Limited tickets, so get yours before they’re gone. You don’t want to miss this special show on a boat! Good reggae vibes!

Tickets at www.capeanncruises.com/events

Please join us for an afternoon on historic Rocky Neck, Gloucester, MA for an afternoon of plein air painting. Known as one of the longest, continuously running art colonies Rocky Neck is home to a new generation of plein air painters, many whom live and work on Madfish Wharf. The event is open to all interested painters. Paint anywhere in the neighborhood morning and or afternoon and then join us between 5pm-7pm for a “Wet Paint Sale.” Artists will have an opportunity to display and sell their finished works on Madfish Wharf, during Gloucester’s Thursday evening Culture Splash. Live music by the Woodland Strings and light refreshments by the Rudder.

*Artists info:

$100 cash first prize Artists Choice Award, 2nd and 3rd prizes to be decided

Please have your work ready to hang. Ie wire your canvas or desired surface prior to painting. Frames are optional

Artists are responsible for their individual sales. Please be prepared to work this out between the buyer. Ie Venmo, Apple Pay etc. Artists ear 100% of their sale.

Artist, Vanessa Michalak and Madfish Wharf are your hosts! Vanessa Michalak, Artist

Art Lovers: Come observe artists painting on the Neck and enjoy food, drink and music during the Wet Paint Sale. If able please consider purchasing artwork. A purchase goes beyond an individual sale, supporting an artists career and the arts and culture scene that makes Gloucester special. Let’s support arts culture and keep artists in Gloucester by buying art.

Link here: Event description from Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rocky-neck-plein-air-and-wet-paint-sale-tickets-690588297187

Katelyn Ciaramitaro

(978) 473- 0922

katelyn.ciaramitaro@engelvolkers.com

If you would like Katelyn to reach out fill out this contact form and she will contact you:

GOODMORNINGGLOUCESTER TREE PROJECT

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Joey Ciaramitaro

I’ve been batting around this idea for a couple of weeks now.

There is a strip of grass to the right of the East Gloucester Richdale Store. The area is just begging for a strip of flowering trees to be planted there. I honestly believe that with a few trees planted on this small lot it would give the entire neighborhood there a newly revitalized feel. I never really noticed the strip of grass, it always seemed like all pavement but with the addition of some flowering cherrys on chanticlear pear trees it could be spectacular.

Here’s the idea- the GMG Bumper stickers remain completely free but if you would like to donate $1 or a couple dollars for one I will keep a running total in the right hand column of any donations toward the purchase of the trees for the strip of grass.

If anyone would like to donate toward that cause just bring whatever dough you feel would be appropriate for your budget.

Imagine for just a few measly bucks you could be part of something that would be there for the rest of your life, passing by and actually benefiting from the beauty created by your small donation.

Oh, and don’t feel funny if you take a sticker and not donate. Not a problem at all.

I’ll start the fund out with $20 of my money just to put my money where my mouth is. Hell I’ll get far more than $20 worth of enjoyment watching the trees grow year after year knowing I might have been part of making it happen. So look in the right hand column for the running total.

We raised enough money and had some tremendous help from community members-

GOODMORNINGGLOUCESTER TREE PROJECT BEFORE PICS

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Joey Ciaramitaro

GOODMORNINGGLOUCESTER TREE PROJECT BEFORE PICS

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Joey Ciaramitaro

DOUG COOK’S LANDSCAPE DESIGN PLAN FOR GMG TREE PROJECT

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Joey Ciaramitaro

Please click on the picture and select “all sizes” option to see the plan in full size and greater clarity with the names of all the plantings.

We are a bit away from the costs of getting the project done but I’m confident that some of the folks that dig the site will step up.  So far Doug figures we have enough to cover the costs of the plants and trees (thanks to the donation of a Tree and Doug’s services along with Aaron Burke’s pledge of a backhoe and labor.  Now we just need enough to cover the cost of the mulch, loam and a few shrubs.

Doug Cook’s Landscape Design Plan for GMG Tree Project, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Thanks so much to Doug from Landesign.biz Aaron Burke and everyone who has contributed.

October 10, 2008 was go-time:

GMG TREE PROJECT A GO TODAY! ANYONE WANNA LEND A HAND?

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Joey Ciaramitaro

If anyone would like to help with the planting and bed creation, the boys should be digging around 2:30PM.

I could also use someone with a digital camera that can capture some pictures.

I spoke with Aaron Burke and Doug Cook and between the donated excavating equipment from Jay Ramsey at Farm Creek Landscaping, labor and equipment from Grimes Landscape and Hydroseeding, the design work and tree donation from Doug Cook at Landesgn.biz, Corliss Wholesale donating plant material along with all of your donations we will be planting today!

Please keepin mind these civic minded folks that are all donating their time and energy to make Gloucester a better place the next time you have a landscaping project you would like done.

Doug Cook Landesign.biz  978-281-2005

Grimes Landscape and Hydroseed 978-768-7190

Corliss Wholesale 978- 356-3560

Farm Creek Landscaping 978-768-7725

Aaron Burke

GOODMORNINGGLOUCESTER TREE PROJECT- WE DID IT!

