Author: Manuel F. Simoes

Enjoying Life in Gloucester Mass

Vintage Gloucester – Artists at Work

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I wonder where this photo was taken, perhaps it was the first Art Colony in Rocky Neck.

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1918 Water Front Pass for Gorton-Pew Fisheries

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Below is an 1918 Water Front pass for Gorton-Pew Fisheries.

Manuel Barber  (Azorean Barbaro)   is the maternal great grandfather of Donald Lacerda a long time resident of Gloucester.

Barber was a Gloucester Fisherman, but after his wife died young, he worked for Gorton’s so he could care for his three children.

The Fighter below is of Don’s grandfather Joe Lacerda “Spats”, who was a long time barber in Gloucester.

Credit to Steve Mitchell who produced the passes and photo to share with GMG viewers.

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D.E.S.Portuguese Club – Prepares for Trinity Sunday

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This years Emperor are Mr. and Mrs. Jose Dias Ferreira, they have been hosting the crown in their home for the past year.

A week of prayer to be held at the DES Club, procession and Feast of the “Holy Spirit” on Sunday May 26th.  See Full schedule below.

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Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) Awareness Walk

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For more information on BSL Awareness click on GMG Post by Alicia..

Below is Mary Lou and her loving dog.

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For more photos click on  slideshow below

First Stop – Good Harbor Beach

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Jessica, the first thing she wanted on her way home from college was a walk on Good Harbor Beach, using the new footbridge.  Welcome Home and enjoy the summer.

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Foot Bridge Repairs – Finishing Touch

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Cement added, replaced a few more boards, tightening of  bolts, straightening of signs, and GMG signature.

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DPW Phil, job well done and timely……

Foot Bridge Repair – Day Five

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Amazing how much was accomplished in just Five days.  There is still more work to be done, such as replace the iron railings in the center structure, and secure some more of the under carriage. 

My thanks to the DPW work crew that put up with me for the past week, taking photos and just getting in their way.

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Foot Bridge Repairs – Day Four

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More work being performed on the under carriage, replacing many old boards, and repalce more than expected railings. 

Inspecting scheduled, for later this week, and public access set for sometime next week.  

Also see Kim’s post on same subject.

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Clean Up starts on Good Harbor Beach

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IMG_1310Charlie Nicastro maintains the Number One Rated Beach in Massachusetts, he has been doing this for Thirty-One Years.

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