My View of Life on the Dock
Gloucester Fishermen Youth Soccer team, the Tridents, won the championship in the Essex County Youth Soccer Association’s Championship Tournament in MTOC 1. They are the top boys’ division for grades 5 and 6. “Next up for the Tridents: representing Essex County in the statewide Tournament of Champions this Saturday.”
Here’s Tuffy and Hussey when they were young men. Hussey just out of Vietnam.
Here they are a little older hauling traps-
Tuffy Now-
Currently, dogs are not allowed on the beach from May 1st to September 30th. The PiPl volunteer monitor core group, Dave Rimmer from Greenbelt, Ken Whittaker, who is Gloucester’s conservation agent, and Mass Wildlife’s John Regosin all agree that dogs should not be allowed on Good Harbor Beach beginning April 1st, but that it would be safe for Piping Plover fledglings and other migrating shorebirds for dogs to return after September 15th.
This new suggested time frame will allow birds to nest with far less interruption, shorebirds will nest earlier in the season (which will help with the chicks survival rate), and the chicks will be stronger by the time Good Harbor fills with summer crowds. This is a very logical and simple solution. Disallowing dogs on Massachusetts coastal beaches where shorebirds are nesting, beginning April 1st, is quite common. Allowing them to return after September 15, and in many cases after September 30th, is also very common. For Piping Plovers and other nesting shorebirds, protecting their habitat and sharing the shore is a matter of life and death.
Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken: sromeotheken@gloucester-ma.gov, 978-281-9700
Councillors At Large
Paul Lundberg, President: plundberg@gloucester-ma.gov, 978-282-8871
Melissa Cox: mcox@gloucester-ma.gov, 978-631-9015
Jamie O’Hara: johara@gloucester-ma.gov, 978-979-7533
Jen Holmgren: jholmgren@gloucester-ma.gov, 978-335-4748
Ward 1 Councilor Scott Memhard: smemhard@gloucester-ma.gov, 978-283-1955
Ward II Councillor Ken Hecht: khecht@gloucester-ma.gov, 617,755-9400
Ward III Councillor and Vice-president Steven LeBlanc: sleblanc@gloucester-ma.gov, 978-283-3360
Ward IV Valerie Gilman: vgilman@gloucester-ma.gov, 978-621-4682
Ward V Councillor Sean Nolan: snolan@gloucester-ma.gov, 978-375-8381
Our Nine-day-old Piping Plover Little Pip and Mama
The 2018 winter storms exposed an expansive and blindingly obvious glacial outcropping by the footbridge side of Good Harbor Beach near the piping plover enclosure. In 2017 the feature was something more than a rock and I don’t mean scale. After two severe thunderstorms on July 8, 2017, one chick remained and the family acted strange. One of the parent plovers perched atop that rock for my entire shift, seemingly in mourning. The rock was a sheltering spot and helpful monitor landmark which it still is this year. This summer the rock revealed itself like a tip of an iceberg, and made Good Harbor Beach resemble a bit of Wingaersheek.
Here are a few Before (2017) and After (2018) comparisons. The photographs illustrate how much dry sand disappeared and how the beach was basically scrubbed of any scrub.
he’s 6′ to give you idea of scale
Wingaersheek Beach January 2018
reposting as I had some trouble uploading photos (prior)
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Good Morning Joey,
One out of seven children are being raised by grandparents and extended family.
The top two reasons are because parents are struggling with drug addiction and/ or
domestic violence. As you can imagine for most grandparents this is extremely challenging,
emotionally, physically and financially. With the support of several local organizations,
Cape Ann YMCA, Pathways, Senior Care, Open Door, and many more we were able to initiate
a support group on Monday nights , 6pm-7:15pm for grandparents . It is drop-in, free, confidential
and the YMCA provides free childcare.
I have attached our flyer in hopes that you will post on “Good Morning Gloucester” and your regular calendar
and of course anywhere else you think is appropriate. Thank you so much for your continuing support
for our community.
Best regards,
Daphne Congelosi
The 2018 winter storms exposed an expansive and blindingly obvious glacial outcropping by the footbridge side of Good Harbor Beach near the piping plover enclosure. In 2017 the feature was something more than a rock and I don’t mean scale. After two severe thunderstorms on July 8, 2017, one chick remained and the family acted strange. One of the parent plovers perched atop that rock for my entire shift, seemingly in mourning. The rock was a sheltering spot and helpful monitor landmark which it still is this year. This summer the rock revealed itself like a tip of an iceberg, and made Good Harbor Beach resemble a bit of Wingaersheek.
