Pete Frates’ “Pete’s Park”

Posted on by Nichole S.

“A Place for All”

I was so happy to have been at the Ribbon Cutting for the new Pete’s Park in Beverly this past Friday. The playground that Pete Frates grew up playing on has been rejuvenated and redesigned to be accessible to all and is really amazing. In addition to the Frates family, friends, sponsors, neighbors and more….also in attendance were Mayor Cahill, Governor Baker, Ray Bourke, and the brand new 2018 World Series Trophy.

Quite a line up to celebrate quite a collaboration….and an amazing guy.

This collaboration, in fact, began three years ago and the list of donors, sponsors, volunteers, and those who gave of time and talent is impressive.  From the sports courts in Pete’s Boston College’s Maroon and Gold to the blue fish painted to indicate the accessible paths throughout the park….from the unbelievable basketball hoops to the custom built boat, the Lucy Fitz, this park has it all.  It is truly gorgeous and speaks to how much love exists for Pete and the Frates family while also emphasizing their goal of creating a family friendly space for everyone!

Congratulations to all who worked so hard and gave so much.  You hit it out of the park….as one of the speakers said, “for Pete’s sake.”

LEARN MORE ABOUT PETE’S PARK HERE 

And Orange Leaf content absolute auction 11AM Walgreens Plaza, Gloucester, Ma.

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Across the street from Dunkin’ Donuts and the recently shuttered Papa Ginos in Walgreens Plaza, the content of Orange Leaf Soft Serve francise in Gloucester, Ma., will be sold at absolute auction today at 11:00 by Swampscott based Michael C Purcell A-1 Auctions. Preview inspection opens at 9am. In 2013, local news reported that the owners invested a whopping $300,000 into the build out of the structure erected in 2008 by Walgreen Plaza developer, Mac Bell. Classic Cooks and Orange Leaf shared the space for a few months this summer.

Orange Leaf, 102 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA

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St. Peter’s Square on a Gray Day

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Taking a look around the square on a dreary day, I notice there is still beauty everywhere I look.

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I hope you have or will vote. I used to believe my vote did not matter too much, but recent events have proven me wrong on that count. I’ll be driving 5 hours to cast my vote…that’s how important I believe it to be.  Now getting off my soapbox…….

Wheelhouse Co-working just signed a lease at 189 Main Street building in downtown Gloucester!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

From Ken Hecht’s post-

I would like to give a warm welcome to Wheelhouse Co-working who just signed a lease with us at our 189 Main Street building in downtown Gloucester! This is going to be Gloucester’s first co-working space where small companies and individuals come together to form a synergistic and productive work environment to everyone’s benefit.

We will be beginning a really attractive and interesting build out shortly and Wheelhouse hopes to open the doors in January! For more information call Nate Cahill at 617-331-1639. This is all very exciting for Gloucester and we wish Wheelhouse great success! We will keep you informed of the grand opening!

City Of Gloucester Community Electricity Aggregation Program Information Breakdown

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Joey Ciaramitaro's avatarCape Ann Community

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To learn more:

Call: (866) 456-8232

Or go to the website: www.gloucester-cea.com

Keep in mind that your National Grid bill is divided into two sets of charges, one for supply and one for delivery. The Gloucester CEA program will only impact the supply portion of your bill. This is identified on your National Grid bill under Supply Services. The program does not affect the delivery or transmission portions of your bill which are substantial. Additionally, summer rates have been historically lower than winter rates. For example, the National Grid residential rate for summer 2018 was 10.87 cents/kWh.
THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF SAVINGS

The primary intent of the program is to provide price stability and savings over the duration of the 36-month term. National Grid’s rates for electric supply change every six months for Residential and Small Commercial customers and every three months for Industrial customers. Thus, National Grid…

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NOVEMBER Happenings at MAC

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abhankinson's avatarCape Ann Wellness

Membership

11/1 – 11/30: “The Gift of Gratitude”
Receive a special gift this month when you join!
* Manchester location only
* Offer valid 11/1 – 11/30 ONLY – Includes sessions to get you started
* Join fee offer valid at all three locations for ages 18+
For more information, please call membership at 978-526-8900 x253
Health Insurance Fitness Reimbursement
Avoid the rush and request your paperwork now!
Requests can be made by emailing Kim, our Member Service Representative at kpews@macathletics.com, or by calling/visiting the membership desk.
We provide a printout of 2018 transactions for proof of payment along with a letter stating active membership.

