This just in from one of our correspondents……porpoises in the harbor today.
City of Gloucester Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Boards, Committees & Commissions
Gloucester Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken is seeking interested volunteers to fill vacancies on a number of City boards, committees and commissions (BCC).
Volunteers selected to serve on City BCC’s aide local government’s ability to serve residents, businesses and visitors. BCC’s are established under state laws, the City charter, and code of ordinances and the purpose, duties, and authority are determined by these state and local laws. Members are appointed by the Mayor and are approved by the City Council for specified terms.
The following BCC’s are currently accepting applications:
· Animal Advisory Committee
· Archives Committee
· Capital Improvement Advisory Board
· City Hall Restoration Commission
· Clean City Commission
· Clean Energy Commission
· Committee for the Arts
· Conservation Commission
· Council on Aging
· Disabilities Rights Commission
· Dogtown Preservation Commission
· Fisheries Commission
· Historical Commission
· Human Rights Commission
· Open Space Committee
· Records Management Advisory Board
· Shellfish Advisory Commission
· Stage Fort Park Advisory Committee
· Tourism Commission
· Waterways Board
· Zoning Board of Appeals
Information and descriptions for any of these BCC’s can be found on the City of Gloucester website or by calling the Mayor’s Office.
Some newly formed BCC descriptions are as follows:
The Disabilities Rights Commission shall promote the full integration and participation of people with disabilities in the City of Gloucester’s activities, services and employment opportunities of the community and to coordinate and carry out programs in coordination with programs of the Massachusetts Office of Disability.
Dogtown Preservation Commission’s mission is to formulate and implement a comprehensive plan for ongoing preservation, restoration, management, educational, and stewardship of Dogtown.
The Human Rights Commission will advise the Mayor on all matters of civil and human rights for all Gloucester citizens. It will also support and assist all city departments, boards and commissions in their efforts to celebrate diversity, promote tolerance and inclusion, and comply with appropriate local, state, and federal laws.
City residents, at least 18 years of age, who are interested in volunteering for an opening should submit a letter of interest and an up to date resume to mayor@gloucester-ma.gov, by fax to 978-281-9738, or by mail to Office of the Mayor, Gloucester City Hall, 9 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930.
For questions about the submission process, additional information on any opening or BCC description/scope call the Mayor’s Office at 978-281-9700.
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A GOLDEN SEA OF SUNFLOWERS AT THE STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL SCHOOL STREET SUNFLOWER FARM
The brand new beautiful School Street Sunflower field is not to be missed. With gently rolling hills, abundantly planted rows, and a wide, easy path to stroll (easy enough for a two-year-old to navigate), the 5 acres of sunflowers is a wildflower lover’s dream.
Paul Wegzyn and his Dad, also Paul Wegzyn, shared their enthusiasm for this exiting new venture.
There are picnic tables for those who would like to take lunch, and positioned artfully around the fields are photo props such as tractors and bales of hay, but for the most part, the scene is straight up gorgeous sunflowers (and bees!).
The variety planted blooms in 50 to 60 days from when planted and today is day 61. Only a few flowers have droopy seed-laden heads, or have passed. NOW is the time to go as the blooms will all have expired in another two weeks.
Kissable Butterflies
School Street Sunflower Farm
At the corner of Linebrook Road and School Street (for google maps type in – 79 Linebrook Road)
Ipswich, Massachusetts
Open 8am to sunset.
The cost is eight dollars during the week, ten dollars on weekends, and the ticket covers a full day. Wristbands are available if you would like to return the same day. Children under five are free.
Instagram: @schoolstreetsunflowers
Facebook: @schoolstreetsunflowers
Thoughtful sayings posted throughout the field ~
“Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace.”
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HELLCAT REOPENS!
Lovers of Parker River Hellcat trail will be happy to know the marsh loop has reopened! See the video below for more information.
Barred Owl at Hellcat. One of the best places to find owls is on the marsh loop.
