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 Stuff Friday

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Elizabeth Fitzgerald

Elder Service Plan of the North Shore, Inc., a member of the non-profit, national organization called PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) dedicated to maintaining the health of older adults so they may continue to live in their homes independently in the community, has announced the addition of Essex resident, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, PCA, HHA, to their team.  Elizabeth’s role will be in be in the Nursing Department at the PACE day center located in Gloucester at 29A Emerson Avenue.  Elizabeth graduated from Manchester Regional High School and has both her Liberal Arts Degree from North Shore Community College and certification as a Personal Care Attendant.  She hopes to complete her degree as an RN soon.  She loves working with the older population and is excited to be joining the PACE team in Gloucester.UMW Church 2-21-12

The UMW Group (United Methodist Women) of the Gloucester United Methodist Church stand together at a presentation yesterday given by Carol Pallazolla of Elder Service Plan of the North Shore, Inc., a member of the non-profit, national organization called PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) dedicated to maintaining the health of older adults so they may continue to live in their homes independently in the community, located in Gloucester on 29A Emerson Avenue.  They also learned about programs being offered at the Gloucester Senior Center with TRIAD.  A very educational day!

North Shore United Way Women in Action Breakfast February 16, 2012.

Jonathan Gay, Playworks, Brian Flynn, Cape Ann Y, Margo Casey, North Shore United Way, Julie LaFontaine, The Open Door. www.nsuw.org for more info.

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In the spirit of romance this February, Oasis Rockport is looking for YOUR story.  Send along your romantic story. Did you get engaged this Valentine’s Day?  Do you have an incredibly romantic story of love you would like to share?  Oasis Rockport will give away a Wedding Photography Package, including an Engagement or Bridal Session for $500 to the winning entry. Send your story in to acook@oasisrockport.com to enter the contest, along with your contact info so we can let you know if you won.  Entries must be submitted before February 28th.  Winning entry to be determined March 9th and will be featured online.

Brand Group International’s Tim Oullette Lands Crocs- Chooses Gloucester

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Here is another example of a business that could do business anywhere but they choose Gloucester.  Landing a huge international account with Crocs Apparel we sit down with the President of Brand Group International, Tim Oullette.

Ruby ~ Pet of the Week!

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Ruby ~ Pet of the Week!

Ruby

My name is Ruby and this could be your lucky day because I am  available for adoption!  Please stop by the Cape Ann Animal Aid so that we may discuss how fun your life will be with me in it!

I am a three-month-old female Lab/Hound mix; who is affectionate and playful.   I need a little training, but I am willing to learn and I am very smart.   If you would like to see some photos of me, visit: CapeAnnAnimalAid.com or stop by our non-profit shelter located at 260 Main Street in Gloucester.  

I am so excited about thinking about being adopted, I just can’t wait.  I know this is hard to believe, but I have siblings here who are just as cute as I am.   My sister is yelling at me right now saying she is cuter than I am, but I am pretending not to hear her.  Why don’t you come down and decide!    

Burnham’s Field clean-up this Saturday

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John McElhenny forwards-

A clean-up of Burnham’s Field will take place this Saturday morning, Feb. 25. Volunteers will fix fences, paint basketball backboards, remove graffiti and pick up litter. Local cleaning company CleanPro has kindly offered to donate supplies and staff to erase graffiti. Ben’s Wallpaper & Paint of Gloucester has generously offered to donate paint for the backboards. Free coffee will be served.

Burnham’s Field across from St. Ann School is the largest green space in central Gloucester. There’s been a resurgence of pride in Burnham’s Field, including a 20-plot community garden created last summer. GoodMorningGloucester readers got to meet the gardeners in a GMG exclusive video serieshere.

The clean-up of Burnham’s Field will be held rain or shine this Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. All are invited!

Questions? Contact John McElhenny, jmcelhenny@gmail.com

Maritime Gloucester Pier To Be Named For Harriet Webster

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Maritime Gloucester recently began the final stage of the restoration of the main pier. This project represents the culmination of a decade-long effort to upgrade our public waterfront access to Gloucester Harbor. We could not have accomplished this extraordinary task if not for the tireless efforts of our longtime executive director, Harriet Webster.

The pier will be named for Harriet in recognition of her many contributions to Maritime Gloucester.  Maritime Gloucester will host a ceremony dedicating the pier to Harriet and recognizing her public service to Gloucester on May 20, 2012 at 2:00 in the afternoon. We hope that you will be able to join us.

Sincerely,

The board and staff of Maritime Gloucester and Harriet’s Family

Click on slideshow to see photos taken just today.

Community Stuff Thursday

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrom Lecture at Addison Gilbert Hospital

Addison Gilbert Hospital Endocrinologist Neil D. Kobrosky, M.D., will provide a lecture on Polycystic ovary syndrome on Friday, March 30 at 5:30 p.m. at Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington Street, Gloucester.  The free lecture will be held in the Longan Room located inside the Washington Street entrance.  Pre-registration is required by calling the

Health Connection at 1-888-253-0800. Discussion will review signs and treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age that causes small cysts located along the outer edge of each ovary, causing  infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods,  acne and obesity can all occur in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. In adolescents, infrequent or absent menstruation may signal the condition.

Gloucester Real Estate Pick Of The Week From Kenny

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Kenny MacCarthy forwards this pick of the week:

Here’s an awesome place that needs zero work by the looks of it and with views for $240,000

Here’s the remarks-

Remarks:
Above the clouds this spectacular condo is just steps to Boulevard. Panoramic waterviews from Cupola in this gorgeous 2 bed/2 bath residence offering a unique floor plan with ample room & all amenities. Terrific architectural details throughout. Residence was completely renovated & refurbished. Offers kitchen w/granite and stainless, custom cabinets & multiple built-ins. Outstanding value!

