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.

Gloucester Education Foundation Celebration From Terry Weber

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Hi Joey,

On Friday night at the Cape Ann Museum, the Gloucester Education Foundation (GEF) held its annual celebration, noting its growth and progress over the past year. Over 100 people attended including teachers, donors, and city officials.

One exciting GEF initiative you’ll be hearing more about in coming weeks is the "Using Technology to Enhance Project-Based Learning" program which will allow students in the program to use iPads to document changes to Gloucester from 1900 to the present day. More details to come!

To see more pics of the celebration, click here

To learn more about the GEF and their mission, click here

MAIN STREET – REMOVAL OF PARKING METERS MEETING Kyrouz Auditorium – City Hall Tuesday October 23rd 7:00 p.m.

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This is to advise you that the Gloucester City Council will be holding a continued public hearing regarding the removal of parking meters on Main Street, from the intersection of Main and Spring Streets to the intersection of Main and Washington Streets with a two-hour time limit on a pilot basis only from January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2013 inclusive.

The Council vote is to amend the current Ordinance to have free, non-metered parking, on a trial basis, from January 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013. The two-hour time limit and anti-shuffling ordinance will still be in effect during this time period. The intent is two-fold, first to offer residents and businesses a break in the off-season while still maintaining the rules of the time limits and anti-shuffling laws; the second is to see how this trial experiment works as to whether or not this Ordinance can be enforced on a year round basis.
The Police Chief has been asked to attend to explain parking enforcement’s role.

If the trial basis works, the Council may propose to make the amendment a year round law by Ordinance.

Please attend if you are either in favor or against. Let your voice be heard.
Melissa Cox, Ward 2 City Councilor

CLICKABLE MENUS- CAPE ANN RESTAURANT WEEK October 21 – 26, 2012

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Here you can find all the menus and help decide which joint you are gonna go to take advantage of the ridiculous deals-

Pix Fix Three Course  Menus for $33.12 or $25.12

Don’t be a dope, take advantage.  These are stupid crazy awesome prices for these meals!

Sponsored by The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce!

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Look Who’s 50! Our Buddy Toby Burnham!!!

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Toby is one of the funniest, nicest guys you’d ever want to meet.  Salt of the earth lobsterman.  We’re lucky to get to deal with him every day- always entertaining!

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Click pic below to watch the video-

click the picture to view the chat

Toby is a good egg.  He walks to his own beat but is a super nice guy.  For some interesting posts featuring Toby (and they’re all interesting if they feature him) click this text.

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Community Photos 10/22/12

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Bright and Yellow-

Hi Joey,
The leaves were so "Bright and Yellow" here at our Ski House in Intervale, NH this Saturday morning (Oct. 20, 2012) that it looked like the sun was shining bright. It wasn’t until later in the afternoon. And yes…we do "represent" here at the bar in Intervale.
John Nasser

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The Roseway is getting finishing touches before she sets sail for Savannah.
Cheers, Sharon St Clair-King

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Community Stuff 10/22/12

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O’Maley Cross Country

This Thursday, October 25th at Stage Fort Park there will be the Northeast Conference Conference Meet/Jim Munn Invitational.  It brings middle school kids from all over Massachusetts, public schools, private, and home school kids together to compete in one of the biggest meets around.  There will be close to 1500 runners competing.  As the coach, I am trying to promote the sport of cross country and showcase the hard work our kids have done this season. 

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Wind Turbine Transportation Time- Lapse Video From Jay Groccia

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Jay Groccia from http://www.onsitestudios.com/   writes-

Hi Joey,

I was hired by Varian Semiconductor to produce a time-lapse documentary film of the installation of their wind turbine.

I started shooting this week and I met Fred of Bodin Historic Photo while the hostess was getting me a coffee Gloucester Cruiseport restaurant. He asked me a few questions about the project and then we said goodbye. The next day I walked into his shop and as soon as I entered he exclaimed, "Hey, I met you last night!". We chatted more and then he introduced me to your blog.

Here is a sneak peek of the film – it shows the barge arriving and a blade getting transported to the site.

StudioVO: Commercial and Fine Art Studio in addition is selling Antiques and Collectibles/Come Visit!

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Hi Joey,

Just spreading the word that StudioVO: Commercial and Fine Art Studio in Gloucester in addition to great art and business graphics is now selling Antiques and Collectibles.  Bob Viau has done much notable art work around Gloucester and Cape Ann such as the copper roses on the Rose Baker, The Artwork depicting Azorean Life on the blue and white tile installations on the Azorean to menus for Passports and the O’Maley School signs.  The studio located at 121 R East Main Street, Gloucester (the little red building behind Smokin’ Jims and Coveted Yarn) is now selling Antiques and Collectibles in addition to unique and beautiful original art.  Prices range from $5-$200.  Open Tues. Thurs. Friday afternoons and most Sat. and Sun.

Check out StudioVO website a www.studiovo.com/ 978-879-6130

Come Visit.

