GLOUCESTER PARKING BAN
PARKING BAN
A snow emergency parking ban will be in effect beginning 6 PM Saturday, January 19 until 12 PM Noon Sunday, January 20. Parking is available at all municipal and school parking lots but it is at your own risk. All vehicles will need to be removed from off street parking areas by noon Sunday, January 20, 2019. Parking enforcement teams will be ticketing and towing immediately following the parking ban which will end at 12 Noon, Sunday, January 20.
All residents and business are reminded that they are responsible for clearing snow from sidewalks adjacent to their property. Please make every effort to shovel out hydrants at, or, near your homes, and please check on your elderly and disabled. Your cooperation during this parking ban is necessary for efficient and safe snow removal efforts.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
If you are in danger, call 911 for immediate assistance. Emergency teams are prepared to assist anyone in need so call 911 right away. We remind all to take caution while traveling and to make safety your top priority. Thank you for your assistance and please use 911 for any emergency needs. Stay safe!
POWER OUTAGES
National Grid has been preparing for power outages in different areas across the North Shore, including Gloucester. If any outages do occur in your area, it is imperative that they be reported via the National Grid Customer Service or Outage Reporting phone lines as listed below. Every outage phone call that we receive is logged into our outage tracking system and better enables us to pinpoint the location of the issue. The sooner National Grid can identify the location of the issue, the quicker a response can be sent.
- The Customer Service Line is: 1-800-322-3223
- The Outage Reporting Line is: 1-800-465-1212
REMINDERS/ SAFETY INFORMATION
- Flood safety tips: http://www.mass.gov/index.php/service-details/flood-safety-tips
- Storm preparedness and safety information: http://www.mass.gov/index.php/service-details/winter-storm-safety-tips
- Power outage preparedness and safety information: http://www.mass.gov/index.php/service-details/power-outage-safety-tips
- Safety and preparedness tips for extreme cold: http://www.mass.gov/index.php/service-details/extreme-cold-safety-tips
- Winter safety tips for pets: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/winter-pet-safety-tips
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Boatyard 101…
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Pretty Morning at the Pier
The birders were watching, well, you know….birds; but I was watching the morning sun play on the buildings down at the pier. One bird did catch my eye as it appeared he was standing on water.
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Limited Number Of Gloucester BBQ Delegation Caps and Patches For Sale
Gloucester BBQ Delegation Cap
Gloucester BBQ Delegation Cap #GLOUCESTERBBQDELEGATION caps! Finally!! Heather Grey front, black mesh back six panel high quality caps with merrowed edge high stitch count patch. Criss-cross Fishing Hooks and Criss-cross bbq utensils. Patches being affixed today Saturday 19, 2019 and will be available by the end of the day!
$20.00
When they’re gone, they’re gone. I’ve wanted to produce a cap like this with a real patch rather than an embroidered logo for the BBQ fanatics in my life for a long time. After a ton of research and help from friends I’ve got just the cap I wanted to produce! There are only 15 left for sale as of this writing.
Gloucester BBQ Delegation Patch
Just The Patch Not The Cap
$5.00
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We’re Hiring Home Health Aids- Mavencare. Flexible Schedule, Better Pay, Choose Your Clients!
Join a company that cares about you as much as their clients. We have immediate cases available where you can make a difference.
Mavencare Caregivers are the best in their field and view their career as more than just a job. Join our staff of healthcare professionals supporting seniors who wish to age in the comfort of home. You and our clients are supported by clinical managers, care coordinators and social workers as needed.
Click here to apply today: https://mavencare.com/job/10001/10598
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SeniorCare Annual Valentines Breakfast Fundraiser
SeniorCare Inc. will hold its 45th annual Valentine’s Day Breakfast Fundraiser Breakfast at The Gloucester House, located 63 Rogers Street in downtown Gloucester on Thursday, February 14, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $15 per person and include a buffet breakfast. Tickets are available in advance by calling 978-281-1750, online at www.seniorcareinc.org, or may be purchased at the door. Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit SeniorCare’s Meals on Wheels program.
SeniorCare Inc.’s Meals on Wheels program brings a daily meal right to the door of homebound elders, Monday through Friday. Menus are designed by nutrition experts to meet the needs of older adults and are prepared by a professional caterer. In addition, homebound elders have a daily interaction with the delivery team—sometimes their only human contact that day. SeniorCare currently delivers Meals on Wheels to more than 550 elders each day. Annually, this means 128,000 home-delivered meals…
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A Celebration of Backyard Growers 2.0
Gloucester has been our roots, now we’re spreading our wings.
You helped Backyard Growers get here and now we want to share where we’re going next. We’ll unveil our vision for the future at a wine and cheese reception celebrating and saying thank you to our fantastic community.
Join us to learn what’s next as we tackle our mission to build a healthy, connected, environmentally sustainable community in Gloucester and beyond.
When: Thursday, January 24, 2018
Drop-in reception: 5 – 7 p.m.
Brief thank you and presentation: 6 p.m.
