Author: Joey Ciaramitaro
Sawyer Free Library Kicks-Off Annual Appeal
TheSawyer Free Libraryhas launched its 2021 Annual Appeal campaign,“Charting the Course.”Letters with appeal information are in the mail to over 1,500 Gloucester households. The goal is to raise $50,000 during this year-end campaign, which provides the Library with much-needed annual support.
The Library relies on this yearly fundraising effort to provide a wide range of new collections and resources, technology, innovative programming, and critical services to respond to the changing needs of the Gloucester community.
“The Sawyer Free Library’s mission is to be a place of learning, innovation, and creativity to support the community we serve. During this challenging time, we have learned that whether our Library services are delivered in a physical location or digitally, they’re not just “nice-to-haves” – these services are vital to our community,” saidMern Sibley,President of the Sawyer Free Library’s Board of…
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UNEXPECTED HOLIDAY WINES DEFINE THIS NOVEMBER 2Oth’s, SATURDAY, COMPLIMENTARY FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITH MASCIARELLI WINE COMPANY. COME PREPARED TO LEARN

UNEXPECTED HOLIDAY WINES DEFINE THIS NOVEMBER 2Oth’s, SATURDAY, COMPLIMENTARY FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITH MASCIARELLI WINE COMPANY. COME PREPARED TO LEARN

WHAT: Join us this Saturday, November 20th for a complimentary, timely, holiday focused tasting, featuring unexpected selections with wine sage Bob McVicker . Bob is pouring wines from Masciarelli Wine Co. International Portfolio representing: Alsace, Lombardia, Luxembourg, Italy north & south, and classic Saint-Emilion…tasters will experience 6 wines, 3 reds / 3 whites, bottles that may be new to your palette. As always, the tasting is elevated using our imported Riedel stemware.

WHY: The occasion to experience wines with wide-ranging qualities…distinctive varietals, some rare blends that define these storied wine regions. For this tasting it’s wine that aptly complements Thanksgiving dining including appetizers to small plates, with rich sauces and fowl (duck to pheasant to turkey) in mind. Kathleen welcomes food pairing requests!
WHO: Guest host Bob McVicker, Masciarelli wine specialist and Savour’s Kathleen Morgan have again selected wines especially for the pairing to holiday fare
WHEN: This Saturday, November 20, from 2p to 4p+ at Savour
HOW: Saturday tastings are complimentary, as is parking behind the store with rear entrance.
For this Tasting: Pouring 6 Wines For Holiday Fare
Cave de Turckheim Pinot Blanc, Alsace, France, 2018, Alc. 13%, Varietal: Pinot Blanc
Tasting: Bright and subtle notes of green pear on the nose of this wine promise freshness. The palate presents citrus fruits in a harmonious, bright and juicy flavor experience with a fresh, dry finish. Pairs well: rich fish(salmon, tuna), shellfish, mild &sof cheeses and charcuterie.Rating: 89 Wine Enthusiast / winemag.com
La Novella Bianco, Alpi Retiche, Pietro Nera, Lombardia, It., Alc., 12.5%, Varietal:
Rossola Nera, Manzoni Bianco, Chardonnay, Nebbiolo Tasting: Crisp, fresh fruit. Pours straw with green highlights, and an intense aroma profile featuring lemon, green apple, floral, and wet stone characters, showing firm acidity. A rare white blend. Pairs well: pasta, shellfish, soft cheese, white lean fish, cured meats, roasted veggies
Domaine Clos Des Rochers, Grevenmacher, Luxembourg Moselle, Riesling, 2018, Varietal: Riesling, Alc. 12.5, Tasting: This is a perfectly faultless crisp, hand-harvested, premier Luxembourg Riesling. Beautiful acidity, chunkier candied aromas, nectarine, good minerality, clean, full body and a palate-long finish. An experience! Pairs well: smoked salmon and seafood, white meat, or a hearty “pot-au-feu”
Ana Maria Abbona, Sori Dij But, Piedmont, Dogliani, It., DOCG, 2018, Alc. 12.5%, Varietal: Dolcetto Tasting: Bold, structured, on the nose minerality, blackberry, violet, strawberry , ripening raspberry; on the palate this dry, earthy wine with some acidity offers strawberry, sage, black plum, cocoa, and chewy tannins. Pairs well: pizza, pasta, roast lamb, grilled meat
Belpoggio Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, It., 2018, Varietal: Sangiovese, Alc. 14% Tasting: Overall superb structure, lively acidity and so fresh. Dominating scents of red currants, hints of cherry, notes of chocolate, plum and cherry. Superb vintage. Pairs well: cured and grilled meats, veal, roast lamb, grilled poultry, medium seasoned cheese.
Chateau Pipeau, Grand Cru, Liournais, Saint-Emilion, 2018, Varietal: 90% Merlot, Cab. Franc, Cab Sauvignon Alc. 14%, Tasting: dry, medium to full body, complex, well-balanced. In the glass red and dark fruit, hints of mushroom, anise, mocha, ample oak and vanilla, smooth finish with baking spice… Pairs well: lamb, pork, roast chicken, Asian dishes, rich fish, mushrooms and pasta.

