The work on the bridge in Essex is coming along. Admittedly, I don’t know much about this project, but I have driven past it once every other week or so while construction has been underway. I’m sure everyone who drives past it more often will be happy to have it done. Personally, I miss seeing all the kids lined up jumping into the creek. It seemed like quite the rite of passage. I know that stopped a few years back….and I’m sure safety was an issue…but I loved seeing those kids enjoying simple summer fun.
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I have been away on a fall foliage photo tour in Vermont these past few days and it has been great. Though the foliage has not been brilliant in color this year due to drought/heat wave etc., it was still a wonderful experience to take this trip and open my eyes to some new places. I am sharing my favorite five photos from the trip for you to enjoy. For further story details and additional photos, please check out Pat D’s Photos and Adventures on Facebook. I took my trip with Slonina Photography if you are interested and I recommend him highly. I have taken several trips with him and would be happy to talk to you about it if you are interested.
Please remember to stop by Pat D’s Photos at the Cape Ann Time Bank Artisan Market Saturday at 44 Commercial St (10 AM – 3 PM) OR at Magtoberfest in Magnolia (at the library from 11-5). I’d love feedback on the Vermont photos so please feel free to share your thoughts.
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I love the Topsfield Fair….but, not necessarily in the cold rain. Nonetheless, I took Finn and a friend last night for about 4 hours. Unfortunately, with the drizzle, they closed many rides. I’m all for safety, but I can’t help but wonder why the Freak Out is deemed safe in the rain while lesser rides shut down. Since it was one of the few rides open, I had to watch the boys go on it several times in a row. No thank you.
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We visited Boston Lights last year at Franklin Park Zoo and decided it was worth taking our daughter back to this year. I recall recommending you visit earlier in the evening for parking purposes as well as reduced crowds and this recommendation remains the same EXCEPT driving into the city at that time of day is a crap shoot. So if you can’t manage to get there, perhaps you will enjoy these photos. I was pleased to note that the displays are not just the same ones rotated in from last year. The show is open until October 23. The experience had a different theme (solar system/stars) and the displays additionally feature occasional blowing “smoke” in addition to motion and sound effects. We had a great time and I would go again another year with or without grandchildren.
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GMGI Researchers Join OceanX for Young Explorers Program
As part of GMGI’s ongoing partnership with OceanX, GMGI researchers Matt Harke, Ph.D. and Jennifer Polinski took part in the organization’s third Young Explorers Program (YEP). YEP was created by OceanX to provide college students and recent graduates traditionally underrepresented in marine science with the incredible opportunity to learn about and explore the ocean – all while aboard the state-of-the-art research vessel OceanXplorer. Click here to read the full article.
GMGI Adds New Board Member: Introducing Lauren Liss
GMGI is thrilled to announce the addition of Lauren Liss to the GMGI Board of Directors. Lauren is an attorney who focuses her practice on environmental law and policy as well as on real estate development. Lauren has deep public and private sector experience, having served in a variety of governmental roles, including as president and CEO of the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency. She…
This week the annual Cape Ann Plein Air Festival is in full swing. The weather so far has been challenging – cold and windy. The opening event on Sunday was the Quick Draw, held at Essex County Greenbelt’s Allyn Cox Reservation. Competitors had two hours to complete their paintings, followed by a half hour to frame and submit them for judging and for sale.
Headquarters for judging at the Cox Reservation, EssexNo restrictions on creativity, as the sign notesThe Great Marsh took center stageWell along at 1-1/2 hoursCoffee to warm the handsSmall was a good approach to the windy conditionsThis artist’s easel blew over – now in restoration modeLow to the ground also worked wellThe perfect compact outdoor kitFraming before the judging
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“One oyster filters up to 50 gallons of water per day!”
The MHBC is sponsoring a fun informational meeting featuring Steve Parkes of MOP
to be held at the Manchester Community Center
on October 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Please join us at Morss Pier one hour before the Meeting if you’d like to see the upweller and how it works.
Everyone is welcome!
As part of The Massachusetts Oyster Project (MOP), the Manchester Harbor Boat Club (MHBC) has established the first Manchester Harbor upweller. Our upweller is a system for growing oysters that are currently cleaning the harbor water and can later be planted in approved locations to continue their mighty work. It is staffed by volunteers and is located on Morss Pier in the doghouse.
Sponsors…
Dan Houde, Manchester Electric
Scott Milne, Milne Heating and Plumbing
Monty Lewis, Monty Lewis Design
Massachusetts Oyster Project, particularly Sarah Valencik and Steve Parkes
Manchester Select Board, Conservation Commission, and Harbor Advisory Committee; also the Harbormaster, Shellfish Warden and MERHS Guidance Dept. for their support and assistance.
MHBC Board and volunteers
We want to continue to expand our educational efforts next year.
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