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Lanesville is a buzz on Saturday, June 10th with 400+ Gloucester celebrations. After the free Cove Hill Cemetery tour (https://www.gloucesterma400.org/event/cemetery-walk-series-5/), visitors can grab some lunch from the Lanesville merchants and make their way to Lane’s Cove to visit the free Pocket Museum Open House at the small Fish Shack between 11:30AM – 1PM. There will be a free 30-minute presentation, History of Lane’s Cove, at the large Fish Shack at 12:00PM. These cove events are sponsored by the Lane’s Cove Historical Association (https://www.gloucesterma400.org/event/pocket-museum-open-house/).
There is limited parking on Washington Street. A Saturday CATA bus to Lanesville leaves the Rose Baker Senior Center (6 Manuel F. Lewis St, Gloucester, MA 01930) at 9:25AM & 11:25AM. See the CATA link for buses leaving Lanesville and returning to Rose Baker Senior Center. (https://canntran.com/routes/lanesville/)
Building your dream home is a journey that often defies instant gratification. It’s a path filled with twists and turns, where doubts may arise, and the destination may seem elusive. However, on the serene shores of Rockport, one dream came to life in a way that surpassed all expectations.
They’re going sideways and I actually feel bad that they have to live in such an angry state all the time and think that people aren’t smart enough to know the plover stuff is satire.
There’s also a bunch that hate the fact that I sell anything. Maybe they think I force people to buy stuff.
The fact is that I really enjoy the creative process. I enjoy making clothing that I myself would like to wear and if anyone has a problem with me selling stuff I’d like to wear or that I think my people would like to wear, I’m sorry I’m not going to stop because you hate capitalism.
You don’t have to buy anything that I post here but if you like the stuff that I create because I think it’s good quality products selling for reasonable prices I appreciate your support.
We’re not commies here. I celebrate any of my friends that produce cool stuff and don’t begrudge them from making money from things that other people want to buy.
I created these awesome new 2 dimensional rubberized logo caps. IMO they stand apart in how crisp the logo details are and how vibrant the colors are. I’ll have them for sale tomorrow while they last. Unapologetically.
Also it’s Father’s Day coming up. Please support my friends that sell Merch like Pat Dalpiaz, Donna Ardizzoni, Enza Iacono at Lobster Trap Gifts, Pauline’s Gifts, One Ocean One Love Shop, Joe Higgins Fish Prints, Regina at Again and Again Sailbags, and alll the artists around town selling their wares.
The caps shown in the video will be for sale tomorrow evening. I also have about 15 SPF fishing shirts left for sale
Mayor Greg Verga is proud to announce that the City of Gloucester has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the program’s high standards, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
“It is incredible to receive this award and distinction from the GFOA; I am so proud of our City staff for their hard work on this annual project,” said Mayor Greg Verga. “The annual comprehensive financial report reflects the City’s commitment to financial transparency, accountability, and responsibility.”
The City of Gloucester has completed the ACFR since 2017 and has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting five times. The City recently submitted the ACFR for Fiscal Year 2022 and is one of only about 50 municipalities completing this annual report. GFOA advances excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources, and practical research for more than 21,000 members and the communities they serve.
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FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITH BETH VON BENZ – ALSATIAN WINE EDUCATOR
Beth von Benz, who is an educator specializing in Alsatian wines is joining us for a tasting of 2 remarkable, aromatic, full-bodied beautiful blended white wines and a shimmering sparkling crémant. We will be offering the wines with cheeses that pair beautifully. So come down and taste with us and enjoy the presentation of the wine of the great French region of Alsace!
