Lonely boat on the Annisquam
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Lisa Day-Copeland Synopsis of the Public Coyote Meeting Last Night
Lisa posted this on Facebook this morning and I thought it was a decent synopsis of the coyote meeting last night. Rubber Duck added the photo of Coywolf puppies.
I (Lisa Day-Copeland) went to the Gloucester coyote forum tonight with Jodi Swenson and Roland Leger. I think the presenters did a good job of teaching people about coyotes, that they have many useful functions and are here to stay (replaced wolves after they were killed off). Most weigh only 30 – 45 pounds and are far less dangerous than dogs in terms of aggressive behavior (and I love dogs!) They taught us to make noise and wave our arms, even toss something small at them or wave a stick. Don’t feed them. It is good for them to be afraid of humans. Also cover your trash and hiding spaces (I’ve got to block that space under my shed!) Lots of really bright people got in line to make comments or ask good questions…science students, wildlife specialists. Someone from Project Coyote came to see the presentation…perhaps he’ll be back at some point to further educate the public.
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Even God is a Patriots’ Fan
This cloud formation was seen in Rhode Island this morning. Looks like The Pats Logo..
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Diamond Cove Music Jams
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This jam is open to any style and is for advanced intermediate to advanced level of play. If we get a good turnout we will split it up into two sessions, one in the front and one in the second room “pickin’ parlor”. Free refreshments (cider, water, cookies, pastry) |
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(CORRECTED) IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT THE NEW CAPE ANN LICENSE PLATES
DEAR READERS,
MY APOLOGIES FOR THE CONFUSION. HERE IS THE CORRECTED INFORMATION FROM KEN AND BARBARA AT THE CHAMBER:
Ken asked me to share our response from the Registry on the question of inspection and the new license plates.
This is what we were told:
The individual just keeps their old registration on hand until they have to get re-inspected. If they get pulled over for the inspection they will have the proof that they had that plate on their vehicle at one time.
By the way, we have found out that it is now very easy to order the new plates online. We spoke to someone who ordered their plate online on Monday and had it just a few days later. The link to order can be found here: https://secure.rmv.state.ma.us/SpecialPlates/intro.aspx.
Please contact the Chamber if you have any additional questions.
Thanks for helping us get the correct information out there.
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DMV RMV at Gloucester Crossing Part 2: Legislators Urge Decision on new site for Registry
The decision on the location for a new North Shore DMV registry branch remains undecided. There are service centers on the other peninsula, Cape Cod. Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard host full DMV service centers as do towns with smaller populations, like Greenfield and North Adams. There isn’t a uniform state model.
The day after the GMG post musing What about a DMV branch at Gloucester Crossing?, Paul Leighton wrote an article in yesterday’s Gloucester Daily Times “Legislators urge decision on new site for Registry” Thursday February 2, 2017 with more info.
According to the article: “Six property owners submitted bids in October. A spokesman for the Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance, which oversees state leasing, said those bids are still being reviewed…In addition to Speliotis, local legislators who signed the letter to the state included state Sen. Joan Lovely of Salem and state Reps. Paul Tucker of Salem, Tom Walsh of Peabody, Jerry Parisella of Beverly, Lori Ehrlich of Marblehead and Brad Hill of Ipswich, who represents Manchester.”
Leighton’s prior Gloucester Daily Times article about the DMV branch location “Registry considers Peabody, Beverly sites for new branch” was published July 21, 2016.
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Carnival Dance at DES Sat Feb 4th 2017
Members prepare to celebrate Carnival Saturday Feb 4th 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Saturday February 4th 2017
D.E.S. Portuguese Club
33 Prospect Street
Tickets: $30
Call Alex Nunes at (508) 498-4730 or Michelle Avila (978) 879-6537
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February the Month of Love
GoodLinens Window Display at 130 Main Street
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Gloucester Smiles-498
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Weekend adventures
Sharing a few shots from last weekend’s adventures up in North Conway, NH. Let’s see what this weekend’s adventures will bring!
Diana’s Baths
Diana’s Baths
Early morning from White Mountain Hotel
Star trails at Conway Scenic Railroad
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Whaley Great
I love this stone in the Mill Pond Park in Rockport. Is it an anchor stone? It totally looks like a very happy whale to me.
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The Inner Sanctum @mwcoastalgoods
Blanks Ready For New Designs-
New prototypes for internally lit openers-
Kate and I became infatuated with Mike and Wendy’s Instagram Pages a couple of years ago, stalking their interesting coastal lives in Mystic Seaport and admiring their cool business creating custom Bottle openers, key chains, coasters, and shavers.
