Final steps: After 60 years, Larsen’s corner shoe store family business at 131 Main Street closing #GloucesterMA

Posted on by Catherine

A downtown neighborhood institution, Larsen’s, 131 Main Street, Gloucester, Ma. is closing after 60 years. Think of all the generations of new shoes! My friends loved how professional they were, measuring for the right fit, and their great customer service.

Please support their shoe stock close out sale. Phone: (978) 828-1297

Snowing! view back to Larsen’s

Dinner at The Studio

Posted on by Nichole S.

My boys have been choosing to have their birthday dinners at the Studio for several years now.  Thatcher’s birthday was at the end of May….so there was no dining out for him this year.  I was so excited to see that The Studio was opening just in time for Finn’s birthday over the weekend.  We enjoyed our annual birthday dinner on the deck on Friday night and everything was wonderful.  The staff did a great job and, if I didn’t know so, I wouldn’t have guessed it was their first evening open for the season.  It was a mild bummer to realize that they weren’t doing sushi yet, but the boys were happy to order all of their other favorites…. edamame, truffle fries, fish and chips, calamari, fried pickles, and grilled corn.  Everything was delicious and it definitely felt like summer.  Thanks, Studio!

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Harbor Loop Happenings and Schooner Adventure Prep

Posted on by Pat D

I wandered down to the Harbor Loop to see what was going on and it appears the Schooner Adventure is being prepped! I had a little canine company while I was there (I thought it was called Dockwa not Dockwag……haha). Lots to look at, as always.

Bananas Has Opened and We Are Glad

Posted on by Pat D

Bananas has reopened on Main Street! Two customers at a time are allowed in to browse a wide variety of clothing, jewelry and household accessories. GMG Jimmy left with 2 new-to-him shirts! Great to see you again! Waving from the doorway……

The Surge: Glou/Rkpt Real Estate Update

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Kenny MacCarthy's avatarCape Ann Home

Here’s the just-past-mid-June synopsis of Gloucester single family homes for sale:
  • For sale now: 36
  • Last year: 63
  • Biggest shift $1M-$2M. Now: 6. Last year: 16.
Rockport synopsis:
  • For sale now: 23
  • Last year: 39
  • Biggest shift $700K- $1M. Now: 6. Last year: 15.
Big picture Rockport, Gloucester, Manchester, Beverly, Essex:
  • For sale now: 119
  • Last year: 197
  • Biggest shift is in $2M-$3M. Now: 7. Last year: 24.
The short story?
  • Everything is selling.
  • The only bargains are properties on the market for 5 months or more.
  • This won’t last forever.

Our advice: 

  • If you have to buy, expect to pay asking price.
  • If you don’t have to buy, don’t buy.
  • If you are thinking about selling, now’s the time (and if you can’t find a new home, rent and wait. Prices will come down.)
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We hope this helps.
Bob and Sue McDermott…

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Sawyer Free Library launches GLOUCESTER READS: Many Readers, One Conversation Addressing Our Climate Crisis with the Hope of Building a Better Future

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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The Sawyer Free Library is inviting readers of all ages to be a part of something big this summer as it officially launches the first annual Gloucester Reads: Many Readers, One Conversation. This citywide collaborative reading program aims to unite and energize the community around the important issue of climate change through reading, discussion, and action.

From Monday June 22 through Tuesday, September 15, 2020, Gloucester Reads will explore the topic of Addressing Our Climate Crisis with the Hope of Building a Better Future. The innuagural reading program will feature two award-winning books, Falter by Bill McKibben and The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline.

Presented by the Sawyer Free Library as a part of The Civic Hub, and in partnership with Backyard Growers, Gloucester Education Fund, Manship Artist Residency + Studios, Maritime Gloucester, Ocean Alliance and TownGreen 2025, Gloucester Reads offers residents the opportunity to read…

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Streaming Nia and Restorative Yoga Classes via Zoom with Linda All Free! Week of June 22nd Nia Routine: West Side Story More Nia on 1623 Studios

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

niawithlinda's avatarCape Ann Wellness

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Join us as we dance to music from the musical West Side Story.  Many of the songs come from an album called The Songs of West Side Story.  Contemporary artists do their take on the classic Bernstein tunes.  Some choreography for this routine is from Casey who did Slumdog Millionaire and some from my teacher Katie Capelli and from me.  So it is also a choreographic compilation.  Say that three times fast!

If you are new to Nia with Linda, these streaming classes are free.  Share with anyone who you feel needs a little movement and fun in their lives during this period of social isolation.

So here is how it works.  It will be easier for you if you download the Zoom client for meetings for a desktop or laptop, or the app for phones and tablets.

Click here for the link to download the client or the app

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Perfect Summer Solstice Weekend — pat morss

Posted on by patmorss

A sail, a dinner out, and seeing the Mallards growing up. Great weekend.

Local race; rounding Dog Bar breakwater
Kingfisher returning to port
Canada Goose on Niles Pond
The older ducklings already teenagers
Look this way – group photo
Some are still ducklings
Sometimes curious
And sometimes wary
An almost tropical feel on an Audubon boardwalk
Topped off with a nice sunset