Best, Deej and Bob

Erica Jong Quote of The Week From Greg Bover

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“Advice is what you ask for when you already know the answer, but wish you didn’t.”

Erica Jong (1942-   )

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A native New Yorker, Jong (née Mann) is best known for her 1973 novel Fear of Flying detailing the self-search of a young woman discovering her sexuality and power. A graduate of Barnard College with a Master’s degree in English Literature from Columbia University, Jong has written more than two dozen books including poetry, novels and non-fiction. She is an active campaigner for equal rights for the LGBT community, and continues to write and speak about the intimate lives of men and women of advancing age. She has been married four times.

Greg Bover

What Would You Like To See Fill The Space Vacated By Five Guys?

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I WANT ME SOME!!!

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Put in your suggestions in the comments to this post and I’ll put them all into a poll tomorrow.  Deadline for the poll is tomorrow night by 5PM

Ginormous Whale Carcass Washes Up On Penzance Road Rockport October 20th

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Margaret York Forwards Good Morning Gloucester The Exclusive  Pics

Could this be the Finback  that they lost in Boston on October 15th-

Boston.com story October 15th,2012-

Dead finback whale in Boston Harbor drifts out to sea, officials say

The dead finback whale that has been drifting through Boston Harbor made a brief visit to the shores of Georges Island over the weekend before floating back out to sea, officials said.

As of Monday morning, the 50-foot whale “appears to have washed out of channel out to sea,” said SJ Port, spokeswoman for the Department of Conservation and Recreation. She said the high tides and westward winds helped moved the animal’s remains out of the harbor area and they currently cannot be located.

After the whale carcass had washed up on Georges Island, which is under the jurisdiction of the conservation department, officials there began putting together plans to dispose of the remains, Port said.

“It’s like a reverse lottery. It can be a big cost for whoever that property belongs to,” she said.

Preliminary figures estimated the whale’s removal to cost about $30,000, and because it is an endangered species, removal efforts must be approved by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

For the whole story click here

Community Stuff 10/21/12

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SHAKE THE SILLY’S OUT AT THE MANCHESTER ATHLETIC CLUB FOR YOUR 4-6 YEAR OLDS!! Come join Dance Jam Wednesdays 4:00-4:45. This is a 6 week program starting on November 7, 2012. Call 978-526-8900 ext 384 for more information.

Kids Jam - Digital

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Community Stuff 10/21/12

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Tennis Legend, Nick Bollettieri, Serves Up Tennis and Life Lessons to MAC Tennis Aces. 

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Nick Bollettieri, the legendary tennis coach linked to 10 number-one world-ranked players including Andre Agassi and Maria Sharapova, visited with hundreds of players during his annual visit to Manchester Athletic Club. The energetic octogenarian is one of the sport’s most well-respected and influential tennis experts. His visit marks the 10-year anniversary of collaboration between Bollettieri and Manchester Athletic Club’s MAC Tennis Academy, home to many top juniors on their own tracks to winning national and international tennis acclaim.
Bollettieri gave private lessons, group drills and motivational speeches to adult players, parents and the Academy’s junior players, including Meghan Kelley, of Falmouth, ME, who recently earned a Gold Ball after winning a national tournament in Girls 16s doubles at the USTA National Clay Court Championships. Jerry Lopez of Mexico, who along with Kelley trains with the Academy and is part of the Academy’s Travel Team, just came back from the Dominican Republic with an International Tennis Federation (ITF) singles championship. Kelley, Lopez and hundreds of other players from cities and towns all over New England were energized by the opportunity to spend time on the court with their high profile mentor.
“Nick is a prime example of the virtues and rewards of discipline, commitment and hard work,” said Todd Carpenter, Director of Tennis at Manchester Athletic Club. “He has spoken all over the world about how to become and stay number one. Invaluable lessons for our program and for the next generation of tennis players.” 
Bollettieri’s visit comes on the eve of the release of his biography, It Ain’t Easy, which will be published around Thanksgiving. The book, written by David Legge, is the uncensored, unabridged, authorized story of his life, including what he has taught and what he has learned both on and off the court.

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And Right Now there’s a $50 Off Coupon When You Join The MAC

F4Art Public Notice

O’Maley Happenings

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Bacon. As In Bacon Cups. As In Get Your Ass Down To Mamie’s Kitchen For Some Bacon Cups

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They only make one tray and once they are gone you are SOL.  So giddy-up cowboy early to Mamie’s Kitchen 65 Pleasant Street (right across from Saint Ann’s)!

Check The Video-

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Save Your Appetite- Cape Ann Restaurant Week Starts Sunday! Prix Fixe Three Course Dinners For $33.12 or $25.12

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Wind Turbine Erection From Herb Webberberg

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Applied Materials (Varian) Wind Turbine
The first Piece Of 5 tower sections is set on pad by Baldwin Crane of Wilmington, Ma. at 10:30 AM, 10/19/2012