GLOUCESTER, Mass. (July 23, 2019) – The Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA) Advisory Board announced today the appointment of Felicia S. Webb as the new CATA Administrator.

Webb, who has been serving as Interim Administrator since late last year, signed a three-year employment contract.  She succeeds Paul Talbot and brings to the position a deep knowledge of regional transit operations and finances, a network of relationships, familiarity with the key challenges facing the Authority, and a passion for public transportation.

Jim Destino, CATA Advisory Board Chair, said “The Advisory Board is confident Ms. Webb will provide innovative leadership that will build a promising outlook and vision for the Authority.  She is eager to work with and listen to customers and businesses to develop and implement long-term strategies that will enhance operations.  Under her direction she will lead CATA through and past the next phase of planning for delivering quality regional transportation.”

Ms. Webb will provide strategic leadership in the overall operation of the Authority by working with the Advisory Board, the executive management team, staff, and external stakeholders to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies in support of Cape Ann’s public transportation system as governed by MGL Chapter 161B.  She will ensure adherence to the mission of the Authority to provide excellent customer service through efficient, reliable, safe, and affordable transit options to all of its customers and communities.

Two reminders:

July 31: Deadline approaching for Scholarship Opportunity

Do you live on Cape Ann?  Do you have a child in Grade 4 or above who struggles with reading and spelling?  Would you like to see that child gain two or three grade levels in his or her reading ability in the next school year?  The Virginia Lee Burton Writing Cottage Committee is offering two full $6000 scholarships for 1:1 instruction for the 2019-2020 school year.   For more information or for an application, contact Robin Carlo here    Applications will be accepted through July 31.

August 4th Ice Cream Social and Children’s Program

Reading some wonderful excerpts from Virginia Lee Bruton’s book, Life Story, followed by arts and crafts project

Tuesday walk on the breakwater – fishermen and cormorants finding fish.

Keep this photo handy so that you can plan your weekend around all of the exciting events happening as part of this year’s Bluefin Blowout at Cape Ann’s Marina Resort.

For much more information about the biggest bluefin tuna tournament in the Northeast, click HERE:  http://bluefinblowout.com/

Come down to experience the fun and help make an impact in the efforts to #endalz

Alzheimer’s Association

We’ve been looking for a chance to sit outside on the newly redesigned patio at Minglewood, so we stopped for lunch recently. We were not disappointed! There is plenty of outdoor seating, attentive staff and yummy menu choices. I noticed a wide range of customers: families, senior citizens, young adults, locals as well as visitors. We ordered freckles (fried pickles) and I had a fish burrito; Jim had the Cobb Salad and we treated ourselves to dessert.

Bonus—I submitted my Serenitee card and our server Lucas informed me I am almost to a free entree!

GLOUCESTER, Mass. (July 22, 2019) – The City of Gloucester has issued a pedestrian and traffic advisory for Thursday, July 25 and Friday, July 26 in and around Stage Fort Park.

Stage Fort Park will be open and operate as expected however the Upper Lot at Stage Fort Park will be closed for film production staging.  General parking in that lot will be unavailable with the exception of handicapped spots.  There will be resident and visitor parking available at the Little League parking lot and lower lot adjacent to The Cupboard Restaurant.

Local traffic and access will be managed with lot attendants, posted signs and police details. Lane shifts and/or alternating one-way traffic may be required and implemented based on the work and direction of the detail officers.

As always, drivers and pedestrians should exercise caution and patience navigating through and around Stage Fort Park.  The City of Gloucester appreciates everyone’s patience and cooperation.

Purchase tickets here

Scholarship Fund Info–

Remember Skippy?

He’s coming to do a show at Cape Ann community Cinema with Joe Kashnow  the Comedy Warrior.  To help promote the show he’s going to come tape a live podcast with us tomorrow Wednesday July 23 at 11AM at The Crow’s Nest

COMEDY SHOW – “SKIPPY & THE COMEDY WARRIORS”

As any comedian will tell you, the most poignant comedy comes from pain. And no one knows this better than a service member with a life-changing injury, like combat veteran Joe Kashnow, performing this special show with host Marc Price, best known as Skippy from the classic TV hit, “Family Ties.”

A LIMITED NUMBER OF MILITARY VETERANS’ TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FREE. EMAIL CAPEANNCINEMA@GMAIL.COM TO RESERVE.

Come on out to The Nest tomorrow for the taping, should be fun and Greg Souza makes the best Bloodies in town!