Continuing the Irish Coffee series, I tried one at the Hart House in Ipswich after a recent dinner there. I kind of smiled to myself when it was served as you see here. Plain and simple. And I realized that kind of sums up the entire 1640 Hart House experience. The atmosphere, the food, the whole set up is “plain and simple” which is very comforting! The coffee itself was generously imbued with Irish whiskey and topped off the evening perfectly. Slainte!
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🥕 In this workshop, the Backyard Growers team will introduce you to the Square-Foot Gardening Method, which helps veggie gardeners make the most of often limited growing space to grow the most food possible for a household. We’ll show you how to do this by using gridded square-feet instead of rows.
🍅 You’ll work with us to create your own custom vegetable garden plan for the season.
💚 This is an interactive workshop. All are welcome!
🎟️ Tickets are free for Backyard Growers Program participants (e.g. those who grow food with us in our Community Garden, Backyard Garden, or GrowBag Garden Programs.) Tickets are $20 for the general public. Proceeds from our spring gardening workshops are essential to support our work throughout the year connecting communities with equitable access to the resources, knowledge, and space to grow their own food.
🎉 THANK YOU for supporting our work and being part of our community!
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Officer Patrick Hunt is the newest member of the Gloucester Police Department. (Photo Courtesy Gloucester Police)
Chief Edward Conley is pleased to share that Gloucester Police has welcomed Officer Patrick Hunt as the newest member of the department.
Officer Hunt graduated from the Massachusetts Police Training Committee (MPTC) Lynnfield Police Academy on Feb. 28 and was officially sworn in on Monday, March 3.
Officer Hunt is a Gloucester native and graduated from Gloucester High School in 2021. After graduation, Officer Hunt decided to pursue a career in law enforcement and took the civil service exam when he was 19 years old.
He is currently attending North Shore Community College, where he is pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice.
“Officer Hunt is a lifetime resident of Gloucester, and I would like to welcome him as the newest member of our department,” said Chief Conley. “Wanting to protect and serve the community he grew up in shows great character, and we are excited to have Officer Hunt join our department of dedicated professionals.”
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Some of you may be aware that we’ve been away for a couple of weeks. We went to Erie PA to welcome a new grandson with our daughter Amy. The youngest “Ranger” joins his older brother “Schooner”. Ranger made his appearance 2 weeks early and threw all of our travel plans into disarray and we got to him as soon as we could. We’ve spent 2 weeks introducing ourselves and spoiling Schooner. I find it very interesting that these children will be growing up on Lake Erie, as I did. Perhaps one day they will end up in Gloucester the way we did! They are the great grandsons of a Gloucester Man so who knows? But we are back in town and intend to stay around a while. Hope to see many of you soon.
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This concert, performed by Heinrich Christensen on the 1893 Hutchings/Fisk pipe organ with the Jubilate Chamber Choir directed by Mary Jodice, is the fifth in a series celebrating the birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach. He was born on March 21st, 1685, and is considered the greatest composer of all time. This musical offering for the Cape Ann community is made possible through the generosity of H. Woody Brock. The concert features selections from Clavier-Übung III, sometimes referred to as the German Organ Mass, a collection of compositions for organ published in 1739, based upon Lutheran chorales (harmonized hymn tunes), which will be sung a cappella by the Choir. The collection of pieces is considered Bach’s most significant and extensive work for the organ, containing some of his most musically complex and technically demanding compositions for the instrument. It opens with the majestic Prelude in E-flat and concludes with a monumental triple Fugue known as the “St. Anne,” depicting the Trinity in a glorious combination on the “organo pleno,” pulling out all the stops! Organist Heinrich Christensen is the Music Director of King’s Chapel, Boston. The concert will be held on Friday, March 21st at 7:30pm in the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, located at the corner of Church and Middle Streets (GPS 50 Middle Street). Parking is available on the green. The admission for the event is $35 General, $5 Students (all ages), under 12 free. An elevator is available from the side door at 10 Church Street. For more advance ticket purchases and more information please visit: http://www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org
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Join your hosts Katelyn Ciaramitaro and Megan McGovern for Selling with Style & Simplicity: A Team Approach to Success, an insightful event designed for homeowners looking to streamline the selling process with expert guidance.
Featuring a panel of industry leaders, this event will showcase how collaboration between real estate, home staging, organization, and financing can lead to seamless and successful home sales.
Our expert speakers include:
Katelyn Ciaramitaro – Real Estate Advisor, Engel & Völkers by the Sea
Megan McGovern – Founder, SORT by Megan (Professional Organizer)
Betsy Konaxis – Owner, BK Classic Collections Home Stagers
Matt Blanchard – Sales Manager, Leader Bank
Learn how strategic staging, organization, market expertise, and financing solutions can maximize home value and create a stress-free experience. Whether you’re preparing to sell or simply want to gain industry insights, this event is a must-attend!
Meet Lady! She’s a beautiful 1 year old kitty who was found as a stray and is now eagerly waiting for her forever home! Although she may be a bit cautious at first, she has a sweet and gentle nature, making her the puuurrrfect companion for a loving family. Lady enjoys spending her days lounging around and absolutely adores getting scratches behind her ears and under her chin, where she will purr with contentment. Lady doesn’t seem to be the biggest fan of the other cats here at the shelter and would probably do best in a home where she’s the only feline. She’s ready to share her love and warmth with a family who will cherish her. Does Lady sound like the right fit for you?
BreedDomestic Shorthair/Mix Age1 year 20 days GenderFemale SizeMedium ColorBlack Spayed/NeuteredDeclawedNo HousetrainedYes Adoption Price$175.00
Submit an application by going to CapeAnnAnimalAid.org/CatApp
______________________________________ Cape Ann Animal Aid
Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter 4 Paws Lane Gloucester, MA 01930
When local standard time is about to reach
Sunday, March 9, 2025, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, March 9, 2025, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on Mar 9, 2025 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening and less light in the morning.
I spent some time at the shop recently (44 Main St for those of you that somehow haven’t heard) so was looking for lunch. I have mentioned how totally blessed we are to have so much available within easy walking distance. This time, I decided on soup and salad from Cafe Bischo on Main St.: lemon chicken rice soup and a chef salad. Enough for 2 meals so the pricing is extra reasonable. Perfect for a cold winter afternoon. Thanks Bischo!
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