My View of Life on the Dock
A few more snapshots from after the storm, Smith’s Cove and Plum Street, East Gloucester #blizzard2015.
The red crane has been parked in this location at Smith’s Cove for several weeks. I don’t recall seeing it there in previous years. Does anyone know the story behind the crane?
The DPW tackling the side roads. Thanks Murray!
Snapshots from this morning ~ Our neighborhood looks gorgeous in the new fallen snow and I can’t wait to get back out there and take more photos later this afternoon!
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Cleanup has begun, but it’s slow goingDear friends:
The city has been struggling to keep main roads open during this week’s unprecedented snowfall. DPW crews and private contractors have been on the road for 36 hours straight, but they are having trouble keeping up.
This means that cleanup has fallen behind on many smaller roads. Currently there is a substantial list of roads that need attention.
Your patience and keeping cars off the streets will help immeasurably to get the roads open as quickly as possible.
Do be aware that even if your street is impassable, the Fire Department is able to reach people in emergency situations.
Due to the ongoing storm and blizzard conditions, a snow emergency remains in effect until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Parking is banned on all City streets until that time. Violators of this ongoing declaration are subject to ticketing and towing at the owner’s expense. Municipal and School lots will remain available to residents until Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. at which time they are to be removed.
Gloucester Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday Jan. 28 and all City offices will be delayed in opening. All City offices will open and resume business at 10 a.m. Wednesday Jan. 28.
The city website www.gloucester-ma.gov is updated regularly with the latest information.
Due to the blizzard, trash collection for Wednesday Jan. 28, has been cancelled. Collection will resume on Thursday. The schedule is as follows: Wednesday’s pick up will be Thursday, Thursday’s pick up will be Friday, Friday’s pick up will be Saturday. If your regular day is Tuesday we are asking that due to the extenuating circumstances that you please hold onto your trash until next week.
General Snow Emergency Information
Where Can I Park?
Off-street parking areas including:
Vehicles parked in parking lots must shovel their cars out of the space.
NOTE: All vehicles must be out of municipal and school lots by 1 p.m. today.
Please be aware that the City of Gloucester is authorized to remove any vehicle that interferes with the removal of snow and ice. Removal costs shall be paid by the owner of the vehicle.
Residents are required to remove snow and ice from the sidewalks in front of their homes/businesses.
Please call the Department of Public Works at 978-281-9785 for information or questions concerning snow and ice removal.
Colleen Apostolos Digging Out!
It’s a Glorious Morning! Although I did crash after only taking ten steps from our door and, not realizing it, got water spots all over my camera’s lens. Every photo had to be de-spotted prior to uploading. I hope I didn’t miss any spots.
Ken Duckworth Digging Out!
Valerie and Joey Marino Digging Out!
Dinner Specials Every Week!
Wednesday, January 28th
Special Guest: RON SCHRANK!!
Ron has developed a serious fan base around here. Why?
Well, let’s start with a soft, soothing voice. Then there’s the
eclectic, hand-picked song repertoire. But, bottom line… just
look at him. I mean, how can you not love this guy? 🙂 ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Check out Fred’s rockin’ wine menu!
Upcoming…
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂
IT’S THE BIG DIG 2!!
So here’s the rescue I was waiting for! Finally we are getting dug out of here. With drifts as high as 8 feet, there was no access to Kilby St., until now. Sorry for the crappy flying, but it was very gusty up here!
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Son’s making blueberry pancakes, Husband is shoveling, Daughter with Love in Santa Monica, bread in the oven, and I am editing my Monarch film–life is sweet!
Shoveling a path for our Rosie and keeping the bird feeders clear of snow. Hold onto your hats!
As you may already be aware, Nicole Duckworth makes the fabulous desserts at Duckworth’s Bistrot–her amazing ‘Death-By-Chocolate’ and ‘Banana Cake’ are two favorites that come to mind immediately. She stopped by with a wonderfully tasty maple-walnut-dried cherry granola, possibly the best ever, along with a sweet thank you note. When she has a spare moment, I’ll ask her if she can share the recipe. Our family thanks you Nicole!