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10/22 – 11/22: Book 2 massages with Lindsey and SAVE $20!
* Available with Lindsey Farrell only
* Cannot be combined with any other offer
* Massages must be booked and redeemed between 10/22/18 – 11/22/18

CUSTOMIZED PAIN MANAGEMENT
Inquire with Marlene about our…

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Santa Paws – Pet Photos With Santa

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Santa Paws returns to Smith Ace Hardware and Lumber in Rockport from 11am-2pm. For a $10 donation to Cape Ann Animal Aid, you can take home a holiday photo of your dog(s) with Santa!

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book signing Ruth Mordecai art book at the Book Store on Main Street

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WHAT:     A conversation with artist Ruth Mordecai

7:00 – 7:30 Short lecture and Q and A

about about creation of this coffee table artbook

7:30 – 8:00  Book signing

WHEN:    7:00pm – 8:00pm Thursday November 8th

WHERE:  The Book Store

61 Main Street

Gloucester,MA

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Saturday Dec 8th- a FREE class where we will teach you how to "Stop the Bleed".

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Please join us on Saturday Dec 8th for a FREE class where we will teach you how to “Stop the Bleed”.  Stop the Bleed is a national campaign to encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a life-threatening bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.

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Uncontrolled bleeding is a major cause of preventable deaths. Approximately 40% of trauma-related deaths worldwide are due to bleeding or its consequences, establishing hemorrhage as the most common cause of preventable death in trauma.

Simple measures can save many lives. We will teach you how.

To register go to the following link: http://www.ironvillagesc.com/store/nutrition-workshop

If you have questions please contact Ryan Mueller: ryan@ironvillagesc.com

SNEAK PEAK NEW LUXURIOUS COUNTRY ESTATE VENUE AND RESTAURANT – THE BRIAR BARN INN – OPENING DECEMBER 1ST!

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Recently Briar Forsythe, my friend and proprietor of the North Shore’s newest inn and special events venue, the Briar Barn Inn, invited me to again visit the property and photograph their progress. You can see photos from April here.

Proprietor Briar and architect Gerald Fandetti

You will simply be knocked out by the beauty of the architecture and exquisite interior details. The buildings perfectly meld with the pastoral landscape, paying lovely homage to the area’s agricultural roots.

Some of the details will melt your heart. For example–architect Gerald Fandetti and designer Charlotte Forsythe, many, many years ago, rescued the gorgeous arching windows you see pictured here. The windows have been incorporated into the architecture of the Barn and will flank the entryway vestibule. Imagine storing these huge unwieldy windows for decades, not knowing if they would ever find a new life.

People love farmhouse style weddings–mostly because they want the feeling of at-home, relaxed, and down-to-earth entertaining. At Briar Barn Inn, you will find the perfectly idealized setting for your dream down-home wedding, along with every imaginable modern luxury.

More sneak peaks to come!

Briar Barn Inn is located in Rowley on the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway at 101 Main Street (Route 1). For more information about the Inn visit the Briar Barn Inn website here. To book your stay call 978-653-5323.

Message from the Briar Barn Inn team:
BRIAR BARN INN IS NOW BOOKING: December 2018 and beyond!