Adding to the Masciarelli Tasting is Savour’s Everyday Tech Tastings at the North Shore’s Only – Digital Wine Machine.Taste 20 new wines seasonally selected and yes, complimentary. Ask Kathleen for food pairing recommendations ….The wine machine is a breeze to use…and fun!
Welcome Your Donation of Any Amount (suggest $5) for Pathways for Children. Thank You! …
Please Note: If you are not fully vaccinated FOR COVID19/Delta, request wearing a mask upon entering Savour, and when not tasting wines….All wearing masks are welcome for our mutual health and well-being.
Savour Wine & Cheese l 76 Prospect St. l Gloucester l 978. 282 .1455
Savour Thanksgiving Week Hours:
Monday 11/22 – 11am – 4pm
Tues. / 23 –Weds. / 24 – 11am -6pm
Thursday, Happy Thanksgiving!
Fri. / 26 – Sat. /27 – 11am -6pm
Check Out Glen Hale’s photography Website- www.gphaleco.com
Vaccine Clinics:

Also-
Moderna & Seasonal Flu Vaccines being offered the next 2 Mondays at Rose Baker… please click the link and pick the site GPH Rose Baker to make your appointment… please reach out if you need assistance.
Sushi Sang Lee Virtual Sushi lesson on December 12th Sunday at 6pm. Also this week’s hours of operation.
@FishermenGHS: At their recent banquet, GHS Girls Soccer was able to collect two large boxes of nonperishables, 3 Thanksgiving Gift Baskets, and $70 for the Open Door just in time for Thanksgiving!
You Have Home Financing Options Contact Gloucester Local CrossCountry Mortgage 617-688-6891
REFUGEES AND IMMIGRATION: A NEW ERA
A SYMPOSIUM IN THE GLOUCESTER MEETINGHOUSE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH, 2-5:00 PM, WITH VIDEO SIMULCAST ON YOUTUBE
This event, part of an annual series hosted by the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation on topics of civic concern, will concentrate on what is happening in our communities and around the country now. More information and video link at: http://www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org
Before our last Summer Series concert we heard an impassioned talk by Congressman Seth Moulton about our responsibility for the safety and resettlement of people from Afghanistan in New England. The Symposium will take a broader view, hearing from members of several organizations who have assisted new arrivals from many countries for a long time. Of equal importance, some presenters are individuals who have been through the immigration or refugee experience themselves. They will gather for a round table discussion in the last segment, addressing questions submitted from the audience, helping us to understand how…
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Our friend Beth Gibeley Panagos and Nicholas Panagos invited us to tape the Bravo by the Sea, Pizza Oven Delivery in downtown Gloucester. My heart was racing when the over 5000 pound unit was being hoisted through the window! Here’s the footage-
Late autumn light From Jackie Bennett

Crazy Sunset Over Gloucester MA Harbor

Ski, Skate & Board Consignment Event this Saturday and Sunday – Cutler School, Hamilton

EXPANDING CAPABILITIES TO SUPPORT THE FINANCIAL ASPIRATIONS OF THEIR GROWING CLIENT BASE, BEAUPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC., AN INDEPENDENT, LOCALLY OWNED, WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIRM FOCUSED INWARD TO GAIN OPERATIONAL EXPEDIENCY FOR THE FIRM’S INTERNAL COMMUNICATES TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENT OUTPUT OF INFORMATION, ENHANCING THE CLIENT EXPERIENCE AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS BY STRENGTHENING ITS SENIOR MANAGEMENT OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP; ADDING-TO, REFINING AND INTEGRATING TECH CAPABILITIES THROUGHOUT ITS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, SCALING EFFICIENCY.

