My View of Life on the Dock
Another building on Main Street is for sale; this one on the east end at 262-264 Main Street. The Cape Ann Moose Lodge occupied the function hall spaces at street level (bar, kitchen, bathrooms, gathering spaces) for more than a decade. There are four apartments on the top floor.
MLS#: 72620467
Signs of the times-
Main Street/downtown: Passports, Mark Adrian Shoes, ToodeLoos!, Design of Mine
Further out: Cape Ann Motor Inn
A lovely message and clarion request from Dierdre Savage, a Gloucester resident who grew up in New York City:
“Sitting in my too quiet home in Gloucester at 10AM last Sunday morning I was struck and comforted by the sound of church bells coming from up the street. Sure, there would be no usual gathering, but the bells rang. I felt an eerie sense of calm, as if it was a regular Sunday.
Later the same morning, I live-streamed Mass being held in a small chapel at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in NYC.
The endless sound of sirens coming from outside could not be missed. It was utterly heartbreaking.
Here’s a thought – lets get all the church bells in Gloucester – and beyond – ringing in unison on Easter Sunday morning. If you agree — please share this request far and wide.” – Dierdre Savage, Gloucester, Ma
Please consider asking your churches to participate. People across the country have already responded saying their churches are in on the idea — bells will ring across the country on Easter Sunday at 10AM!
Good eggs Messages from Sugar Magnolia’s 112 Main Street Gloucester, MA
978-281-5310
We hope everyone is staying safe. I feel so fortunate to have been a part of this community my whole life and I am so grateful for the support and success of Sugar Magnolia’s. During these uncertain times I would like to be able to give back. We are starting the #Sugarmagssoupinitiative sugar Magnolias will be making three rotating soups per week in the hopes to nourish Sugar Mags fans but also those in need. So with every 4 quarts of soup sold we will donate 1 quart of soup to the The Open Door food pantry!!!! 
If you are interested in purchasing, your orders must be placed Monday for Wednesday, and Wednesday for Friday. That would give me time to place the order for what I need delivered in time to make all of the soups. The soups will be ready to be picked up between 2 and 5 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays, at Sugar Magnolia’s, 112 Main St., Gloucester♥️♥️♥️
If you are interested please message me (via sugar mags facebook) with your phone number and your order. You will receive a phone call back and we will take payment over the phone with a credit card. Once you get a call back and payment is received you order is confirmed.
vegetarian soup $12/quart
corn chowder $12/quart
non-vegetarian $12/quart
add corn bread for extra $3.00
soups will be posted on sugar magnolias FACEBOOK, MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS
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PLEASE SHARE XXOO
The #sugarmagssoupinitiative has exploded!!!!! We have 45+ quarts already for next weeks donation!!! Best community ever! Today we are donating our first 20 quarts of soup to the open door. So excited to be helping our community xxoo
The soups today are
They are going fast so get your orders in. Also let me know if you were adding cornbread. Soups are sold by the quart they are $12 per quart if you add corn bread a quart goes up to $15 
For the little ones and young at heart, more and more windows in homes and shops are kindly decorated with stuffed animal teddy bears for a welcome and safe distance distraction. There are a few rainbows. Have I missed a street or your favorite?
Here are some of the bears we found on merry drives in Gloucester, Mass., this last week in March 2020, connecting during covid-19. (Click or pinch to enlarge)
Friends are sharing rainbows and heart family art projects from their windows and homes– messages of hope and gratitude for community and caregivers. Have you seen the Rainbow Connection Google Map in New York?
one more shared with GMG (from Arlington)
Long Beach Dairy Maid, 137 Thatcher Road, Gloucester, Mass. (978) 281-1348
While you’re waiting and if you missed it, here’s a great article about one of the ice cream coldmaster servers! Gloucester Daily Times article Students Raise Money to serve children in Ghana https://www.gloucestertimes.com/news/local_news/students-raise-money-to-serve-children-in-ghana/article_6bd429b7-c43b-54fe-bed7-7de90f45b575.html
Jeff’s Variety 71 Eastern Avenue Gloucester, Mass.
Cape Ann Museum Green and Collections Center | yellow Babson-Alling House
MBTA crew disinfecting train station stop, Gloucester, Mass.
Wolf Hill sign – Closed Stay Healthy & Safe!
(author’s note: Signs of the times updated as I add signs to the original 3/25/2020 post, most recent at top. Gloucester, Mass.) Continue reading “Signs of the times”
Message from Wenham Museum, offering arts programming for the little ones:
(author’s note: Signs of the times updated as I add signs to the original 3/25/2020 post, most recent at top. Gloucester, Mass.)
