Our Pauline of Pauline’s Gift Boston Voyager Magazine

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Today we’d like to introduce you to Pauline Bresnahan.

So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
Worrying about what I would do with my days once my children started school my husband asked what I wanted to do with my time during the school day. After sharing my dream with my husband he helped make it come true.

After purchasing a small antique shop right next to my home we converted it to my shop, Pauline’ s Gifts. That dream began 20 years ago and is still where I spend my days long after seeing all of my children graduating from college. I have lived the dream every one of these past 20 years.

Has it been a smooth road?
I am sure there have been times that were more difficult but I have tried to learn and grow from those times and instead always be positive and appreciate the learning moment. I have the support of a wonderful community in Gloucester where I grew up and now run my business. Gloucester people embrace small businesses and support them.

Social media has made it even easier to reach potential new customers. Finding a way to educate the younger consumers on how important our small businesses are to the community is a challenge. The ease of purchasing online for many has given small stores a new hurdle. I have confidence we will overcome that challenge too.

Nothing like going into a small shop and meeting the locals and building a relationship. It’s important to small communities. We support our community with our small businesses every day.

So, as you know, we’re impressed with Pauline’s Gifts – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
I have been a decorative artist for over 30 years. I sell my decorative art, such as mailboxes, watering cans, ornaments and much more. We are the largest supplier on Cape Ann of decorative and American flags.

We also have nautical gifts, jewelry, greeting cards and many of our items are Made in America or are made by local artisans.

Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
I am a native of Gloucester Ma. I was raised here and went to Gloucester Public Schools. The best thing about my city is its history and heritage and how we embrace it here.

It is one of the most beautiful seaside communities on the East Coast and its people are some of the most giving. I wouldn’t live anywhere else.

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Getting in touch: BostonVoyager is built on recommendations from the community; it’s how we uncover hidden gems, so if you know someone who deserves recognition please let us know here.

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Don Stone Comes Home August 25 – October 9 Reception August 25th 2-4pm North Shore Arts Association

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Don Stone Comes Home August 25 – October 9 Reception August 25th 2-4pm North Shore Arts Association Over 140 works on view – all available to add to your collection. Fish Talk o/c Don Stone, NA 1929-2015 Internationally known modern impressionist painter, Don Stone, was elected to full membership in the National Academy of Design, the American Watercolor Society (Dolphin Fellow), American Society of Marine Artists (Fellow), Salmagundi Club (Honorary Member), and the New England Watercolor Society (Lifetime Honorary Member). In Addition, Stone was a member of the Guild of Boston Artists, Allied Artists of America, the Hudson Valley Art Association, the Rockport Art Association (Lifetime Member), the North Shore Art Association and a number of smaller regional art associations with whom he exhibited over the years. His work has been exhibited in various public museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Museum of Mobile, Alabama, and the…

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The End of An Era- The Winch Our Grandfather, Fathers and My Cousin I Have Used For Decades Has Been Retired

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Some remembrances and photo of the old and new.  Thanks to Frank and Marty at Rose’s Marine, Corrado at B & N Fishing Gear and Billy Trafton who installs these on the regular around the waterfront

BEAUTIFUL INDUSTRY- THE WINCH

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Joey C 2 comments

I’m not gonna lie Mr Winch.  I’m not going to miss you when I finally get some vacation time.

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Bobby Ryan Writes-

I’m not usually a romantic, nor do I usually attribute feelings to inorganic items, but…
Could it have been Capt. Joe who actually bolted that unit down? That stand had to be built. Look at it. The paint color was known as “Battleship Grey”. Everything wooden on the waterfront was “Battleship Grey”. If you owned a boat somethings were orange or green. Extra paint left from painting the mast and hull. Everything iron had a coat of Red Lead under the grey. There must be 30 coats on this winch. Usually painted on during Fiesta week when the fleet was tied up. How about that “___ head”? Is that brass? How shiny it was when new? Can you imagine how proud the “Skipper” was when he first brought up those bags of whiting knowing he made a move to be “on shore” in order to better feed and care for his family? This time of year I remember one of the last things Slug would have me do before closing up for Christmas Eve was to go over to Capt. Joe’s. I would come back with plates of food. Some cooked, some not. At the time, when it was more personal and not so en vogue, I did not fully understand about the 7 fishes, but they were delicious.
Joey, you do not need to post this, I just wanted to let you know what I see in that old winch and to let you know there are others having thoughts of your family.
Buon Natale!

THE WINCH @CAPTJOELOBSTER #GLOUCESTERMA IF YOU ONLY KNEW HOW MUCH FISH AND #LOBSTER THIS PIECE OF EQUIPMENT HAS OFFLOADED IN THE PAST FIFTY YEARS…

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#beautifulindustry The winch @CaptJoeLobster #GloucesterMA

If you only knew how much fish and #lobster this piece of equipment has offloaded in the past fifty years…

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THE WINCH OUR GRANDFATHER,  FATHERS AND WE USE EVERY DAY @CAPTJOELOBSTER SINCE 1953.