We’re so excited to be opening our Inn just in time for the holiday season – on December 1st, 2018!  We want our friends and neighbors in Essex County to be among the first to enjoy our cozy rooms, so we are offering an introductory rate of 20% off your entire stay! So if you’re looking for a local getaway in December 2018 – March 2019, or want to host your family or friends for a wintertime visit, we invite you to celebrate a new tradition in our 30-room Inn. Each room features a fireplace, luxurious bathrobes, and an alcove soaking tub!  We’ll also include a special in-room gift for our guests in December to celebrate our very first month in business.

The opening of our Restaurant and Spa will follow shortly after our December 2018 Inn opening, so this introductory rate is the perfect way to get a preview of all our property will offer.

Visit our reservation website (linked below) to book your stay!  After selecting the dates of your stay, enter the code “LCAL” under the area that says “Rate Options”, and hit the “Apply” button to get 20% off your entire stay for visits between December 1st, 2018 and March 31st, 2019.  Or call and mention “Local Love” to experience our very first season at Briar Barn Inn!

BOOK YOUR STAY TODAY!

Generous Gardeners get a Pizza Break

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

On a cold brisk day the Generous Gardeners get home-made Pizza by Sal,  delivered for a well deserved break.   The Generous Gardeners started the planting of the Tulips for next Springs Tulip Festival on Stacy Boulevard.  Sal makes his pizza from scratch at home, he too is a Generous helper.  Thank you all for keeping Gloucester Beautiful.

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Here’s a look at iconic art inspired by #GloucesterMA for sale at the big auction houses November 2018

Posted on by Catherine

For sale at Sotheby’s November 2018

WINSLOW HOMER Yacht in a Cove Gloucester Harbor_ca 1880_wc_Sothebys Nov 2018 American pre sale auction estimate 200000 to 300000
WINSLOW HOMER Yacht in a Cove Gloucester Harbor_ca 1880_watercolor_upcoming Sothebys Nov 2018 American sale. Pre-sale auction estimate is $200,000 – $300,000

Last spring a Homer image of Gloucester boys in a dory fetched $400,000. Relatable, though not Gloucester: Life Brigade is expected to fetch 4x that amount at Sotheby’s; another classic motif , Gathering Wild Blackberries, is estimated to sell for $150,000-$200,000. There is a smashing Marsden Hartley of Dogtown.

 

EDWARD HOPPER_Two Comedians_ upcoming Sotheby's American sale Nov 2018_from Sinatra collection est 12 mil to 18 mil
EDWARD HOPPER_Two Comedians_ upcoming Sotheby’s American sale Nov 2018_from Sinatra collection_The pre-sale estimate is 12 million to 18 million. (Not a Gloucester Hopper- there are no Gloucester Hoppers in these November sales)

For sale at Christie’s November 2018

c STUART DAVIS_Private Way_(Gloucester MA)_1916_ oil on canvas_Christies Nov 2018 presale auction est 60 to 80,000
STUART DAVIS Private Way, 1916.oil on canvas. Christies Nov 2018 presale auction est 60,000 to 80,000

Besides Stuart Davis, artists featured include Jane Peterson, Martha Walters, Hayley Lever, and George Bellows. There’s a classic Nahant work by William Stanley Haseltine and a marine themed WPA mural study by Lyonel Feininger.

c EDWARD HOPPER _Chop Suey_32 x 38_ 1929 oc_Christies presale estimate 70 mil to 100 million
EDWARD HOPPER Chop Suey, 1929, 32 x 38 inches, oil on canvas, Christies steep presale estimate 70 million to 100 million (from Barney A. Ebsworth collection) There are no Hopper works featuring Gloucester in these sales.

Click on thumbnails to enlarge the photo and see descriptions. I’ll post results after the sales. 

 

 

WINE DINNER (11/7) at FEATHER & WEDGE!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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4 cellar selections paired with a 4 course dinner prepared by our chef Ryan McGovern… the evening will feature a presentation of the wine by Andrew Ehrlich aka “The Wine Bear” of Wine-Cask Imports!

To reserve your spot 978-999-5917

5 Main St

Rockport Ma

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