WINES
Schoenheitz Cremant d’Alsace Brut, Alsace, France
Varietal: Pinot Noir, Auxerrois, Alc. 12%
During the Middle Ages the vineyards of Wihr-au-Val belonged to the famous Habsbourg and Ribeaupierre families and already had a reputation for producing quality wines. Unfortunately, the battles of WWII devastated the area. During the 1970s, Henri Schoenheitz senior, passionate about history and in love with the area where he was born, undertook the rebirth of this lovely vineyard. Slowlyhe retraced the original contours of the vineyards at Wihr-au-Val. Preparing the soil and replanting the steep hillsides was a difficult undertaking and is still pursued by Henri junior, assisted by his wife, Dominique. Henri and Dominique, both fresh from oenology school in 1980, took over and became the only independent winemakers in the village. In 1995, their wine won its first award. Since then, the awards have multiplied: Guide Bettane & Desseauve, Guide Hachette, Le Point, Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, James Suckling, International Wine Challenge, Decanter Award… In 2015, the winery was selected for the first time in the Guide Vert des meilleurs vins de France by La Revue du Vin de France. In 2020, it joined the very exclusive club of starred estates. The Cremant d’Alsace Brut has a complex nose which opens with fruity notes (wild strawberries, mirabelle plums, quinces) then develops towards more toasted notes. Beautiful effervescence is followed on the palate from the flavors present on the nose. Serve as an aperitif. Pairs well with cold or hot seafood starters and white meats. $21.99
Domaine Marcel Deiss Alsace Complantation, France
Varietals: Alsace white (13 different varietals) AOC, Alc.13.5%
Located in Bergheim next to Ribeauvillé, in the heart of the Grand Cru area, the Marcel Deiss estate was founded in 1947. Currently managed by Mathieu Deiss with the help of his father, Jean-Michel, the estate aims for quality based on terroir rather than on cloned grape varieties; the winemakers adhere to biodynamic methods of very low yields and agroforestry. This wine comes exclusively from the vineyards of Domaine Marcel Deiss. It is made with the 13 varieties of grapes that represent the Alsace AOC, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Sylvaner, and Muscat.The wine expresses the depth of the Alsatian terroir. Notes of lemon, white flowers, pineapple, and yellow peach mix on the nose. On the palate it is lively and remarkably fruity, full and ripe but still fresh. Pairs well with a wide variety of dishes, including seafood, chicken, and pork. $27.99
Alsace is primarily known for its single-varietal bottlings, each of its native grape varieties having its own aromatic signature and distinctive balance on the palate. But what if one were to blend a number of them together into the same cuvée, creating a sort of super-Alsatian? Enter Gentil, a traditional blend originating in the 1920s that captures all the magic of each component part. These bracing, perfumed whites are the ideal choice to kick off an evening and a surprising match to untold types of cuisine.A fragrant blend of mostly Riesling and Muscat, Félix Meyer’s organically grown Gentil is crisp and lean and works like a reset button for your palate. A standout value, it has everything going for it—a bit of pear, delicate mimosa flower, and an undeniable whiff of coriander on the nose. It is versatile, friendly, and thirst-quenching. Pairs well with shellfish, grilled fish, spicy foods. $19.99
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And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including two juicy NE IPAs and a clean, refreshing rice lager from East Regiment Brewing, a veteran-owned brewery in Salem, and a delicate, refreshing Helles from Rockport Brewing.
Kathleen’s Price-Value Gems:
Unique to SAVOUR our three price-value collections, with
each category ($9.99ers – $14.99ers -$19.99ers) offering hundreds of wines
at one price, personally curated by Kathleen, some have limited availability.
9.99ers…the quality is taste delivering above-price enjoyment …Value!
14.99ers…exhibiting qualities of complexity…Elevating the Experience!
19.99ers…value laden wines by innovative vintners…Expect Exceptional!
Adding to this Saturday’s wine tasting with Beth is Savour’s Everyday Tech Tastings at the North Shore’s Only Digital Wine Machine. Fun to use and enjoy! Taste up to 20 wines with new selections regularly added…& yes, complimentary. Kathleen welcomes your questions for food pairings.
Welcome Your Donation in any amount for Pathways for Children.
Thank You! …Kathleen
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Savour Wine Tastings!
June 10 – Wines of Alsace with Beth van der Benz
June 17 -Chuck Tyner of Italian Wine Traders
June 24 – Marc Bergeron of Masciarelli Wines
July 1 – Harry Zarkades, owner of Main Street Wines
July 8 – Casey Gruttadauria of Ideal Wines
July 15 – Dave Bender of Vineyard Road wines
Continuing to offer a case discount 0f 10% on wines and all items purchased with the case to all customers. Wine Club members get 5% off on 6 bottles and all items purchased with the 6 bottles. Thanks again for your support!
We continue using our 5 Molekule high performance air purification units that clear the air of 99.9% of viruses, bacteria and allergens every hour, store wide.
