Gloucester Plovers Go Swimming! New short created for Mass Wildlife Coastal Waterbird Cooperators. Turn up the volume to hear the chicks peeping and Dad Plover piping.
TREMENDOUS COASTAL WATERBIRD CONSERVATION COOPERATORS MEETING!
On Tuesday I attended the Coastal Waterbird Conservation Cooperators meeting, which took place at the Harwich Community Center on Cape Cod. The meeting is held annually to bring together people and organizations that are involved with population monitoring and conservation efforts on behalf of coastal waterbirds. Threatened and endangered species such as Least Terns, Piping Plovers, Roseate Terns, and American Oystercatchers are given the greatest attention.
I was invited by Carolyn Mostello, event organizer, to create a short film, Gloucester Plovers Go Swimming, for the “Strange and Unusual” section. The film features our three little chicks SWIMMING in the tidal creek (see next post). I also provided a group of photos of the late hatching chicks for DCR. The film and the photos were well-received, which was gratifying to me, to be of help in documenting and sharing these wonderful stories.
Conservationists from all seven Massachusetts coastal regions participated, as well as conservationists from nearby states, including representatives from Maine, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. To name just some of the organizations presenting at the meeting-Mass Wildlife, Trustees of Reservations, Essex Greenbelt, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Mass Audubon, and US Fish and Wildlife.
In the morning, each region gave the 2019 population census report for nesting birds as well as providing information about problems and solutions. We all share similar challenges with predation from crows and gulls, uncontrolled dogs, enforcement, and habitat loss and it was very interesting to learn about how neighboring communities are managing problems and issues.
Trustees of Reservations Coastal Ecologist Jeff Denoncour presented on behalf of the north of Boston region, of which Gloucester is a part. Essex Greenbelt’s Director of Land Stewardship Dave Rimmer and intern Fionna were in attendance as well. Both Crane Beach and Parker River are having a fantastic year and the numbers are up across Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island. There are still many young chicks yet to fledge on Massachusetts beaches so the final count has not been determined.
The afternoon session was filled with outstanding lectures presented by conservation biologists and all the programs were tremendously informative.
I met Beth Howard from Mass Audubon, who has been involved with care taking the L Street Piping Plovers and Paige Hebert from Mass Wildlife who has been helping manage Roseate Terns. The DCR staff managing the shorebirds at Nahant, Salisbury, Winthrop, and Revere Beach were all there and they are just a stellar group of young people.
It was a great day! Many attendees expressed congratulations for Gloucester fledging three chicks. Last year after attending the meeting I wrote the following and it’s wonderful that our hope for Gloucester’s Plovers was realized this year: “After attending the cooperators meeting, I am more hopeful than ever that our community can come together and solve the problems that are preventing our PiPl from successfully nesting and fledging chicks. What we have going in our favor is the sheer number of amazing super volunteers along with strong community-wide support.”
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“Kaboom” J. Schneider submits- Postcards from the Edge… of Summer Vacation Part 4
As a kid, a rainy summer day in Gloucester in the 1960s meant a movie at the theater on Main Street, Candle Pin Bowling by the dreaded rotary, a museum, or arts and crafts at home with WSBK on the TV as background noise. When it came to arts and crafts, it was a mix of writing and addressing postcards my mother insisted my sister and I send to friends and relatives before school started in the fall, and my weird, creative, warped mind screwing with those postcards. My mother blamed it on MAD Magazine, which is why I read it. Years later I would work for MAD, so there you go, mom!
Decades before the computer, email or Photoshop, I would sit and cut out pictures from magazines and newspapers, then using gobs of Elmer’s Glue to paste them onto the postcards. Each one a piece of art. No longer would I hear how anyone got the same postcard, and considering there were only six different postcards available at Mal’s (then Ame’s, now a giant Stop& Shop), it was quite an accomplishment.
During the 1980s I was able to make color copies of postcards I was still defacing. I now have folders full of them, from cities around the country, but Gloucester will always be my favorite place to make the recipients wonder if the town is a little too weird.
“Kaboom” J. Schneider
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Pretty little fawn in the marsh at Black Beach
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Fishing on the Breakwater
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Visitors to Gloucester from Norway
Family from Norway waiting to have breakfast at Sugar Magnolia
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Lisa Marie and Charlie O’Neal with Fly Amero Tonight 7pm @ The Rhumb Line 8.7.2019
Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, August 7 – 7pm
My Musical Guest: LISA MARIE!
The old saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words” has
never been more true. Just gaze into the eyes of this smokin’
hot blues mama. She got the pipes and she got the sass.
Can’t you tell? Accompanied this week by Charlie O’Neal
on guitar, say hello to the one and only Lisa Marie! Sure to
be a night to remember – for a long, long time. ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen……features Morgan Forsythe! Dishes are better than ever before!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
8/14 – Dan King
8/21 – Annette Dion
Coming soon…
Honkytonk Women
Lynne Taylor
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂
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Happy National Lighthouse Day! Do you have a favorite?
