This will be a while…

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Lately I have been thinking about what social beings we are and realizing how much our connections mean to us. I guess this will be a while. Fiesta 1994

Jackie Bennett

NO, THIS IS NOT A RARE TROPICAL BIRD!

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Aren’t the colors of the Common Grackle’s feathers beautiful in the morning sun? When they fly by you may think oh, just an ordinary blackbird, but in the early morning light when the sun hits their feather just right, you’ll see deeply hued iridescent shades of violet, green, and blue, along with metallic gold and copper.

They are everywhere all around us right now, in large and small flocks, singing their hearts out while pairing up to nest, and often mixed with Red-winged Blackbirds and Brown-headed Cowbirds.

Governor Orders Extension to Non Essential Service Closures

Posted on by Pat D

From the Mass.gov COVID website:

BOSTON — Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced several updates related to the COVID-19 outbreak including extending the non-essential business emergency order and guidance for Executive Branch employees until May 4. The Department of Public Health’s Stay-At-Home Advisory remains in effect. The Administration also updated the “COVID-19 Essential Services” categories for businesses and other organizations that provide essential services and workforces related to COVID-19 that are permitted to operate brick and mortar facilities during the emergency.

Essential Services Order: Governor Charlie Baker’s emergency order requiring that all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers and the public will be extended until May 4. Businesses and organizations not on the list of essential services are encouraged to continue operations through remote means that do not require workers, customers, or the public to enter or appear at the brick-and-mortar premises closed by the order. This order also prohibits gatherings of more than 10 people until May 4th.

Further details available here.

Using Zoom for video contacting during social distancing

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

We both look like we are on some sort of drug, but we were fooling around with the location on Zoom and this looked good. Not so much the characters in the photo. Just for fun

Good Egg Awards

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I Miss Our Library

Posted on by Pat D

Today I realized how much I miss our library. The online services are great, but I am missing the microfilm! Yes, I’m a little bit of a geek. I use the online local history resources and make frequent use of Libby to borrow books. But there’s something very special about a visit to your local library and I am sure I am not the only one who would like the library staff to know how much they are appreciated.

#DIYGRAND + Win A Festool Sander!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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win a festool sander

We’re having a contest.

With all this time at home, we finally have the opportunity to get to those DIY projects we’ve been aspiring to. Whether it’s creating a home office, re-tiling the bathroom, building shelves or anything else you want for your home, now is the time to get it done. In addition to creating the space you’ve been dreaming about, you could also be the proud new owner of a Festool Sander. It’s win-win.

We welcome projects large and small. This contest is open to everyone! Share it with your friends!

How to Enter

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How to visit the kids, throw a dinner party, take a class. Safely.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Zoom.com has become a life-line tool that’s going to help us get through the next few weeks of social distancing. You may have already used it for work. If you haven’t or don’t know what it is, read on …

What is Zoom? Think “conference call” but with a camera. The camera is key:

  • My wife taught a yoga class on Zoom Saturday.
  • Last night we had dinner with friends on Zoom.
  • My niece may have her wedding shower on Zoom.

You can use zoom.com to participate in almost any event, with others, no matter where they are. And you don’t have to be in the same room with them.

  • It’s cheap: there’s a decent “free” account or it’s about $15 a month for PRO
  • It’s easy. If you have a smart phone (iPhone, etc) or a laptop or a tablet, any device with a camera, it’ll work.
  • And it’s about…

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FIERY SUBLIME SUNRISE GOOD HARBOR BEACH

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Saturday morning’s sublime sunrise at GHB

How cute are these

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Gloucester’s best toy store, Toodeloos, 142 Mains Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 978-281-2011. Follow them on Toodeloos on facebook.

The Jam: Mondays at Minglewood Tavern with Dennis and Joe ~ Online 8pm 3.30.2020

Posted on by Joanne

 

The Jam: Mondays at Minglewood Tavern with Dennis and Joe

 

Greetings Jamily!
So we have ONE TIME SLOT open for tonight’s Virtual Jam! 9:00-9:20pm. Please message me through the Jam page if you are interested in jumping in!  > https://www.facebook.com/groups/1227095700794122/?hc_ref=ARQur3LtnYRvM9Sk2pV5jHkhPs9Tl9o0nuL9FB6Dk7B6-RdKrc1_U_nSw7ZZiSssnFw
Here is how the schedule looks right now:

Monday Jam 3-30-20

8-8:15 Jeff Buckridge
8:20-8:35 Renée &Joe
8:40-8:55 Ken Steiner
9-9:20ish ??
9:25-9:50 Mike Wayne
10-10:15 Pete Koeplin
10:20-10:40 Amanda Cook
10:45-11ish Geoff Small

Thank you all for your continued support for The Jam: Mondays at Minglewood Tavern with Dennis and Joe, and we shall see and hear you soon! 🙏🏼🤘🏼🎵💜

 

Congressman Moulton Virtual Small Business Forum

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hello, 

The CARES Act, passed last Friday, earmarks $350 billion dollars for our nation’s small businesses, all of which are struggling with immediate decisions about how to make rent, what to do about their employees, and which bills to pay.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 31st at 5 PM, Congressman Moulton and Massachusetts SBA Director Bob Nelson will host a Small Business Forum on Facebook.  This forum will detail the programs that were created to help small businesses and instruct them on how they can apply for assistance. 

Please share this important information widely via email and social media.

RSVP for our Tuesday Small Business Facebook Live event here: 

https://www.facebook.com/events/504669280409528/


Download our comprehensive resource guide here: https://moulton.house.gov/imo/media/doc/smallbiz.pdf