My View of Life on the Dock
Making Space
Moving through life picking up and hanging onto items, people and beliefs is exhausting.
One step, one item, one belief, one person, that no longer feels right, pleasant or aligned with you, is ok to release.
When we make space we have room to open our hearts, our minds, and our environment. Our health improves and with it comes freedom.
“Blockage is disease/Flow is health”😊
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Seeing History, the floral work of women artists, slide/lecture by Martha Chiarchiaro
Explore the art of Maria Sibylla Merian, botanical artist of the 17th century, and Rachel Ruysch, international master of floral still life in the 17th and 18th centuries. These distinguished women artists created a legacy and broadened our knowledge of flora and fauna.
Martha Chiarchiaro has lectured on art history for more than 30 years. She received her Master’s degree in the History of Art from Williams College and teaches a variety of art history courses at the Worcester Art Museum and other local cultural organizations. Martha has presented topics ranging from floral paintings, American landscapes, and Monet’s gardens at Giverny to many local New England garden clubs. Martha brings history to life with enthusiasm. Her survey of art history, from prehistoric to contemporary times, touches upon highlights of art history that offer students greater understanding of the…
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The Sawyer Public Library Prioritize Security While Remaining Open to All
Library to employ uniformed Security Officers as a part of its safety upgrade plan
Gloucester, MA – – Along with the busy nature of libraries come safety concerns. As a part of their continuing efforts to make one of the largest free and publicly accessible indoor spaces in Gloucester more secure and welcoming, the Gloucester Lyceum and Sawyer Free Library (SFL) have announced that it has employed full time uniformed safety/security officers. The trained and vetted security officers from SafeOfficer Blue, Inc. are expected to officially begin on February 5, 2019.
This important initiative is another step in SFL’s overall comprehensive plan to curb recent unwanted and illegal activities and improve overall safety and security. The added safety/security officers along with upgrades to security cameras, a ramped-up and continued visible police presence, specialized staff training, and targeted physical modifications inside the building are part of a coordinated effort to make the library safer for patrons and library staff. These efforts have been instituted while remaining steadfast to the library’s core mission of providing a welcoming place for all.
“The safety of our patrons and staff is Sawyer Free Library’s highest priority,” stated John T. Brennan, the Sawyer Free Library’s Board of Trustees President. “We continue to strive to strike a balance between offering a broad open door policy for all community members and ensuring a safe, secure environment. People of all ages from across Gloucester count on Sawyer Free Library to be a warm and welcoming place and feel safe to pursue their informational, educational, and recreational needs from reading books with children to accessing technology like computers and the Internet to enjoying its diverse programming.” Brennan continues by saying, “We hope that the security officers and the other recent upgrades will be a welcome addition to SFL. The fact is that people can and should feel safe at their local library and it is an important message we need to send out to the community.”
Safety/Security officers will be a visible presence at SFL during all regular operating hours. Their responsibilities will include working with library staff to ensure the security and safety of all library patrons and staff members, treating everyone with respect and flexibility while maintaining order. The security team will monitor the interior and exterior of the facility including the parking lot along with visitors’ behavior using guidelines established in library policies. The officers are professionally trained to de-escalate situations, deter unwanted behavior and serve as a reassuring presence for all patrons. Local police will support all security efforts and continue to be an active presence at the library.
The SFL Board of Directors made it a priority by working with SafeOfficer Blue, Inc. to secure retired police officers, who are friendly and approachable as well as familiar with the Cape Ann community. It is the hope that their presence will be less likely to meet with concern and they can apply their knowledge of local resources and social services available in the Gloucester area and beyond to help address the needs of at-risk individuals using the library. Their efforts will help to alleviate some of these burdens on the librarians and allow SFL staff to focus on their work and provide much-needed library related services and engaging programming to patrons without constant worry about managing behavior.
Recently to great success, SFL also implemented a new policy’s concerning bathroom access which has dramatically helped to reduce the number of adverse incidents occurring onsite. Patrons can also now find SFL’s code of conduct posted at every entrance, making behavior expectations clear to all.
One of the biggest obstacles people face purchasing a new home is the down payment. It’s not that people can’t save, it’s the amount they need to save to buy a home here in Eastern Massachusetts. Prices are high, and therefore the down payments tend to be higher because down payments are a percentage of the home price.
Most people think that you need 20% to purchase a home, but that couldn’t be furthest from the truth. In fact, most mortgages require as little as a 3-3.5% down payment. The more you put down, the better the terms. 5% is better than 3%, 10% is better than 5%, and so on. So that’s why you hear about 20% down being required, because that’s when it’s the best terms. However, if everyone waited for 20% down, we would not have over 60% of the population homeowners. It’s just not realistic.
What…
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Warm up with some great food and hot jazz this Thursday at Feather & Wedge. The Scollins-Warsi jazz duo returns with Kevin Scollins on guitar and Sahil Warsi on double bass. Their set list includes selections from the Great American Song Book, modern jazz, contemporary blues and R&B.
Reservations highly suggested! 978.999.5917
Thursday, January 31
7:30 – 10:00 PM
Feather & Wedge, 5 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
GloucesterCast 320 With Jim and Pat Dalpiaz, Lara Lepioka , Kim Smith and Joy Ciaramitaro Taped 1/28/19
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Topics Include:
Backyard Growers to unveil three-year vision for a healthier Gloucester www.backyardgrowers.org
Backyard Growers New employee- James Harrison
Adventureman update. On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdventuremanJamieMcDonald/
Now in North Carolina. He is looking forward to his time here in Gloucester Massachusetts!
Here’s the Adventureman LIVE tracker: https://z6z.co/adventureman
35 marathons to go. Right, TOGETHER, let’s do this!
Feather and Wedge Did Not Disappoint- Perfect Spot For Valentine’s Day, Click here for the Valentine’s Day menu and to make a reservation Call 978-999-5917
LRC tournament recap
Golden Sparrow Returns
Briarbarn Inn Website- https://www.briarbarninn.com/
Art Haven Buoy Auction Recap
Cape Ann Museum Virginia Lee Burton Little House Exhibit
Gloucester HS vs Salem Girls Basketball 1-18-19 from Studio 1623
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This is the region where they produce Malbec wines. 1500 wineries in this area. So many wineries so little time! At the base of the Andes Mountains. Not far from Chile. Beautiful!
Ken and Patty Hecht
#animals
Jerry Fatta just came by with photos from our childhood home in the early eighties when our parents were young. Thanks Jerry!
Mike Calomo, Libby Ciaramitaro, Jerry Fatta and Brian Tarr
Louise Fatta, Pat Ciaramitaro, Libby Ciaramitaro, Jerry Fatta
Louise Fatta, Brian Tarr, Libby Ciaramitaro,Felicia Ciaramitaro, Julie Fatta
Michael Calono, Jerry Fatta, Brian Tarr and Libby Ciaramitaro
Sista Felicia
Joey:
Have you made your dinner reservation yet for Valentine’s Day? Feather & Wedge is serving up a special menu for the occasion. Don’t miss out. Make your reservation today and make your sweetheart’s evening one to remember. Call 978.999.5917.
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Feather & Wedge, 5 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
Join us for a memorable evening to benefit animals in need featuring silent & live auction, music, dancing, raffles, & cash bar. Masquerade-themed attire or masks encouraged, but not required.
Saturday, February 16, 2019
Cocktails 6pm | Dinner 7pm
$60 per person | $600 for table of ten
DoubleTree Hilton North Shore
50 Ferncroft Rd. Danvers, MA 01923
Tons of great items will be up for bid or available in the raffle including:
…and Much, Much, More! Buy Your Tickets Today!
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