Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

2024 Campaign for Ward 1

RE-ELECT “Cool headed” Scott Memhard, Ward 1 City Councilor

Dear Ward 1 Friends and neighbors:

            My name is Scott Memhard. I ask for your vote re-electing me  your Ward 1 City Councilor.   My experience and perspective will best serve you as we work together and City Hall.

I’ve lived and worked in Gloucester over 40 years.  My wife Martha Oaks, Curator at Cape Ann Museum, was born here. Our three kids, Ian, Larry and Marie all went to East Gloucester, played local sports, attended college, and are blessed to still live and work nearby.  The eldest of our four grandchildren started 1^st grade at the beautiful new East Veterans School on Webster Street.  I myself am a graduate of Amherst College.

            As President of Cape Pond Ice Company for 40 years, where I work with my son Larry, I have weathered many challenges confronting Gloucester’s groundfish industry, harbor planning & land use. 

Before elected office I also served our community as a Director & Board President of:

·    The Sawyer Free Library, the Gloucester UU Church, and the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce.

·     I’ve also served on the boards of Maritime Gloucester, Cape Ann Commercial Fishermen’s Loan Fund, Phyllis A Marine Association, and our Gloucester Fisheries Commission

·     I am a Corporator of the Cape Ann Savings Bank,

I use the slogan “cool headed” because I am in the ice business, but more importantly because I know how to listen, to balance conflicting interests, and to not get overly excited.  In our politics today, this is more important than ever. 

A few Recent   progress and accomplishments I have worked to help achieve:

We have a fantastic new Elementary School for Ward 1.

We have finally resolved thorny summer beach traffic and Beach parking, with on-line reservations.

In Ward 1 we have re-paved Hartz St., Harrison Avenue, Bass Avenue, Thatchers Road, and shortly Mount Pleasant Avenue, with newly replaced water and gas infrastructure.

I have worked with residents to re-pave some of our worst Private Roads through our Betterment paving program:  Starknaught Heights and Oxford Road, 8 streets around Brier Neck and Salt Island, and Souther Road…  We have made a start to improve the busily traveled private ways of Beach Road and Brightside Avenue.  After 7 years, Ten abutters on Haskell Court will now finally have reliable private water service and a repaved roadway.

We have new affordable housing at the Cameron’s Harbor Village, and I look forward with you to the YMCA’s new affordable senior housing downtown,  and a new Gloucester Lyceum and Sawyer Free Library, such an important investment for our families and children for generations to come.

We need to work together to address the challenges facing Gloucester, without undue drama or inaccuracies.  I have hosted regular neighborhood meetings to get constituent input and ishare information – on topics as wide ranging as Ten Pound Island and Living with Coyotes, to local development projects, proposed zoning changes, and access to City Budgets and website.

I value the unique beauty of our neighborhoods, the quality education in our schools, our City’s cultural richness.  I respect our taxpayers and their precious tax funding of our municipal infrastructure and services .  Like most of you, I have limited patience for unnecessary bureaucracy, waste and nonsense. 

City Councilors to help you navigate and get what you need from City Hall.  We facilitate access to the Mayor’s office and all the City’s departments.   I’ve served 8 years on the Budget & Finance sub-committee, and have worked closely with those Department Heads as we review their budgets for staffing, capital investment and contracts.

We do need new zoning frameworks which respect neighborhood character, but also encourage affordable housing opportunities.  We need more mixed industrial, marine technology for local jobs, filling the void left by a shrunken fishing industry.  And I am working for a sidewalk along Farrington Avenue, connecting Niles Beach with the Back Shore.    We have a beautiful City; let’s take care of it together with true “Gloucester Pride”! 

If you’d like to talk, meet, display a yard sign, or make a campaign contribution, please contact me.   Email:  smemhard@gmail.com, Facebook:  Scott Memhard for Ward I, at home 9 Graystone Road, off the top of Brightside, telephone 283-1955

       Thank you for your consideration, and please VOTE Nov. 7.  

