Good Harbor Sunrise Slide Show From Bob Cullen
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 Harbor Schooner Race The Lannon vs The Ardelle This Monday Night and You Can Be Part of The Race Crew!!!!
Kay Ellis writes-
Hi Joey,
We are a having an exciting sail on Monday night from 6-8 and were wondering if you could spread the word for us. I have attached a flier for the event.
The Lannon and the Ardelle have been sailing around the harbor together all summer. On Monday night we are raising the ante and having a race.
Mention that you heard about the race on GMG when you call and you and everyone with you will receive $5 off your ticket price.
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Community Stuff 8/12/12
Magnolia Roadshow Coming
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Sony RX100 Video Review This is The Camera, I’m Telling You!
Order it on Amazon and have it delivered in just a couple days-
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FOB Linda Colman Enjoys Her Lobster Do
FOB Jane Gibbs writes-
Hey Joey!
I must say, the lobstas you picked out for me, Linda, and Bill were outstanding! Delicious!!!! Thanks so much!
BTW, Linda really enjoyed the Lobsta Do J
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Nancy Hendrickson Represents! at the top of the Sir Walter Scott Memorial in Edinburgh, Scotland
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Jim Dowd: The Streets Are Mine Once Again!
If you didn’t read Jim’s letter to the douchebag (his term not mine) who stole his tire you can read the back story here-
An Open Letter to My Bike Wheel Thief from Jim Dowd
Posted on August 3, 2012 by Joey C
Thanks to Big Mike’s Bike Shop and Beardman McBikeshaman (I believe that’s what he said his name was) I am back to terrorizing the potholed streets of our beloved burg. It should be noted that the bike was fixed within hours and it cost me less than buying the same parts on Amazon, and I would have had to spend time putting them all together and then bolting them onto the bike. And he oiled my brakes.
I think he might have also mentioned that he’d dipped the removable components into a vat containing active cultures of the deadly ebola virus. I was kinda distracted looking at all the cool bikes and parts they had in there, but I think he said that. Or that he’d rigged the bike with semtex plastic explosive and would detonate if tampered with. Or maybe they are having a sale on helmets. Something along those lines.
Anyhow, Big Mike’s did me solid. Thanks guys.
Jim
check out Big Mike’s Bikes online here
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Community Photos 8/11/12
Reflections Of Lobster Cove Annisquam From Anthony Marks
Wednesday night caught the Lannon and the sunset.
–Len Burgess
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Ribbon Cutting Event From Fred Bodin
Fred Bodin writes-
Yesterday I closed the gallery for the 1 pm ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the new Gloucester HarborWalk at Saint Peter’s Park, as I had contributed several of my photos to multimedia content accessed on it by QR codes. It was very hot in the sun, and I knew it would be while with so many dignitaries’ speeches. The speakers to the left of our Mayor Carloline Kirk, who’s at the podium, are looking pretty wilted – earning their money, I guess. Left to Right: Carolyn Kirk, Mayor of the City of Gloucester; Tim Murray, Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante, HarborWalk Cambridge 7 architect, and city volunteer Lise Breen.
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It’s Good Harbor vs Crane’s Beach In The Finals For New England’s Best Beach. You Gonna Let Crane’s Beach Take Home The Gold or You Gonna Represent For G Town Baby??? Last Day To Vote!!!
This is a battle between good vs evil. Nice white sandy beach in Gloucester versus the greenhead infested Crane’s Beach. Who Ya got? Get out the vote!
If you need to know where my vote is just look at the masthead from Day 1 here on GMG-
Johnny “I Rule YMCA Over 40 Basketball League” McElhenny forwarded-
Joey,
Boston.com is holding a contest for Best Beach in Massachusetts. Out of 64 beaches that started, Gloucester’s Good Harbor Beach has made it all the way to the final four.
The contest includes this description of Good Harbor: “A local favorite due to its white sand, great surf and stunning views.” ‘Xactly!
The other three finalists are nice beaches, too (if you like sharks and greenheads.)
Who ya got?
Let’s make clear to Boston.com readers what we already know: Good Harbor is the best beach in Massachusetts, hands down.
