating in it and we have all benefited from weight loss and learning more about fitness. We have also seen great support from the community and would like to recognize them here:
– Cape Ann Car Wash donated for the purchase of fitness equipment
– Castle Manor Inn donated for the purchase of fitness equipment
– Cape Ann Marina and Resort donated for the purchase of fitness equipment
– Gortons donated for the purchase of fitness equipment
– Toms Auto Center donated for the purchase of fitness equipment
– Manchester Athletic Club donated 6 weeks of membership to all participating in the Fitness Challenge
– The Fitness Zone came up with the Final Fitness Challenge and will host at their facility
– YuKan Run and Rich Morell donated the entry fees for the Yukan races being run in Gloucester this summer, and will sponsor each officer who participates in the races with a donation.
We thank them tremendously for their support!
2. The Citizens Police Academy is winding down. We are in our fifth week and the class has enjoyed presentations from patrol, detectives, and a tour of Middleton Jail. The response has been great and both officers and citizens are enjoying the program. I would like to thank Bob Ryan and CATA for donating a bus ride to the Middleton Jail for the students. I would also like to thank the Gloucester Police Superior and Patrol Officers Unions who have donated a graduation pizza party at Guiseppes (thanks Joe and Memory, as well). We will be running a 2nd Academy in the fall and hope people will fill that class as well.
3. We are partnering with the Healthy Gloucester Collaborative, the Gloucester Licensing Commission and the Gloucester Council on Aging to present "Social Hosting: The Law and Underage Drinking". This is a free, must attend seminar for anyone with teenagers or kids who will eventually be teens. It focuses on what can happen when an underage drinking party is hosted at your home, with or without your knowledge. Our speaker will be District Attorney Jon Blodgett and an expert attorney in the field of Social Hosting law. The seminar will run from 6:30pm-8:00pm on Thursday April 25, 2013 at Rose Baker Senior Center. I would strongly encourage your readers to join us and learn some very important information on this topic. Give me a call to register. Again, its free!
4. In late April, early May, residents can expect to see a coordinated, concentrated effort to stem the tide of drug sales in Gloucester. Our message is clear: If you’re using drugs, we will help you or point you in the right direction for help, If you’re selling drugs…Stay out of Gloucester. Period.
5. Hopefully by May 1, residents will see a new uniform and patch which we will be unveiling in the near future. This has been a six month long effort to coordinate uniforms for all officers so that we present professionally at all times. As the summer months arrive, residents can expect an increased walking presence in the downtown area as well as the possible addition of motorcycles to our fleet to both enhance traffic enforcement and foster community policing (also to quickly get through crowds during the many special events the City hosts).
The above measures are just a quick overview of some of the ongoing projects we have going at the Police Department, in addition to handling our estimated 20,000 calls for service annually. We are humbled by the support the Gloucester community continues to show us and hope we are providing an above satisfactory level of service to all residents. Your readers are welcome to contact me directly with any questions, comments, ideas or issues, at the information provided below. Thanks, Joey, for the opportunity to update your readership.
Sincerely,
Leonard Campanello
Chief of Police
City of Gloucester, MA
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Summer Camp and Organization Thank Yous From East Gloucester Elementary
Hi Joey!
On behalf of East Gloucester Elementary School I would like to give a huge thanks to the camps and organizations that came out for our fair on Saturday.
For those of you that missed it – it was one of those days that makes you wish you could be a kid again and experience these awesome things in person!
Our community is so full of amazing opportunities for children!
Here is a shout out to the camps that came and their websites – please do yourself and your kids a favor and CHECK THEM OUT!
Annisquam Arts http://www.annisquamarts.com
Art Haven www.arthaven.org
Cape Ann Museum http://www.capeannmuseum.org
Cuvilly Earth & Arts Center http://cuvilly.org/school
Discovery Adventures http://discoadventures.com
Eastern Point Day School http://www.easternpointdayschool.org
EPYC Sailing http://www.epyc.net/club/scripts/section/section.asp?GRP=13669&NS=JSP
Gloucester Museum School http://gmscamp.org
Gordon College Athletic Camps http://athletics.gordon.edu/sports/2012/6/1/GEN_0601125001.aspx?path=kids_club
Henry Allen’s Folklore Theatre Company www.henryallen.org
Manchester Athletic Club http://www.manchesterathleticclub.com/club/scripts/section/section.asp?NS=SC
Maritime Gloucester http://maritimegloucester.org
Mass Audubon http://www.massaudubon.org
Rockport Music http://www.rockportmusic.org
Sandy Bay Yacht Club http://www.sandybay.org/sailprog.shtml
Summer Quest http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/special-events/summerquest-at-the-crane-estate/choose-your-quest.html
Wenham Museum http://www.wenhammuseum.org/programs.html
YMCA http://www.northshoreymca.org/programs/
Have an amazing Summer (and Spring if it ever comes!)