Beautiful lighthouses in Gloucester, Cape Ann
Do you have a favorite here or elsewhere?
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Gloucester Smiles-1291 with their dogs
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Schooner Thomas e. lannon Whale Watching Sail August 16th Reserve Online At www.schooner.org
For more info and to book online- www.schooner.org
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Lattof Farmhouse Kitchen
I stopped by Lattof Farmhouse Kitchen again the other day and grabbed an ice coffee (delicious…and I’m a little picky about my ice coffee) and a Tremont Sandwich…hummus, roasted red peppers, cucumbers, and havarti. I took the sandwich to eat a few hours later at my desk and bought a blueberry muffin for a late breakfast. Everything was so good! This special place really is a perfect stop on your way in/out of Rockport. Nestled on Main Street (#205) you can get there easily.
If you have not made a point to stop by, you should. The fresh produce at the farm stand out front is bountiful and the quaint picnic area reminds me of days at Something Natural on Nantucket. It really is a lovely spot to sit in the shade and enjoy a quiet lunch.
I’ve heard the homemade anadama bread is not to be missed and next time I stop in I am definitely getting a smoothie.
See images of the menu below
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This lobster trucker cap from @lobster_trap_gifts is straight fire!
Enza Iacono
Fisherman’s daughter making handmade gifts from authentic lobster trap material. Made in Gloucester, MA. Americas oldest seaport.
order here-
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Aquarius on the Back Shore Update
Last March, I shared pictures of new signs on the back shore at the location of the former Ocean View Inn presenting “Aquarius at Back Shores”. I recently noticed some new activity over there and thought an update might be in order. We now see “Aquarius on the Back Shore” (much better) with a newer logo to go along with the construction activity. Great minds thinking alike, apparently, as the Gloucester Daily Times featured this in Tuesday’s (Aug 6 2019) paper. Click here for full article. I understand we can expect a couple of single family homes along with duplexes. The
The Manor House, to be razed and rebuilt as single family home.
Former High Cliff Lodge to become single family home. I will miss this building especially as we stayed on site several times for family events over the years and I loved this building.
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Beautiful Light In Gloucester MA Harbor This Misty Morning
The Mighty F/V Lori B Glides Through The Water Heading Out To Harvest Lobster.
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Building Your Business
Join us to hear about the best ways to grow and market your business. We’ll hear from Christine Armstrong of Armstrong Brand Consulting as well as some real stories of marketing successes and failures from local contractors. Come enjoy an evening of good conversation, food, beer and a great community!
Where: Grand Banks, 7 Crafts Road, Gloucester
When: Thursday, August 8 4:30-6:30
RSVP to monica@grandbanksbp.com
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AUGUST 7, 2019 BY ADDISON GILBERT HOSPITAL Nursing Support Hiring Event Today! Wednesday, August 7, 2019 9 AM – 12 PM & 1 – 4 PM
Nursing Support Hiring Event Today! Wednesday, August 7, 2019 9 AM – 12 PM & 1 – 4 PM
With multiple locations and hours available – Beverly Hospital, Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester, BayRidge Hospital in Lynn, Lahey Outpatient Center in Danvers, and Home Health, you’re sure to find the one that’s right for you!
RSVP Now
Fill out our brief form to let us know you will be attending
and we’ll save you a seat.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Phlebotomy and EKG training
- Tuition assistance
- Free on-site parking
- On-site cafeteria
Requirements:
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- CNA preferred upon hire or equivalent training and/or experience
- BLS must be obtained by the end of the month following the first 90 days of employment
Beverly Hospital is a full-service, 221-bed, community hospital. We provide quality, patient-centered care to North Shore and Cape Ann residents, including maternity, pediatrics, surgical, orthopedics, cardiology, and several other specialties.
Addison Gilbert is a full-service, 58-bed medical/surgical acute care facility that provides inpatient and outpatient care to residents of the Cape Ann community in specialties such as cancer care, surgical day care, critical care, and emergency medicine.
Lahey Outpatient Center in Danvers offers a full range of primary care, diagnostic and imaging services, lab, specialty, and preventive care.
Become part of a Home Health team that provides the support families need when everyday living becomes more challenging. From home care and adult day services to assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, long-term and hospice care, we provide a full spectrum of services for frail and chronically ill adults, as well as those recovering from illness or injury.
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Cape Ann Chamber Event Guide
At-A-Glance Newsletter
Great Things Are Happening… Be A Part Of It!
CHAMBER NEWS & EVENTS
NEXTGEN Sail & Networking on Schooner Adventure
Thursday, August 8, 2019 | 5-8:30 PM
Schooner Adventure | 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester
The Cape Ann Young Professionals group is hosting a networking event like no other! Embrace your sense of ‘adventure’ on the seas with area young professionals aboard Gloucester’s own historic Schooner Adventure.
Click Here for info.
Next Gloucester Block Party
Saturday, August 10, 2019 | 6-10 PM
Main Street in Gloucester
The Gloucester Block parties are fun, festive events that bring downtown to life! A portion of Main Street is closed off from 6-10pm, allowing for live music from local bands, street performers, al fresco dining, children’s activities and more! This family-friendly event has something for everyone!
