Although wet in the rain, it still seemed inviting at a cemetery in Manchester By the Sea. Checkers anyone?
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Two Blue Herons and an Egret
A pair of Great Blue Herons joined the neighborhood egret for a meal recently. They appeared to be cautiously accepting of each other as they enjoyed marsh treats. After a little while, two additional egrets joined the fun. The five of them provided us with an airshow and several minutes of entertainment. So happy to see so many signs of spring popping up! It gives me hope for a light at the end of this tunnel.
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Mass Trustees Reopening Some Properties Starting Today Thurs April 9
Great news! The Trustees will be reopening 76 properties for resident use starting today Thursday April 9. They ask that you visit those closest to your residence and (of course) maintain distance and any other active restrictions in place at the time. Further, they are asking you to change your plans if the parking lot is full as you approach.
This is a list of the newly opened properties. Halibut Point, Greenwood Farm, Hamlin Reservation, and Stavros Reservation are among the nearby properties included. ENJOY!
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State Pier View
Like our friend, Donna Ardizzoni, we also took a ride to the State Pier recently. Great minds and all that! It wasn’t too hard to keep ourselves distanced and we stayed mindful but took a few pictures on our way to do some essential errands.
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Fisherman’s Wharf Drive Thru Scheduled for Good Friday
From Fisherman’s Wharf Facebook page:
Drive-Thru “Pop-Up” Event – Friday 4/10/20
Scallops and Haddock landed at Fishermans Wharf
When: April 10th, 2020
Starting at 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
37 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA
Haddock Fillets in 2 lb. Bags
$15.00 / Bag (Only $7.50 / lb.)
Scallops in 1 lb. Containers
$15.00 / lb. (limited supply)
*Please do not walk up to the truck, we will not be selling to walk-ups while we have a line of cars to ensure safe social distancing and to be fair to those in line.
Cash Only
Please try and bring exact change to cut down on the transfer of money.
This will be set up as a “drive-thru” style pick up only. No need to get out of your vehicles. Please follow the signs and stay inside your vehicles to ensure social distancing.
Also from their Facebook page:
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Sharing Further Information from the City of Gloucester
This additional update was posted on the city’s website today April 7:
IMPORTANT NOTICE – COMPOST FACILITY CLOSED APRIL 25, 2020
Unfortunately since City buildings are closed to the public, the Compost Facility located at Dogtown will also be closed Saturday, April 25, 2020.
The City’s first Spring Curbside Collection will begin on Monday April 27 on your regular trash day. Please have leaves and yard waste in brown paper leaf bags or loose in barrels out no later than 7am on collection day. The contractor picks up yard waste first, then dumps and then begins regular trash and recycling collection. Please – no plastic bags! Unfortunately brush cannot be collected curbside, just leaves and grass clippings.
The City of Gloucester continues to advance measures to limit person to person contact to help slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Everyone is urged to follow all the local and state guidelines and recommendations. We all have a responsibility to do our part to keep each other and our City safe.
Thank you for your understanding in this matter. Stay well!
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One More From the Mayor!
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Lighting It Up For Easter From Afar
I received a lovely note from FOB David Collins a few days ago which he graciously permitted me to share. It seems Jessica Linquata’s Wilkins suggestion that we “Light it Up for Easter” has spread to Florida!
Here’s what David had to say:
Jessica Linquata Wilkins wrote Joey about the possibility of people lighting their houses for Easter like it was Christmas and as an equally nice something-to-see for families on evening walks and neighborhood drive activities together during the Covid-19 era.
I really liked that the idea, a kind of positive and uplifting thing in an otherwise negative time, so here is what I put together for my house (even though I live in Florida now after an adult life working in Connecticut – but my heart is still in Gloucester – always.)
I will start lighting them tonight so I will be with you who also do so up there in spirit. (I took a picture of them in daylight because it is cloudy here today and my camera is lousy with night shots.)
The star in the window is the same one that used to be on the outside our house on Stage Fort Avenue (the house now on Anchor Lane with the 3 windows that look out over the baseball field – the star was centered over the windows) back in the 1950’s at Christmas time but my father used orange lights then. I put it up now at Christmas with red, green and white lights and on the 4th of July with red, white and blue. I display it indoors these days because it is made of wood with funky wiring and is about 65 years old. I figure it has had enough weather abuse. The star was made by our family friend Bill DeCoste. I believe some of his relatives still live in Gloucester.
And this all ties together (for me anyway) because Bill and Hester DeCoste and Bev Low’s grandparents, Don and Aune Gray, and my parents, Millard and Mae Collins, used to do almost everything together – ballroom dance, play canasta, go beaching at Wingaersheek. They even went on vacations together to New Hampshire. All such great people who had a lot of fun together. Again, something positive to think back on in these not-so-positive times right now.
I sincerely thank David for sharing a little bit of Gloucester history wit hour readers and for his efforts to join in the “Light it Up for Easter” campaign.