All the best,
Muffy White
Co-Chair EGS PTO
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Video- Traditional Easter Bunny Cookie Making At Sista Felicia’s House
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Sista Felicia Sets Up For Massive Bunny Cookie Cook Off
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The Rudder Opens April 18th!
Besides Having The Most Beautiful Room To Dine In Gloucester the Rudder Also Has A pretty Good Web Presence.
Check Out Their Site For All The Details- www.rudderrestaurant.com
The Rudder is available for private functions 7 days a week. Contact Greg
Halle the event coordinator if you would like to book your special function.
For more information on the hours of operation, private functions and
social media visit www.rudderrestaurant.com."
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Community Photos 3/26/13
Janet Rice Submits-
The weather front was magnificent as it moved in today! (Do you see what I see?)
Best-Janet
the Annie B. is prepared to be launched at Maritime Gloucester. Check out out the Pilot Gig Rowers Club at www.gloucestergigrowers.com.
All Aboard!
Best-Janet Rice
Two Headed Shark Submitted By Bill O’Connor-
Click here for more pics and the story
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Name this Light from Al Bezanson
Al writes-
Many a mariner from Gloucester has sailed or steamed close by this lighthouse. It was built in 1802 and is operational today — Fl (2) R 12s (W sector) (3). A few days distant by sail.
Who can name it?
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Tweet of The Day From Casey McCarthy
To the girl with makeup on aimlessly walking around the gym: do something.
— case (@caaseeey) March 26, 2013
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Chickity Check It! The Daily Bird New England submitted By Jan Howarth
Hello, Joey,
I look forward to your blog every morning — thanks so much for all your hard work!
A while back, two people posted photos of hawks and asked for help in identifying them. Then I saw a hawk in my own front yard, and I became really curious. After a little Internet searching, I found a blog by a fellow called Alexander Dunn: The Daily Bird (a seasonal site for watchers of New England birds). It’s a great site! (http://thedailybirdnewengland.blogspot.com)
I e-mailed the photos to him, and asked for his opinion. Here it is (along with two links to pages on his site that feature the birds he mentions)!
Hi Jan,
I’m glad you found my site and have enjoyed reading it. I took a look at the photos you sent and the first image is that of an immature red-tailed hawk. Image 2 is bit harder to tell but I think you have either an immature sharp-shinned hawk or a cooper’s hawk. They are similar in appearance but differ in size so without context it’s hard to tell. For more on both of these species you can view my website:
http://thedailybirdnewengland.blogspot.com/2011/01/red-tailed-hawk-john-wayne-central-park.html
http://thedailybirdnewengland.blogspot.com/2011/03/coopers-hawk-other-hawk.html
The "first image" Alexander refers to is the one I’ve attached with the large picture and all the little ones. "Image 2" is the bird sitting on the railing. Alexander does note on his site that a sharp-shinned hawk is about the size of a blue jay, so that might help identify the visitor. A Cooper’s hawk is roughly the size of a crow.
So, what have I learned from all this? That I need lots more practice!
Thanks so much,
Jan Howarth
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Community Stuff 3/26/13
Savour Wine and Cheese on Chronicle Tonight
Kathleen Erickson writes-
Watch for us on Chronicle tonight 3/27/13 (which is a rerun of the "Night Out" ) episode shown earlier this year. My finance and partner at Savour, Robert Morgan, along with my cheese manager, Tonya Woolcott, and her husband Kevin, attended a tasting of cheese and wine in the salon at L’ Espalier in Boston, in a small group, which was video taped for CHRONICLE.
Maritime Gloucester hosts its final Seafood program of the month on Thursday, March 28th at 7pm. Join Beth Daley, The Boston Globe, Ross Lane and Dan D’Ambruoso, Special Agents, NOAA Office of Law Enforcement and Steve Parkes of Maritime Gloucester who will talk about seafood fraud.
The lead reporter on the Globe’s seafood fraud investigative team, NOAA agents and a seasoned seafood representative will describe this emerging concern, and what measures are being taken to address it.
7pm in the Gorton’s Seafood Gallery at Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop. Come early as seats are limited.
Hosted by Maritime Gloucester. Sponsored by Turner’s Seafood.
Passports New Menu-
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Cape Ann Artisans at 30, March 2 – May 26
Judith Wright, in collaboration with Francis Wright,
Mosaic and Cherry Table, 2002 (Detail). Stained Glass and Cherry.
Saturday, March 30
Cape Ann Artisans Demonstration Day
In conjunction with the Cape Ann Artisans at 30 exhibition, members of the Artisans will demonstrate their crafts throughout the Museum. This program is free with Museum admission. For more information click here.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mike Foley, Sculpture presentation.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Leslie Wind, Jewelry-making activity for children.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Beth Williams, Jewelry; Pam Stratton, Mosaics; Judith Wright, Mosaics.
