My View of Life on the Dock
Mark your calendars! 
The City of Gloucester’s Saftey Day 
2025 will be held on Saturday, September 27th at Harbor Loop from 10AM to 2PM.
This years event will feature a helicopter 
and rescue swimmer 
demonstration from the United States Coast Guard , a simulated car accident 
extrication from the Gloucester Fire Department as well as an bomb squad demonstration from the Massachusetts State Police 
featurng their Boston Dynamics robot “Spot”.
On Tuesday morning it was foggy, but you could see the sun would shine. The Magnolia Pier looked so peaceful when the fog started to lift.
Shore Road showed off the view.
Rough seas going through the Cut on Sunday.
Walking the Boulevard the other day, notice how high the tide was with another hour to come in. My thoughts were, if it was Fiesta time, not a far drop for the greasy pole walkers.
Thank you to the Generous Gardeners for all their hard work and dedication.
Walking to magnolia Landing on Saturday near dusk, the sky was light a guiding light and people relaxing on a bench.
The great artist Kris Francis’s daughter is a talented artist as well. She does these great pumpkins made out of recycled materials.
A nice walk out to Rafe’s Chasm on Wednesday afternoon. So lucky to live here.
On that horrible day 24 years ago, a friend of my children and neighbor was supposed to be on Flight 11. Due to her boss deciding to save some money she was not on Flight 11. Her parents did not know that she had changed her flight. When we finally we found out she was not on the flight, actually she was on the runway, a change happened. Have learned if something does not go your way, just let it go. Grateful but the pain of that day will never go away.
After my shift on Tuesday, the view was special. Stage Fort Park is a jewel for the city of Gloucester. Lucky to live here.
While walking to Magnolia Pier on Saturday, before the rain, Rick and I went down the ramp to the float. The tide was going out and the pier looked interesting from the float. From this angle you see the engineering aspect.
Please join us for the sixth annual Cape Ann Classic Cars on the Green on Saturday September 20th, from 10am to 2pm in front of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, GPS 50 Middle Street, Gloucester. The rain date for the event is on Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm.
This is a delightful free event for the whole family with beautiful classic vintage and special interest cars on display. The audience votes in nine categories for the trophy winners, including the coveted “Best in Show.” A 50/50 raffle will be included to add to the excitement of the event as well as tours of the historic Meetinghouse! If you are interested in showing your classic car, register ($20) at the entrance or in advance (recommended as space is limited) by emailing: c.nazarian@gloucestermeetinghouse.org.
Admission to the public is free but donations to the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation for the ongoing building restoration are greatly appreciated! We hope to see you at this fun filled fall event!
Driving Route 133 on Sunday afternoon, saw deer on a field. They were far off but with the long lens, noticed black tails.
Generous Gardeners hard work on Stacy Boulevard certainly shows. The colors are amazing and so pretty. The fall sky and Gloucester Harbor blue water is a painting.
Friday, September 5, 2025, was a beautiful sunny day. The Sawyer Free Library Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was well attended. Thank you to the Cape Ann Youth Chorus talented kids. They were excellent.
Thank you to Gloucester’s State Representative, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and State Senator Bruce Tarr for their help with the library.
Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll welcomed from Mayor Verga
The Board, President, Director of the library did a great job.
An example of the renovated library, it looks amazing.
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Josh Falk amazing new painting on Rogers Street is pretty. The colors on brick give it a texture. When I went by on Wednesday, this talented artist was still at work finishing this creation. The eye follows you.
It seems impossible that the summer of 2025 is coming to an end. It was glorious and most grateful.
On Sunday Rick and I went to have breakfast at Mile Marker. It was a beautiful day and sitting outside on their deck was great. The food was great and the view outstanding.
Thank you, Ashley Shedd, from the Gloucester Meetinghouse for this information.
Please join us Friday, September 5, from 6 to 8 pm, for the 2025 season’s final Music on Meetinghouse Green concert at the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, at the corner of Middle and Church Streets, Gloucester, as we go out with a bang with the Cape Ann Big Band. This diverse 17-piece big band entertains and delights audiences with danceable music infused with jazz, swing, New Orleans Street bands, soul, and rock n’ roll that will take you back in time.
Food service for this event will be Meat & Sweet serving savory meat dishes and baked goods.
Our free summer concerts support partner local nonprofit organizations. This week, the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation itself will benefit from the free-will donations that support these partners, helping support preservation of this architectural and historic landmark. The evening also will include a 50/50 raffle as the Foundation celebrates the 10th anniversary of Music on Meetinghouse Green. Along with the nine-concert summer outdoor music series, The Meetinghouse year-around hosts public symposiums on contemporary concerns and offers a variety of concerts and other public programs. Information is on GMF’s website at http://www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org.
Please note that all events are rain or shine, with concerts being moved into the social hall if there is inclement weather!
