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.

Branded in Gloucester: a wartime documentary film

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During World War II, hundreds of Italian and Sicilian residents of Gloucester were labeled enemy aliens. They had to register with the government, carry identification cards, and live under curfews and travel restrictions. Some fishermen were barred from the harbor, even as their sons shipped out in Army and Navy uniforms from the same waterfront. The government took the boats.

Hence Branded Aliens, the documentary we are making with Mia Millefoglie, Laura Ventimiglia, and Matthew Bradley. The film is in its early stages. A six-minute sample is online now, and the full documentary will be completed in 2027.

We are looking for Gloucester residents with family history from this period. We also want to hear from anyone with stories or experience to share. If you would speak with us on film, if you have photographs, certificates, letters, or a relative who never spoke about it and you now understand why, reach out to us at szerilli@gmail.com

Mapping Memory Kick Off with Gloucester Jeopardy! June 6 at 10:30 AM Sawyer Free Library

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Mapping Memory:Gloucester’s Oral History ProjectKick Off Event & Gloucester Jeopardy!
Our Neighborhoods. Our Stories.
On Saturday, June 6 at 10:30 am, join the Local History Research Center at the Sawyer Free Library to celebrate the launch of Mapping Memory: Gloucester’s Oral History Project, a new community initiative to collect, preserve, and share the personal stories that define Gloucester’s neighborhoods.
Mayor Lundberg will provide opening remarks. After, join neighbors for a game of Gloucester Neighborhood Jeopardy! 
Find out the answer to questions like these:Burnham’s Field: Who sharpened everybody’s ice skates for generations?Downtown: Who made the iconic “Gloucester” jackets of the 1980s?East Main Street: Who were the “Michigan Bears”?
About: This project will gather first-hand accounts from longtime residents, community leaders, and underrepresented voices through recorded oral history interviews. Mapping Memory will build a digital archive of interviews, transcripts, and mementos documenting life in Annisquam, Bay View, Downtown, East Gloucester, Folly Cove, Lanesville, Magnolia, Riverdale, Riverview, and West Gloucester from the 20th century to today.
At this kickoff event, learn how the project works, explore ways to volunteer and participate, and help shape the stories we preserve. Whether you have lived in Gloucester for decades, recently arrived, or simply want to learn more about the community, your memories are an important part of Gloucester’s history.Come share ideas, connect with neighbors, and help map Gloucester’s memories—one story at a time.
Light refreshments will be served.
Register Here!

Sawyer Free Library is launching our new Mapping Memories: Gloucester’s Oral History Project on Sat. June 6, 2026 at 10:30AM  at SFL Community Room (first floor). We cordially invite your readers to attend the kick-off gathering featuring a visit by Mayor Paul Lundburg, a project overview and an exciting round of Gloucester Jeopardy. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is strongly urged:

https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mapping-memory-kick-off-event-2

Your GMG readers are just the sort of Gloucester locals whose memories we hope to preserve. Anyone who has lived, worked, or grown up in Gloucester is encouraged to submit memories and/or volunteer here:  

email: localhistory@sawyerfreelibrary.org 

Surfside Subs Tuesday is looking DELICIOUS! 🦞

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Treat yourself today with our famous Lobster Roll for just $13.99 + tax — served with chips & pickles! 🌊☀️

🔥 BONUS SPECIALS FOR TODAY 🔥
🍕 Buy any 18” Pizza & get an 18” Cheese Pizza for just $5
🍕 Buy any 16” Pizza & get a 16” Cheese Pizza for just $5
🍕 ALL 16” Pizzas HALF PRICE

*Excludes gluten free
*Pizza specials cannot be combined
*Excludes online orders

🕊️ Celebration of Life for Chuck Shewbridge

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Please join us to celebrate Chuck’s life, share some stories, and honor his memory.

Date: Saturday, July 25th

Time: 11:30 AM

Location: Decklyn’s
31 Harbor Loop
Gloucester, MA

Come as you are and stay as long as you’d like. Decklyn’s full food and drink menu will be available for individual purchase throughout the afternoon.

Surfside Subs MONDAY MADNESS is here! 🍕🦞

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Treat yourself today with some of our favorite specials:

🦞 $13.99 + tax Lobster Roll
Served with chips & pickles

🍕 Buy any 16” Pizza & get a 16” Cheese Pizza for just $5

⭐ Bonus Specials for Today:
🍕 16” Pizzas Half Price
🍕 Buy any 18” Pizza & get an 18” Cheese Pizza for just $5

Perfect day for pizza, lobster rolls, and beach vibes ☀️

*excludes gluten free
*pizza specials can not be combined
*excludes online orders

Cape Ann Pride flag-raising at Gloucester City Hall and FREE kick-off Party this Thursday, the FREE “Cape Ann Families Bowl With Pride” at Cape Ann Lanes on Sunday, and the FREE “Private Sail for Queer Teens and Friends” on the Schooner Adventure on 6/25.

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www.capeannpride.org.

The Silent Healing Power Of Horses

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 by Angel Wings Wellness

Grounding and Nervous System Healing

Spending time with horses has a calming effect on the nervous system. The rhythm of their movement, the warmth of their presence, and the quiet of the barn or pasture all contribute to a sense of grounding.

For people dealing with stress, burnout, anxiety, or trauma, this can be incredibly restorative. Being outdoors, engaging the senses, and connecting with a large, gentle animal creates a safe space where the body can begin to unwind.

You don’t have to “do” anything complicated. Simply standing beside a horse, brushing them, or walking together can shift your entire state.

Building Trust and Boundaries

Horses are honest communicators. They won’t respond to force or inconsistency, but they will respond to clarity and calm leadership. This makes them powerful teachers when it comes to boundaries and trust.

Through guided equine wellness sessions, people learn how to:

  • Set clear, respectful boundaries
  • Communicate without words
  • Develop confidence and self-trust
  • Stay present in the moment

These are skills that translate directly into everyday life—relationships, parenting, work, and personal wellbeing.

Book your session today by calling/texting 978-985-4592

Visit our Website @ PeaceLoveHorse.com