Are you one of our FOB’s that is dying to move here?   Give my boy Kenny a call at (978) 758-0983 to go see it and hopefully we can have you here in G Town to celebrate all the fun things we do here.  It’s Kenny who I do the GloucesterCast Podcast with and you can trust him to steer you right.

(978) 758-0983

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Haddock? Yeah The Testaverde’s Midnight Sun’s Got That!

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For all the negativity you read about the fishing industry here’s a family that’s always done it right and continues the tradition of being at the top of the list. Classy, strong, hard working Gloucester fishermen. 20,000 down the hole and 15,000 on deck. 

Boom!  That just happened!

Video tomorrow.

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Sunday Dinner At Sista Felicia’s

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Bracciolini

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The Mrs Prepares a Chop Salad

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Guccadaddis (I know I butchered the spelling on that but perhaps Sefatia will correct me)

Fig Cookies

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Mammaw crafting with Snoop Maddie Mad

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Sarah and Carol Cafasso Represent in Australia and New Zealand!

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FOB Valerie Marino writes-

Hi Joey,
Sarah Cafasso is serving in the Peace Corps on a remote island in the Philippines. Her mom Carol arranged for them to meet in New Zealand and spend the holidays in Australia. They did not forget to bring "homie" with them! Sarah has one more year left in Southern Leyte, Hinundayen, Philippines, helping the community protect and utilize their fishing resources. Her vacation was much needed and well deserved. Here are a few shots with the GMG stickah! Thanks!

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SWEET!!!!!

Mamie’s Muffin Tops Brings The Trash Talk To Bikini Speedo Dodgeball Calling Out Muffy White’s Hot Mess

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Alicia DeWolfe Team Captain of Mamie’s Kitchen Muffin Tops Bikini Speedo Dodgeball Has Some harsh words For Muffy White Who Gets No Respect From Alicia-

Alicia writes-

Hey Joey!
You wanted us to do some trash talking but with a name like Muffy and the team called Hot Mess…Need I say more?

Just like Patches O’Houlian says "If you want to have dodgeball victory, you have to grab it by its haunches and you gotta hump it into submission!"
See you on the field!
Alicia
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Looks Like there will be no love lost between these two squads on the Dodgeball Court!

While at Mamie’s Kitchen yesterday for breakfast we were stopped by fans of GMG who had travelled up from Connecticut to go to Mamie’s Kitchen based on my recommendation.  I was heading for the can and these three lovely ladies stopped me and asked ‘Are you Joey?”  After replying yes, they told me how they loved the blog and were at mamie’s because of me.  Sweet!  I lost the piece of paper with their names on it Sad smile

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You know how I love to spread the love to people who support our fun events so here’s a couple pictures from Mamie’s Kitchen killer breakfast joint across from St Ann’s Church and behind where Savour Wine and Cheese and Beach Gourmet Catering will be.

Also check out Muffy White  of Muffy White’s Hot Mess Bikini Speedo Dodgeball Fame organizing’s website here-

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Check Out The 2012 Speedo Bikini Dodgeball Facebook Page Here and Like it!

There is also controversy with Alicia’s husband reportedly abandoning Alicia in favor of the Cross Fit Cape Ann Buns and Guns Squad.  Betrayal!  If you don’t think we’re going to align these teams up to face each other you’re crazy. That ought to make for an awkward Sunday dinner table!

Community Stuff Wednesday

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Dear Joey
Last week end Feb 10th thru the 12th 13 of our skaters competed at the Bay State Games in Williamstown MA.  Almost all of them cam home with
a medal that qualified the to compete at the State Games of America in Hershey, PA August 2013.  Some photos attached:
Alexandra Arnaud, black dress layback, Emily Askwyth: black and white dress: spiral leg to the left. Johanna Coutre Porcaro black dress skating backward,
3 girls with medals all competed in the same event JiaLi Mulvey won the gold, Kimberly Way won the silver and MeiLan Mulvey won the bronze.
Samantha Way in the orange dress with fan and Kayley Wright in blue dress.
Thanks so much for showing them off!!

Samantha Way won a bronze medal, Kayley Wright a gold medal and Alexandra ARnaud a gold medal.
Thanks

Maryanne Askwyth
For more information regarding Cape Ann Skating please visit"

http://www.facebook.com/CapeAnnSkatingClub

website: http://cafsc.org/

GWC – Saturday, March 3rd, 7:30 p.m. – Poetry Salon – Brian Blanchfield & Christian Hawkey

Please join us

for a Poetry Salon

featuring Brian Blanchfield and Christian Hawkey

on Saturday, March 3rd, 7:30 p.m.

at 126 East Main Street (please park across the street).

For more info -  call 978-283-7738 – or go to  gloucesterwriters.org.

Reminder: The Charles Olson film "Polis is This" by Henry Ferrini and Kenny Riaf will be shown at 126 East Main Street on Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 7:30 p.m.

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The GloucesterCast Podcast Episode 14

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Click here to play or save the podcast 

Taped February 20th, 2012 with hosts Joey Ciaramitaro from GoodMorningGloucester.organd Kenny MacCarthy from www.CapeAnnInfo.com

Topics:

Charles De Gaspe Beaubien Letters to the Editor In the Gloucester Daily Times

Harbor Walk

The Fort Discussion

Bikini Speedo Dodgeball

Hearts All Over Town

Local Real Estate Buys

Mug Up at Donna Ardizzoni’s

Kenny’s No Sugar- No Caffeine Diet

Joey’s Juicer