Cape Ann Artisans at 30, March 2 – May 26
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Cape Ann Artisans’ first studio tour, the Museum is holding a retrospective exhibit of work by 70 past and present members. Cape Ann residents visit free on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For more information click here.
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Dinner Dealer The Interview
If you have some type of organization that does an annual fundraiser having your kids sell Dinner Dealer Decks is a total no-brainer.
Think about this- Instead of your kid selling raffle tickets for $25 a pop and the person they sell them to begrudgingly holds it against you and hates you for putting you on the spot by sending their bratty kid to hit you up for $25 which they will probably never win anything from, the kid sells them a Dinner Dealer Deck. The supporter pays $25 but after just a couple uses they guaranteed get their money back and then after that they continue to make money from the savings in the deck. Out of the sale of the deck the organization keeps $10. The restaurant that offers the great savings gets the business from you coming into their restaurant.
Wins all the way around and best of all your kid is selling something that is actually going to make the supporter money in savings!
Total, complete no-brainer!
Over $300 Savings In Each Deck
What’s more fun than shuffling through a deck of cards full of great discounts to local restaurants? Brand new to the North Shore, Dinner Dealer is dishing out deals to residents in and around the region. Not only will diners get great savings — over $300 — with these cards, they will enjoy dining at a great variety of local restaurants. Retailing for only $25, Dinner Dealer is designed to stimulate commerce within the community and inspire consumers to dine out, dine local, and dine often. It’s a win-win for both the diners and these delicious establishments. Additionally, $1 will be donated back to a local food pantry for each deck sold.
Decks can be purchased online at www.DinnerDealer.com. Don’t forget to get mom a deck for Mother’s Day! And, be sure to tell them Joey sent you.
Love the small discreet size of the decks, easy to slip in your pocket or keep in your glove box or for the ladies inside your purse.
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Community Photos 3/25/13
Hey Joey,
These guys were working hard at clearing the area for the snow plows
at the State fishing pier. And a new friend!
Lisa Cardinal
Elinor Teele submits-
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Open Table Dinner With Beach Gourmet and Wine Tasting Machines At Savour Wine and Cheese
Check out www.beach-gourmet.com for more information on the Open Table Concept
Welcome to the Beach Gourmet and Savour Wine and Cheese Chef’s Table
The Chef’s Table is a great way to extend our hospitality to clients for private tastings and classes. Our antique, hand-crafted table seats up to twelve people comfortably and is uniquely located inside Savour Wine and Cheese, adjacent to the Beach Gourmet exhibition kitchen. Guests at the table experience an exclusive private dining experience with a menu that is designed specifically to compliment the wine pairing.
These events are typically booked for private parties and are not open to the public; however we periodically open the table to reservation on a first-come, first-served basis. The Community Chef’s Table is a great way to meet new people who share a love of good food and wine or who simply want a change from the fast paced restaurant scene.
Your personal dining experience begins when you arrive at Savour Wine and Cheese for hors d’oeuvre and wine tasting using the Napa Technologies dispensing system. Dinner follows shortly afterward, when you join your dining companions at the table for a four-course meal, each course paired with complimentary tasting-portion of wines selected by our in-house expert, Kathleen Erickson.
SAMPLE MENU
Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
Hors d’oeuvre
Cheddar and Gruyere Shortbread
Sausage Stuffed Mushroom Cap
Wine: Marc Hebrart Premier Cru
Blanc de Blanc Champagne
(Tasting at Wine Machines)
Starter
New England Crab Cake with Spring Greens Julienne Vegetables and House Dressing
Wine: Hirsch Heligenstein Gruner Veltliner
Kammern/ Kamptal
Entrée
Grilled Lamb Chop with Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Pan-Fried Red Bliss Potato and Jus
Wine: Prado Enea Gran Reserva
2005 Muga Rioja
Dessert
Grand Marnier Bavarian Cream Tart
Wine: Tre Monti Casa Lola
Albana di Romana Passito
Watch the website and Facebook for announcements of future Community Chef’s Table events. Or, sign up for our newsletter to be one of the first to know about these exciting evenings.
Do not delay in making your reservations. Community Chef’s Table events tend to sell-out very quickly.
The price range is typically $75 to $90 per guest (MA Meals Tax and gratuity not included). A credit card or check is needed to hold your place, but will not be processed until the day of the event. As this is such a small gathering, we must charge for no-shows or cancellations within the 24 hours prior to the event. Just call and let us know prior to the 24-hour deadline if your plans change.
We look forward to sharing a great evening with you!
Owner Kathleen Erickson Gives Us a Demonstration Of The Wine Tasting Machines-
While at The Beach Gourmet Open Table Dinner Sunday night Kathleen Erickson Paired Incredible wines with the equally delicious dinner served by Chef Matthew Beach.