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Gloucester Gig Rower’s 10th annual Harbor Race: Saturday Sept. 29, Niles Beach

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Gloucester Gig Rowers are holding their 10th annual Harbor Race on Saturday, September 29, at Niles Beach in Gloucester.
Pilot gigs, whaleboats, dories, and other traditional rowing craft will compete over a 3+ mile triangular course in Gloucester Harbor.
Schedule:
8am registration at Niles Beach
9am captain/cox meeting
9:30am race start
Registration: $35/person
Full information: https://www.glouc estergigrowers.com/harbor_race

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LUMINESCENT SEA SALPS

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The salps were filmed several years ago and we have been wondering, has anyone seen salps yet this year? I’ve been checking but have yet to see. Please email (kimsmithdesigns@hotmail.com) and let us know if you do, and where they were spotted. Thank you!

From several years ago: The salps were filmed in Gloucester’s inner harbor and had a luminous appearance in the blue lights of the fishing boat Hot Tuna, the largest boat in the Wicked Tuna fleet. I think the song “La Luna” by Lucy Schwartz adds to the magical movement of the salps and other creatures in the glowing blue (so sorry to Captain Ott for startling him while hanging over the edge of the dock to film the salps at the rear of his boat.)

Sea salps are warm ocean water creatures, exploding in population during algae blooms. With beating heart, notochcord, and gills they are more closely evolutionarily linked to humans than to jellyfish. Sea salps are individual creatures that through asexual reproduction, can form linear chains up to fifteen feet long!

Salps are planktonic (free floating) members of the subphylum Tunicata. Tunicates get their name from the unique outer covering or “tunic,” which acts as an exoskeleton. The sea salp’s tunic is translucent and gelatinous; in some species it is tough and thick.

Fish Box Derby 2018

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

What a beautiful day for the Annual Fish Box Derby.  Lots of great looking cars and volunteers.

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Harbormaster Building Committee public listening meeting on Wednesday

Posted on by Catherine

reminder from Jill Cahill, Gloucester’s Community Development Director:

Harbormaster Building Committee public listening session will be held on

Wednesday, 9/19 at 5pm in Kyrouz Auditorium, City Hall

Harbormaster Building

Here is the link to the Harbormaster Building Committee Public Listening Session meeting posting – http://gloucester-ma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=6957&month=9&year=2018&day=17&calType=0

And here is the link to the 2017 Harbormaster and Visiting Boater Center feasibility study that helped set the stage for this project – http://gloucester-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4590

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Help Us Rebuild Magnolia Pier Auction

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Below please find some of the items that will be part of the auction.

 

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! All are welcome, whether you are a MB&T member or not!
LIVE Auction
ART Sales
Cash Bar
Light Hors d’Oeuvres
Live Music
Parking available at BOTH the MB&T AND the Magnolia Beach Corporation lots
This will be THE Social event of the YEAR! Manchester, Magnolia and Gloucester, coming together as ONE to SAVE OUR PIER

September 21, 2018

Manchester Bath and Tennis Club
27 Raymond Street
Manchester, MA  01944

 

Pet of the Week- Marcellina

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Hi, my name is Marcelina. The folks here are guessing I am a Siamese Mix about two years old. I am ready for a fresh start in life and to learn all the ups of indoor living.
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I don’t ask for much in my new home. I would love a family who wouldn’t mind giving me a little time to settle in and explore. I am a fan of cozy beds,sunny windows and tasty treats. I am more on the mellow side and would prefer a low key, quiet home.
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I am excited for my next adventure and hope to meet you soon! Stop by and visit me today to see if I would be a good fit for your family!
To learn more about me or other animals waiting for homes, please come visit our shelter at 4 Paws Lane in Gloucester or check us out online at www.capeannanimalaid.org.

A Few Fish Box Derby Memories

Posted on by Pat D

GMG Jimmy re-lived a part of his youth Sunday afternoon at the Fish Box Derby.  He just had to take some shots and I thought you might enjoy them.  The Children did a great job and were surrounded by lots of support from family and community.  We saw our friends Donna Ardizonni and Dave Fernandes there also taking pictures and I look forward to seeing those as well.

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Gloucestercast 297 With Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz, Kim Smith ,John Bell, Nubar Alexanian, Susan Coviello, and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 9/16/18

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Gloucestercast 297 With Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz, Kim Smith ,John Bell, Nubar Alexanian, Susan Coviello, and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 9/16/18

 

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Cape Ann Community Cinema Listings are always stickied in the GMG Calendar at the top of the blog or you can click here to go directly to the website

Green Crabs in The Great Marsh Film By Nubar Alexanian Links

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Last Stop shop on East Main Street is for sale. Jim spoke with owner and could share her thoughts
Visitors Center at Stage Fort Park worth a stop even for residents.
Kim Is Editing Like Crazy
Tony Gross Lined Seahorses
Columbia Gas Home Explosions and Fires- Link To
Congratulations Elise and Tucker Smith From Cedar Rock Gardens
Sorry To Hear About The Passing Of Vinnie Cafasso
GMGI Ribbon Cutting