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.

GloucesterCast 380 w/ Ron Gilson, Pat & Jimmy Dalpiaz, Scottie Mac and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 1/29/20

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GloucesterCast 380 w/ Ron Gilson, Pat & Jimmy Dalpiaz, Scottie Mac and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 1/29/20

 

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Topics Include:
Rose Baker Senior Center Hosting Old Salty Jazz Band First Three Mondays of Each Month 1-3PM
Valentine’s Day Meals on Wheels Annual Fundraiser Breakfast At Gloucester

Mom’s Kitchen First look Video With Scottie Mac

January 30th: French Wine Dinner at Feather and Wedge!

Revealing The Essence of Tuscany Wines: A Savour Wine And Cheese Tasting Seminar hosted Italian Wine Ambassador, Ciro Pirone & Kathleen Morgan.

left right center tournament At The Elks Scholarship Fund 50/50.  Food Is Available and Cash Bar

Chamber of Commerce Annual Celebration Dinner

Chamber of Commerce Announces New Location on Harbor Loop

Happy Birthday to Mary Ann Shatford From the Nest and Joey Foote

Eldeberry At Common Crow

Bone marrow stuff at Savour Wine and Cheese

Adele’s gumbo at Passports

Continuation of Camerons History and W A Robinson Shipbuilder in the 30s and 40s

Also the Crane Estate In Ipswich and It’s Contribution To The Fishing Industry

Check Out The Gloucester I Love 2 Blog From Ron Gilson

January 30th: French Wine Dinner at Feather and Wedge!

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Please join us and Andrew “The Wine Bear”  Ehrlich as we taste  a selection of four fine French wines, each thoughtfully paired with a course prepared by our chef, Justin Plumadore!

Always engaging, Andrew will educate us about the regions, the wineries, the wines and pairing qualities. We hope that you can join us for what will be an enjoyable, interesting and sumptuous evening!  Menu can be viewed here.

Thursday, January 30, 2020
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Prix Fixe
$85 per person
plus tax & gratuity

Reservations required
978.999. 5917

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Cape Ann Chamber Announces Plans to Move to New Offices, Marking Milestone for the Organization and the Community

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We are thrilled to officially announce our plans to move our offices and visitor center to a new location! The Chamber team is excited to share this new and engaging space with our members and the Cape Ann Community. More details on the space below…
CACC Exterior Jan 22

Move Reflects Chamber’s Growth and Increasing Prominence

The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce today announced that they have reached an agreement to move into new and larger office space in one of the most traveled areas of Gloucester and Cape Ann, a milestone for the organization that reflects its growth and prosperity and its prominence in the community.

The Chamber’s new headquarters will be located at the intersection of Harbor Loop and Rogers Street, steps from the Gloucester’s historic waterfront and the businesses along Main Street. The new location will also be more accessible to the other Cape Ann communities and is adjacent to a…

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Every US State’s Best Small Town List from Far and Wide

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Here’s the list.  I’m interested to hear what places I have right and wrong in the categories I placed each town based on your experiences.

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Every U.S. State’s Best Small Town

By Lissa Poirot on January 10, 2020
Feel free to look down the list for yourself.  I’ve quickly checked it out and there are some that left me thinking I really gotta add that to my wish list and some state’s best small towns according to this list left me saying to myself that if that was the best they had to offer that’s pretty sad.
That being said what some people are looking for may not excite me at all and vice verse.
Here’s my curation from the author Lissa with two s’s 🙄 list and the number next to it where she ranked them.

