Waves at Good Harbor Beach on Saturday

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Even though it was frigid on Saturday, nothing can keep people away from the beach.  The waves were beautiful.

Snow’s a no show. Wind and rain #GloucesterMA

Posted on by Catherine

photos Gloucester and Rockport, Mass. – About 1:30pm, an hour or so before high tide, winter storm, first day of February 2021, windy 38 degrees. No black clouds and raining by 3pm. Views of Salt Marsh at back of Good Harbor; from Ledgemont, Portuguese Hill; Long beach, Rockport. (double click or pinch and zoom to enlarge to full size)

No snow, yet.

Krafts with Kiley

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

The calendar for Krafts with Kiley for February is up! ✂️🖍📚💜✨We’ve changed the times, added 2 sessions per day, and come up with some fun crafts. This is free and a fun community program at our Library and Community Center. DM to sign up. Donations happily accepted. Limited Space. 2/6 session 1 is already full. #communityfirst #magnolialibrary #magnolialibraryandcommunitycenter #kraftswithkiley01930 #kidsprograms #capeannkids #capeannkidsprograms

Fundrive Gloucester Elks

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The Elks in collaboration with Savers is doing a Fundrive next Friday and Saturday. February 5th and 6th from 9 am to 4pm.  This is a great time to get a jump on the Spring Cleaning and to clean out your closets, drawers and cupboards.   Clean sellable clothes, sheets, curtains, blankets, towels, etc should be placed in contractor bags   Small household items such as knicknacks  can be placed in boxes.  No Books and No furniture is accepted at this time.  All items will be accepted in the Elks parking lot.

Happy purging!!!

Feb 1-2, 2021 Winter Storm Notifications and Updates

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Posted on: February 1, 2021

Feb 1-2, 2021 Winter Storm Notifications and Updates

PARKING BAN

A snow emergency parking ban will be in effect beginning today at 2 PM,  Monday, February 1, and will remain in effect until further notice due to an upcoming winter storm expected to bring heavy wet snow, gusty winds and minor coastal flooding later today through tomorrow.  

Parking is available at all municipal and school parking lots but it is at your own risk. Due to the possibility of minor coastal flooding parking will not be available in the lower lot at Gloucester High School.  

The City of Gloucester will give residents ample notice when the parking ban is rescinded to allow for the removal of cars from off street parking areas before parking enforcement teams will begin ticketing and towing.

All residents and businesses are reminded that they are responsible for clearing snow from sidewalks adjacent to their property. Please make every effort to shovel out hydrants at, or, near your homes, and please check on your elderly and disabled.  Your cooperation during this parking ban is necessary for efficient and safe snow removal efforts.

TRASH AND RECYCLING COLLECTION 

Trash will not be collected tomorrow, Tuesday, February 2. Trash collection will resume on Wednesday, February 3 and operate on a holiday schedule/one-day delay the rest of the week. 

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

If you are in danger, call 911 for immediate assistance. Emergency teams are prepared to assist anyone in need so call 911 right away.  We remind all to take caution while traveling and to make safety your top priority.  Thank you for your assistance and please use 911 for any emergency needs. Stay safe!

POWER OUTAGES

National Grid has been preparing for power outages in different areas across the North Shore, including Gloucester. If any outages do occur in your area, it is imperative that they be reported via the National Grid Customer Service or Outage Reporting phone lines as listed below. Every outage phone call that we receive is logged into our outage tracking system and better enables us to pinpoint the location of the issue. The sooner National Grid can identify the location of the issue, the quicker a response can be sent.

  • The Customer Service Line is: 1-800-322-3223
  • The Outage Reporting Line is: 1-800-465-1212

REMINDERS/ SAFETY INFORMATION

1606 Restaurant and Bar At Beauport Hotel: Starting tonight, every Monday enjoy $12 Burgers & Brews – a special burger menu (choice of 3) paired with a New England microbrew for just $12!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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We’re kicking off 2021 with new 1606 Daily Specials! Starting tonight, every Monday enjoy $12 Burgers & Brews – a special burger menu (choice of 3) paired with a New England microbrew for just $12!

Stay tuned to see what else we have coming for daily specials!

📸 : Bharat Parmar Photography

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Piggy Bank

Posted on by Nichole S.

Of all the things my boys received for Christmas….it was a very small and last minute gift that has suddenly been keeping them entertained. Who would have thought? They’ve been just a bit obsessed with filling their change counters and watching their bank add up. Suddenly random change stuck in the seat of the car or couch cushions are a bigger score.

Paint Factory Memories

Posted on by Pat D

A variety of views of our beloved Paint Manufactory taken over the years. Some older (probably 2004), some newer, some at sunset, some from across the harbor………always stunning. I just love this gem.

Winter Wellness Series hosted by the Sawyer Free Library: Self Care in Uncertain Times

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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The Sawyer Free Library is presenting an engaging and informative virtual educational series to help patrons learn ways to support their health and wellness this winter-and all year long.

The program featuring some of Cape Ann’s best certified natural health care practitioners, offers the community an opportunity to connect virtually while discovering the benefits of yoga, meditation, acupressure, natural heath and energizing local hikes. 

Thursday, February 11 at 7 pm: Learn about the benefits of Natural Health and Acupressure with GRETA WILLIAMS, Licensed Acupuncuturist. Register for vitural event at SawyerFreeLibrary.org.

Be sure to also mark your calendars for these upcoming classes in the Winter Wellness series:

Monday, February 22 at 7 pm: Gentle Yoga, Stretch and Meditation with Janet Green Garrison, Certified Yoga Instructor (M.Ed., R.Y.T., CADAC)

Monday, March 8at 7 pm: Learn about Hiking Cape Ann with Taylor Ann Bradford

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Free Streaming Nia and Restorative Yoga Classes via Zoom with Linda for the Week of Feb. 1st Nia Routine-Disney Songs Restorative Yoga Mon and Wed. 5 PM

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Hot off the press, Disney Songs! I had a lot of fun finding new versions of most of these well known tunes. A few are the originals but most are new takes. I wanted to focus the routine on the hands and feet as these are the parts of the body we take the most for granted, until they are painful.

So join us and we’ll have fun singing and dancing to Disney Songs. Here’s a sneak preview of one of my favorite finds, an a cappella version of“I Wanna Be Like You”from the Jungle Book sung by DCappella.

For Restorative Yoga, find some cushions, large books, yoga blocks, blankets, whatever you can use instead of bolsters and blocks. We make it work. For more information on Restorative yoga, check out my site, niawithlinda.com. It is a lovely passive practice that gives the participant relaxation and calm. Who…

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Winter fun- skating sledding surfing birding #GloucesterMA

Posted on by Catherine

Last day of January 2021 was a sunny one, cold enough for ponds and craggy coast puddles to freeze over.

photo caption- few scenes from Long Beach, Stage Fort Park, Buswell Pond, Fernwood Lake, Days Pond. No action at Le page