My View of Life on the Dock
Hi Joey
I know the HarborWalk is known more for its views of the beautiful sights and sounds of Gloucester’s historic seaport but there’s also some nice nature shots available. I got a photo of this monarch butterfly enjoying the flowers outside of the Gloucester House restaurant a couple of weeks ago when I was taking a friend from New York on a tour.
Maybe you can use it. Thanks. Love GMG. Keep up the great stories and photos. It’s my daily ocean fix when I’m not in Gloucester.
Sandy Chadwick
Courtney Drake-McDonough from Denver Represents! during a visit with good buddy Scout King of Scout Vintage Finds here in the heart of God’s Country- Easta Glosta!
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Boats were tied up next to each other at Fisherman’s Wharf 6 deep at the State Fish Pier as well. Now they are commissioning a study to ask if there’s enough dockage space for the commercial fleet for which yet another round of 100million dollars has been appropriated for further buyouts of the Gloucester Fleet.
August 30, 2012
Fishing aid plan: $100M in buyouts
Draft federal aid package adds $80M in subsidies
By Richard GainesStaff Writer
A draft letter that outlines a proposed disaster relief program for the Northeast groundfishery — featuring a $100 million permit and boat buyback program, and $87.5 million in various subsidies for those who stay in business — is circulating among members of the New England congressional delegation.
What kind of idiot really tries to make the argument that there isn’t enough commercial dockage in this harbor after round after round of buyouts and the landings in this port have dwindled to a mere shadow of what it once was?
You need a study to tell you that the amount of commercial fishing boats and captains and crew have been consolidated and further consolidated many times over? Really?
It must be that these people weren’t around when the Ida and Joseph came in day after day filled past the scuppers with checkerboards stuck around the rails to contain more fish, the boat nearly sunk with pogies. They weren’t around at 6AM when the fish cutters and packers from Portagee Hill and East Gloucester funneled down from their homes to go to the dozens and dozens of wharves which offloaded processed packed and shipped fish.
That level of fishing wasn’t sustainable we found out starting in the 70s and through the 90s and it will never be sustainable to allow our fleet to put up those kinds of landings. It is and was necessary to reduce the fishing effort for the future of this port. A port which if it is to keep on MUST operate at lower levels of landings than what was happening in the heyday when 6million pounds of groundfish were landed weekly.
There are many stuck in fantasy land that this port or the worlds oceans could sustain that type of overfishing. Back then the fishermen didn’t know any better. What they knew was WORK and to kill and land as many fish as possible. They didn’t know the ramifications of overfishing because those landings were unprecedented. They thought it would go on forever. Today we know better.
August 21, 2012
City study aims for full picture of waterfront
By Nancy Gaines Correspondent
A new study of current harbor docking facilities and future needs just commissioned by the city aims to aid the commercial fishing fleet that now calls Gloucester home, as well as marine science and technology vessels the city hopes to attract.
Under a contract of about $11,000, researchers from the Urban Harbors Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston last week began studying existing conditions of the state-designated port area to determine how many vessels are home-ported here — a number already in dispute — and create, by November, a database of vessels, dockside property owners and available facilities.
Today it’s a big day if 100,000 lbs of fish gets landed and some days they don’t even hold an auction because there’s no fish, LOL
Please.
Sunset From Len Burgess
Lewis H Story approaches the back shore turning mark while Spirit of Massachusetts, Liberty Clipper, Sugar Babe, Bald Eagle and Estrela reach back to the starting buoy. Photo by Amy Beaudet from Green Dragon.
Bounty passing Braces Cove after leaving Gloucester from Al Bolcome Jr
Dawn Alves forwards-
Candy Marshall of Gloucester demonstrates her recipe for Portuguese Sangria as the Holy Family Guild hosts a 5:00 PM SOMEWHERE COCKTAIL PARTY on September 5th. Members were encouraged to dress in vintage, designer or knockoff cocktail couture. New members are encouraged to join the Guild and enjoy the 2012-13 season with an upcoming agenda of exciting theme meetings.
Hi Joey ,
We pick and choose when we go over the bridge and my one volunteer thing I do is with the Boston Children’s Museum. They serve our North Shore kids well and this weekends event is a great way for families, especially Grandparents to have a wonderful off island experience!
Another connection Gloucester has with the BCM is that they have invited our own Docksiders to play a concert there in the spring!
The BCM is also partnering with the about to be opened Container Store at the North Shore Mall in October. 10% of the opening weekend sales will go to the Boston Childrens Museum , so when shopping down the line , think helping all our kids too . There , I used ,"over the bridge", "off island" and "down the line" all in one tiny emal !
