Good Morning Gloucester

A few days ago we visited the Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder Restoration in Newcastle, Maine. Some online investigation (very incomplete) turned up interesting information. The Damariscotta Fish ladder was built around the mills in 1807, and reconsted two centuries later between 2007 and 2017. As reported by GMG, construction at the smaller West Gloucester Alewife/Herring fish ladder on Little River, allowing spawning above in Lily Pond, was completed in 2018. It appears SumCO eco contractors and/or Becker Construction had a hand in both projects (need clarification).

Here are some photos from our Damariscotta Fish Ladder visit. The site was not staffed, and access was limited. Their website is: damarascottamills.org

Patterns….

Following guidance from the CDC and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Annisquam Village Church will be reopening for worship beginning Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 10 a.m. for all vaccinated people.  The church will begin by limiting capacity to 100 people. Protocols will continue to be assessed, as needed. Worship services can also be accessed via Zoom.  For details see annisquamvillagechurch.org 

The church pastor, Rev. Sue Koehler-Arsenault, states, “We have seen incredible growth in the number of people attending our services since the pandemic began.  Being able to offer our worship services and other programs on Zoom has enabled us to connect with people not only on Cape Ann, but across the country. Hybrid worship will allow us to continue to be connected to members who are in nursing homes, hospitals, and do not live on Cape Ann.”

Koehler-Arsenault notes that the church’s new audio-visual system was made possible by a gift from Kari Gale in honor of her husband, Jud, who died in November 2020. “Jud loved the Zoom services. They meant so much to him, especially in his last months of life. This gift will enable others to benefit as he did from the Sunday worship services,” notes Gale.

We are relieved that our Pat Dalpiaz may survive her tick attack.

It’s going to be a long road ahead but thankfully after receiving expert care, it’s looking like she’s gonna pull through.

A new twist on an old tradition. Join The Open Door to mark the 20th Anniversary of this beloved community event. Empty Bowl TO GO is by appointment only with a drive-thru experience at The Open Door in Gloucester.

For each ticket you reserve, you will receive:

1. A beautiful bowl made with love, randomly selected and prepackaged for you.
2. Homemade soup—chowder, chicken, vegan or gluten-free—ready to reheat.
3. Bread, cookie and a bottle of water to round out your meal.

The bowl goes home as a reminder that somewhere, someone’s bowl is empty.

Hello Everyone!
Before we depart for the weekend, I just wanted to send a quick reminder that the GHS Theatre Program’s spring musical, High School Musical Jr., is available for streaming this weekend!
Tickets can be purchased at bit.ly/dunkadelic. 
There are three (3) stream times remaining: –Tonight 5/21 at 7:00pm–Tomorrow 5/22 at 1:00pm–Tomorrow 5/22 at 7:00pm
Thank you to everyone who supported us last night for our opening night! And to those who have already purchased their tickets for one of the remaining shows this weekend. The students, Mr. Fleury, and I really appreciate it.
Have a great weekend!–
Jessica Kirk (she/her)Theater Arts TeacherGloucester High School978-281-9870 x11407
jkirk@gloucesterschools.comhttp://gloucesterhighdrama.blogspot.com
“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible” – Walt Disney

We took a ride with John Abisamra to view a Great Blue Heron Rookery near Georgetown this week. There are no fewer than a dozen active nests there in a perfect setting to view the parents and the growing chicks going about their normal routines. I have never been to a rookery so this was quite a treat to watch so much Great Blue Heron activity. I appreciate John helping us with this, though I did NOT appreciate the snake making an appearance.

For additional pictures and story details, I encourage you to check out Pat D’s Photos and Adventures on Facebook.

I Love You!

Todaymarks two years in the books for doing what we love the most at our favorite place❤️ To thank you all for what you’ve done for us the past 2 years, we want to celebrate by doing ‼️$5 SMOOTHIES‼️ and ‼️$1 ICED COFFEES‼️ all day long!

ALSO, there will be giveaways going on at the cafe throughout the day that you do not wanna miss out on! We hope to see all of you😎 We will be open from 7am – 5pm!

I had a sealed smoke detector that went off in low battery mode in the middle of the night. Took it down, wrapped it in a towel & went out outside and smashed it to smithereens with a hammer. Problem solved.

— Eileen Murphy (@chipsy231) May 21, 2021

Thanks for showing your excellent services towards our City. My appreciation for you is much greater than these words.

Public Works helps maintain a community’s strength by working together to provide an infrastructure of services in transportation, water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment, public buildings and spaces, parks, and grounds, emergency management and first response, solid waste, and right-of-way management. Public Works provides togetherness needed for collaboration with all the stakeholders in capital projects, infrastructure solutions, and quality of life services.
Thank you 
Sefatia
Sefatia Romeo Theken,Mayor, L.C.H.W

City of Gloucester, MA

We were behind Riversbend in Essex looking for egrets and this other big bird approached. It appeared to be landing but then reversed course and left. It’s as close as I’ve ever been to a helicopter in action.