One recent weekday, we decided to head over to Lobsta Land for dinner. Being stereotypical seniors, we prefer to go on the early side. When we arrived, we were ALMOST deterred by the number of cars in the parking lot but headed in anyhow. It was a nice day and we figured the outdoor deck was probably the draw. We were pleased to be quickly seated in the bar area as we requested. I tried something new for me: teriyaki steak tip kabobs. Jim had the paella. Our meals were served hot and efficiently. They were very tasty and the portions were just right. The bar crowd was lively so the atmosphere was easy-going. All in all, a great experience. I guess the takeaway is don’t be intimidated by the number of cars in the lot! You won’t be sorry.
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Since launching this summer, Minglewood’s Breaking Bread with Our Community initiative has raised over $1,000 for The Open Door.
Want to help us keep it going? Simply order our Cornbread Skillet when you dine with us, and a percentage of sales will be donated to The Open Door to help alleviate the impact of hunger in our community.
Good food. Local impact. One skillet at a time.
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It is definitely not too late to take advantage of the outstanding whale watching season we have been blessed with this year. I went out with Cape Ann Whale Watch a few days ago along with a number of other (several European visitors on this trip). The waters were a little choppy but the captain and crew did their usual outstanding job of keeping everyone safe and as close to the action as possible. The tuna fleet was out there too so that was kind of fun to watch as well. We saw 7 humpbacks and a number of surface activities such as pec slapping and feeding behaviors. Magical as always. Thanks Cape Ann Whale Watch for another successful trip. They will be taking trips for just another few weeks. This is a highly recommended activity especially if you haven’t gone in a while.
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In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety has become almost commonplace. Our minds race with endless to-do lists, worries about the future, and the pressure to constantly perform. We spend so much time trying to control life’s uncertainties that we often forget what it feels like to simply be present.
Ironically, one of life’s greatest teachers doesn’t speak our language at all.
It’s the horse.
For thousands of years, horses have lived in harmony with nature, relying on instinct, awareness, and connection rather than overthinking. When we spend time with them, they quietly invite us to do the same.
Horses Live in the Present
Unlike humans, horses don’t replay yesterday’s mistakes or worry about tomorrow’s challenges. As prey animals, they have evolved to stay completely present, paying attention to what is happening right now.
That presence is contagious.
When you step into a pasture carrying stress from work, family responsibilities, or life’s challenges, your mind may still be racing. But horses have a remarkable way of drawing you back into the present moment. Their steady breathing, quiet curiosity, and peaceful nature encourage you to slow your own pace.
Before long, you’re noticing the warmth of the sun, the sound of birds, the softness of a horse’s muzzle, and the rhythm of your own breath.
Anxiety begins to lose its grip.
For more info call/text us 978-985-4592 or visit us online PeaceLoveHorse.com
On another beautiful fall day took a walk on Stacy Boulevard. The people walking through the gardens were very impressed with the beauty of the flowers. Thank you to Generous Gardeners for all your hard work.
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🦞 $17.99 + tax Lobster Roll served with chips & pickles 🍕 Buy any 18” pizza, get a 2nd 18” HALF PRICE! *Limit of 2 per customer 🍕 Buy any 16” pizza, get a 2nd 16” HALF PRICE! *Limit of 2 per customer Whether you’re grabbing lunch, feeding the family, or planning Saturday night dinner, today is a good day to treat yourself! 😋
We stopped by Wingaersheek Beach for a September look-around. Now that school is in session, it’s fairly quiet but there was a group celebrating a birthday in attendance. Sure is a pretty place!
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Hosted in support of The Open Door food pantry and Windhover Center for the Performing Arts, Cape Ann Cake Fest brings bakers of every kind — home bakers, bakery-bought, the ambitious and the just-here-for-fun — together for one afternoon of sampling, swapping, and second helpings.
Bring a cake, leave with a box full of new favorites, and help support two organizations doing vital work on Cape Ann. Register at www.capeanncakefest.com
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– The City of Gloucester will release a Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) on September 21st, inviting prospective development teams to share early-stage concepts for a public-private partnership to shape the future of I4-C2, a City-owned waterfront parcel at 65 Rogers Street. With direct harbor access and high visibility, 65 Rogers Street offers a rare opportunity to combine municipal leadership with private sector innovation, investment, and operational expertise, while advancing Gloucester’s blue economy.The site sits within Harbor Cove, an active marine district that includes commercial fishing, boatyards, maritime services, and visitor-oriented uses. It is also located one block from Main Street and the Civic Center District.Over the past several months, the City has led a community visioning process to identify public priorities for the site, including strengthening the working waterfront and enhancing public access to the harbor. Because the property is located within Gloucester’s Designated Port Area (DPA), future development must also respond to specific regulatory requirements governing allowable uses. The EOI will outline these community priorities and regulatory parameters so that development teams can shape concepts that respond to both market realities and public goals.Given the site’s complexity and significance, the City welcomes collaborative teams that bring together complementary development, maritime, technical, operational, and financial expertise. Early conversations among potential partners will be important to identify complementary strengths and build the kind of collaborative team that can navigate the regulatory environment and deliver a feasible, community-aligned concept.The EOI will be posted on BidNet Direct, and all submissions must be made exclusively through BidNet. The effort is being supported by Zapalac Advisors, a real estate and economic development firm, through an award from MassDevelopment’s Real Estate Services Technical Assistance Program. Earlier MassDevelopment funding also supported geotechnical engineering services to evaluate the site’s general conditions.The EOI is intentionally non-binding, and concepts and coalitions do not need to be fully formed at this stage. Its purpose is to see what kinds of improvements to the site are possible through a partnership and evaluate the feasibility and alignment of those concepts with community priorities. Responses will help the City determine whether to move forward with a future Request for Proposals (RFP), which would enable the City to lease the site to a chosen partner. At this point, the City is assessing the opportunities available.If the City proceeds with an RFP, the City would enter into a lease and development agreement with the selected development team. The City will work in partnership with the development team to ensure community priorities are achieved, facilitate successful navigation of regulatory processes, and support the pursuit of public funding and grants to support the project. The development team would be responsible for assembling the expertise, financing, and management capacity needed to execute the project, and for overall project implementation and ongoing operational management.The City will host a site visit for prospective development team members in early October. RSVP is required, and instructions will be included in the EOI package on BidNet Direct. The visit will offer an opportunity to assess the site’s physical conditions and development potential, review the EOI conditions, and connect with potential partners.Ahead of the EOI release, the City encourages interested entities to review the project webpage at https://www.gloucester-ma.gov/1586/I4-C2-Site-Visioning, register on BidNet Direct, and begin exploring potential partnerships..For more information, contact Emily Sloane, Economic Development Coordinator, through the City’s Contact Us form:https://gloucester-ma.gov/forms.aspx?fid=123 —
Mayor Paul Lundberg
City of Gloucester
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