Places I’d definitely like to visit

Sedona  3
Carmel California  5
Mystic Ct  7
Florida Sanibel Island 9
Dahlonega Ga 10
Hanelei HI 11
Bar Harbor 19
Rhode Island: Bristol 39
North Carolina: Ocracoke Island 33
Oregon: Cannon Beach 37
South Carolina: Beaufort 40

The Jury is out  (I need to know more)

Kentucky- Grand rivers 17
Edgartown Massachusetts 21 Kinda surprised out of all the cool towns they picked Edgartown.  Not Newburyport, Salem or Gloucester?
New Jersey Cape May 30  looks pretty but need to see more
New Mexico Taos 31 different need to see more
Vermont: Stowe 45
Washington: Friday Harbor 47
Wyoming: Jackson 50

Yeah That’s Gonna Be a Hard Pass-

Either based on the descriptions or photos I have zero interest in visiting these joints.
Sitka her rank 2
Iowa Winterset 15
kansas abeline 16
Louisiana St Francisville 18
Maryland- Ocean City (looks like a carnival from the picture) 20
Michigan Traverse City 22
Minnesota Grand Marais 23
Missiisppi New Albany 24
Missouri Weston 25
Montana Whitefish 26
Nebraska City Nebraska 27
Nevada Genoa 28
New Hampshire Merideth 29  meh
New York Cooperstown 32
North Dakota: Garrison 34
Ohio: Marietta 35
Oklahoma: Davis 36
Pennsylvania: Jim Thorpe 38
South Dakota: Spearfish 41
Tennessee: Gatlinburg 42
Texas: Marfa 43
Utah: Moab 44
Virginia: Williamsburg 46
West Virginia: Berkeley Springs 48
Wisconsin: Mineral Point 49

Lobsterman Mike Tupper Then and Now

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Here’s a young Mike on his old boat “The Golden Banana” photo courtesy Billy Rowe

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And a more recent photo of Mike with a calico lobster. (just a little less hair) 🙂

First Responders, Claim Your $500. Discount On Solar Installation, Roofing or Window Replacements from Cazeault Solar & Home!

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Fill out this form and a representative from Cazeault Solar will get back to you to arrange a free No-Obligation Solar, Roofing or Windows assesment.

We’ll measure your roof (several different ways) and run the numbers for your exact situation. That way you can make an educated decision.

Replacements!

ARE YOU A RETIRED OR CURRENT
FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL? 

Then Grab a $500. Discount or
Pass It On To A Friend or Relative! 

Our Way At Cazeault, Of Sincerely Saying, 

THANK YOU!

*Offer Valid off a Whole House New Roof, Solar System Installation, or
Whole House Window Replacement

It’s Cazeault Solar & Home!  “Best Of The North Shore Magazine”
The Readers of “BONS” magazine awarded us Number #1 for Solar and Home.
We are thrilled that you voted for us and we wanted to say a sincere Thank You to you.
We also wanted to tell our dedicated staff that, “You…

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Check Out An Follow Shane O’Neil’s Drone Footage Of Good harbor Back and The Back Shore Waves!

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“Marathon  Vikings”  raised over $2000  climbing  to  support  Massachsetts  First  Responders  and  their  families~  January  26th  @ Boston Garden

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Thanks again for your support we ALL finished!! We raised over $2,000$$$$


Here’s the link-

https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/marathon-vikings

“Marathon  Vikings”  are  climbing  to  support  Massachsetts  First  Responders  and  their  families~  January  26th  @  Boston  Garden  ~  please  help  us  Donate  to  our  Men  and  Women  who  put  their  lives  on  the  line  each  day  to  keep  us  safe!!

A story about former GHS student Hector Rivera and his teacher Theresa Dannaher.

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This article was on the Globe this weekend. It’s a story that would make any teacher proud.
It’s a story about one of our former students, Hector Rivera, and his teacher Theresa Dannaher. Please read it. This is a powerful story of student and teacher relationships and how we make a difference in our students’ lives. I hope you find it inspiring.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/ metro/2020/01/24/classroom- bond-that-became-bridge/ 4Pk5TW8mK9poDWqPtQvdFN/story. html
  Celestino Basile  
Gloucester High School
World Language Coordinator

Join us for the Mardi Gras Masked Ball and celebrate away the winter blahs! No need to dress up but wear a mask if you like. You can even make one at the Ball!