When they hold their next Open Table Dinner do not hesitate to sign up. It’s such a hit there’s no way these don’t sell out every time.
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GMG FOB SHOW THIS FRIDAY NIGHT MARCH 29TH HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
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Traditional Easter Bunny Cookie Making At Sista Felicia’s House
Will the recipe make the cookbook? Only Sista Felicia Knows!
Video Tomorrow!
Here’s a picture from back in at my mom’s place in Naples making them with the Bean back in 2008-
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GMG Inside The Numbers Sunday March 24, 2013 57,688 Views
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Community Stuff 3/25/13
Three local authors, Reverend Susan Moran, Joe Rukeyser, and Jonathan Strong, will be sharing brief selections from
their work on Sunday, April 14, at 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport, 4 Cleaves Street in
downtown Rockport. Enjoy a cup of cider while listening to and discussing the work of these accomplished writers.
Thank you for sharing this with your readers.
Judy O’Malley
The WOMEN’S COMMUNITY CLUB of MAGNOLIA will hold its Easter Bake Sale on Saturday, March 30th from 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. at the Magnolia Library Center located at the corner of Lexington and Norman Ave. All the proceeds from this fund raiser will go to the club’s scholarship fund. Each year the Women’s Club gives scholarship money to deserving Magnolia students graduating from Gloucester High School who have been accepted to further their education at institutes of higher learning.
Rockport Senior center Goings On
New exercise class..Zumba Gold Classes will run for 6 weeks beginning Friday, April 12th at 11:00. 6 weeks/$24.00 or walk in rate of $5.00/class. Call Diane 978-546-2573
ART Classes
North Shore VNA Nurse is at the Rockport Senior Center the 2nd Thursday of each month from 9:30-12:00. She will check blood pressure and answer any health questions you may have.
Susan Testeverde from Bruce Tarr’s office will be at the center the 1st Thursday of each month for Constituent hours from 1-4 PM.
Shine Counselor, Sefatia Romeo Thekin will be at the Rockport Senior Center each month on the 3rd Tuesday from 1:30-3:30 to assist seniors with their insurance needs.
Awakening Arts with Carla Mattoli. 8 week course includes nature observation, drawing from nature with chalk pastels and a series of watercolor painting exercises. Tuesdays, April 16- June 4th 1-3PM 8 classes/$40.00
“Drawing what you see” with Elizabeth Harty. This 8 week course will include using a variety of tools to create an interesting composition. Basic design skills and drawing techniques will be covered.
Alaska in April Jim Wallius will show a computerized presentation of Alaska at 1:00 PM on April17th. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP 978-546-2573
Mohegan Sun Trip on April 24th we will leave from the Rockport Depot at 7:00 AM and we will depart from the Casino at 4:30PM. Cost is $25.00 and includes transportation, a $15.00 bet and a $15.00 food voucher. Call Diane or Paula at the Rockport Senior Center 978-546-2573.
Empty Bowl Painting We will be having another bowl painting at the Rockport Senior Center on Wednesday, April 9th from 3-5 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend. We do need a head count so they know how many bowls to bring. Please call 978-546-2573 for resevations.
The Rockport Senior Center will be having beginner Digital Camera & Intermediate Digital Camera Classes, Intro to Face Book and intro to Tablets, IPad, Kindle & eReaders. Classes are taught by Colleen McGrath. Call for dates and information, call 978-546-2573
Memory Loss: What’s Normal, What’s Not Free seminar on April 9th at 1:00 at the Rockport Senior Center. RSVP 978-546-2573. This program is sponsored by Spectrum Adult Day Care and Addison Gilbert Hospital.
Diabetes Screening On April 11 from 1-3PM. Pre-registration is required. Call Diane at 978-546-2573. This screening is sponsored by Addison Gilbert Hospital.
CATA If you need transportation, CATA will pick you up at your home to bring you to the Rockport senior Center. You need to fill out a one-time application at the Senior Center. If you need assistance, Diane will help you with the process.
Cape Ann Museum Project The Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester will be hosting a focus group discussion at the Rockport Senior Center on April 10th from 1:00-2:30 PM. This will bring people together through art conversions, exploring together the power of landscapes to evoke story and imagination. People in this group will follow up with a trip to the museum. RSVP to Diane 978-546-2573
Traveling Chef on April 11th at 11:30 will serve Roast Beef, baked potato, buttered green beans, gravy, parker house rolls, pound cake with blueberry sauce. $3.00, for reservations, call Freda 978-546-5027
Traditional New England Luncheon with Entertainment April 18th Baked scallops with cracker crumbs, wild rice pilaf, peas & asparagus, parker house rolls & Indian pudding $2.00, Call Freda for reservations 978-546-5027
Good Morning Gloucester 