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.

@FishermenGHS: Congratulations to Northeastern Conference Postseason honorees: Coach of the Year: Tommy McDonald – Girls Basketball David Coleman – Girls Indoor Track & Field

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GMG Questionnaire Series-Jim Dalpiaz

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GMG Questionnaire Series- Your Answers will be posted-

How long have you lived in Gloucester? 5 years

What is your favorite season In Gloucester? All seasons..yes, even Winter!

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”? On water: a Thomas Lannon ride   On land: YMCA

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester? This is tough…Magnolia Cafe and/or 525 for traditional but I love Bravo Wood Fire too…this is why they don’t ask me when we are out driving to decide….

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester? Another tough one… Jeff’s has great variety and quickness! Speciality Sub? St Josephs at Virgilios

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester? Oliver’s Harbour or Passports

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester? Minglewood 

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester? Since I am an all season guy – Mom’s Kitchen but when they go vacation Sugar Mags but when they go on vacation – Georges

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester? Naming a favorite is tough… I really loved the BlueFin Blowout…what a blast but I also loved to watch the Soap Box Derby too! I loved Fiesta! But I really enjoyed the lobster crate races too! 

In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat? Someone’s boat and I let them pick what beach we should go to!

Who is your favorite local artist? Joe Fish. I appreciate the many musicians that perform in Rumbline…great job Fred to some artists back after Covid!

Which is your favorite local beach? Plum Cove

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

Who has the best chowder in town? Sit down: Passports  Roaming around: The Lobsta Roller Food Truck

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. The Generous Gardeners and Warren Waugh

What is your favorite local band? This I cannot answer… I am still new to the scene and have witnessed many good groups…

Cheap Delicious BBQ Meal- Pork Tenderloin Stuffed and Rolled with Prosciutto, Ricotta Mozzarella and Sweet Pepper Jam

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GMG Questionnaire Series-Caitlin Pszenny

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GMG Questionnaire Series- Your Answers will be posted-

How long have you lived in Gloucester? 15 years

What is your favorite season In Gloucester? Summer

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”? Not a public spot, but my in-laws yard on Marina Drive is my favorite place in the whole world.

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester? Cape Ann Lanes 😉

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester? Destinos and Yellow Sun

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

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester? (Besides Laneside Pub & Brewery) Stones

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester? George’s and Sugar Mags

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester? Blackburn Brew Fest

In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat? Beach- but only because we don’t have a boat yet

Who is your favorite local artist? Joe Higgins

Which is your favorite local beach? Plum Cove

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

Who has the best chowder in town? Halibut Point RIP, but now I am not sure

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

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder? Clam

Name an unsung local hero. Olivia Perez-O’Dess

What is your favorite local band? Millie & the Half Nelson’s

From Joey- Good Morning Gloucester

Seen by Caitlin Pszenny at Sunday 3:46am

Women in business- Muffy & Katelyn

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Check out Muffy at www.muffywhite.com for your home organizing and styling needs

and of course my beautiful Kate for your Real Estate needs-

GMGI, Live at City Hall!

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Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute's avatarCape Ann Community

Please join us Wednesday, March 22nd at 6pm, at Gloucester City Hall’s Kyrouz Auditorium for a live, in-person talk from GMGI Fisheries Scientist Tim O’Donnell. Click here to register! 

Hear from Tim on how he and his team are utilizing state-of-the-art genomic technology to support sustainable fisheries for the future.

All are welcome. The event is free of charge and registration is required.  Can’t make it to City Hall? 1623 Studios will be live-streaming the event on their YouTube and broadcast channels! 

Register now!

Questions? Contact Maggie Costello at maggie.costello@gmgi.org.

For more information on other upcoming GMGI events, please visitGMGI’s tenth anniversary pageon our website.

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Gloucester Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers

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City Clerk Joanne Senos swears in Officer Olivia Durgin and Officer Julio Mercado. (Photo Courtesy Gloucester Police Department)
GLOUCESTER 一 Chief Edward Conley is pleased to announce that the Gloucester Police Department is welcoming two new officers who graduated from the police academy.
Officer Julio Mercado and Officer Olivia Durgin graduated from the Northern Essex Community College Police Academy on Friday, March 10.
Officer Mercado grew up in Salem and graduated from Salem State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Prior to policing, Officer Mercado worked in security for local hospitals where his focus was assisting medical staff with patients specifically dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues.
Officer Mercado enjoys spending time with his four children, going to the gym, watching sports, and coaching youth sports.
Officer Durgin is a lifelong resident of Gloucester and graduated from Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School in 2011. Before coming to the Gloucester Police Department, Officer Durgin worked in retail.
Officer Durgin has a very close relationship with her family and friends. In her spare time, she enjoys lifting heavy weights at the gym, going to the beach, and spending time with her loved ones.
“I am pleased to welcome these two well-qualified individuals to the Gloucester Police Department,” said Chief Conley. “They demonstrate great commitment to their community, and I believe they will be a great asset to Gloucester and its residents.”

GMG Questionnaire Series-Pat Dalpiaz

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How long have you lived in Gloucester?

We have lived in Gloucester only 5 years.

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

Favorite Gloucester season is fall.

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

“Secret” outdoor spots Stage Fort Park and Harbor Loop/Maritime dock

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Favorite pizza at the Azorean

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Favorite sub shop (yikes) Virgilios because you’re twisting my arm.

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

Romantic dinner destination Tonnos

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

Favorite bar (you are killing me) Minglewood because you’re twisting my other arm

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

Breakfast: Charlie’s

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

Favorite Local event: tie between Bluefin Blowout and Schooner Fest

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

Summertime preference is for the beach.

Who is your favorite local artist?

Favorite local artist: Sam Nigro or Jeff Weaver

Which is your favorite local beach?

Favorite local beach Half Moon

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

Best deck for dinner/drinks: Minglewood

Who has the best chowder in town?

Best chowder I don’t have one

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

Local online IG etc: REALLY? GMG. But I also avidly follow Warren Waugh’s sunrise reports on IG

Haddock or clam? Neither

Unsung local hero

Unsung local hero: Patty Wall (cheers Patty)

What is your favorite local band?

My favorite local band

Favorite local band: Over the Bridge

Thanks for the mental exercise. Pat Dalpiaz

From Joey- Good Morning Gloucester