3/28/2020
Jeff’s Variety “Because of Limited Staff” signs
3/27/2020
MBTA crew disinfecting train station stop, Gloucester, Mass.
George’s Coffee Shop of Gloucester corner of Washington and Centennial sign- Take Out Available (978)281-1910
Wolf Hill sign – Closed Stay Healthy & Safe!
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My son loves the caprese. My mother in law loves the chicken salad. Great vodka cream sauce! I also grab their bread and sauce and dips at area supermarkets, too. Virgilio’s makes fresh bread next level. As in All. Day. Long.
“Bread of the Fishermen” since 1961
29 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
VirgiliosBakery.com
Alexandra’s Bread, 265 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Call the day before for your favorite loaves, rolls, cookies, scones and other sweet treats. They have been busy and selling out, and can make more if they know the orders ahead of time. A surprise at this time: people have been buying new dish towels and vintage ware (washable!), and greeting cards to go.
What’s your favorite bread at Alexandra’s?
p.s. If it lasts that long, their french bread freezes well and makes fantastic overnight french toast.
two people swimming this windy March 23
21 March 2020
Update from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC)
We are collecting data from the field on how Coronavirus is impacting you or your organization. Please respond to our survey for artists and arts and culture educators and/or our survey for cultural organizations by Sunday, March 22 at 11:59pm (EST). We have begun conversations with state legislators on future state mitigation efforts and we want to make sure they are able to craft this legislation with real data and impacts in mind.
MCC Covid-19 Impact survey for Artists/Individuals here
MCC Covid-19 Impact survey for Cultural Organizations here
And check the MCC COVID-19 Resources page for more updates and resources.
About the Mass Cultural Council
The Mass Cultural Council is a state agency supporting the arts, sciences, and humanities, to improve the quality of life in Massachusetts and its communities. It pursues its mission through a combination of grants, services, and advocacy for nonprofit cultural organizations, schools, communities, and artists.
photo caption: View past Central Burying Ground- Gilbert Stuart, portrait artist, gravestone right at sidewalk– in the forground to building where MCC headquarters is located (behind FedEx truck), 2019 ©c ryan
We are living and working in uncertain times. I am reaching out to commit to you that as new information becomes available on COVID-19/Coronavirus and relevant guidance and/or directives are issued by federal and state officials, Mass Cultural Council will remain in close touch to provide you, the Commonwealth’s cultural sector, with updates.
On Sunday, March 15, 2020, Governor Baker issued a number of Emergency Actions intended to protect the public. Mass Cultural Council is following the Administration’s announcements closely. Consistent with the Executive Branch, our team will not be reporting to the office today or tomorrow (March 16 and 17), and we’ll continue to follow guidance as it becomes available moving forward. Please know that our team is able to continue its important work on your behalf remotely, and that if you have any questions you should not hesitate to reach out to your program manager by phone or email.
Mass Cultural Council is prioritizing 5 action items to help the cultural sector manage financial disruption associated Coronavirus:
Again, we will continue to be in touch as information and updates become available. Stay safe and make healthy choices.- Anita Walker | MCC
Main Street corona closings –
Bananas temporarily closed for 3 weeks starting March 16. Classic mannequin even more big mood today.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2020. I’m starting to set the table, making sure to add some pieces from my brother and my grandparents and folks, listening to favorite tunes, old and new, and ready for the Dropkick Murphys stream tonight (thanks to Joey’s post)
Also recalling fondly one night when we saw the Clancy brothers at a packed bar in New York and I realized for the first time just how Irish my father looked. Arriving late and scanning a sea of round faced men convincingly attired in customary monochrome sweaters, I think I may have waved to the wrong dad!
Weather shifting both stormy and sunfiltered 3/13/2020. View from shore after 5:30pm
With deep regret but for the good of the community the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation is postponing the March 21st Bach Birthday Concert.
The Mayor has asked that all public gatherings of over 25 people in close proximity be avoided due to the potential transmission of the coronavirus.
We are also postponing the April 19th event called The Endurance of Hope. This will be a narrated concert in commemoration of the Holocaust
presented in collaboration with Temple Ahavat Achim.
Please note that both will be held at a later date when it is again safe for large indoor events. We trust that will be in the not too distant future
and will keep you posted. All advance ticket purchases will be honored.
On a happier note, the 5th season of our outdoor summer series Music on Meetinghouse Green is ready to roll. The opening concert will be on July 10th
featuring the Berklee ensemble BeBop Guitars, with donations in support of Pathways for Children and food available from the Causeway. The festival will
run nine Friday evenings, starting at 6:00pm.
Please feel free to share this announcement as needed.
Sincerely,
Charles Nazarian, president
Good Morning Gloucester 