Where: BYG HQ, 271 Main Street, Gloucester, MA
Let us know you’re coming by RSVPing here!
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BSA Troop 60 will be holding a can drive to help supplement ALL people effected by the Federal shut down who need help
BSA Troop 60 will be holding a can drive to help supplement ALL people effected by the Federal shut down who need help. We will be collecting at
Bank Gloucester and Cape Ann Savings Bank Jan. 19th, 8:30am – 12:00 pm. We would appreciate anyone wishing to help stop by with a monitary donation or gift cards. We have partnered with The Open door for distributions.
We will also be collecting food, gift cards, household goods etc. and monitary donations at the Boy Scout Hall and Chargers building located next the the West Gloucester Fire Station on Tuesday Night from 6:30 – 8:30 Jan 22 & 29
We are also planning to have temporary collection container for gift cards and monitary donation around the city at local businesses. Anyone wishing to have one dropped off at their business may contact
us at bsatroop60gloucester@gmail.com
Thank you for any help
Sincerely,
Sherri Lewis
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MIDNIGHT SUN HEADING HOME
FV Midnight Sun Ten Pound Island Lighthouse
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What a great turnout at the Cape Ann Brewery Thursday Evening
Save the Magnolia Pier fundraiser at the Cape Ann Brewery, brought in many customers. Thank you to the Cape Ann Brewery and Sean Nolan as guest bartender. It was a fun evening.
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Donations for Coast Guard
Maritime Gloucester is accepting gift card donations for the Coast Guard this weekend: Friday, January 18 and Saturday, January 19 between 10am and noon, and Sunday, January 20th 12pm to 2pm. Gift cards to local food stores accepted, no cash please. Any amount welcome and very appreciated. So easy to do, when shopping at the local supermarkets please pick up a gift card.
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Please, Just Inject This Patriots Hype Video Straight Into My Veins. Please And Thank You!
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Jazz Brunch this Sunday at Feather & Wedge with Brian Alex
Stop in at Feather & Wedge this Sunday for brunch with music by Brian Alex.
Brian is well known locally as both a solo artist and a member of the World-Pop act Entrain. Brian has recorded with Paula Cole and Donna Summer, shared the stage with Bo Diddley and Bob Weir and opened for many famous headliners including Sheryl Crow, Matchbox 20 and Huey Lewis.
Brian’s music combines a unique pop sensibility with both rock and reggae, and a whole lot of soul.
Sunday, January 20, 2019
10:30 – 2:30 PM
Reservations highly recommended. 978.999.5917
Feather and Wedge, 5 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
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Gloucester Smiles-1130
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The Latest Snow Total Forecast From Weather Babe Katelyn Ciaramitaro
Kate makes every other weather forecaster obsolete with her snow total hot take!
Hard hitting analysis and willingness to really go out on a limb with her snow total forecast separates her from the pack.
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Ice Sailing on Niles Pond
If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em, I guess. Caught these ice sailors and first mate dog on Niles Pond a while ago and the recent cold weather brought it back to mind. The “mom” in me had a hard time not screaming out “Get off that ice!”
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We’re Hiring! Showroom Coordinator
Grand Banks is looking for a well organized office coordinator to join our growing team. The right candidate will have great communication, enjoy talking to people, and is good with attention to details. The showroom floor is a busy place and the right candidate will be able to get our clients exactly what they need.
The Office Coordinator will be responsible for our walk in customer traffic. This means greeting people, helping them find the right products or connecting them with the right team member. We offer a fast-paced, open work environment with great benefits for a creative, enthusiastic candidate who is willing to learn new things. This position can be either full or part time, our office is open Mon- Fri 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. You can meet our team here.
Requirements:
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to problem solve
- A curious and tech-inclined nature
- To be proactive…
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SeniorCare presents The SAVVY Caregiver Workshop
SeniorCare Inc., will host The SAVVY Caregiver, a free six-week workshop at its offices located at 49 Blackburn Center in Gloucester, MA, from February 1, through March 8, 2019.
The Savvy Caregiver Program is a free six-session training for family and friends who are active caregivers, caring for those living with Alzheimer’s or related dementias.
Taking care of a person living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia is specialized work. To do this work successfully, caregivers need special skills, knowledge, and a positive attitude that helps them to care themselves.
Savvy Caregiver will help participants:
• Understand the impact of dementia on both you and the person you are caring for,
• Learn the skills you need to manage daily life,
• Take control and set goals,
• Communicate more effectively,
• Strengthen family resources,
• Feel better about your caregiving, and
• Take care of you.
Advance registration for this…
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JANUARY 24th: Gloucester Biotechnology Academy Open House!
Stop by Gloucester Biotechnology Academy’s Open House on Thursday, January 24th, from 3p to 6p to tour the lab, speak with current students and alum, gain insight in to the application process AND learn more about the Academy’s exciting SummerSTEM program for high school and middle school students.
All students, parents and interested community members are welcome.
Please contact Education Director John Doyle at john.doyle@gmgi.org with any questions.
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