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.
The Infamous Fred Buck In The Archive Room At The Cape Ann Museum
I’d never been down to the archive room where Fred and Stephanie Buck work. Look for the video tomorrow to see just what types of treasures are located down in the basement of the Cape Ann Museum and how you can access them.
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Khan Studio and Good Morning Gloucester Gallery- A Must Stop For All Our FOB’s
Check in and say hey, and don’t forget to get a sticka!
Click pic below for Google Map and Directions-
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Smuffins, Yes Smuffins At Fort Square Cafe
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Twin Lights Half Marathon Race Results
Click here for the Twin Lights Half Marathon Race Results
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Places In Gloucester You’ve Probably Never Been-The Gear Room At The Gloucester Marine Railway
As part of my ongoing search to bring you places in Gloucester that you probably never had access to I present you the gear room in which the motor that pulls up to 200 tons of boat out of the water at the Marine Railways at The Gloucester Maritime heritage Center resides.
Look for the video tomorrow morning
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Community Garden At Burnham Field Takes Shape Pics and Video
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Gloucester and Rockport 50’s, 60’s Photo Series From Mark Holzman Part XV– East Gloucester
An Eastern Rigged Dragger Going Past The Road That Leads To The Paint Factory
Joe Testeverde Writes-
Just bit more info. on the ZEBU , she was a steel daul sided eastern rigged vessel (could shoot net from port as well starboard side if need be) from Boston that was converted to scalloping later in life. You will note absent any otter trawler doors on either sides and the booms coming off off the main mast that would haul aboard the scallop dredges up the side of the vessel (note large rusted area mid ship) then a hook would bring up the steel rig bag and dump on deck for sortting of scallops,shells, rocks. Also on the side of the piothouse are build outs of schucking houses as well as a buildout at the raised forcastle area.She could have ran as many as 12 men doing shifts of shecking and deck duties.
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Brand Spanking New Dories
The new dories have been launched! To get involved for a ridiculously little amount of money and have access to use these all summer log get in touch with the great folks at the International Dory Organization- http://www.internationaldories.com/index.html
Geno Mondello finished the dories and they were launched yesterday!
Membership is $60 for 1 year, and runs January to January. Membership includes use of committee dories, loaner equipment, and race and committee event invitations. To become a member, download the membership form here.
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Free Boat Launching At Dun Fugin For Passing Boats On Boaters Safety Day May 21st
Hi Joey, as you are aware Coast Guard Station Gloucester is having a Safe Boating Event on Saturday May 21, 2011, 9am to 3pm.
Included in this event is a courtesy motorboat examination performed by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. This exam includes all safety equipment boaters are required to carry under Federal and State law.
The exams will be performed on the water at Solomon Jacobs Public Landing next to the station and also at Dun Fudgin Boat Ramp behind the high school.
For those people that pass the exam at the high school and display the decal they can launch their boats for free that day.
I would greatly appreciate you putting this on your site for people to see.
Thanks,
Jim Caulkett Harbormaster
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Benefit for Hank Chick Friday May 20th
Benefit for Hank Chick
Hank has suffered a heart attack and is in need of a quintuple by-pass. During pre-op testing for his heart condition they found a mass in his lung that has been diagnosed as Mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer that develops from the protective lining that covers many of the body’s internal organs, the mesothelium. It is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Hank has been undergoing treatment for the past several months. He’s doing well, his spirits are high, and he’s determined to win this battle.
Hank is a lifelong Gloucester resident. He has a loving family, wife Marcia, 4 children, and 6 grandchildren. Hank is well known in Gloucester, he’s been a carpenter working for Bill Elwell for the past ten years, and he spent many years working on the waterfront as a carpenter before that.
Please come to the Crow’s Nest on Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 7:00 to join Hank and friends in an outpouring of love and support for him and his family as he battles his way through this formidable opponent.
There will be food, raffles, an auction, and music by
DJ Scottie Mac
Donations are greatly appreciated. Please call Susie Byrd @ 978-879-3889.
