Annisquam then and now | DPW and Greenbelt team up at Lobster Cove new land preserve to solve access at narrow and blind corner on Leonard Street

Posted on by Catherine

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In 2017, donations of $650,000 were secured to preserve four acres of Lobster Cove acquired by Essex County Greenbelt Ed Becker and Dave Rimmer working with the city staff (DPW Mike Hale, Ken Whittaker, Community Development) and many in the community. The property is co-owned by Mt. Adnah Cemetery.

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Recently DPW teamed up with Greenbelt to scrub out trees, rocks, earth and stone to grade a pedestrian path along its Leonard Street stretch at the landing past Annisquam Church. Widening Leonard Street because of its variable and intermittent scale would be a very expensive and perhaps unwelcome project. This quick jaunt seems like a thoughtful solution to support safe access and property exploration in a tricky spot.

 

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‘Squam rock has some practice boulders

No longer hidden by overgrowth, beautifully balanced granite outcroppings were exposed. If you look just so you might see the lines of a baby shorebird under wing or is that just me? Hmmm… Mother Ann, Squam Rock and baby Bird Rock.

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Fourth of July Message from Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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City Hall                                                                                                                          TEL 978-281-9700
Nine Dale Avenue                                                                                                        FAX 978-281-9738
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#CHOOSEGLOUCESTER VIDEO SERIES: MEET GLOUCESTER HIGH STUDENT DELANEY BENCHOFF

Posted on by John McElhenny

Ask her about Gloucester High School, and Denise Benchoff will tell you about the teachers who come in during the summer to help her daughter Delaney and other kids get a jumpstart on their classes.

“I see a lot of dedication with the teachers,” says Denise, whose older daughter graduated from Gloucester High and went to the University of Delaware to study mechanical engineering. “I’ve talked with a number of parents whose kids have gone on to great colleges. I am happy I chose the Gloucester schools.”

Watch Delaney’s story:

This is the third in a series of video profiles about why students and their families choose the Gloucester public schools. Read the introductory post about the #ChooseGloucester series here. The first profile of student Lizzie Luster is here and the second profile of Austin Monell is here.

MICHAEL SANFILIPPO YOUR 2018 GREASY POLE CHAMPION! -By Kim Smith

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Twenty-year-old Michael Sanfilippo captures Saturday’s flag on only the second walk after the courtesy round! This was Michael’s second win. His first win was the Friday Greasy Pole competition in 2016. Congratulations to Michael and Family!!!

 

Pet of the Week- Secret

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

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My name is Secret and I made my way to Cape Ann Animal Aid when my family fell ill and could no longer care for me. They report that in a home my favorite toys include paper bags, boxes, dangling string toys, and catnip troys. I lived with two older folks, so I think a home with a quiet pace would be nice. I’ve never lived with children either, so a kid free home sounds good to me.
I’m considered a Super Senior, which means my adoption fee is waived to help me find a home sooner. My super power is ‘sass’ because I’m full of personality and confidence. I’ve never lived with other animals, so a home where I can be your one and only sounds great to me. Stop on by and meet me and see if we would make a good match!
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.

Facebook HORRIBLES Parade LIVE! hosted by Kory and Pauline from Gloucester Tavern on the Harbor

Posted on by Catherine

Get a front row seat for Gloucester’s Horribles Parade broadcast LIVE for the first time on Facebook. The special coverage will be cohosted by  Kory, owner of the Bridge Cape Ann, and Pauline Bresnahan, owner of Pauline’s Gifts, from a booth above the parade at lovely Gloucester Tavern on the Harbor and boulevard. Suprise guests and special reporters from along the parade route will join in with the emcees.

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Spaces are running out! Register today for SummerSTEM!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Fish Fraud Forensics is GMGI’s exciting new one-week laboratory course launching in July, the first of many future summer courses that will be taught in the unique biotech lab at Gloucester Biotechnology Academy.

The Summer STEM courses are designed for students ages 14-18 who want a hands-on research experience, working with modern equipment and using real scientific methods to solve problems.

Visit our website at gmgi.org/summerstem to register for SummerSTEM: Fish Fraud Forensics! Please contact Education Director John Doyle at 978.491.5968 or john.doyle@gmgi.org with any questions.

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Congratulations, Randy Sweet! Fiesta Sunday Greasy Pole Champion, 2018!

Posted on by Nichole S.

Another St. Peter’s Fiesta is in the books and this one ended with Randy Sweet making the winning grab for the flag.  Congratulations, Randy, Sunday’s Greasy Pole Champion, 2018!

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Gloucestercast 286 With Susan Lipsett, Chris McCarthy, Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz and Joey Ciaramitaro 7/1/18

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Gloucestercast 286 With Susan Lipsett, Chris McCarthy, Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz and Joey Ciaramitaro 7/1/18

 

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Free Tickets To Cape Ann Community Cinema – Share this post on Facebook for a chance to win two free tickets to Cape Ann Community Cinema, The 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

Plover Free Podcast

Cronuts

Mom’s Kitchen Muddica Steak Sandwiches For Breakfast!

Fiesta To Out Of Towners vs Fiesta For People That Grew Up With It

Overserved

One Hour At A Time Gang

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Bourbon Tasting

King Arthur Flour Baking School

Captain Jerome Rand Solo Circumnavigator returns to Gloucester after 8-1/2 months at sea!

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