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Joey Ciaramitaro

AND Here are pictures of the strip of land today, 15 years after we conceptualized it! 8/16/23

Dear Joey,
Sometime ago, my group of amazing Senior Citizens at The Rose Baker Senior Center
recreated (in pastel) several of Edward Hopper’s paintings.  Cafe Sicilia, and also
Mac Bell have graciously allowed me to exhibit the Senior’s wonderful reproductions in their places of business.   What a wonderful opportunity to contemplate the magic of the Senior’s Hopper Interpretations while enjoying delicious Italian cookies and a cappuccino!
Our sincere thanks to Cafe Sicilia and to Mac Bell, and to you Joey for posting this on your wonderful Good Morning site!
Juni Van Dyke

The public is invited to share photos and get involved with the City’s long-range planning.

Gloucester, Mass. (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) — Gloucester will hold an open house to begin the community involvement portion of its Comprehensive Plan.

The city recently contracted with JM Goldson, an independent planning firm, to help develop its first Comprehensive Plan since 2001. This plan is long-range, visionary, and primarily focused on the city’s physical and social evolution.

Gloucester’s Comprehensive Plan will guide local decision makers over the next ten years in topics including:

• Land use
• Demographics & housing
• Employment and economic development conditions
• Open space, natural resources, and sustainability
• Cultural and historic resources
• Transportation
• Public services and facilitiesPhase I, which launched in June 2023, is a fact-finding mission intended to work solely with local subject matter experts to define Gloucester’s existing conditions.The city is working with the consultant team to launch Phase II this fall, which will begin the broader public engagement process. As a part of this process, the project team will be offering multiple opportunities for Gloucester community members to get involved and help shape the city’s future.Gloucester community members are invited to help create a photo library of Gloucester’s special places. The goal is to collect photos to include in the Existing Conditions Profile and other future Comprehensive Plan documents and marketing materials.What: Gloucester Comprehensive Plan Open House
  When: Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  Where: Kyrouz Auditorium, City Hall 9 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, Mass.

This event is free to attend and will have activities for all ages, including a presentation from the Consultant Team at 11:00 a.m., which will be recorded by 1623 Studios.

During the open house, community members will be invited to engage with a variety of interactive stations to share their hopes, concerns, and visions for the future of Gloucester.

For more information about the Comprehensive Plan process, visit the Project Landing Page on the City’s website.

Contact:

Community Development Department (978) 325-5230

Thank you to the West Parish School PTO and especially Alessia Connolly for coordinating and organizing this for the kids!! It will be a great way to welcome them to a new school year!! 🛳️🛠️🪛🪚🔩🏫

You can order at Tock or visit www.sushisanglee.com

🍕Wicked Wednesday 11-9🍕
Half off Large Cheese & One Topping Pizzas!
Excludes slices & gluten free crusts

147 Thatcher Rd

978-281-1700

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Check out the next Magnolia Lexington Ave Block Party Saturday August 19 5pm-9pm

The Glen T. MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA is preparing for its second annual Golf Tournament, to be held on Monday, October 2, 2023! This outstanding event is raising funds to benefit the children and families in our Cape Ann service area with a demonstrated financial need.  

This year, the goal is to provide nearly a million dollars in financial assistance for childcare, memberships, and specialized sports and wellness programs, including Cornerstone which provides complimentary access to our facility and support programming for those battling cancer.
Because of the generosity of the business and individuals in our community, we not only have the Y that Cape Ann truly deserves but we can also provide hope, health, and healing to friends, neighbors, and families in our communities. 100% of the proceeds raised will go directly into the Glen T. MacLeod YMCA’s financial assistance program.

The tournament is open to all individuals who enjoy playing golf and want to make a difference. Businesses can support by providing items to go in the raffle and/or sponsorship. Register and learn more here.

Here is one example of how life-changing financial assistance can be for our friends and neighbors:

This membership changed my life. As a single mom, the amount of resources offered to me at the Y is numerous. Being able to bring my child with me to the Kids’ Club while I explore new fitness opportunities has helped me reclaim my body and my life. I love trying new classes and programs- even things that are out of my comfort zone are made welcoming by how kind the instructors are and the culture created by other Y members. I never would have seen myself going to “strength train together” or “rise and shine boot camp” but the Y has allowed me to make fitness a central part of my life, in a way that no other gym could. The offerings at the Cape Ann YMCA feel akin to a boutique gym but are accessible to people like me with limited resources. Thank you. 

Send questions to Arthur Athanas: athanasa@northshoreymca.org

We are open for business ~ by appointment only!
61A Grove Street Gloucester MA

Our website is still currently under construction..
If you would like to schedule a tour to see our facility or to rent a unit give us a call at 978-879-4524

Come visit the Lobster King today 11-9

To get your Tuesday Lobster Roll Special!

$15.95

147 Thatcher Rd Gloucester

978-281-1700

Accordingly, the 2023 commercial striped bass fishery will close effective immediately. Click the link in our bio to read the full advisory.

Link here:

https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2023/08/11/Commercial%20Striped%20Bass%20Closure%20Advisory_230811.pdf