Auction items may be viewed on Facebook @ Fantasia Glass Art.
- Laura & Co. Hair Salon $35.00 Gift Card
- Gloucester House Restaurant $25.00 Gift Card
- Blue Gate Gardens $25.00 Gift Card
- 6 lobsters from Mark Ring
- 6 lobsters from Anne Goodwin
- Jalapenos Gift Card $40.00
- Topside Grill & Pub $30.00 Gift Card
- Fisherman’s Outfitter T-Shirt white1X
- Fisherman’s Outfitter T-Shirt black XL
- Mystery Train Record $25.00 Gift Card
- The Bookstore “DOGTOWN”
- Yankee Candle from Paula Decaro
- Yankee Candle from Paula Decaro
- Mark Adrian Shoes $25.00 Gift Card
- Leonardo’s Pizzeria $20.00 Gift Card
- Liquor Locker $20.00 Gift Card
- Alexandra’s Bread $20.00 Gift Card
- Supremes Roast Beef $10.00 Gift Card
- Captain Bills Whale Watch 2 passes
- Papa Gino’s 4 large cheese pizza’s
- Gloucester Music $15.00 Gift Card
- Passports $20.00 Gift Card
- Alchemy Café & Bistro $30.00 Gift Card
- Palazolas a blue and silver Football
- House of Mitch Gift Card
- Captain Carlos $25.00 Gift Card
- Delaneys pizza $25.00 Gift Card
- Delaneys Pizza $25.00 Gift Card
- MORE ITEMS TO COME
ITEMS FOR AUCTION
- Old Fashioned Wooden Lobster Pot ..Donated by Pete & Joe Mondelo
- Blowfish Handmade Glass Art Wind Chimes donated by Susie Byrd
- 10 Cases Frozen Bait (Herring) Donated by Dave Spence
- Handmade Fused Glass Art Pendant & Earrings donated by Susie Byrd
- Pingree School One Hour Ice Time donated by Dean Decoste
- Weber Q Portable Gas Grill donated by Fosters
- Stained Glass Fairy Donated by Susie Byrd
- Country Garden Inn & Spa $75.00 towards a stay or spa services
9)MORE ITEMS TO COME
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Empty Bowl Photos
Courtesy Tina Ketchopolos
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The Gift That Keeps On Giving- From Todd Harrington
They were taken at Plum Cove Beach this evening. There were at least a dozen disks washed up. Must be the "gift that keeps on giving"……here we are in May.
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Free Health Services at Safe Boating Day at US Coast Guard Station in Gloucester Saturday May 21st
Here is CWO2 Luis Munoz at US Coast Guard Station Gloucester speaking about Boater’s Safety Day.
I’ve attended this event in the past and there really are some interesting things to see. It’s not just for commercial fishermen, the entire public would enjoy the event and it’s free. Iespecially encourage people to bring their children, they have some cool demonstrations.
On Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. free health screenings, vaccines, access to health insurance, overdose prevention training, safety resources and other educational materials will be provided by: Addison Gilbert Hospital Gloucester Family Health Center CAB Health & Recovery Services Gloucester Health Department and Healthy Gloucester Collaborative
This program will be held at the U.S. Coast Guard Station, 14 Harbor Loop in Gloucester. There is no fee and all are welcome to attend.
For further information about the health fair, please contact Kathy Day at Gloucester Health Department 866-964-4604.
The free health fair is being held in conjunction with Safe Boating Day that will be held from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The event is help to promote safe boating awareness through demonstrations and informational booths.
“The goal is to put all aspects of boating safety back in the public eye as we approach our spring and summer boating season,” said Chief Warrant Officer Luis Munoz, the commanding officer of Station Gloucester.
The station will showcase an assortment of search and rescue demonstrations to include a live helicopter demonstration from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod, MA, damage control simulations, live distress flare exercises, de-watering pump operation and live fire extinguisher demonstrations and flare demonstration.
Information on commercial fishing vessel safety, tours of Station Gloucester and its vessels, structured boating and paddling safety and various booth will be available to visitors.
