Kops ‘n Kids Fishing Program

Posted on by Nichole S.

How great is this. Gloucester just keeps getting better and better.

The old adage goes “a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work” but our new Gloucester Police Departments’ Kops n Kids fishing program is our work and there are no bad days. That is because our work is so much more than just fishing.

We use fishing as a tool to connect police officers and our youth in Gloucester. Officers work side by side with kids, helping them bait, cast, hook and release fish all while bonding and learning that they are not so different from each other after all. We will also teach kids about fishing conservation and boating safety. Our fishing experience will create opportunities to instill patience, ingenuity, preparation and humility. Fishing is an activity most anyone can do and afford. We will provide all fishing equipment and life jackets. We will be using our police boat, life jackets must be worn, waivers must be signed. One parent per child may attend. We will be fishing from the inner harbor to Ten Pound Island only. Children will also haul one lobster trap and officers will teach the children how the lobster trap works. Everyone is welcome to sign up, but preference will be given to children who have never experienced fishing or boating before. You can sign up by visiting (in person) at the Community Impact Unit inside Browns Mall.

Gloucester residents only, three children per fishing trip. Trips will last two hours. Weather permitting first trip Monday July 19th two groups;10am and 12pm noon, pick up and drop off from the Harbormaster’s Office. Mass Division of Marine fisheries will be supplying junior fishing log books and educational materials.Deadline to sign up for our maiden voyage is this Thursday July 15th by noon, we will randomly choose three children for each trip Friday July 16th at noon via random wheel on Facebook live. More trips to follow.

Feel free to call 978-325-5471 or email Lieutenant Jeremiah Nicastro jnicastro@gloucester-ma.gov

Also visit the Kops-n-Kids Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Kops-n-Kids-180479725833208

Lunch at Salt Water Grille Was Delicious

Posted on by Pat D

We recently had a great lunch experience at Salt Water Grille on Washington Street (former Friendly’s). On a quiet weekday afternoon, we were greeted cheerfully and received service attention from Erin in a very timely manner. The Saltwater Spritzer was exactly what the humid day called for….light and refreshing. I had the Blackened Haddock Tacos which were seasoned precisely to my preferences. The pieces were larger than I anticipated and DELICIOUS. Jim got the Fish and Chips after the Potato Skin appetizer. I had enough room left for a brownie sundae!! The atmosphere is casual and friendly. We had not been back since before the pandemic and we are glad to add Salt Water Grille back into our meal rotation! Thanks Erin.

I’d Decided To Add A GMG Tik Tok Account- Here’s The First One For Your Viewing Pleasure- The fine crew of the mighty F/V Pretty Girl bait lobster traps with redfish heads

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
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The fine crew of the mighty F/V Pretty Girl bait lobster traps with redfish heads #lobster #lobstermen #gloucesterma #lobstercompany #fishermen

♬ original sound – Good Morning Gloucester

The Grill is Hot at the Sawyer Free Library!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Sawyer Free Library's avatarCape Ann Community

Yes, you can become the envy of your neighbors by becoming the ultimate grill master!

All you have to do is join the Sawyer Free Library on Wednesday, July 21 from 2:30-4:30pm for a fun and informative live and in-person event and learn all you need to know about Summer Grilling from local Farm-to-Table Chef Justus Dunton.

Chef Dunton has worked in premier and starred restaurants from Boston to Costa Rica. He has created his own company, Dagger Board Hospitality that brings farm-fresh, hand forraged, and delicious food to our local community through his pop-up dinners and teaching programs.

Weather permitting, we will meet outside in the Sawyer Free Library amphitheater.

Register here as space is limited!

For more information, go to SawyerFreeLibrary.org

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show us Rain Summer in one photo

Posted on by Catherine

What says 2021 summer to you? Please add your photo to the comments or email GMG.

Making the best of it!~

Heading out, July 2021

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PAT MORSS. Gloucester, MA, Eastern Point, Hurricane Elsa. July 9, 2021. (Jeannette L, Stew W, Derek L, w/dog)

Gloucester High School Class of 1981 40th Reunion Tickets are on Sale!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Gloucester High School Class of 1981 40th Reunion Tickets are on Sale! Main event will be at the Elks at Bass RocksSaturday, August 14, 2021 from 6PM – 11PMBBQ Dinner, DJ, Dancing and Class Videos Tickets are $25. p/classmate and significant other.Other friends of the class are welcome for $50 p/.p Payable by check, cash or Venmo.com @GHS-ClassofEightyOne Classmates have donated tickets for anyone experiencing hardship. Email Roz if you need a ticket or two at gloucesterclassof81reuinions@gmail.com Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/48140215184 Email us at gloucesterclassof81reunions@gmail.com Check our website for Updates and Weekend Itinerary https://gloucesterclassof81.com/

I Believe That Charleen Needs This Mermaid Birdfeeder From Pauline’s Gifts For Her Back Yard

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Pauline’s Gifts

Address: 512 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930

Phone: (978) 281-5558

Cape Ann Whale Watch Sunset Trip

Posted on by Pat D

We took a trip with Cape Ann Whale Watch last night for a Sunset Cruise under threatening skies and came home with these wonderful memories. We had travelled back from Long Island earlier in the day and since the weather did not look promising, I was sorely tempted to bail out on this trip. But my faith in the Cape All Whale Watch staff to make the trip memorable overcame my temporary reluctance. It turned out that my faith was absolutely justified.

Several family groups including a number of excited children were also aboard, as were photographer friends Jessica and Melissa. Tina was our naturalists, Capt John was at the helm and several interns were along to make our trip successful (shout out to intern Keirsten!) . Although my expectations were VERY low, we did make our way out to the feeding grounds and spent time with Jabbaroo and her calf. The calf was super-playful displaying behaviors such as chin breaching, pectoral slapping, AND a full spinning breach or two! This calf was recently injured in an entanglement and you can see the damage done to its body in some of these pictures. It was a life threatening injury but it appears the calf is recovering. Although the lighting was poor under clouds and light rain, we were treated to the full show and some of the pictures turned out well enough to share.

We got NO sunset, but I would 100% recommend an evening ride with Cape Ann Whale Watch even if the weather is not ideal. Additional pictures and story details posted to Pat D’s Photos and Adventures Facebook page.

Giant Seagull

Posted on by Nichole S.

This giant seagull photobombed my harbor photo today. I have a tendency to take photos every day…no matter where I’ve been. So, I’m trying to get in the habit of deleted any unwanted photos each night. This giant seagull surprised me tonight. I thought I was just taking a photo of the inner harbor from Capt. Joe & Sons…. I didn’t even see the seagull