Governor Baker & Lt. Gov. Polito invited Gloucester’s Mayor Romeo Theken to help open their election night victory speech!

Go Gloucester, Go Massachusetts!

Mayor Romeo Theken’s leadership is valued. She did an awesome job in a Baker-Polito TV commercial leading up to the 2018 election.  (I’ll add a link here soon. “H” for human!)

Along with the Mayor of Lawrence Dan Riveria, and Robert Lewis, she was invited to be part of the program for Baker’s victory evening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Gloucester group went with the Mayor for support. Below-  Photo with the Massachusetts director of Veterans Services, Secretary Francisco Ureña. Courtesy photographs from the election night at John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center & Prudential Center, Boston, Ma

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All for the Love of Cape Ann!!!

The GENEROUS GARDENERS came out in force this morning to finish planting the tulips on the Boulevard. Nobody loves Cape Ann more than this group of women organized by Susan Kelly and our super volunteer Antonietta Calabrese. We all enjoy their work all over Gloucester doing the summer and especially in the Spring when the beds burst with hope for the season to come. The tulips are all in, the prayers are said, thankful for all the women and men who made it possible.

These women and men are all extraordinary, many volunteer so many other places too, all for the love of this wonderful community we live in, Cape Ann.

You too can show your love for Cape Ann by ordering a Cape Ann License Plate today at Lovecapeann.com

THANKS

GENEROUS GARDENERS FOR A TERRIFIC 2018, LOOKING FORWARD TO SPRING 2019!!!

United States Marine Corps – 243rd Birthday

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S USMCHappy Birthday  to my Recruit Graduation Platoon 300, USMCRD March 10 1969.

And to all my fellow Marines.

Beeman Memorial School’s Annual Holiday Fair and first ever Penny Sale When: December 1, 2018 from 2pm-5pm

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Hello Joey,

Beeman Elementary School is seeking assistance in promoting our Annual Holiday Fair and First Ever Penny Sale.  Proceeds from this event directly impact Beeman students by funding many community based enrichment opportunities.  Please let us know if you are able to assist us by sharing on your webpage or social media.

Taste of Cape Ann Event Was a Real Treat!

Some scenes from the Taste of Cape Ann event this week to benefit the YMCA follow.  It was well attended and offered a wide variety of samples from many local establishments such as Mom’s Kitchen, Mile Marker, Ryan & Wood Distillery, Cake Ann, and Trio (some of my personal favorites) as well as many others.

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It was great to see so many YMCA representatives helping out! Thanks, Ryan and Nick.

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No Bueno…

Jazz Brunch at Feather & Wedge with Peter Fedele, Sunday, November 11

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Join us for brunch with music by jazz guitarist Peter Fedele. Peter is well known for his unique style that combines traditional jazz, with bebop, rock and funk.

Reservations suggested!
978.999.5917

Sunday, November 11, 2019

10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Peter Fedele Jazz Brunch Feather & Wedge

Feather & Wedge, 5 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966

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Come To Foster’s Grill Store Saturday November 10th 11AM And Learn How To Grill A Turkey!

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Address: 107 Eastern Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930

Phone: (978) 283-1275

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Weigh in! Sawyer Free Public library seeking ideas for next steps (since the summer 2018 thinkGloucester conversations) November 15th

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The Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free Public Library is holding a public meeting  November 15, 6-8pm, seeking ideas about the library’s next steps.

In May and June 2018,  the library’s volunteer group, thinkGloucester, held a series of community meetings facilitated by Gloucester Conversations. People were invited “to join these open conversations to share ideas and input for the library’s five-year strategic plan.” I went to one of the meetings which was lightly attended with 12 participants beyond staff, board and facilitators. Further outreach included meetings off site in different wards as well as through social media and on line. Postcards were sent to every residence encouraging participation in an online survey. I’ll look for a link to a summary page of results from that feedback.  In the meantime, here’s a link to a message from the Board – Creating our Future an update on the building project, June 2018 

Sawyer Free meeting notice November 2018

More staff, books, better bathrooms, celebrate Saunders, children’s library, local art, archives!

Prior posts about proposed library plans Continue reading “Weigh in! Sawyer Free Public library seeking ideas for next steps (since the summer 2018 thinkGloucester conversations) November 15th”

Weigh in! Sawyer Free Public library seeking ideas for next steps (since the summer 2018 thinkGloucester conversations) November 15th

Sawyer Free Library June 2018 center filled.jpg

The Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free Public Library is holding a public meeting  November 15, 6-8pm, seeking ideas about the library’s next steps.

In May and June 2018,  the library’s volunteer group, thinkGloucester, held a series of community meetings facilitated by Gloucester Conversations. People were invited “to join these open conversations to share ideas and input for the library’s five-year strategic plan.” I went to one of the meetings which was lightly attended with 12 participants beyond staff, board and facilitators. Further outreach included meetings off site in different wards as well as through social media and on line. Postcards were sent to every residence encouraging participation in an online survey. I’ll look for a link to a summary page of results from that feedback.  In the meantime, here’s a link to a message from the Board Creating our Future an update on the building project, June 2018 

Sawyer Free meeting notice November 2018

More staff, books, better bathrooms, celebrate Saunders, children’s library, local art, archives!

Prior posts about proposed library plans Continue reading “Weigh in! Sawyer Free Public library seeking ideas for next steps (since the summer 2018 thinkGloucester conversations) November 15th”