Vote here<http://www.boston.com/travel/explorene/specials/summer/special/beach_bonanza_new_england/> for Good Harbor.
Voting ends today.
Need Help Deciding? Check Out My Slide Show from Good Harbor
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Community Stuff 8/11/12
Art in Lanesville 2012
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Cooking with "the Godmother" From Sista Felicia
Joey,
OMG! what a night !
Rosalia Favazza & Pietra Locontro Twin Sisters ( who both had twins themselves) & the Sefatia" The godmother….
I cant she the recipes now with the public but will in the cookbook!
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Free admission to Cape Ann Museum Saturday For Cape Ann Residents
Hey Joey,
Thanks for all the great support for HarborWalk!
One aspect worth emphasizing is FREE admission for all Cape Ann residents to the Cape Ann Museum tomorrow, Saturday, as part of the weekend full of festivities celebrating the launch of HarborWalk. It’s a great way to let folks know that the Walk is for Cape Ann-ers, not just for visitors! Not only is the Cape Ann Museum a treasure-trove of Gloucester and Cape Ann history, heritage, and art all year ’round, but there’s a special and wonderful Marsden Hartley/Dogtown exhibit there currently. A great time for folks who live here to experience it for free! Thought you might want to get the word out.
Thanks Judith Brackley
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Vote NOWWW!!!! for Good Harbor for Best Beach in Massachusetts- LAST DAY!!!!
Joey,
Boston.com is holding a contest for Best Beach in Massachusetts. Out of 64 beaches that started, Gloucester’s Good Harbor Beach has made it all the way to the final four.
The contest includes this description of Good Harbor: “A local favorite due to its white sand, great surf and stunning views.” ‘Xactly!
The other three finalists are nice beaches, too (if you like sharks and greenheads.)
Who ya got?
Let’s make clear to Boston.com readers what we already know: Good Harbor is the best beach in Massachusetts, hands down.
Vote here<http://www.boston.com/travel/explorene/specials/summer/special/beach_bonanza_new_england/> for Good Harbor.
Voting ends today.
Forwarded by John “I’m a Sexy Mother” McElhenny
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SAVOUR WINE AND CHEESE – BEACH GOURMET (Making Progress)!
I am writing to give you a quick update regarding the progress of Savour Wine and Cheese and Beach Gourmet toward the reopening of our businesses in the new location at 76 Prospect St. in Gloucester.
We are actually about 75% of the way there. Bob and I purchased the Connors building in March, have completed demolition (which included removing 5 layers of flooring), as well as rough plumbing, electrical, architectural plans, and insulation. And the wine machines have been ordered! We have passed the plumbing and electrical inspections and are now ready to start on dry wall, cabinets, shelving, kitchen equipment, fireplace, and many other wonderful things that will make this a great place to visit, linger over a glass of wine, taste artisanal cheeses and gourmet foods, and even to experience an outstanding evening at the private chef’s table. There is nothing like this on Cape Ann, or on the whole North Shore. So, Bob, Matt, John, and I are incredibly excited.
As far as we have come, we have hit a very challenging "bump in the road." We finally heard back from the insurance company. The news was more than disappointing. As a result of significant errors, we had to file our claim with our insurance agency’s liability carrier (for "errors and omissions"). This took over 8 months, and in the end, we received an offer that was less than 3% of the claim. We have rejected this offer and have obtained legal counsel. This was devastating to us as we were counting on these funds to move forward and finally reopen.
Savour Keystone Investors Card
Despite all of the progress we have made so far, the reality of the situation is that we are going to have to raise more capital if we are going to get our doors open for the fall quarter. This is an important goal as both Beach Gourmet and Savour need the holiday season to get us back on our feet. Many people have asked how they can help get us up and running again, including investing in the businesses. To help bridge the gap of financial uncertainty as we fight with the insurance company, we have decided to extend a limited, one-time offer to some of our greatest supporters. We are offering, for purchase, discount cards of 5% at a cost of $1000,10% for $2500, and 15% for $5000, applied to all retail items, including wine, cheese, charcuterie, wine tools, pantry items, and books. Even special orders are included. These discounts cards will not expire. I should mention that they cannot be combined with sales and other discounts because that could result in selling alcohol below costs, which is illegal in Massachusetts. We are limiting these special discount cards to approximately 15 in each category, as we do not want to hinder the long-term health of the business. So we are extending this first to our most ardent supporters.