Here are a few Before (2017) and After (2018) comparisons. The photographs illustrate how much dry sand disappeared and how the beach was basically scrubbed of any scrub.
lonely little scrub
Taken on her 5th birthday, headed to Toodeloos to cash in a gift certificate.
This great smile reminded me that I had taken her photo when she was carrying this young smile.
Father’s also push baby carriages
Tonight begins the first of 9 days of “Novena” to St. Peter at 7pm @ The American Legion Hall located on 8 Washington Street Gloucester MA. All are welcome to attend this prayer of the Rosary to St. Peter which will run from this evening June 18th to Tuesday, June 26th .
One of my favorite things about summer is the opportunity to sit on one of the water front decks that we are lucky to have around town, look at the view, and have a drink after an awesome day at the beach or on the water. Saturday’s deck of choice was the Mile Marker for some shark bites , bang bang shrimp, and a Corona.
First 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.
Lizzie Luster was diagnosed with a learning disability in elementary school. Her mom, Ann Marie, says school is not easy for her. But through her own hard work and help from teachers at Gloucester High School, Lizzie is now taking honors and Advanced Placement courses in preparation for college.
“Her teachers pushed her to be better, to go beyond what she thought was possible,” says her mom. “They’ve allowed her to see the type of student she can be.”
Watch Lizzie’s story:
Councilman Ken Hecht visited the GMG podcast this morning to discuss the Light Up Main Street project, which will deck 76 trees from the Blackburn building to Flanagan Square with 4.3 miles of 23000 LED lights. I can see the sparkle in my mind’s eye already. It will add a distinct dimension to Main Street and encourage people to linger, stroll, visit, and be neighbors.
To complete the project by the July 14 (Block Party) target date, the project is going to need a great deal of assistance especially from volunteer electricians, bucket truck owners and people willing to “adopt a tree” and hang the lights. To that end, a kickoff party is scheduled for this Wednesday June 20 at 5:30 at 189 Main Street (formerly Wisdom’s Heart). Ken encourages potential volunteers to look for the Dead in the Water banner on the Rogers Street side and use that entrance. If you are among the first ones there, you’ll get a snazzy volunteer T shirt as shown here. The shirts were donated by Sweats of New England and they are awesome! Don’t you want one?
I’m going to head down to Main Street to pick out my tree………see you Wednesday June 20 at 5:30! Spread the word.
IMAGE ~ JUNE 16, 2018 ~ 11PIRATES ~
Fee $5 Suggested Donation Over the decades, art enthusiasts have looked to North Shore Arts Association for their introduction to and ongoing involvement in the arts. As part of NSAA’s commitment to fostering the fine arts and its dedication to community outreach, NSAA is offering these open sessions. A call to artists – beginners, intermediate, all levels are welcome to stop by and work on their own personal projects. This is a great way to meet other artists, socialize, exchange ideas and broaden your knowledge. Meet new friends and immerse yourself in the Cape Ann arts community! The goal is to develop increased knowledge and skill that comes from sharing and critiquing each other’s work. We welcome participants suggestions to help this program evolve. How it works – These sessions are informal gatherings and offer no formal instruction. The studio/gallery is open to anyone, from professional artists to amateurs. The grounds of the NSAA are also an option! Participants provide all of their own materials: easels, paints, canvas, paper towels, drop-cloths, etc. Artists are asked to pay $5 each. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations are highly recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. We reserve the right to cancel a session if no one has signed up in advance. If you’re planning to attend, we recommend making a reservation. 978.283.1857 or arts@nsarts.org
KT will demonstrate painting clouds and skyscapes, with a focus on morning and evening light and mixing dramatic color. Space is limited so we do suggest that you sign up early . . . 11 Pirates Lane • Gloucester MA 01930 • 978.283.1857 http://www.nsarts.org
@ISPVersailles: I stopped this vehicle today for a left lane violation on I-65. The driver had approximately 20 cars slowed behind her because she would not move back to the right lane.
Again…if there are vehicles behind you, you must move to the right lane to allow them to pass.
I stopped this vehicle today for a left lane violation on I-65. The driver had approximately 20 cars slowed behind… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…—
Sgt. Stephen Wheeles (@ISPVersailles) June 16, 2018
GloucesterCast 284 Part 1 Taped June 17th, 2018
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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
Henry Ferrini- Gloucester Writers Center with The Incredible Dancer Gala Buy tickets here!
Sarah Steward and Jamie Matheson Beer On The Pier Event
Ken Hecht Light Up Mainstreet Volunteer T Shirts Lighting Up 76 Trees
Good Morning Gloucester 