Good Morning Gloucester

• To All of You History Buffs,
  
  Today, August 5,2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the battle of Coffin’s Beach. On August 5, 1775 the HMS Falcon, commanded by Captain John Linzee, was patrolling the coast off Ipswich Bay. According the the most popular narrative Captain Linzee sent 50 marines ashore to gather sheep he spotted grazing on Peter Coffin’s farm. Major Coffin spotted the attack. He gathered about a half dozen men who, while taking cover in the sand dunes, began firing at the marines forcing them to retreat back the their ship.
  
  However, the Boston Globe posted a story on August 16, 1908 which, while similar in many aspects, differed in a very meaningful way. It turns out that Peter Coffin was an ardent supporter of the Revolution. He had been suppling food and money to revolutionaries in Boston which was under British control since Bunker Hill. In this telling Captain Linzee had two objectives. One was to secure food for his sailors but the other was to “wreak vengeance on the Coffin place.” His orders were to leave the buildings of Coffin’s farm in ashes and disperse the flocks. Then, once the farm was taken the marines were to approach the town of Gloucester from the weakly defended North. This would facilitate the destruction of the town when augmented by an attack from the sea by the Falcon which was to sail around Cape Ann. The Falcon did sail around Cape Ann and attacked Gloucester from the sea. This attack is known as the Battle of Gloucester and it took place on August 8, 1775. The Falcon’s attack was not supported by land forces and was relatively unsuccessful.
  
  Whatever the story, we all owe our thanksto Peter Coffin for his service to the nation 250 years ago.
  
  Tom Mooney

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Dear Morning Gloucester Team,

I hope this message finds you well. I recently react your article about Nick White and his impressive win as the 2025 Greasy Pole Champion. I’ve been trying to get in touch with him but haven’t had at luck locating his contact information through public channels. 

I’m trying to reach him because in Sicily, on the feast of SS Salvatore, the patron for the small town of Cefalu’ once a year on August 6 there is a Greasy Pole to celebrate the patron of this town. It is called ‘A’NTINNA A Mari.  Most of the people in this feast are fisherman. Please see some of the screen shots  to get the flag. This team can be checked in the Guinness  World record.

I do not know if Nick White is interested in participating with the Italian team in the States. 

I am trying to communicate with the Italian Sons and daughters of Italy Organization in Massachusetts.  ( info.massOSDIA@gmail.com) phone 617-489-5234) to see if they would be interested in sponsoring the team from Sicily, when they have the feast in June for St. Leo in Gloucester, MA. 

I sent some  pictures for the Greasy Pole that will take place August 6 in Sicily, town of Cefalu’ for the 

‘A’NTINNA  A  MARI.

In Italy. 🇮🇹 

Thank you for your help.

This coming Friday, 8/8 there will be a reception at Annisquam Studios, between 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Come see paintings by local artists, Benjamin Herbert, Dennis Flavin (chef/owner of the old Halibut Point Restaurant), Peter Herbert, and the jewelry of Munya Avigail Upin. Food and refreshments served.

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Monday the Old Salts return to RBSC for yet another  grueling dive into the past. Czech it out if your free. Hours: 1 to 3

Always the first 3 Mondays unless there is a holiday!
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Gloucester, MA 01930

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Community Band on Sunday, August 16, at 6:30pm, at the Antonio Gentile

Bandstand, Stage Fort Park, 24 Hough Avenue, Gloucester. The rain date

is Wednesday, August 19, at 6:30pm. The concert is the seventh in this

thirty ninth anniversary concert season and is sponsored by the

Gloucester Cultural Council and Bank Gloucester.

The Cape Ann Community Band will present their Viet Nam 50th Anniversary

Tribute; a musical salute to our Cape Ann Viet Nam veterans. The concert

will feature patriotic music,  military themes and popular tunes from

the 1960’s and 70’s. A special commemorative piece entitled “Mekong”

will center the program. The concert is sponsored by Bank Gloucester and

the Gloucester Cultural Council.

The concert is free, parking is free and the rest rooms are ADA

accessible. It’s lawn seating so bring chairs or blankets. For more

information please visit DavidLBenjamin.com or call  339-245-3216.

From John Abisamra:

Join Cape Ann Artisans on Saturday, August 9th, for their Summer Mini-Tour! Visit seven unique studios between 10AM and 5PM and experience stunning works in photography, pottery, sculpture, and more—all during Massachusetts’ tax-free holiday weekend. Explore artist profiles online and plan your visit here: https://capeannartisans.com/

August 1, 2025 ~ Hammond Castle Museum ~ 

World-Class Recognition in Your Own Backyard – Have you visited lately?

Earlier this month, Hammond Castle Museum was honored with three BONS Reader’s Choice awards, including Reader’s Choice for Best Museum. And just last week, we were named among the top 10 percent of attractions worldwide by TripAdvisor, based entirely on guest reviews.

Our August special events lineup includes something for everyone and as always, we’re open daily from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM (last entrance at 2:45 PM).

And don’t forget about Gloucester Gratis Days, our free admission program for Gloucester residents. It’s our way of giving back to the community that has supported us for nearly a century, and it makes visiting the Museum easier than ever.

Have you explored our new website yet or dropped by to see what’s happening in your own backyard? There’s real momentum at the Museum right now. Whether it’s your first time visiting or your first time in years, we invite you to take a look at all the exciting programs underway.

Join us Saturday, August 9, from 6 to 10 PM for the Gloucester Main Street Block Party! Stroll the street, catch live music, grab tasty bites, get your face painted, shop local gems, visit with non-profits, and soak up the festive vibes. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer night in downtown Gloucester! 🌟 See you there!

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We have a large selection of new items for the Block party at 44 Main St!

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Some guys use the discarded monkfish heads for bait.