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 At Dawn- The Phyllis A At The East Gloucester Marine Railways
Chickity Check It! Good Morning Milford From Linda and Rob
Joey,
You have so inspired me with your Good Morning Gloucester that I talked our Milford, NJ merchants into adopting the same concept. It has become a popular page through Facebook. Good Morning Milford has been such a positive way to present our area to not only the locals who forget about the blessings of a small town, but also our bed and breakfast guests from all over the world. They can keep up with life on the river. We are a community on both sides of the Delaware River (New Jersey and Pennsylvania), the Delaware River Valley.
Thank you, Joey, for the exceptional job you are doing.
We try to make it out your way four or five times a year and absolutely love Gloucester/Rockport. Keep those food pictures popping up, so we can try new restaurants.
Blessings, Linda and Rob
Photo, Good Harbor,Low Tide, Warm Day From Leslie Wind
Little House on the Annisquam Photo From Anthony Marks
Gloucester Webcam of The Day- Gardner Winchester Computer Services Gloucester Harbor Cam
This Webcam and more can be found at www.gloucesterwebcam.com
This www.gloucesterwebcam.com local webcam portal project was an idea I had last year to have as many webcams streaming from local businesses or organizations as possible which highlight the incredible vistas that we as people that live and work here get to enjoy each and every day.
The idea was to have the organization install the webcam, have them embed the webcam feed on their own websites as well and have a link to each business website on the Gloucester webcam portal website to showcase their business as well.
Tim Blakeley from Gloucester Bytes provided the initial installation at ridiculously cheap cost because he believed in the project.
Community Stuff Saturday
Book review: Joe Garland’s Lone Voyager
Mike the Truck Driver, who lobsters out of Salem when he’s not on the road, reviews and reads from Joe’s biography of Howard Blackburn.
Not exactly safe for work. Mike likes salty language (what local doesn’t?), but his review of Joe’s book is admiring and sincere.
A distinct podcast voice!
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Musician, singer and storyteller David Coffin and his daughter Linnea Coffin perform songs from the maritime tradition in this family program for all ages. Following the performance, children and their families are invited to visit the CAM Activity Center from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Spin the ship’s wheel, examine maritime artifacts, complete a map quest and create watercolor paintings of ships at sea. A great way to kick off school vacation week! Free and open to the public; sponsored by the Goldhirsh Foundation.
David has performed throughout New England since 1980. Widely known for his rich baritone voice, he is particularly adept at getting the crowd to join him in song. His impressive collection of musical instruments includes concertinas, recorders, penny-whistles, bombards, gemshorns, cornamuse, shawm, rauschphieffe (or, as he explains, "generally anything that requires a lot of hot air"). Many of these instruments are used in his interactive school enrichment program "Music from the King’s Court: Exploring the Early Winds." Linnea Coffin is a performer in her own right; as a dancer she featured prominently in this past year’s Christmas Revels as the skeleton and has danced at Carnegie Hall. She continues to be willing to sing with her Dad.
Introduced in September 2005, Saturday Showcase is designed to bring families and children into the Museum to share enriching experiences. The focus is on the visual and performing arts, with strong ties to Cape Ann. Painters, musicians, dancers and storytellers are among the artists who have presented programs.
Two new training classes offered at the Y, lifeguard Training and Water Fitness Instructor Course-
Tourism Commision Meeting Tuesday, April 17, 2012 – 6:00 p.m.
GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL
9 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
Office (978) 281-9720 Fax (978) 282-3051
* WORKSHOP *
Sponsored by
The Ordinances & Administration Committee
A Standing Committee of the Gloucester City Council
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 – 6:00 p.m.
Kyrouz Auditorium – City Hall
AGENDA
(Items May be taken out of order at the discretion of the Committee)
CC2012-015 (Hardy/Cox) Amend GCO Chapter 2, Article V, Sec. 2-471 to 2-476 re: Tourism Commission
Videos- Gloucester’s Compass Rose Custom Tattoo With Owner Matt Maguire
Check out Their Website Here and Alicia Pensarosa’s previous coverage of Compass Rose Here
Compass Rose Custom Tattoo Is located at 35 Main Street Gloucester.
Cape Ann Brewing Just Killing It With This Tasty Haddock Sangie
Joey C Tip of the day-
Hold the tah tah sauce and order a side of cocktail sauce to spice this bad boy up. Then drizzle a little of that killer diller home made hot sauce they got behind the bar and you’ve got yourself a fan-freaking-tastic Haddock sandwich. Boom!
Big ups for the nice crispy fries as well.
It’s Go Time Baby! Teaser: Craig Kimberley Bikini Speedo Dodgeball Movie To Premiere Tonight At Dog Bar 7pm
Halibut State Park- A Great Take
I don’t know how I’ve gone 44 years of my life without ever going to Halibut State Park. It is a perfect day adventure for next to zero cost. Pack a picnic lunch and just go. Go with your lover, go with your family, go with your friends, go with your dog or just go alone.
It is a GEM.
Here’s a link- Halibut State Park
Paula Capizzi and Anne Lubbers Represent! From The Holland Lighthouse
Anne is the Mother of FOB Kurt Lubbers and MIL of FOB Danni Lubbers
The Holland lighthouse is called “Big Red,” and the photos are of me (Anne Lubbers) and my sister, Paula Capizzi. The windmill is in VanBragt Park.
Gloucester Webcam of The Day- Ryan and Wood Distillery Cam
Check Out Ryan and Wood Distillery Website Here
This Webcam and more can be found at www.gloucesterwebcam.com
This www.gloucesterwebcam.com local webcam portal project was an idea I had last year to have as many webcams streaming from local businesses or organizations as possible which highlight the incredible vistas that we as people that live and work here get to enjoy each and every day.
