Workout 4. Crushing it! Nice!

Posted on by GMG Chris Mc.

Another great workout. This time we are at the finest gym in all of Cape Ann. Lets go.

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Happy as a Clam at High Tide

Posted on by Nichole S.

This third post in the series shared with us from David W. Teele and Betsey Horovitz from the The Annisquam Historical Society’s “Notes from the Firehouse” gives us a wonderful look back at clamming with some amazing photographs dating back to the late 1800s.

You an also read prior posts in this series by clicking on these links:

The Lobstermen Cometh, the Bugs Goeth

Hoop Nets, Cunners, and Lobsters

Visit the Annisquam Historical Society HERE: https://www.annisquamhistoricalsociety.org/

You can also read all entries in their Notes from the Firehouse Series HERE: https://www.annisquamhistoricalsociety.org/notesfromthefirehouse

Below is an excerpt from “Happy as a Clam at High Tide.” See attached screen grabs to read more.

“It was not only illegal to dig clams at high tide, it was virtually impossible.

Few creatures as apparently simple as the clam have proved so useful, for so long, for so many. Great piles of shells (middens) testify to the importance of clams to Native Americans. From the earliest days of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (then including Maine) coastal towns had the right to regulate their clam banks; mostly, they still do. Owners of the “uplands”, land above the high tide mark, did not own the clams, although they did, and do, own the inter-tidal flats.

Clams not only could be served up for dinner, but they also were a cash crop. During some of the worst economic depressions, the clam banks might be the only banks that would honor the check of a destitute seaside resident. Clams went to Gloucester, Boston, New York, and Cleveland* in their shells, on ice; shucked clams, raw or salted, went by uncounted barrels-full to serve as bait. What would a clam bake be with no clams? Children need no tools to dig for the only crop that squirts back at them.”

Harbor Loop

Posted on by Pat D

When visitors ask where they should go, I always recommend the Harbor Loop. I think it’s beautiful in so many ways and tells one of the stories of our fair city. So, I took a ride down for a look around recently.

Building Home- Grand Banks Building Products

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Creating a home always becomes something different once you start. You never end up where you thought you would. And often that’s for the best. A home can feel like a faraway dream, something that doesn’treally exist.But all the great things begin with a dream.

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These homeowners never thought they were going to be people that would build a house, but they did it. And now 30 years later, they are re-investing in their home by remodeling their kitchen. It’s a big deal, and an intense process. But in the end, it’s an investment in both the resale value of your home and your happiness. How is that not worth it?

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Home is a space to be cherished, cared for, and used to the fullest extent. It’s the place we raise our children. It’s the place we celebrate accomplishments and mourn our failures. We spend late nights baking cupcakes for…

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CHAMBER ANNOUNCES CAPE ANN SMALL BUSINESS WEEK, SEPTEMBER 21-25

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CHAMBER ANNOUNCES CAPE ANN SMALL BUSINESS WEEK, SEPTEMBER 21-25

The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Cape Ann Small Business Week 2020 will be celebrated from Monday, September 21 through Friday, September 25, in conjunction with National Small Business Week.

Every year since 1981 the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce has designated a special week to honor the achievements of Cape Ann’s small business entrepreneurs and their employees and salute their contributions to the economic vitality and community life of Cape Ann. Traditionally, Small Business Persons of the Year have been chosen for each Cape Ann community.

After consulting with past Cape Ann Small Business Persons of the Year representing Essex, Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea and Rockport, the Chamber Board agreed with their recommendation that Cape Ann Small Business Week 2020 should celebrate the resilience, creativity, courageousness and community spirit of every Cape Ann small business in response…

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Smoky sun over Magnolia Pier and Magnolia Landing

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

On Wednesday around 4:45 took this photo at Magnolia Pier.  You can see the smoky sky from the fires out west.

Lunch at Seaport Grille

Posted on by Pat D

I had lunch with my favorite aunt at Seaport Grille this week. Now that Labor Day is behind us, we were able to get seated inside quickly and efficiently for a weekday lunch. Tables are distanced and all protocols appear to be in place. Jennifer served us in a friendly manner taking our order for a fish sandwich and a cheeseburger. I talked my aunt into my favorite dessert there: Seaport Coffee….yummmmm……Thanks Seaport Grille for a lively lunch experience.

Kindness Mosaic Installed This Week

Posted on by Pat D

Just when we need a little extra kindness, the fifth MosiacGloucester panel was installed a few days ago on the Americold Building. Like its four other companions, it is named after Dogtown Boulders: Kindness joins Use Your Head, Never Try Never Win, Help Mother and Courage. More information about the panels and the project can be found here.

These panels are designed to tell some of the stories of Gloucester so I am including some close-ups that contain just a few of the local references. They are quite beautiful and I encourage you to take a closer look.

WEEK 3 OF THE SAVOUR COMPLIMENTARY GRAND WINE TASTING PRESENTING 24 NEW WINES VIEWED IN VIDEOS & ONLINE

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Now scheduling Week 3 private, complimentary in-store “Kiosk Tasting”, complementing our virtual
online tasting from the comfort of home. New curated wines, New presentation videos.

The Kiosk Tasting For Week 3- Tuesday, Sept. 15th to Sat. Sept. 19th – between noon and 5PM, we are scheduling private complimentary tastings every half-hour, 30-minutes devoted to tasting up to 20 bottles from our digital kiosk, and the option to acquire choice wines.

To reserve your private complimentary tasting please callKathleen & Courtney @ 978.282.1455.
-Welcoming one customer or a couple at a time for the kiosk tasting in Savour.

Savour is open to all customers wearing masks, practicing social distancing, 6’ storewide, Tues. – Sat., 11-6.

-View 5 New Wine Presenter videos-www.savourwineandcheese.com/wine-tasting.php
–See 25 new, curated wine selections from:Casey Gruttadauri l Harry Zarkades l
Lauren Daddona l Matt Rose l Danny Giddings & download their wine…

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If You Know What a New England Roast Beef Sandwich Is Then You Know It’s The James River BBQ Sauce That Makes It. Here’s The Link To Purchase James River BBQ Sauce

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Here’s The Link To Purchase James River BBQ Sauce

I know it’s a Northeast thing. I also know it’s tough to find. But not any longer. we ordered a bundle of six bottles which probably won’t last long.

Currently I’m smoking a roast beef to make sandwiches for lunch.

I’m a three way kinda guy (sauce-cheese-mayo)

This is how you would get a New England Style Roast Beef Sandwich Three Way-

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