Gloucester, MA, November 10, 2021nie, CLU®, Managing Partner, BFS. “Corey is implementing new ways to best communica…With the goal to scale the firm’s communication operations and service capabilities; to facilitate the efficient sharing of resources among staff, and to reinforce support for the firm’s initiatives to accommodate and manage its growing client base, through its signature high-touch advisory practice, Beauport Financial Services, LLC, (BFS), a client-centered, wealth and risk management firm with a proprietary, partnering approach to client services for individuals, families and business owners throughout the New England marketplace, announce Corey McLellan has joined the firm as Director of Operations, and Rosa Provost as Administration and Marketing Associate.
“We are excited Corey has joined our team as we experience widening interest in our services augmented now by the timely application of his tech-communication skills directing and expanding our communication systems and service capabilities, benefitting from his statistical analysis, systems modeling, forecasting and array of operations proficiencies,” explained David McKechnie, CLU®, Managing Partner, BFS. “Corey is implementing new ways to best communicate the firm’s internal activities among staff, ensuring we apply our time and competencies where needed most. He will direct communications to our client community, coordinate the ongoing support of vetted North Shore charities by our clients and our firm, and strengthen relationships with other businesses – including our partnership with Valmark Securities, Inc.”
Introducing Corey McLellan – Director of Operations, BFS
Prior to joining BFS, McLellan served as Vice President, Customer Operations for EBSCO Information Services, a $3B SaaS and information services division of EBSCO Industries Inc., based in Ipswich MA, where he led all aspects of data transformation applying his mastery of statistical analysis, modeling, forecasting and other operations management techniques to a variety of business needs and opportunities as part of an overall administrative, financial and people management enterprise.
Among McLellan’s notable responsibilities:
>Built the company’s first enterprise-wide product database, implementing a formal configure, price and quote process (CPQ).
>Led analysis of the global customer service and professional services group producing
significant cost savings (15% YOY)
>His role expanded to a Vice President in finance, strategy, planning and operations including
working closely with client services leadership to improve operations while empowering and developing the team using custom technologies and systems.
Over his career McLellan has led organizations and teams in influential administrative roles in smaller and mid-sized companies notably as Executive Director, founding Gordon College’s Career and Connection Institute, setting the strategic vision for the career development and entrepreneurial centers, implementing digital workplace and CRM tools.
McLellan’s educational diversity speaks to his career capabilities and accomplishments beginning with a BA from University of Virginia; gaining a MDiv, a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary; leading to an MBA from the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business, VA.
McLellan, his wife Pamela and their two sons and two daughters reside in Topsfield, MA.
“Experiencing our firm’s growing client base, we recognized the opportunity to strengthen our operational capacity. Corey’s career accomplishments and leadership strengthen our overall capabilities in serving our clients and our firm’s future attainments. His interpersonal skills are a seamless fit to our persona ensuring an enterprising team chemistry in serving our clients, gaining the full measure of a rewarding relationship,” recalled Derek Reed, Managing Partner, CFP®, CLU®. “Rosa Provost lands at Beauport with proven skills to take on multiple marketing / communications roles, from front of the house, first person client contact…to timely pushing out must-have information to our clients and business partners.”
Introducing Rosa Provost, Marketing & Administration
Joining the Beauport team, Provost brings six years of banking experience focused to marketing and customer service for BankGloucester, founded in 1887 as a cooperative community bank, based in Gloucester, MA.
As the Bank’s Marketing Assistant reporting to the Marketing Director, Provost played a key role in maintaining all social media accounts, identifying marketing trends and opportunities to grow the bank’s services. Provost was tasked with content development for social media posts and promotions. She wrote and performed script voice-overs for educational videos. Provost researched and analyzed new business opportunities, supported business development by cross-marketing products and services; analyzed and prepared monthly data reports for vendors, managed their services for bank functions.
>Provost graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration and Marketing from Salem State University. Provost resides in Gloucester.
Leading BFS, Managing Partners David McKechnie, CLU® and Derek Reed, CFP®, CLU® continue their expansive roles focused to the BFS client community experience, while directing the firm’s business development planning in concert with marketplace interest for BFS services, influenced by digital pathways into the global marketplace. McKechnie and Reed’s leadership role is a straightforward design to ensure every client benefits from the firm’s strategic strengthening of its capabilities linked to their singular client-care relationships, exemplified by their team’s passion for professional development to excel in both business and community affairs, together supporting Beauport’s maxim, “where care meets craft™”.
Founded in 1985 by managing partner David S. McKechnie, CLU®, subsequently joined by managing partner Derek J. Reed, CFP®, CLU®, Beauport Financial Services, LLC provides comprehensive individual, family and business owner services employing an advisory approach to facilitate needs, attain goals, helping clients to integrate their investments, retirement planning, risk management, legal and tax needs into a console-dated blueprint for their financial lives. The depth of experience and expertise of the Beauport team is reinforced by its affiliation with Valmark Advisors, providing independent third party financial advisory solutions. Based in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Beauport Financial Services’ client base encompasses Boston’s North Shore and New England. McKechnie, CLU® and Reed,CFP®, CLU® are licensed to serve their clientele in over 14 states. _______________________________________________________________________________________
Fee based planning offered through Beauport Financial Services, LLC A MA State Registered Investment Advisor. Third Party Money Management offered through Valmark Advisers, Inc., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Securities offered through Valmark Securities, Inc., Member FINRA, SIPC 130 Springside Drive Suite 300 Akron, OH 44333-2431 800.765.5201. Beauport Financial Services, LLC is a separate entity from Valmark Securities Inc. & Valmark Advisers, Inc. CFP Board owns the marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the U.S

Choice by Choice


Creating a new home is hard. There are so many decisions to make. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. And it’s incredibly rewarding. Whether you are moving into a new apartment, renovating your kitchen, or building a whole new home. It’s an opportunity, full of decisions and hard work. And at the end, you will have a space to share with the people you love.
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Gloucester,MA01930
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Village Fair This Saturday at St. John’s

GMG Tumblers- Sold Out In 62 Hours

Another Image from the Sold Out GMG 2022 Calendar- East Gloucester Marine Railway and The Phyllis A

Nelson’s Of Gloucester 2014 and Present Day











