Public Invited: Sawyer Free Library Annual Meeting on Wed, 11/10 at 6pm

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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The Gloucester Lyceum and Sawyer Free Library Corporation will be hosting its Annual Meeting on Wednesday evening, November 10, at the Sawyer Free Library from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. The Corporator’s sign-in begins at 6:00 pm.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend this informative evening, although only Corporators can vote. Masks are required, and for those interested in participating remotely, a zoom link is also available. For more information click HERE

The Sawyer Free Library’s Annual Meeting will be from 6:30–8:00 pm on the main floor of the Sawyer Free Library located at 2 Dale Avenue in Gloucester. For more information visit SawyerFreeLibrary.org

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Because, What Could Go Wrong Here?

Posted on by Nichole S.

Walmart has started to use driverless delivery trucks. My mom lived in Fayetteville, Arkansas for a few years. It was quite beautiful…and it was also right next door to Bentonville….home to Walmart Corporate Headquarters. Yesterday Arkansas Online announced that a driverless truck delivery company that Walmart Inc. works with in Bentonville has been operating vehicles without a driver behind the wheel since August. Yikes.

The trucks run on a single delivery route several times daily on public roads between a Neighborhood Market and a Walmart “dark store,” or store that is now being used solely as a fulfillment center, the companies said in a joint news release.

Walmart did not immediately respond to questions including how many trucks it’s using or whether it owns a stake in the company as it does with another driverless vehicle firm.

The Arkansas Highway Commission gave approval for the company, Gatik, and Walmart, in December to use the box trucks without a safety driver after they had successfully operated in the city for 18 months.

The companies said that the commission’s approval makes Gatik the first autonomous trucking company allowed to remove the safety driver from a commercial delivery middle-mile route “anywhere in the world.”

Middle mile refers to the part of the supply chain in which items are transported between warehouses or from warehouses to stores. In comparison, last-mile deliveries are made from stores or fulfillment centers directly to customers’ homes.

Autonomous delivery helps Walmart fill online orders faster, the companies said.

Half Moon Beach Shines in the Fall

Posted on by Pat D

It was a gorgeous autumn day at Half Moon Beach recently. It was a bonus to find some painted rocks awaiting discovery. Well done to the artist(s)! I left them for the next explorer, because you might just need to go down there on one of these beautiful fall days.

Oak To Ember (Former Cape Ann Brewing Spot) Gives Some Updated Sneak Peeks-

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
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THE ENTRANCE 

demo is complete. here’s a look from the future Rodgers Street entrance.

coming 2022
RODGERS STREET SIDE DINING

adding tables and booths to this street side dining area plus an open kitchen with live fire grilling.
adding a bigger bar and tons of tables. sneak a peak out the windows for future outdoor harbor seating.

34th Annual Love Cape Ann Fundraising Auction

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Bid From Anywhere!

This year’s 34th Annual Love Cape Ann Fundraising Auction kicks off on Wednesday, November 10th at 5:00pm. Didn’t buy a ticket? That’s okay! Online bidding lets you bid on auction items from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Bid at an event or from any location with internet access, however only guests present at the event will enjoy the Live Auction. You can create your account to get started bidding by following the instructions below.

Early Bidding Instructions:

1.      Click hereand then click the “Get Started” button to register.
2.      Create a (NEW) Account using a computer or smartphone (this must be different than your Chamber account).

  • Shipping address
  • Credit card number
  • Your cell phone number (You can receive text alerts for the items you bid on)

3.Verify your email address.(You will receive an email from Greater Giving and you need…

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If you have wings, you’re doing fine — pat morss

Posted on by patmorss

This seems to be the bird edition. More Feathers than Fur around recently.

White-breasted Nuthatch enjoying dinner at our rustic cafe
Downy Woodpecker literally scampering up and down the patio door screen
Got room for one more? Actually, they’re hiding now through Thanksgiving
Cooper’s Hawk skimmed our heads and landed at a better observation post
Every feather has its place
Mallard couples at Niles Pond, taking over the turtle rock
This Ring-necked Duck did have 4 cousins with him
Gulls relaxing at Brace Cove
Code Red Alert!
One lap around the cove and back

GHS Fishermen: #GloucesterMA vs East Boston Varsity Soccer (Replay) 11/6/21 Cape Ann Live

Posted on by Catherine

Did you miss Round 1 of the tournament? Not to worry! Cape Ann Live filmed the game. Find them on YouTube Cape Ann Live Gloucester vs East Boston Varsity Soccer (Replay) 11/6/21

Since the October storm: “Unfortunately, we had the same issues at Newell Stadium (11/6/2021)…Slow, sporadic internet connection which caused us to get knocked off while livecasting the soccer game. I’ve been in contact with the school IT guys and hopefully it will be fixed by Wednesday’s game. But fear not, the game was recorded in camera so it will be available in its entirety on Cape Ann LIVE’s Facebook and YouTube pages! Please share the link and enjoy the game!”– Cape Ann LIVE

How nice to have any film, whether or not the live feed is up. Thanks GHS Fishermen Athletics, IT, DPW, all!

game 2 is at HOME – 6pm Wednesday | at GHS stunning New Balance Field Newell Stadium | vs. New Bedford

Should be a great match up of a seed 8 vs. a seed 9! They have a long trip here for this game. Winner travels to Belchertown. See tix information below. $10 / $5 students & seniors

Read Nick Curcuru GDT coverage of Game 1 here:  “Gloucester Soccer Boys Dismantles East Boston in First Round Rout” 

Check out GHS Fishermen Athletics all sports – website, Facebook and Twitter

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bonus – Pretty fall sunsets

Cheers to the Patriot, the Meridian and the Coast Guard

Posted on by Pat D

We watched as the Meridian assisted the Patriot into the harbor escorted by the Coast Guard today. Presumably the Patriot became disabled and the Meridian lent a hand along with the Coast Guard. It appears everyone is safe in harbor now. Cheers Patriot, Meridian and Coast Guard!

Pauline’s Gifts

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni
Mark your Calendar!! Our much LOVED #customerappreciationday is WEDNESDAY,DEC.8th. From 10-7 #22years #refreshments #fun #specials
— at Pauline’s Gifts.

Marsh Rothko #GloucesterMA

Posted on by Catherine

motif Monday photo: view across the marsh at the back of Good Harbor Beach

photo: portrait of David Cox at MFA, Boston, Rothko exhibition 2018

photos same morning, minus Rothko effects: sunrise motif with signs; when even the parking lot…

New Indoor Dining at the Gloucester House

Posted on by Nichole S.

The new and improved indoor bar and dining area at the Gloucester House is open for business. We stopped by quickly on Friday night. I had one Shipyard Pumpkin beer and tried the brussels sprouts wrapped in bacon. Really good…especially the sriracha glaze.