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GloucesterCast 379 live From Beauport w/ Jeanne Hennessey, Chris McCarthy, Pat & Jimmy Dalpiaz, Scottie Mac, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 1/26/20

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GloucesterCast 379 live From Beauport w/ Jeanne Hennessey, Chris McCarthy, Pat & Jimmy Dalpiaz, Scottie Mac, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 1/26/20

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Topics Include:

Beauport Annual Wedding Showcase Tonight At Cruiseport

1606 Restaurant

Mom’s Kitchen potentially opening next Monday Feb 3 pending city inspections!

Movie out of town at Mall OUTRAGEOUS COST. $36 for two tickets. $14.99 for a pretzel!

Movie 1917 Directed By Sam Mendes

Movie Joker online rental $5.99

Dinner at Thai Choice

Revealing The Essence of Tuscany Wines: A Savour Wine And Cheese Tasting Seminar hosted Italian Wine Ambassador, Ciro Pirone & Kathleen Morgan.

Tuscany Wine Tasting Seminar: Thursday, January 30th, 6p to 8p

Please call Kathleen or Courtney – 978. 282 .1455 to reserve your seating.

January 30th: French Wine Dinner at Feather and Wedge!

Please join us and Andrew “The Wine Bear”  Ehrlich as we taste  a selection of four fine French wines, each thoughtfully paired with a course prepared by our chef, Justin Plumadore!

Always engaging, Andrew will educate us about the regions, the wineries, the wines and pairing qualities. We hope that you can join us for what will be an enjoyable, interesting and sumptuous evening!  Menu can be viewed here.

Thursday, January 30, 2020

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Have a great game day with Super Bowl Catering from Tonno Restaurant

Orders must be placed by 1/28/2020 and must pick up by 2/2/2020. Call us NOW! 978-879-4795

Do you have your Serenitee card yet? It’s free and earns points at participating restaurants. PLUS you get freebies now and again! There’s also an app. Here’s the link to sign up

 

Hand blowers vs. paper towels

What would you have liked your name to be?

The secret to hanging mirror/picture on the wall

Packed house at Chamber event

Jim and Pat going to Whole Paycheck Foods for the first time—Prime members 10% discount..use your Whole Foods or Amazon app for QR code to get discount

Jim and Pat review Antique Table in Manchester

It’s official- Rabbit and I are going to visit Adventureman

Santander going in where Orange Leaf was

Fantastic butcher at Tendercrop Farm

Recap Art Haven Lobster Trap Tree Big Buoy Family Fun Night

Cape Ann wildlife report including Heron, Owls, Dovekie

Monarch Butterfly film update

Revealing The Essence of Tuscany Wines: A Savour Wine And Cheese Tasting Seminar hosted Italian Wine Ambassador, Ciro Pirone & Kathleen Morgan.

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SAVOUR_2C.jpgwhat: A wine tasting seminar of Tuscany, Italy led by Ciro Pirone presenting its renowned wines & foods, singular geographic areas, spirited culture and traditions focused on the major, celebrated Sangiovese grape of Tuscany, the centerpiece of the region’s great wines …Chianti Classico, Montalcino, Montepulciano while demystifying the Super Tuscans wines, so loved but still so misunderstood.
-Ciro’s seminar will include take-home materials to continue the learning experience with maps/facts, information about Tuscany… related specifically to the wines and areas covered in the seminar
-9 wines (Chianti Classico, Montalcino, Montepulciano Super Tuscans) will be tasted designed to gain an understanding of the variety of different Sangiovese grapes from the regions’s different terroir including a flight of very distinctive SuperTuscans (Merlot, Cabernet, and Sangiovese based).
-Accompanying the tasting will be Savour’s specialty appetizers… cheeses, charcuterie and condiments

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PSA: if your dog eats a roll of poop bags or a long string of dental floss you’re supposed to let it naturally pass rather than potentially rip out it’s large intestines

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PSA: if your dog eats a roll of poop bags or a long string of dental floss you’re supposed to let it naturally pass rather than potentially rip out it’s large intestines