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Interesting perspective of the rebuilding of the Magnolia Pier
With the rough seas this week the barge has not been at the pier. This photo I took yesterday you can see the progress and also it is starting to look like a pier.
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Magnolia Community Farmers’ Market
Due to Schooner Festival, the Magnolia Community Farmers’ Market will not be held. Please come on September 8, 2019 to enjoy this great market.
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Back to school beauty | new sign, lifted trees, entrance spruced at Gloucester High School
John from DPW described some Gloucester High School curb appeal betterments we happened upon today and kindly shared this photo for Good Morning Gloucester.
John, Nick, Fred (electrician), Tommy, Brian, and Billy from Gloucester DPW have been finishing some corrective cement walkway work and assorted grounds keeping at Gloucester High School. Over in the parking lot, the trees are looking sporty-spruced, and they’re easy to walk under now they’ve been lifted. Overgrown brush has been cleared and hauled off with more to come. Loam is being delivered for the ground around the new entrance sign (class gift) readying for the wonderful gardeners touch still to come.
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The crew and cast of This Old House TV show out on the Amanda Marie
The crew and cast of This Old House TV show out on the Amanda Marie. They are working on a house in Manchester, and wanted to do a segment about fishing in Gloucester and some of the ports history. Great day fishing!
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Tonight Mike O’Connell, David Brown, Forrest Padgett and Dear Ol’ Dave Sag 8:30pm @ The Rhumb Line 8.29.2019
40 Railroad Ave
Gloucester, MA
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Half Price Menu At The Rudder Restaurant Tonight 8/29/19
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Around Town #123
This was over a few days.
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Gloucester Smiles-1312
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Visitors to Gloucester-190
From New Hampshire, Connecticut
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Fun at Parker River Wildlife Refuge
I took a ride to one of my favorite places, Parker River Wildlife Refuge last week. I just love showing my Senior Park Pass (check it out here) to the attendant and hearing “You’re good to go!”. On this visit, there were all kinds of swallows, a heron, egrets and an osprey. Parker River offers several free programs and tours every month that are well worth checking out. Today I went “Behind the Scenes at Great Bay Wildlife Reserve” in New Hampshire. Janet, the Parker River guide, drove us up there and all around the non-public areas of the park. We saw deer and turkeys, most of whom were more curious about us than we were! I recommend checking these programs out…did I mention FREE?
Egrets fly gracefully but land awkwardly.
An osprey with a Mohawk!
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You’re invited to the Great Gloucester Growdown!
Join us for a groovy night out at the Great Gloucester Growdown to support Backyard Growers‘ Community, Backyard, and School Garden Programs! Enjoy delicious farm fresh appetizers, dinner and cocktails, plus music, performances and a live auction.
Generous local farmers, business sponsors and our amazing friends at Short & Main help us keep event costs very low so that 85% of proceeds go right back into our local programs, helping kids, families and older adults to grow their own healthy, organic food.
Tickets go fast for this event – get yours today!
Thanks to our awesome Growdown sponsors:
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GMG COOZIES ARE SOLD OUT!
Well that didn’t take long!
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NY Times: “In Defense of Sea Gulls: They’re Smart, and They Co-Parent, 50/50 All the Way”
From The NY Times- click the title to read the entire article-
In Defense of Sea Gulls: They’re Smart, and They Co-Parent, 50/50 All the Way
Besides, if people weren’t such slobs, gulls would never have learned about French fries.
They are devoted parents.
Males share child care equally with females. That includes sitting on the eggs during incubation.
And they have figured out a way — actually many ways — to survive in a harsh and unforgiving world. Some eat clams, some eat fish, some are attracted to landfills.
Of course, a few will divebomb you at the beach or boardwalk to steal a French fry, or the cheese on your cracker, or an entire slice of pizza.
The beach pirate approach to survival is, of course, where humans and gulls clash. And the outcry from humans is almost as loud and outraged as the cries of the gulls themselves. Several recent news articles have chronicled the predations of gulls and some possible remedies.