Coolheaded                    

 adjective cool·head·ed \ˈkül-ˌhe-dəd\                                    

: not easily excited : able to think and act in a calm way

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OCTOBER 31, 2023 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

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OCTOBER 30, 2023 ~ CHASNAZ 

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OCTOBER 25, 2023 BY RUSSELLSHERI

Back pain can be debilitating and can significantly affect your quality of life. Not only that, but the discomfort can become chronic if it is left untreated. At The Russell Center for Chiropractic & Sports Medicine in Beverly, MA, we provide various treatments to eliminate your pain and help you return to your normal routine quickly.

Causes of Back Pain

Back pain can occur due to a variety of causes. For example, not exercising regularly, poor posture, and not using proper lifting techniques can lead to sprains and strains. You may even have back pain from certain infections. Some additional causes of back pain include: 

• Obesity
• Pregnancy
• Herniated discs
• Endometriosis
• Osteoporosis
• Fibromyalgia
• Kidney stones
• Kidney infection

Treatments for Back Pain

At our practice, we use various treatments to provide relief from back pain. Some methods our chiropractic may recommend include the following:

SoftWave Therapy

Softwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment which uses shockwaves to enhance healing, decrease inflammation, and encourage blood flow. While a single session of SoftWave therapy may ease your pain, we often recommend a package of treatments to see the full benefits. If you’d like to try this treatment, we are offering an introductory price for all new patients. I highly recommend SoftWave for its many benefits and quick, easy application.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy can help relieve the discomfort and tension in your back. Not only that, the therapy also relaxes the body, releases endorphins, and increases happiness. Our massage therapist Catherine Peachey is here by appointment and we promise, you will feel amazing after she treats your back.

Acupuncture

Combining acupuncture with other treatments can help eliminate your discomfort. Along with that, the treatment can reduce inflammation that may be contributing to the back pain. Our Acupuncturist, Dr. Henry Lee is particularly interested in the treatment of orthopedic and sports injuries through the synergy of traditional and modern medical theories and methodologies.

At-Home Remedies for Back Pain

There are several at-home remedies that you can try to reduce your symptoms. If you experience minor back pain, some remedies you might consider include: 

• Heat and cold therapy
• Stretches
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• Exercise regularly
• Get enough sleep
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Contact us for an Appointment Today

If you have persistent back pain, our team at The Russell Center for Chiropractic & Sports Medicine in Beverly, MA, can help. We will create a customized treatment plan to reduce your discomfort and improve your overall health. To learn about the treatments we offer or to schedule your appointment, contact us at (978) 927-2607 today. We look forward to assisting you with your recovery process!

OCTOBER 26, 2023 ~ TODTHEOPENDOOR ~

Folly Cove enthusiasts and collectors are invited to a special event at Second Glance this November, featuring author Elena M. Sarni. Sarni will share a presentation from her newest book “Trailblazing Women Printmakers: Virginia Lee Burton Demetrios and The Folly Cove Designers,” followed by a book signing.  

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 9 from 6-8 p.m.  

WHERE: SG Home at Second Glance, 2 Pond Road, Gloucester MA 01930 

TICKETS: are available for $10 each at bit.ly/follycoveticket. 

ONLINE AUCTION: Second Glance is also holding an online auction for three Folly Cove pieces donated to the store. The auction launched on Thursday, Oct. 26 at bit.ly/follycoveatsg and will remain live through the event. The auction will close one week after the event, on Thursday, Nov. 16. 

Additional framed Folly Cove designs, on loan from a collector and not for sale, will also be on display for the event. Second Glance Thrift Store will remain open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 only in conjunction with the event.  

Light refreshments will also be available. 

These people guessed correctly the mystery location from this photo! Congratulation’s! 🙂

Let’s go to Tonno’s for dinner after we get back from shopping at Wallmart’s and Ames’s.