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Zen Moment
A small dose of quarantine therapy in case you need it about now. Brought to you by Old House Cove.
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Serenitee Restaurants Offering Beer and Wine for Take Out
Update from Serenitee Restaurants I received in my inbox:
Order beer or a bottle of wine to pair with dinner and pick it all up right at the restaurant!
No extra stops or touchpoints.
Click on the restaurant’s website below for a list of the beer & wine currently available.
SERENITEE RESTAURANTS OPEN FOR TAKEOUT & DELIVERY
4- 9 PM Monday – Friday, 12 – 9 PM Saturday & Sunday
Cala’s
978.525.3304
www.calasrestaurant.com
Delivery can be ordered by calling the restaurant.
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Hale Street Tavern
978.922.9232
Delivery available through a partnership with Grub Hub.
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15 Walnut
978.468.2400
Delivery available through a partnership with Grub Hub.
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The Spot
978.352.3351 www.georgetownspot.com
Delivery can be ordered by calling the restaurant.
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Maggie’s Farm
978.539.8583 www.maggiesfarmmiddleton.com
Delivery available through a partnership with Grub Hub.
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Beer & Wine available for takeout only, not for delivery, must have valid ID.
If you order delivery through GrubHub and the number you provide matches the phone number on your Serenitee Rewards Account you can accrue points for your purchase. Please note: we are unable to redeem Rewards on delivery orders.
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Scalfani’s Reopening Monday April 6!
Posted today Sunday April 5: Great news from Scalfani Italian Bakery’s Facebook page
We will be reopening Monday, taking all necessary precautions to keep staff and customers safe. We will have plenty of your favorites, everything is restocked! Thank you!
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A Little Sunday Nostalgia
More time around the house has me looking through old pictures. Here’s the Italian Princess, Grace Marie and Michael & Kristen docked in the harbor 20 years ago!
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Drive Thru Today at Fisherman’s Wharf!
They are doing it again: From Fisherman’s Wharf Facebook page:
**Update**
Drive-Thru “Pop-Up” Event – Sunday 4/05/20
Scallop and Haddock Drive-Thru “Pop-Up” Event
Sunday, April 5th, 2020
Starting at 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
37 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA
Haddock Fillets Vacuum sealed in 2 lb. Bags
$15.00 / Bag (Only $7.50 / lb.)
Scallops in 1 lb. Containers
$15.00 / lb. (limited supply)
*Please don’t walk up to the truck, we won’t be selling to any walk-ups while we have a line of cars to ensure safe social distancing and to be fair to those in line.
Cash Only
Please try and bring exact change to cut down on the transfer of money.
This will be set up as a “drive-thru” style pick up only. No need to get out of your vehicles. Please follow the signs and stay inside your vehicles to ensure social distancing.
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Free HBO Shows Now Available Through ROKU Channel
I mentioned on the podcast that HBO is offering free streaming of some of their most popular shows including “The Wire”, “Sopranos” and “Veep” and I recently discovered the news is even better than that! You need to access these through the Roku Channel on your streaming device, the mobile app or on the internet at http://www.therokuchannel.com. Selected Warner Brother movies are also being made available along with episodes of “Sesame Street”. Here’s a link with details on which shows and how to access them.
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Charlie’s Place Open for Take Out
When we stopped at Charlie’s Place for our takeout, another customer commented that she didn’t know Charlie’s was open but was very happy to find out that it was. For that lady and everyone else who might not realize, Charlie’s is open for takeout and it’s worth the call! Lobster Mac and cheese for me, hot caprese sandwich for Jim! Call 978-281-5002
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Crystal Ball Around Town
CB has been enjoying the nice weather we have had these last couple of weeks, even if her activities are restricted. We are carefully following guidelines so we can all remain as healthy as possible for as long as possible and we hope you enjoy these CB Around Town Early Spring pictures. Can you match the locations which include Annisquam, the Fort, the Back Shore, Niles Beach, Dolliver’s Neck and Brace Cover?
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Building Center Hours and Availability
Thanks to Jen Holmgren for the heads-up on the availability of city trash bags and bulk item stickers at the Gloucester location of the Building Center. Please note hours and that orders are prepaid by credit card. Call your order in 978-283-3060.
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Cape Ann Harbor Tours
Better days are coming. And when they get here, I’d like to be on the water! 2020 water shuttle season passes available now: http://www.capeannharbortours.com
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Cape Ann Chamber List of Take Out and Delivery Restaurants
As per discussion on the podcast earlier tonight (April 2), here’s the link to the Cape Ann Take Out, Delivery, and Curbside Pick-Up List from the Cape Ann Chamber: https://capeannchamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cape-Ann-Take-Out-Delivery-List-3.25.20.pdf
We have found it very helpful!
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Watch Schooner Lannon Tonight on This Old House TV Show!
