Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

November 28, 2025 ~ Sawyer Free Library ~ 

Wildlife Out Your Window with Brad Timm
Thursday, December 4 | 5:30–6:30 PM
Community Room | Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester

Discover the extraordinary wildlife hiding in plain sight! Join the Sawyer Free Library for a lively and educational presentation with author Brad Timm, who brings the natural world to life through surprising insights and engaging stories inspired by his book Wildlife Out Your Window.

During this fun, family-friendly talk, Timm will share fascinating wildlife factoids, including:

• Blue Jay feathers aren’t actually blue
• Some foxes can climb trees
• Certain frogs create their own natural anti-freeze

He’ll also explore simple ways we can support and protect the wildlife that lives all around us — in our yards, neighborhoods, and city green spaces. You’re guaranteed to walk away seeing the natural world with fresh eyes!

After the presentation, Brad will be available to chat with attendees, answer questions, and sign copies of Wildlife Out Your Window, which will be available for purchase.

All are welcome. Registration requested at sawyerfreelibrary.org.

Meet Mister Misty, a gentle 3-year-old soul in search of a very special kind of home. This sweet boy was surrendered after his owner had to move and couldn’t bring him along, a heartbreaking change has left him feeling unsure, shy, overwhelmed, and a bit shut down here at the shelter. Underneath that worry, though, is a cat who truly wants to feel safe, understood, and loved again. Mister Misty is hoping for a quiet, calm environment-ideally a single-person home where he can take his time and hopefully one day build a deep bond with one special human. He has previously lived with another cat, and may do well in a single-person home with a calm feline companion he can eventually befriend. What he needs most is someone who will offer him consistency, gentleness, and, above all, patience.The most important part of his next journey will be patience-lots of it.

The 3/3/3 rule is an essential guide for Mister Misty’s transition:
· 3 days to decompress
· 3 weeks to adjust to a new routine
· 3 months to settle in and feel truly safe

Mister Misty knows it may take a lot of time for him to build trust, but he’s hopefully on his way to finding the one person who understands him. With a calm home, gentle routines, and someone who’s willing to move at his pace, he can slowly begin to feel safe again. It won’t happen overnight-but for the right person, watching him grow braver, settle in, and finally choose to trust will be an incredibly meaningful experience. Hopefully, with patience and love, Mister Misty will one day feel truly home.

If your willing to give Mister Misty the patience & time he needs apply here today at: capeannanimalaid.org/catapp

4BreedDomestic Longhair/Mix Age3 years 26 days GenderMale SizeMedium ColorBlack Spayed/NeuteredDeclawedNo HousetrainedYes Adoption Price$175.00 

Thank you so much!

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Cape Ann Animal Aid

Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter
4 Paws Lane
Gloucester, MA 01930

(978) 283-6055

www.CapeAnnAnimalAid.org

www.facebook.com/CapeAnnAnimalAid

Call your cummare! Get together and come say hey! One of the best nights of the year downtown! Pat Dalpiaz and I have free gift bags with purchase, “refreshments” and great deals for you at 44 Main St!

Need the Perfect Gift?

Stop by Route 133 Auto – 209 Essex Ave Gloucester

this holiday season and pick up a gift certificate for any amount!

From new tires and new brakes… to tinting and detailing…

We offer it all!!

978-283-3331

Don’t be the dope that waits to bang out your holiday shopping. Come party for Ladies Night and Bang it Out with Us!

Credit all printed materials as below:
©2025 Barry A. Hyman

Available in men’s style too without the pom. Colors available Black, Cream, Red, Pink, Grey!

Link to shop

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Posted on May 18, 2010 by Joey Ciaramitaro

Meet Marty and Barbara Luster and hear their story about how it came to be that they moved to Gloucester after 34 years in the same house in Ithaca NY

Marty’s Son Brian writes:

Marty Luster: April 4, 1942–November 28, 2025

Hello. This is Brian Luster, Marty Luster’s son. I’m writing to let you know that Marty passed away on November 28 after a long illness. He died peacefully after celebrating a final Thanksgiving with his family. My mom, Barbara, was with him until the end.

In October 2009 I rode my motorcycle from Brooklyn, NY, to meet my dad for a weekend visit to Gloucester. We stayed in a room above the Crow’s Nest. It was a cold, wet weekend, and we spent much of it driving around the area. Gloucester and Joey worked their charm, and by Sunday, Dad decided he wanted to move there. And he and Mom did!

Dad found his people in Gloucester and was thrilled to be part of GMG. He loved showing off Gloucester to out-of-town guests, always going to the Boulevard and the back shore with a camera (or two or three). And he truly enjoyed making music with his acoustic jam.

Thank you to GMG and Gloucester for making my parents feel so welcome and for giving them a place to call home.

This picture is of Mom and Dad on their sixtieth wedding anniversary in 2024.

The food is so delicious, full of flavor and fresh. The service is excellent and the people are so friendly.

Great to have this option when you’ve gone to the same joints over and over.

4 Rogers St Gloucester

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Breakfast with Santa Claus, where children can share their holiday wishes, enjoy a delicious breakfast, decorate cookies and revel in the magic of the season.

Sunday, December 14th | 9AM-Noon

Call us at 978-515-7386 to reserve your table. reservations and prepayment are required

Thinking about a Clean Out?

Let NJL Help!!

We offer dumpster rentals & drop-offs, haul aways, full clean outs and more!

Take advantage of $75 off dumpster rentals now!

Getting Ready for the Snow?

Our team is ready to go!

Call or Text 978-879-9684

http://www.njl-construction.com

Jun 26, 2025 — “Boston drivers are 244% more likely to crash than average, making it the riskiest city in Allstate’s Best Drivers Report.”

Photo: Dave Deangelis

Head down to the Harbormaster’s office on Harbor Loop. You’ll see where they are.

9am. Saturday All day long. Or bring coffee, donuts