We are pleased to continue curbside pickup service
Savour Wine & Cheese l 76 Prospect St. l Gloucester l 978. 282 .1455
Continuing to offer a case discount 0f 10% on wines and all items purchased with the case to all customers. Wine Club members get 5% off on 6 bottles and all items purchased with the 6 bottles. Thanks again for your support!
We continue using our 5 Molekule high performance air purification units that clear the air of 99.9% of viruses, bacteria and allergens every hour, store wide.
We are pleased to continue curbside pickup service
Savour Wine & Cheese l 76 Prospect St. l Gloucester l 978. 282 .1455
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As part of the 400+ Gloucester celebrations, a free 10:00 -11:00 AM cemetery tour, “Cove Hill 1720” will be given on Saturday, June 10th at Cove Hill Cemetery (1052R Washington Street, Gloucester, MA) by Walter and Joyce McGrath. The cemetery tour will discuss the early settlers of Flatstone Cove and the evolution of the village of Lanesville. The tour will cover the families of Duley, Lane, Gott, Sargent, and Young, pauper stones, different types of headstones (slate, marble, and zinc), orientation of headstones, and Veterans of the American Revolutionary and Civil Wars. There is limited parking on Washington Street. On Saturday there is a CATA Lanesville bus leaving the Rose Baker Senior Center (6 Manuel F. Lewis St, Gloucester, MA 01930) at 9:25AM with a returning Lanesville bus heading back to the Rose Baker Senior Center around Noon. For more details visit, https://www.gloucesterma400.org/event/cemetery-walk-series-5/
Library grateful to local elected officials for helping to secure critical funding and commitment to 2025 Sawyer Free
TheSawyer Free Libraryis pleased to announce that theMassachusetts Board of Library Commissioners(MBLC), in collaboration with theExecutive Office of Administration and Finance of the State of Massachusetts(A&F), has devised a comprehensive plan to address the escalating costs for current public library construction projects within the confines of its regulations and annual cap. As part of this plan, the MBLC has approved a maximum one-time additional grant payment of up to $999,963 to the Sawyer Free Library to mitigate the impact of cost escalation for its renovation and expansion project. These funds supplement the just over $9 million construction grant awarded by the MBLC Construction Grant program to Gloucester Lyceum and Sawyer Free Library for its comprehensive renovation, modernization, and expansion.
“The Sawyer Free Library would like to extend its deep appreciation…
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Shop for vintage-style home décor, housewares, linen, art, furniture, jewelry, and clothing!
WHEN: Saturday June 10 and Sunday June 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Second Glance, Thrift Store of The Open Door, at 2 Pond Road Gloucester MA 01930
WHAT: Don’t miss the vintage shopping event of the season!
Revenue at Second Glance supports the hunger-relief programs of The Open Door.
In 2022, The Open Door helped stabilize the lives and health of 8,486 people (4,872 households) through the distribution of 1.78 MILLION pounds of food. Learn more at FOODPANTRY.org
Program Provides Affordable Way for Entrepreneurs to Overcome Barriers and Take Next Step in Brick-and-Mortar Storefront
The City of Gloucester is excited to announce the extension of its Project: Pop-Up Gloucesterprogram through June 2023 in collaboration with Action Inc. and UpNext.
The continuation is made possible thanks to a $25,600 grant from the Massachusetts Office of Business Development.
The program will continue to give small business owners the opportunity to sell their products through a brick-and-mortar storefront without the need for a significant financial investment or a long-term lease.
Mayor Greg Verga said, “We are thrilled to build on the success of Project: Pop-Up Gloucester. The program has been a fantastic way for small business owners to get their foot in the door and start building a presence in our community. We are excited to be extending this program and giving more entrepreneurs the chance to showcase their products and services in Downtown Gloucester.”
During the first season, four small businesses benefited from the program, and all four are exploring permanent storefront space in Gloucester. The program has not only provided these entrepreneurs with a platform to sell their products but has also contributed to the vibrancy of Gloucester’s downtown area.
“We are eager to see more entrepreneurs take advantage of this opportunity and contribute to the economic growth of our city,” added Mayor Verga.
Project: Pop-Up Gloucester is also funded in part by North Shore Alliance for Economic Development.
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