New to Market Coastal charm meets modern living in this beautifully renovated Bay View home. With 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a layout made for entertaining, 4 Ciaramitaro Court offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience. Enjoy stunning views from the deck, a finished lower level for extra living space, and a location just minutes from Gloucester’s beaches, shops, and restaurants. 📍 Gloucester, MA 💰 $1,299,000 🔑 Listed by @realtor_katelyn
978 473 0922
katelyn.ciaramitaro@evrealestate.com
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On Thursday, October 30 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm the Sawyer Free Library welcomes Andrew DeFranza, Executive Director, and Nancy Sanchez, Advocacy & Education Manager at Harborlight Homes to discuss their role in the Dirty Deeds Project.
The Dirty Deeds Project is a collaboration between Harborlight Homes, the NAACP North Shore Branch, and the Mapping Prejudice Project at the University of Minnesota Libraries. Together, the partners examined property records in Southern Essex County and identified 407 deeds containing racially restrictive covenants, later confirmed as 390 after duplicates were removed.
Racial covenants were once a widespread practice used to exclude people from homeownership based on race, ethnicity, or religion. These clauses were written directly into property deeds and included language such as:
“The granted premises shall not be sold, mortgaged or leased to or occupied by persons of negro blood.” — Marblehead
“Said premises shall not be conveyed to or occupied by a colored person.” — Beverly
“The premises … shall not be owned or occupied by any person of Negro, Jewish, Italian, Greek, Polish or Armenian blood.” — Nahant
Although no longer enforceable, the presence of these covenants in the historical record continues to send a harmful message to those they targeted.
The project not only documents this discriminatory history but also advances solutions. Harborlight Homes and its partners are supporting Senator Lydia Edwards’ bill (HD.4087/SD.720, An Act Providing for the Removal of Void Restrictive Covenants), which seeks to remove such language from property records across Massachusetts.
By uncovering and addressing this history, The Dirty Deeds Project works toward building more inclusive and equitable communities.
“Bacchanal” refers to ancient Roman rituals dedicated to Bacchus, the god of wine. In modern usage, a bacchanal is a wild and chaotic gathering — and FUN!
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Friday it’s everyone’s favorite 1980’s Dance Party with SAFETY! The theme this year is “80s Fantasy & Magic” so come dressed as one of your favorite characters from any classic 80s fantasy movie – think The Neverending Story, Legend, Labyrinth, Excalibur, Willow, Dragonslayer, Conan, Red Sonia, Dark Crystal, Xanadu, Princess Bride, The Goonies, or any film that still haunts your dreams! There are shockingly still a limited number of tickets available so grab yours before they’re gone! Doors at 7:30pm. Show at 8:30pm. Whatever you do, make sure you wear comfortable shoes!!
We’ll also have live music from Satch Kerans in the restaurant from 7pm – 10pm. No cover!
Saturday it’s the Skunk Sessions Halloween Show with a psychedelic light show from Liquid Light Brothers and a killer line up of special guests! Come jam to face-melting covers and original music – there are still some tickets available! Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm.
Sunday is a full Alexandra Grace Music Studio take-over. The Graveyard Gala is a showcase concert and costume party. There is a 2pm show and a 6pm show. Tickets are still some available.
As always, Little Sister will be serving their Best of The North Shore award-winning burgers (and so much more) starting at 5pm each night and now starting at noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Come early and grab food before the show or stay late and refuel after dancing!
LITTLE SISTER IS ALSO NOW OPEN AT NOON ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY! COME WATCH FOOTBALL WITH US!! We have NFL Sunday Ticket and we’re the only bar in town that has enough TVs to show ALL the games. You can also scan in each game day for a chance to win a VIP Super Bowl Party Experience! We’ll be hosting the best Super Bowl Party on the North Shore back in the venue!!
HOURS: MON 5PM, TUE CLOSED, WED 5PM, THU 5PM, FRI 5PM, SAT 12PM, SUN 12PM
I had not been to the Choate Bridge Pub in a couple of years, so when FOB Susan L suggested we have dinner there, I was anxious to see what the experience would be. Previous experiences had left me a little underwhelmed so I was glad to go and be very pleasantly surprised at the level of service and meal quality. We sat in the dining room and looked over the menu and specials. Susan and Leo shared a GIANT plate of fried clams; Jim had the honey mustard fried chicken sandwich and I had spaghetti and meatballs (4 meatballs!). Susan also ordered the homemade cheese broccoli soup. Dessert was Russell Orchard apple crisp. The food was quite satisfying and the service was friendly and efficient. You should note it’s a cash only business (ATM on site) so be appropriately prepared for that. It was fairly quiet upon our early-ish arrival but by the time we left around 7 PM, the place was hopping especially for a weekday evening, so plan accordingly there as well.
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Essex CLAMFEST returns on Saturday, OCTOBER 25th(RAIN OR SHINE!)
On Saturday, October 25, the 40th Annual Essex ClamFest and Clam Chowder Competition will return. This beloved fall event will feature over 40 Artist and Vendor booths, plus 15 Non-Profit Booths, a K-9 demonstration, Kids’ Activities, including the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team, and Face Painting by Miss Wendy, live music, food vendors, Rockport Brewing Company, 90+ Cellars Wine Cellars and, of course, the ever-popular Clam Chowder Competition. The festival is free to attend and will take place at Shepard Memorial Park in Essex from 11 AM to 4 PM.
The clam chowder competition runs from Noon to 1 PM (or while supplies last). The cost is $15.00 for adults and $10 for children under 10 to enter the chowder tasting area. Over 1,000 people are expected to participate and taste the best of the best. Each chowder taster will have the opportunity to choose his or her favorite for the People’s Choice Award, while nine esteemed judges will vote to select the winner of the Judges’ Award. This year, there are eight competitors: 35 Beach (Manchester), Addison Gilbert Hospital/ Sodexo (Gloucester), Castle Manor Inn (Gloucester), CK Pearl (Essex), Seaport Grille (Gloucester), The Farm Bar & Grille (Essex), The James Restaurant (Essex), and Woodman’s (Essex).
Essex Clamfest is produced by the Essex Division of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce. BankGloucester is our Presenting sponsor; Brookline Bank is our Gold sponsor; Applied Materials is our silver sponsor, and Hiltz Disposal is our supporting sponsor.
The rain Location for the festival is at the Essex Elementary School, on the same date.
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