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will also be offering free vessel safety exams for recreational vessels at the boat launch, located by the Gloucester High School and at the Gloucester Harbor Masters dock for vessels not on trailers. If the inspection is conducted at the boat ramp, and the vessel passes the inspection by the examiner, the launch fee of $10. will be waived by the City of Gloucester.
Tour of the station and of the visiting U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Jefferson Island, a 110-foot patrol boat will be available to the public during the day’s event. Partnering and businesses along with the Coast Guard will have booths set up throughout the station grounds to offer information on:
– VHF radio and digital selective calling/distress operation
– Salvage
– Medical information and Services
– Boating Under the Influence
– Commercial vessels
– Kayaking safety
– Cold water survival
– Fire extinguishers and operation
Representatives include: U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron, State of MA Marine Environmental Protection, Commercial fishing safety representatives, Gloucester Fisherman’s Wives Association, Gloucester Fire Department, Gloucester Harbor Master, Gloucester Police Department, REI, Seatronics and North Shore Fire.
Parking for these events are available at the lot adjacent to the Building Center and on Harbor Loop.
For more information about the Safe Boating Day Events, please contact Adam Smart at 978-283-0705.
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GMG Exclusive- Sugar Mag’s Dinner Menu
Although this is subject to change we have the preliminary menu from Sugar Mag’s which will be officially opening for dinner Thursday and Friday nights beginning May 26th and 27th.
There will be no reservations so get there early!
Some pictures from Sugar Magnolia’s when they served outside on Main St for the Block Party-
Lobster Risotto
Sugarcane Skewered Diver Scallops
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Mike & Jackie DeFalco Celebrating Anniversary Represent! In Provincetown
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Gloucester and Rockport 50’s, 60’s Photo Series From Mark Holzman Part XIV Rockport MA
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Skeptics in the Pub May 17th
Skeptics in the Pub
On May 17th, the next meeting of Cape Ann Skeptics in the Pub will feature “Nineteenth Century Medicine in the Twenty-First Century”. The presentation will be made by Rich Sagall, MD, and Rosella Park Sagall. This theme will include some facts about familiar topics that may surprise you and some unfamiliar facts that may make you even more skeptical. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet skeptics such as yourself. We meet at 6:00, at The Dog Bar, 65 Main St., Gloucester. You can find us at www.capeannskeptics.com
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Unveiling Of The Magnolia Memorial Stone Event May 21 10:00
Hello Joe
Thank you so much for your wonderful web site that so many enjoy. At our Magnolia Historical Society a few nights ago, we were discussing publicity of our event and everyone shouted out GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER!
We are very excited about this huge undertaking, a lot of hard work, fundraising, planning and execution has gone into making this dream reality!
Please contact either myself or Lisa Ramos for additional information about this community wide, all invited event!
Cathie Hull
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Benefit Concert In Essex May 21st
Hi Joey,
I’m a Worship Leader at Emmanuel Community Church in Essex. We are a small non-denominational congregation with a very active recovery & prison ministry. We are having a benefit concert on May 21st to raise money for repairs and improvements to the building. Below is some information about the event and the poster. Would you please include this on GMG as the event gets closer? THANK YOU, AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!
The Upper Room Project is a capital improvement effort to the facilities at the church. The subfloor on the kitchen side of the building in need of repair. The project includes upgrading the kitchen and bathrooms, the nursery, and adding an upstairs multi-purpose space to house Sunday School Classes, AA & NA Meetings, Community Events and Concerts.
The concert will be a blast with food & fun. Ev Harlow "The Bad Boy of Folk" starts the show with a Comedy Set. Pastor Jim LaFontaine & Jeff Davis (with surprise guest or two) "Sons of Thunder" bring the 60’s Classic Rock. Mark Earley & Larry Sortwell "The Earley Birds" will cover the Blues and R & B portion of the evening, then Bob & Jeff Davis "Johnny Carwash" will close the show with some Telecaster Mastery.
This is a Clean & Sober event, and kids are welcome.
Good Morning Gloucester 