*New this event is the BankGloucester Beer Garden!
Ribbon Cutting at Blackbear Barber Shop
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 | 10 AM
Blackbear Barber Shop | 260 Main Street, Gloucester
Please join us on Tuesday morning for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Blackbear Barber Shop.
North Shore Summer Social with Boston Globe Media
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 | 6:30 PM
The Peabody Essex Museum | 161 Essex Street, Salem
Please join Boston Globe Media and other North Shore Chambers at The Peabody Essex Museum for an evening of networking and socializing.
Enjoy beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres and meet the Globe’s new Chief Commercial Officer, Kayvan Salmanpour.
RSVP by TODAY August 6.
Businesswomen’s Sunset Sail
Only 5 spots left!
Thursday, August 15, 2019 | 5 – 8:30 PM
Schooner Adventure | 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester
$35 per person
Enjoy a wonderful sail aboard one of Gloucester’s oldest working vessels! Sail Gloucester Harbor and beyond, enjoy a glorious Cape Ann Sunset, network and enjoy the company of other area Businesswomen.
A light meal will be provided- Delicious, Award Winning Clam Chowder provided by Woodman’s of Essex (thank you Woodman’s!), sandwiches, chips and cookies.
BYOB- a wonderful opportunity to bring your own libations to enjoy on the sail! Concoct your favorite concoction or share a bottle of your favorite wine with a friend- bring it along to enjoy!
Water and soda available on board.
WE DO EXPECT TO SELL OUT SO REGISTER EARLY!!
39th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival
Saturday & Sunday, August 17&18 | 10 AM – 6 PM
Stage Fort Park, Gloucester
A collection of over 200 juried Artisans, Craftspeople, Authors, Food Vendors and Musicians from throughout the United States will display and sell their unique creations.
The Rotary’s Pancake Breakfast will be on Saturday from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
The North Shore Car Club will display over 75 antique automobiles on Sunday.
August Business After Hours at The Village Restaurant
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 | 5-7 PM
The Village Restaurant | 55 Main Street, Essex
Join us for August Business After Hours as The Village Restaurant in Essex! Check out what the new owners have done since taking over the restaurant about a year ago.
Sample from their award winning, delicious menu and enjoy a summer evening in Essex with other area business leaders!
There is no charge for this event.
Carolyn M. O’Connor Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded yearly by the Cape Ann Chamber Businesswomen’s Committee, to a woman who is going back to school to better herself/her circumstances.
Someone who perhaps had to stop pursuing her career due to unforeseen or unfortunate circumstances, or who simply has struggle with the means to attend college.
To qualify for the scholarship the applicant must have graduated from High School or earned a GED.
We are looking for women who are seeking education or training, to better their life situation and further their career.
This year we are pleased to announce that we will be awarding two $1,500 Scholarships.
The deadline for the applications to be returned to the Chamber is September 1, 2019.
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LUSH SUMMER PLANTER GARDEN
Our planters for the Kendal Hotel and Black Sheep Restaurant, located at 350 Main Street in Kendal Square, Cambridge, are planted up in late spring. We keep them going with daily watering and fertilizing.
The hydrangeas look more and more beautiful as the summer progresses and I found a wonderful complementary purplish-blue and white striped petunia at Cedar Rock Gardens this year. With a name like ‘Blueberry Muffin,’ how could one resist purchasing. ‘Blueberry Muffin’ is holding its own and filling out nicely. It’s a keeper and on the list for next year.
Next time you’re in Cambridge, stop by and check out the Kendall Firehouse Hotel and come on in for a delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The food is simply outstanding and the staff are wonderfully friendly and professional.
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“Kaboom” J. Schneider submits- Postcards from the Edge… of Summer Vacation Part 3
As a kid, a rainy summer day in Gloucester in the 1960s meant a movie at the theater on Main Street, Candle Pin Bowling by the dreaded rotary, a museum, or arts and crafts at home with WSBK on the TV as background noise. When it came to arts and crafts, it was a mix of writing and addressing postcards my mother insisted my sister and I send to friends and relatives before school started in the fall, and my weird, creative, warped mind screwing with those postcards. My mother blamed it on MAD Magazine, which is why I read it. Years later I would work for MAD, so there you go, mom!
Decades before the computer, email or Photoshop, I would sit and cut out pictures from magazines and newspapers, then using gobs of Elmer’s Glue to paste them onto the postcards. Each one a piece of art. No longer would I hear how anyone got the same postcard, and considering there were only six different postcards available at Mal’s (then Ame’s, now a giant Stop& Shop), it was quite an accomplishment.
During the 1980s I was able to make color copies of postcards I was still defacing. I now have folders full of them, from cities around the country, but Gloucester will always be my favorite place to make the recipients wonder if the town is a little too weird.
“Kaboom” J. Schneider
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Clear day, white boat cruising off Shore road
Good Morning Gloucester 