The Publishing Of The Announcements Are Not Endorsements From GMG Simply A One Time Service To Each Candidate

It’s in our Blood

The car and house clocks are set forward. Compared to the old days I now use Microsoft word to prioritize the annual “to-do” list. Top category “Purchase”, followed by de-winterizing the head, engines, freshwater-system, followed by action items mapped to helm, deck, cockpit, salon, hull, engine room, electronics, zodiac, etc. 

April will tease us, early-on the sun will pop-out, not a cloud in the sky, t-shirt weather, wish you were skiing, green buds everywhere, some will tear the shrink-wrap off their boat. Some know better. Thus begins the march of the penguins towards the boat yards. Soon Dave and Frank Rose at Rose’s Marine and Win Story at the Rocky Neck Railways will be screaming at everyone to move their cars. Marty retired, subsequently Donny, Frank, Rusty and Ed behind the parts-counter at Rose’s Marine will musingly yell out “The tourist are back!”  Val at Brown’s Yacht Yard yells to yell. 

Captains like Tommy Burns, Donny King, Dave Borge, Chris Brewer, Dave Williams, Brian Galvin, and many others have and will continue to be examples of our epoch waterfront legacy and think nothing of offering to support a fellow Captain by climbing into the bilge to aid with the arduous task of replacing, rebuilding, retooling transmissions, generators, winches, steering, struts, cutlass bearings, etc. Crew’s working together to save boat-owners thousand and sometimes 10’s of thousands of dollars doesn’t come cheap. Daily trips to Sebastian’s Pizza, Destino’s and the Liquor Locker is exhausting. 

Long ago I bought a boat up on the hard in Marblehead.  A teenager worked for the owner of the boat next to mine. Every weekend the owner of the boat would stop by momentarily and hand the teenager his “to-do” list together with lunch.  One day I yelled out “Hello Cap” he replied, “My name is Tim”. OK Tim. 

After several weekends one day Captain Tim was a no-show, later I returned from Red’s, a local sub shop, and handed the teenager lunch. Sitting on a plank under my boat the teenager and I avoided the hot sun.  Unexpectedly, the teenager squeezed the alchemy of wet bread, mayonnaise, tuna fish, pickles, diced onions and tomatoes towards one side of his mouth creating a bulge as if he were experiencing an agonizing toothache. He garbled, “You know every weekend, I listen to you swearing from the bilge and see you covered with engine oil, sawdust, paint, cuts, and bruises. The owner of the boat you’re working on is a complete A-Hole.  He doesn’t call, doesn’t stop-bye, doesn’t even bring you a bottle of water.” With a smile in my eye, I replied…. yep. 

Bob Alves

Gloucester, MA 

Fireside Chat Series – Elizabeth Kensinger

Join us in welcoming Elizabeth Kensinger, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Boston College, who will discuss memory. Kensinger is known for her research on emotion and memory over the human lifespan. She is the author of the book, “Emotional Memory across the Adult Lifespan” and the new “Why We Forget and How to Remember Better,” in which she and Dr. Andrew Budson offer insights on how to keep both a healthy brain and a strong memory.

If memory is a simple thing, why does it so often go awry? Why is forgetting so common? How can you be certain about something you remember – and be wrong about it? Why is it so difficult to remember people’s names? In “Why We Forget,” Dr. Andrew Budson and Dr. Elizabeth Kensinger address these questions and more, using their years of experience to guide readers into better memory.

This Author Talk is free admission, food and drinks are available for purchase. Light refreshments will be provided. Event will take place at the Beauport Hotel. RSVP via email Concierge@BeauportHotel.com.

How long have you lived in Gloucester? 

19 Glorious years

What is your favorite season in Gloucester? 

Summer, 

Do you have a secret outdoor spot in Gloucester where you go to “get away”? 

Any beach, Rafe’s Chasm

Favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Bravo by the Sea

Favorite sub shop in Gloucester? 

 Virgilio’s

Romantic dinner in Gloucester? 

Passports

Favorite bar in Gloucester?

Favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

Happy Humpback

Favorite local event in Gloucester?

Schooner Festival

In the summer, do you prefer the beach or to or to be on a boat? 

Beach, also love going on a boat

Who is your favorite local artist? 

Audi Souza

Which is your favorite local beach?

Magnolia Beach, Wingaersheek

Who has the best deck in Gloucester for dinner/drinks?

Minglewood

Who has the best chowder in town? 

Wish I could have fish, allergic

What are some favorite local online websites/Instagram accounts?

Good Morning Gloucester

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder? 

Again, wish I could have both

Name an unsung hero. 

All the wonderful volunteers in this great city.

What is your favorite local band? 

Love Allen Estes

Limited Quantity Available- Reserve Yours Now. (Don’t Be The Jabroni That Waits, They Sell Out and Then You Say I Shoulda Placed My Order)

I’m out delivering today!

White Beach Towels 30×60 inches with Da Logo!

*No Plovers Were Harmed In The Production Of This Beach Towel. Thank You.

Save Our Beaches – Eat More Plovers Beach Towel No Shipping.

White Beach Towels 30×60 inches with “sleeping” plover large and In the middle of the towel. You will be notified when the towels come in. *No Plovers Were Harmed In The Production Of This Beach Towel. Thank You.

$36.00

4 Pack Discount: Save Our Beaches – Eat More Plovers Beach Towel No Shipping.

4 White Beach Towels 30×60 inches with “sleeping” plover large and In the middle of the towel. You will be notified when the towels come in. *No Plovers Were Harmed In The Production Of This Beach Towel. Thank You.

$120.00

Welcome to the 2023 Bluefin Blowout!
Captain: Robert Cavender
Boat: Four C’s

Registration is now open!
https://bit.ly/2023CaptainRegistration

July 24 – Bluefin Bash Fundraiser
July 25-27 – Bluefin Blowout Tournament
*Tournament dates subject to change

How long have you lived in Gloucester?

First time 12 Years – Left for 40 years Returned in 2008

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

Fall


Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?

Eastern Point Light House

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?
All

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?
All

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?

Beauport on the deck at sunset

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

Drift


What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

Atlantis

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

Schooner Festival


In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?

Boat – Harbor Shuttle, leave the driving to Capt Steve


Who is your favorite local artist?

Weaver

Which is your favorite local beach?

Half-Moon

Who has the best deck in Gloucester for dinner/drinks?

Studio

Who has the best chowder in town?

Causeway )Fish)

What are some of your favorite local online websites/Instagram accounts?

GMG

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Haddock

Name an unsung local hero.

Joey C.

What is your favorite local band?

All

1 Martin Street www.googansgalley.com

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The ‘Stanley Tucci’s Searching for Italy’ inspired Wine Dinner Series

About

Join us for a 3-dinner series as we explore, revisit the regions, replicate some of the dishes and taste the wine from those regions and the winemakers that Stanley Tucci showcased on his very successful miniseries.

Calabria | Nduja Piedmont | Polenta, Roasted Mushrooms, Tomato, Veal Stock 2020 Gulia Negri Nebbiolo Sardinia | Fregola, Frutti di Mare, Lobster Broth 2017 Pala Cannonau Riserva Sicily | Rigatoni alla Norma 2021 Occhipinti SP 68 Umbria | Roast Pork Chop 2019 Fongoli Montefalco Rosso

Tonno Gloucester

2 Main St.

Gloucester, MA 01930

Get Directions

(978) 879-4795

https://www.tonnorestaurant.com/tonno-gloucester