Nicole and Jude
Duckworth’s will be reopening on January 29th, 2015. 
Lisa Smith writes, “While the snow flies, hunker down and watch your favorite Cape Ann High School sport teams play on Cape Ann TV Channels 20 and 67. We just added a bunch of games to the programming line up. The games air on both channels 20 & 67 from 9 am to 11 pm on Tuesday, January 27.”
Here is tomorrow’s line up:
Cape Ann TV Channel 20:
9:00 am GHS Hockey v. Lynn Classical
11:00 am GHS v MERHS Boys Basketball
1:00 pm GHS Girls Basketball v. Lynnfield
3:00 pm GHS Boys Basketball v. Winthrop
5:00 pm MERHS Girls Basketball v. North Reading
7:00 pm RHS Girls Basketball v. Mystic Valley
9:00 pm RHS Hockey v. Mystic Valley
Cape Ann TV Channel 67:
9:00 am RHS Hockey v. Salem
11:00 am MERHS Girls Basketball v. Georgetown
1:00 pm GHS Boys Basketball v. Beverly
3:00 pm RHS Girls Basketball v. Mt. Alvernia
5:00 pm GHS Girls Basketball v. Salem
7:00 pm RHS v. MERHS Boys Basketball
9:00 pm GHS Hockey v. Pentucket
City Councilor Paul McGeary writes:
Dear friends:
Due to the likelihood of severe weather this evening, the ward meeting that was to have been held at Maritime Gloucester concerning the proposal to erect a sculpture by the renowned artist David Black at Solomon Jacobs Park has been CANCELLED.
Councilor Melissa Cox and I will work with the Committee for the Arts to reschedule the meeting soon. We will let you know when a date has been set.
While we’re on the topic, here are some things to think about as we prepare for the storm:
The city will make every effort to keep you updated as events warrant. Stay off the roads and in your homes and most of all, BE SAFE.
Gloucester City Hall
Our Lady of Good Voyage
Niles Pond
I’ll be joined by fiddler Adrienne Howard, string player Linda Shields Swicker and whistle player/piper/singer David de la Barre. We’ll feature songs and poems of Burns – and other Scottish ‘fare’ (except haggis!) – bring one to share! 5:30-8:30. No cover.
Dog Bar
From Beth Story
Hi Joey,
Great to see the film of Joseph and Lucia fishing. Here is the boat at the beginning of her career as a highliner.
Beth Story
Essex
GloucesterCast 115 With Guests Kim Smith, Toby Pett and Host Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 1/23/15
Topics Include: Guests Kim Smith and Toby Pett, Hosted By Joey Ciaramitaro, Mid-Week Podcast, If Kim Had To Keep One Person In Her Life, Kim Compares Santa Monica to Gloucester MA, Bucket List Destinations, Art Haven Lobster Buoy Auction, David Black Proposed Sculpture Once Again Proves My Theory That Getting Local Art Installations Is Always Filled With Animosity- Kim’s Take, Toby’s Take and Joey’s Take, Kim’s Energy Assesment, Yorkshire Terrier Killed By Coyote, More Info About What Nonni’s Is Supposed To Be, What Would It Take For Nonni’s To Succeed, Lobsterman Tommy Burns Stops In And Lights The Place On Fire, Destinos, Mike’s Place, Yellow Subs, Bridal Show At Cruiseport, Tommy Talks About His Ex-Wives’ Dimensions, The Winner of Clarke Snow’s Book Waltzing With Lady Luck Is Debby Lloyd- Must Be Picked Up Here At the Dock, This Weeks New Subscriber To the GloucesterCast Prize Is A Fleece Lined Good Morning Gloucester Logo Jacket Donated By Paulie Walnuts- Subscribe Here For a Chance To Win. Jacket Must Be Picked Up At The Dock, Paulie Walnuts Personal Blog Here.
Good Morning Gloucester 