We never expected this outcome from our insurance leaving us in the position of having to raise additional capital. We are anxious to be open for the crucial Fall Season, so that all of us (Matt, John, Skip, Tonya, Patsy, and myself) can get back to work, doing what we love and bringing you some of the best food and wine in the area.
So, please consider purchasing a "Keystone Investors" discount card. This is a long-term investment in local business, in your community, and in "raising the bar" for exceptional food and wine on Cape Ann. I want to thank you in advance for your prayers, words of encouragement, and constant, unfailing support. It means the world to all of us.
If you would like to become a "keystone investor" of Savour Wine and Cheese and receive a lifetime discount, you can send a check, made out to "Savour" in the amount that corresponds to the discount card you choose, to:
Savour
Kathleen Erickson
17 Rowe Point
Rockport, Ma. 01966
I will give you a receipt with a written explanation of the "keystone investors" program and will have a discount card made for you. We will also provide a personal guarantee that if, for whatever reason, Savour does not open within a year, you may opt to receive a full refund. Feel free to call me if you have any questions or would like to discuss the idea and wish us well!
Kathleen Erickson, "The Wine Ph.D."
978 546-3549 – home
312 286-1924 – cell
(Oh by the way – we have a record of all gift certificates and wine club memberships Savour sold during the 10 weeks we were open, and will honor them when we reopen. Also, if you are a wine club member, your club card will work in the new machines. They do not expire, so hang on to them)!
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Discover Gloucester Weekly from Linn Parisi
Discover Gloucester’s been hosting many familiarization tours (FAMs) for journalists, tour operators and agents- getting great exposure for our destination. The latest: Saveur Magazine folks will be here Friday re: seafood- woot!- and two Germans are arriving on Sunday. They’ll attend the Harbor Walk dedication at Gus Foote Park, and then walk the Walk before going on a schooner sail, among other fun things. What’s not to like, right?!
We’ve been slinging out Discover Gloucester Visitor Guides like crazy (Thanks Lia, Daphne and Pat!) with only 12k of the original 100k left! Businesses can still sign out Visitor Guides in bags of 50 at the Stage Fort Park Visitor Welcoming Center, which is open 7 days a week, 10A-6P.
A few of our Board members were on the ad hoc committee that made recommendations to rewrite the City’s Tourism Commission ordinance. A public hearing re: the new ordinance is coming up at City Hall- stay tuned!
Here’s a few pictures from a recent evening on the terrace at the Beauport Sleeper-McCann House on Eastern Point- fabulous!
Homie and RD will really relate to one of them 🙂
Hopefully Gloucester residents know they get FREE admission to daily Beauport tours…. How sweet is that?! If you haven’t been- Go!
Their Nooks & Crannies Tours (August 25 and September 15) offer fascinating peeks into spaces not open to daily tours. Reserve now, too, for the always-sold-out Brilliant Beauport Tour at twilight on 9/27. You’ve got to see Beauport at night!
www.historicnewengland.org/historic…/Beauport/beauport
Back to work- and thanks, Joey… I promise to be more diligent & timely! Linn
Linn Parisi
Discover Gloucester
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The News From Rocky Neck via Judy Robinson Cox
THURSDAY, August 8, Opening Reception for Lully Schwartz, 6:30 to 9:30pm
Lully Schwartz
info@lullyschwartz.com
www.lullyschwartz.com
studio: 978-388-3007
SUNDAY, August 12 : Summer Artist Reception with Paul George, 2-4pm
C U L T U R A L C E N T E R H A P P E N I N G S
Group Show at the Cultural Center: AUGUST 9-27
Opening Reception: Sunday, August 12, 4-6pm
Featuring work by Yhanna Coffin, Loren Doucette, Eileen Mueller, Sinikka Nogelo, Barry Shuchter, and Ed Touchette
From the Docks, painting by Loren Doucette
Exhibition by Rocky Neck Art Colony artists at The Cultural Center, 6 Wonson St. in Rocky Neck.