Best regards ,
Kathy Slifer
Smoking Cessation programs at Beverly Hospital at Danvers
The Lifestyle Management Institute, located at Beverly Hospital at
Danvers, 480 Maple Street, Danvers, is now offering two programs tailored for your needs.
Individual Counseling with a certified tobacco treatment specialist.
One-on-one counseling designed for those that may need a more
individualized approach and may want to consider pharmaceutical aids.
$35. for 30-minute sessions (some insurance carriers cover this, check with yours).
Please call 978-304-8301.
American Lung Association "Freedom From Smoking Program"
This is a group program which provides different smoking cessation techniques.
Group support is a key part of this program. The next class begins on Monday, October 15th, and consists of eight-sessions over the course of seven weeks. The fee for program is $125.
Week 1: Mon., 10/15
Week 2: Mon., 10/22
Week 3: Mon., 10/29
Week 4: Mon., 11/5
Week 4: Wed., 11/7
Week 5: Mon., 11/12
Week 6: Mon., 11/19
Week 7: Mon. 11/26
The program will include studying your smoking habits, building motivation, winning strategies, stress management, weight control, active fun and exercise and assertive communication.
This program will be held at Beverly Hospital at Danvers, 480 Maple Street, Danvers, MA
in Conference Room A located inside the main entrance. Sign up for either program NOW!
To register for either program, please call 978-304-8020.
The Essex Shipbuilding Museum will be holding its popular Salty Dog Day on Saturday, September 15th, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm (rain date Sunday, September 16th).
All are invited, with their 4 legged friends, to participate in this wonderful day filled with activities for people and dogs alike, and to learn a little of the unique history between dogs and our maritime past. This year the museum will have special events which will be kicked off at noon by the Salty Dog Costume Parade (for the dogs not the people). Prizes will be given for the Best Nautical Costume, Best Dressed, and Judges’ Choice. Daisy Nell will introduce her new book “Rocky at the Dockside”. There will be agility demonstrations, live music by Kathy Corneau, consultations with Will Horton on Canine Behavior and Training, and the Schooner Adventure introducing “Skippy’s Adventure”.
For those wanting to wander and try new things there will be lots of additional activities for kids and dogs, and for adults, kids, and dogs there will be the Barque Avenue marketplace.
If hunger strikes, wander over to the Salty Dog Galley.
Atlantic Moon by Peter Vincent
On Tuesday, at the family plot in Marblehead, we buried the ashes of my uncle Peter Vincent. It seemed fitting that it started down pouring rain before the small ceremony of family members. All we needed was some wind to recreate some of the raw feeling of the fisherman on the decks of many of Peters etchings and paintings.
Eoin By Peter Vincent
As I try to clear my mind to reflect on the passing of my uncle, artist, teacher and friend, I think of the complexities that made this man a man that strived to be simple. He was an artist that changed the concept of what marine painting could and should be. He studied everything around him and brought the emotion and strength of the Gloucester and Nova Scotia fishermen in their sloops to life. With the creation of the face of the strong men of the sea and the pain and trials that came with the work.
Peter’s paintings are in many private and museum collections, and over the years he has received many awards recognizing his outstanding work. The Rockport Art Association, Mystic Seaport, Copley Society and the Cape Ann Historical Association are a few of the arts organizations that have honored him and his work
For the rest of this entry about Peter Vincent written by nephew Eoin Vincent click here
I like helping get the word out about all the cool stuff happening all over town really I do.
You know what I’m not a fan of?
Community organizations that send you thirty press releases from every member of their organization asking you to pimp the same event.
You gotta get your shit together people. I can’t even imagine how the community editors of local newspapers handle these organizations after they’ve been doing it for 20 years. I’d likely go postal, LOL
You have to talk to each other and have one point person who gets out your press releases and if you have two or three different events going on at your joint over the course of the week, combine the press releases into one email so we can put it all up there for you all at once and be done with it.
Think about the editor who isn’t just handling your press release, they are handling every other press release from every other organization in the city.
There are far more organizations that get it right but there are a select few that manage to hammer the crap out of news organizations multiple times a week and inevitably those same people are the ones who rarely send out a correct first release. Inevitably there will be a follow up email asking you to make changes or changes to the revised copy they sent you the second go around.
ARGHHHHHH!!!! Seriously You’re better than that!
I literally gag when I walk by Abercrombie at The North Shore Shopping center and inhale that perfume they pump out into the mall. Does it bother you or do you like it?