From The NY Times- click here to read the entire article-
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SAVE THE DATE – “THE HUMMINGBIRD GARDEN” – MY NEW PRESENTATION FOR THE NORTH SHORE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
The Hummingbird Garden
October 24th at 7:30pm
Sacred Heart Church Parish hall
62 School Street
Manchester, MA
The North Shore Horticultural Society has invited me to give a presentation about the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Over the years I have shared so much info about attracting this tiny avian pollinator that it was exciting to put the lecture together, just a matter of collecting all the bits into a cohesive program. BTW, it’s been a phenomenal year for hummingbirds in Cape Ann gardens!
“The Hummingbird Garden” is free for members and five dollars for guests.
I am looking forward to giving this program and hope to see you there!
The Hummingbird Garden
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only species of hummingbird that nests in Massachusetts. Learn what to plant to help sustain this elusive beauty while it is breeding in our region and during its annual spring and fall migrations. Through photographs and discussion we’ll learn about the life cycle of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird and the best plants to attract this tiniest of breeding birds to your garden.
Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird
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Folly Cove Designs at the Annisquam Exchange
https://www.capeannmuseum.org › collections › folly-cove-designers
The Folly Cove Designers were a group of 45 designer-craftsmen who worked together between 1938 and 1969 producing carefully wrought designs cut into linoleum blocks and printed (primarily) on fabric. Their common interest was in producing solid designs and in good craftsmanship.
At the Annisquam Exchange they have many great gifts and treasures. Yesterday I was there and saw some beautiful Folly Cove Designs.
To visit the Annisquam Exchange:
32 Leonard Street
Gloucester, Annisquam, MA 01930
978-281-0358
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Celebrate Next Week with Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company at WINDHOVER
PAUL TAYLOR 2 DANCE COMPANY RETURNS TO WINDHOVER FOR THE CONCLUSION OF OUR SUMMER SEASON next week. This engagement is part of “TheCelebration Tour” honoring Paul’s life and work, since his death at age 88 in August 2018.
You are invited to join in the fun of experiencing this company in one of three ways: Three Master Classes, Two Open Rehearsals and Two Dance Performances of Paul Taylor repertory. Here are the details:
Windhover Performing Arts Center hosts the Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company starting Wednesday, September 4–Saturday, September 7, 2019. The week explodes with three Master Classes in modern dance for all ages and levels. Master classes offered on Wednesday, September 4 from 6:00-7:30pm; Thursday, September 5 from 9:30am-11:00am; and Saturday, September 7 from 9:30-11:00am. Please come. No fee, but donations are encouraged.
Open rehearsals for the public are Thursday, September 5 from 4:00-5:30pm and Friday, September 6 from 4:00-5:30pm. The works being rehearsed will be different from the works being performed in the evening performances, so come and see more of Taylor’s works.
Evening Dance Performances are Friday, September 6 at 7:30pm and Saturday, September 7at 7:30pm. Performances include three works by Paul Taylor: “Images” (1977) to music by Debussy; “Funny Papers” (1994) to novelty tunes, and “Airs” (1978) to music by Handel. Performances will be held on Windhover’s outdoor stage in the back garden (weather permitting) or in case of rain, in the back dance studio.
There are no advance tickets and all seating is first come first served. Donations are greatly appreciated. Please come and experience this masterful company in the bucolic natural setting of Windhover.
Windhover is a non-profit 501© 3 organization. All donations are tax deductible.
Donations are critical to the continuation of these programs to the public, so please donate any amount either through paypal on our website: www.windhover.org or you can send checks made payable to Windhover at: P.O Box 2249, Rockport, Ma. 01966. Thank you.
Lisa Hahn, Executive Director
Windhover Performing Arts Center, 257 Rear Granite Street, Rockport, Ma. 01966 978-546-3611 ~ windhover@verizon.net
Good Morning Gloucester 