Open Thursday to Sunday, 12 noon to 4pm.
Every Friday, 7am: BNI at the Cultural Center
With over 100 chapters in the greater Boston area, Patti Salvucci, Executive Director of BNI in MA, is opening a local chapter that has started to meet at the Cultural Center, 6 Wonson St. on Rocky Neck. Our next meeting will be Friday, Aug 10. 7:00am-8:30am and each Friday thereafter.
BNI is a business and professional referral organization that allows only one person from each profession to join a chapter. It’s like having 40 “salespeople” that are looking for the ideal referral for you!
If referrals are important in growing your business, please contact Patti at patti@bnimass.com, if you are interested in finding out more information or would like to attend.
MON, August 13,7-9pm, Richard Rosenfeld : A Democracy or A Republic?
Lost Lessons from The Early American Republic
Richard Rosenfeld will present a lecture based in part on his widely acclaimed book, American Aurora. Awarded "Best History, 1997" by the Los Angeles Times, the book was described by Doris Kearns Goodwin as "a magnificent achievement…The early days of the Republic will be much better understood by the publication of this remarkable book." And the Dallas Morning News called it a "riveting narrative of an epochal political struggle…A tale of high drama that leaves the stately mythology of our Founding Fathers’ wisdom and omniscience shattered."
Monday, August 13, 7-9pm at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street
TUE, August 14, 6:30pm : RNAC General Meeting
A general meeting of the Rocky Neck Art Colony will take place on Tuesday, August 14, 6:30pm at The Cultural Center in Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street. An Agenda and minutes of the last meeting will be emailed to members prior to the meeting. All are welcome to attend.
For more from the News from Rocky Neck Newsletter click here
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Community Stuff 8/10/12
Dory Races This Saturday August 11th 8:30 AM at Niles Beach
Don’t miss the dory elimination races this Saturday morning to crown the US Champions who will represent the USA in the International Races in Lunenburg , NS Canada on August 25th. If you are not racing, come down and see some exciting competition on the waterfront. Maybe pick up a 2012 60th Anniversary T-shirt and help support your organization. Cookout/pool party to follow (details at the beach).
Competitors must sign up Friday night August 10th at St. Peter’s Square 6:00 PM.
Those who would like to volunteer to help out at the races please let me know.
See you all Saturday!
Erik
City government update
Ward meeting August 15
on parking at East Gloucester School,
traffic on Hartz Street
Attention: Residents of the Hartz Street and the area around East Gloucester School.
There will be a ward meeting in City Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the first floor City Council Conference Room.
Topics to be discussed include:
• Proposed additional parking at East Gloucester School.
• Traffic Commission study on Hartz Street.
Parking at East Gloucester School:
A small portion of the field next to the school would be taken to create space for teacher and staff parking. Approximately 10 parking spaces would be added to alleviate on-street parking congestion. The map below shows the area that would be expanded to accommodate more parking. 
Findings of the Traffic Commission on Hartz Street
From July 21 to July 30, the Traffic Commission installed an automated vehicle counter and traffic analyzer on Hartz Street.
The highlights of the report are attached below. More detail will be available at the meeting on Wednesday. Hartz Street residents: Please review the documentation and we can discuss what if any action you might like to take.
Below is the cover page from the Hartz Street traffic report:
Hi Joey,
I wanted to share my recent wins in a contest titled "Fishing
Villages" that was on the website Fine Art America where I am a member
along with almost 120,000 other artist & galleries internationally. I
didn’t get 1st place in this particular contest, but I did get 2nd,
3rd AND 4th place, all of paintings I have done of Gloucester. It is
wonderful to have my work recognized in this way and it also reflects
on the beauty of my adopted home and of it’s working waterfront. I’m
happy to share some of that beauty with the rest of the world via
contests like this one!
Other images from the contest (including two more of mine that were
entered) can be seen at
http://fineartamerica.com/contests/fishing-villages–paintings-only.html?tab=leaderboard
Thanks!