I’m trying to gauge if it’s just me or if other people feel the same way. I literally hold my breath after that first gulp of air.
Here’s A Slide Show of Pictures Snoop Maddie and The Bean From Last Week-
Aug 30, 2012 Cape Ann Farmers’ Market Photos From The Bean and Snoop Maddie Mad
Good Morning!
Here is a picture of YMCA 25K around the Cape Ann race on Labor day, 6m gatorade/water station across entrance to Halibut point State Park.
Kirsti H Kettunen-Belle
GCA welcomes K-8 students for 2012-2013 school year
On Tuesday, The Gloucester Community Arts Charter School welcomed students for the school’s third year. Science instructor Ms. Pushee strikes a pose with students Jayden and Stephanie, while Mrs. Kelly reads to her attentive kindergarten class.
Upcoming events at the Rockport Senior Center, 58 Broadway
Health Fair Tuesday, Sept 18th 10AM-1PM
FREE Flu Shots, Educational Booths and lots of giveaways.
Rockport Legion Barbecue on Wednesday, Sept 19th at noon.
Hosted by Rockport COA together with Den Mar Nursing Home.
Musical entertainment by Honky Tonk Women $2.00, call 978-546-2573 for reservations.
Monthly Birthday Celebration. Thursday, September 27th at 12:30. If you have a birthday this month,
Come down to celebrate with others. Cake & Ice will be served. FREE Raffles. Bring a friend.
Call 978-546-2573 for reservations.
Topsfield Fair Monday, October 1st. Senior Citizen Day at Tickets. Bus leaves form
The Rockport Depot at 9:30AM. Leave the Fair at 2PM to return home. $7.00/ Bus
Tickets at Gate are an additional $8.00. Limited Space. Call to Reserve 978-546-2573
Foxwoods Tuesday, October 9th $25.00 includes Motor coach, FREE Buffet & $15.00 Keno
Depart from the Rockport Depot at 7:30AM, return approximately 7:30PM
Kenny’s real Estate Website-
Hi Joey,
Drivers along Southern Ave in Essex have been seeing the new barn going up at Bothways Farm,I thought I would share a few pictures for the Good Morning Gloucester viewers as it is not everyday that we get to see a barnraisng in progress.
The frame is made from Douglas Fir and is completely held together by joints and large dowels and no nails or metal braces are used. The frame was made right on site from scratch.The trees were from Maine.
The foundation is actually part of the old giant greenhouse that was there back in the 60`s through 2000 which some of the older generation may remember.
Dean Burgess
Brian writes-
High light of the weekend was not only Gloucester Schooner Festival 2012 and another awesome Gloucester event but Ed brought free food on the boat with him.
Hi Joey,
I hope all is well in this rainy day! I was wondering if you could post this short note- this is the last time for the season that Looptworks will be at the Cape Ann Farmers Market- and this is a great opportunity to get an UPCYCLED computer sleeve- As always, Joe, thank you so much! We love GMG!
Back to School today! Happy day to all Students! Save water, save energy, do the planet some good and protect your electronic valuables all at the same time!
Looptworks will be at the Cape Ann Farmers’ Market in Gloucester this Thursday September 6th and encourages you to come by and and check out their great iPad, iPhone, Tablet and laptop computer sleeves made of UPCYCLED excess wetsuit neoprene fabric. They’re perfect for the summer, perfect for back to school, look great and are a perfect solution for protecting your beloved gadgets in a padded protective sleeve.
Joey,
I am wondering if anyone has submitted photos of the Parade of Lights to you? Since I was in the parade itself, I don’t have photos of the boats from afar. Anyone?????
Also please post that the PARADE OF LIGHTS AWARDS PARTY will be this Friday, September 7th on the Bridge Deck at Mile Marker One (Cape Ann’s Marina Resort) at 6:30pm.
– Participants can pick up their fuel voucher
– Awards presentation
– Reggae with the Daniel Tucker Band to follow. (no cover)
– All welcome!
Thanks Joey!
Tobin Dominick
Cape Ann’s Marina Resort
Mile Marker One – Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
Photo Rick Isaacs-
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Here’s a slide show of some photos of Gloucester’s beautiful ‘ADVENTURE’ making it’s grand entrance at the Schooner Festival.
Taken from the schooner ‘Fame’. -Len Burgess
Click photo for slide show-
hi joey
what a great sight!
david girard
Lowell Peabody submits-
Hi Joey,
We were lucky enough to get close to the HMS Bounty Monday morning as she sailed out of the harbor!
Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid
Good Morning Gloucester 