The idea was to have the organization install the webcam, have them embed the webcam feed on their own websites as well and have a link to each business website on the Gloucester webcam portal website to showcase their business as well.
Tim Blakeley from Gloucester Bytes provided the initial installation at ridiculously cheap cost because he believed in the project.
Community Stuff Friday
Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe will present its fifth annual production of “A Shakespeare Celebration” paying a birthday tribute to the genius of William Shakespeare. The theme of this years presentation is comedy, featuring some of his most noted fools, jesters, clowns and windbags. There will be scenes from “Much Ado About Nothing”, “As You Like It”, The Merry Wives Of Windsor”, “Twelfth Night”, “The Two Gentlemen Of Verona”, and others, plus sonnets and songs.
As has been CAST’s custom, traditional English cake, pastry, and punch will be served for an audience and cast get together after the performance. And, of course, a round of CAST’s birthday song to the Bard of Stratford.
Directed by Nick Neyeloff and Joseph Stiliano, the cast features Jonathan Arnold, David Cluett, Mia Formichella, Olivia Gale, Andrew Hoover, Ray Jenness, Dominic Parry, Ken Stoeffler and Cathy Sullivan-Bradley.
“A Shakespeare Celebration” will play April 27 and 28, 7:30 PM at the Old Sloop Coffeehouse, 12 School Street , Rockport. Tickets are $15; $10 (student); $5 (youth 18 yrs. & under ) and may be reserved at cast2008@prodigy.net or purchased at the door. More information at capeannshakespearetroupe.blogspot.com and Facebook.
Heather Atwood Forwards-
Barbara Erkkila will be at the Lanesville Community Center this Sunday from 3-5 talking about Lanesville history and her life. There will also be a ceremony honoring her work in the Lanesville Community Center. Nisu and coffee will be served.

Raffle To Support Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Down At The Lone Gull
Hello my name is Travis and I am an eleven year old boy with a chromosome abnormality that is rare,so rare that I am the only known case in the world. I love to go outside for walks in my wheelchair but I get upset when my mom stops to talk to someone, she needs to keep moving.I can walk but not far and not alone because I am legally blind. I can not talk at all and I have a g-tube so that I can eat. I am a very happy boy and my mom says that I have the cutest smile and the sweetest little laugh. I love my mom and dad and they love me. I have two older siblings and a niece and a nephew. My family is my life and I am theirs.
My Physical Therapist recommends that I get a Rifton Tricycle. This tricycle provides the support I need with specific accessories to allow me to ride around with my siblings.
Coast Guard Blaine Gallagher proposes to his girlfriend, Sarah Morris, in front of Motif #1 in Rockport Harbor- Photos From Brianna Moore
“Coast Guard Blaine Gallagher proposes to his girlfriend, Sarah Morris, in front of Motif #1 in Rockport Harbor. Gallagher pulled his boat up behind Bearskin Neck to surprise Morris at work. When she came out to say hello, Gallagher got down on one knee and pulled out the ring in front of her friends and Gallagher’s crew.”
Check Out more on Brianna’s facebook page , professional page briannaphotography.com and blog.
Big Time Bluefin Tournament Coming To Gloucester This Summer
Thirty years ago Gloucester, Massachusetts was home to one of the best Bluefin Tuna tournaments in New England. So when my good friends Rob Bouley and Joe Boreland brought up the idea for a big tournament, I knew it was time to bring all tuna fanatics back to America’s Oldest Seaport for the Lyon-Waugh Auto Group First Annual 2012 BLUEFIN BLOWOUT!
Our home base at Cape Ann’s Marina Resort is the premier location to access the tuna fishing grounds north to Ipswich Bay, east to Jeffrey’s Ledge and south to Stellwagen Bank. Our mission is to gather commercial and recreational, experienced and greenhorn, young enthusiasts and old salts together for a weekend full of huge prizes, great bands, big parties and amazing fishing!
Nothing compliments two days of competitive fishing like three days of music, food, cocktails and fish stories. The feel of a big tournament will be in the air with the suspense of the day’s cash Calcutta. Get a chance to talk to some of the captains and mates on the new National Geographic series “Wicked Tuna” and watch as some of the biggest tuna fish of the year are weighed in right on location.
Whether you are the big cash prize winner or enjoying everything the tournament has to offer, we are excited to have you aboard with us at the most exciting tuna tournament of the year! See you at Cape Ann’s Marina Resort for the Lyon-Waugh Auto Group First Annual 2012 BLUEFIN BLOWOUT
Stay Salty!
Capt. Drew Hale
Dani Lubbers Represents! At Niagra Falls
Reward Your GMG Contributors By Leaving A Comment For Posts That Interest You
Below is a screen shot of what you will see if you click on the title of any GMG post.
I changed the text from “Leave a comment” to “Leaving a comment rewards the author of this post- add to the discussion here”
It may be a little wordy but I think it helps remind folks to become part of the GMG community instead of just sitting on the sidelines.
I know that the GMG contributors appreciate your positive feedback and to know that you enjoy the hard work they put in to bring you the best of our community.
Thanks
Magnolias On Lexington Av Magnolia From Margaret Mayer
Gloucester’s Compass Rose Custom Tattoo With Owner Matt Maguire
Check out Their Website Here and Alicia Pensarosa’s previous coverage of Compass Rose Here
Compass Rose Custom Tattoo Is located at 35 Main Street Gloucester. Look for part I of our video tomorrow!

