Eileen Patten Oliver
2nd Annual Gloucester Overdose Vigil
YOU ARE NOT ALONE – WE REMEMBER
The 2nd Annual Gloucester Overdose Vigil will be held on Friday, August 31 from 7-9 p.m. (rain date – Sunday, September 2)
at the flag pole at Cut Bridge, Stacy Boulevard, Gloucester.
The vigil will be an evening of healing and to remember those lost to overdose and to help shed light on this on-
going tragedy. Dedication of luminaries, speakers, music, reading of the names, memorial table (photo of loved ones welcome).
This special event is organized by Community Members Who Care. For further information, please call Adrian at
978-764-7344.
Senate Honors Gloucester Girl, Bailee Militello, at the State House
Citation Presented During Informal Senate Session
Responding to the needs of a Gloucester family who fell victim to a house fire, 6 year old Bailee Militello raised over $1,000 selling lemonade at her stand, and today Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) presented a citation honoring her at the State House during an informal Senate session.
Bailee, who was accompanied by her father Jimmy, mother Brieana, and 3 year old brother Jimmy, Jr. to the State House, entered the chamber where Senator Tarr, Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D-Gloucester), members of the legislature and staffers congratulated her for her generosity and hard work during a time when others were in need.
“Coming from a tough childhood of my own, Jimmy and I have worked hard to instill the value of helping others, especially for people in the community, in our children,” said Brieana Militello.
At approximately 2:00pm on Monday, July 9th, a house owned by the Cardone Family located at 2 Ashland Place in Gloucester, MA was destroyed by a 2 alarm fire, which was most likely triggered by an electrical outlet. The Gloucester Fire Department did an exceptional job containing the fire, but unfortunately there was little that could be salvaged.
Known for her caring and compassionate nature, Bailee was drawn to the need to help and during a conversation with her mother Brieana, Bailee came up with the idea of a lemonade stand. In a matter of days Bailee had raised a tremendous amount of money and donations to aid in the Cardone’s recovery efforts.
“What Bailee had done in a matter of short time was nothing but amazing. Her hard work should serve as an example to everyone that regardless of your age or ability, you can make a difference to the lives of others when it matters most,” said Senator Tarr. “It was an honor to have had her and her family at the State House today, and I am certain we have yet to see the last of her kindness.”
During today’s visit to the State House, Bailee was asked if there was going to be a follow up to her generosity and she said, “I am going to help kids in the hospital by giving them coloring books.”
After today’s Senate citation presentation, Bailee thanked everyone who was there for attending the presentation.
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Placing A T Shirt Order Tomorrow
I’ll be placing a T Shirt order for some of those high quality Haynes Stonewashed Beefy T Shirts in Light Blue and Pink In L, XL and XXL. If anyone need a special size beside that write it in the comment on this post and I’ll add in your size for the order.
Sista Felicia and The Mrs will have them along with their killer Mason Jar Iced Teas at The Waterfront Festival weekend after this one.
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Charlie Carroll Shows What the RX100 Is Capable Of-
Joey;
Got mine Aug 18th… I shoot with a Canon 60D (a full sized DSLR), with all L series lenses and the Sony RX100 comes in at a close 2nd. Shot some Still life’s while sitting Wednie Demouths Gallery last week… Available Light at ISO 125 and the results were remarkable… My apologies to all that were assaulted by my continuous praise of this incredible camera… We ought to have a GMG RX100 Shoot Off…
What’a ya say ?
Here are some Test Shots I took last week… the Images loose a lot of their character when compressed for viewing on the Web… very annoying… The Originals are Vivid and have amazing detail… High ISO, low light… NO NOISE !
I love it !
Charlie
I looked at Best Buy- Sold Out. I looked at Ritz Camera- Sold Out. You can get them at Amazon, they are currently in stock and the number one sold camera in their rankings currently and have it delivered within two days-
Here it is-
Here’s the Link… http://seasquared.viewbook.com/rx100-images
This is what’s capable with that huge sensor. Allin a form factor you can put in your pocket. remarkable!
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