Finally we made it down to Mystic where they treated us to a great night of dinner, drinks and conversation.
You need to check out their website and Instagram pages-
These are about the coolest gifts ever and I can think of about a million different scenarios where these would be appropriate. Think of a wedding party gift. Perfect, right?
I’m not sure how Mike and Wendy are doing this morning but Jesus did we get after it last night. #alchoholpoisoning
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43¢ Wings & $5 Cheese Pizzas Superbowl Sunday!
More Cape Ann Dining News-
http://www.capeanneats.com
Head to Minglewood Tavern this Sunday and enjoy 43 cent wings + $5 cheese pizzas while you watch the Patriots in the Superbowl!
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BEAUTIFUL GLOUCESTER HARBOR AFTER THE SNOWSTORM
Beautiful Gloucester Harbor in the morning light as the storm was departing.
Standing on the pier at I4-C2 HarborWalk.
Harbor dredging clean up continues
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Cloud forming a parallelogram I think
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REMINDER: COYOTE FORUM TONIGHT AT CITY HALL
Tonight at 7pm the coyote forum will be held at Kyrouz Auditorium. The program sounds similar to the one presented last year at this time. If you plan to go, leave early because last year the auditorium was packed.
Eastern Coyote, Loblolly Cove
Coyote scat, Eastern Point
Coyote lair, Brace Cove
Rocky Mountains. (Canis latrans).
Coyote eating trash courtesy Google image search
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Breaking… PROTEST NEWS!
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Get Your Red On – February is ‘National Heart Month’
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Your Bridge to Health; Promoting Optimal Wellness for Mind, Body and Spirit
Valentine’s Day is Just Around the Corner – Good reminder to take good care of yourself so you can enjoy more quality time with those you love.
Lecture – ‘Loving Others Begins With Loving Yourself. Self-Love Begins With Self-Care.’ Thursday. February 16th. 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Hearty healthy snacks and beverages will be available. Cost: ‘By Donation.’ Contact us for details and to register. Advance Registration Required.
Contact us for other wellness and self-care workshops available through Dreamtime Wellness™ (Ask in advance if you wish to receive continuing education contact hours/ceu’s for nurses, social workers, body workers and case managers for some workshops.)
February is a Big Month for ‘Heart Health’ Awareness –
- Women’s Heart Week – First week of February.
- ‘Wear Red’ Day – February 3rd. #GoRedWearRed
- National Heart Month – the entire month of February
‘Get Your Red On’ and Help…
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LEVEN & SORELLANZA VALENTINES’ CONCERT
PRESS RELEASE: GLOUCESTER MEETINGHOUSE CONCERT
TITLE: ‘LEVEN & SORELLANZA VALENTINES’ CONCERT
WHAT TO EXPECT:
‘Leven and Sorellanza performed in concert together for the first time at the Gloucester Meetinghouse in February 2015 and return this year with the Valentine’s Day theme. They began their debut by flying a long banner over the audience as they produced ethereal sounds that set a magical tone to the whole evening. The varied repertoire of these talented women and their evident exuberance for singing a cappella was hugely entertaining as well as moving for the audience with playful solos, duets and rhythmic gymnastics adding spice to their superbly blended ensembles. Prepare to relax, laugh, remember, and allow the theme of love to permeate your soul with music sung from the heart.
WHAT’S SPECIAL? Two Cape Ann a cappella womens’ vocal ensembles raise their voices in songs of Love…and Home…and Love…and Work…and Love…and Life…and Love…and Strength…and Love…and Peace…and Love some more…
WHEN: Saturday, February 11th 2017, 7:30pm
WHERE: The historic 1806 Gloucester Meetinghouse (home of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church), corner of Church & Middle Street, with accessible side entrance at 10 Church Street.
COST: Free admission. Voluntary donations gratefully accepted for the two womens’ ensembles and the Meetinghouse Preservation Fund.
PERFORMERS:
‘Leven is an enduring ensemble of Cape Ann womens’ voices founded in 1991 in
the eleventh month, at 1111 Washington St., under the leavening influence of Dawn Pratson
and ten similarly enlightened ladies.
Various combinations of ‘Leven singers have continued to bring powerful, poignant and eclectic a cappella repertoire to Cape Ann audiences for the past 26 years. In this Valentine season they sing songs for the love of “home” – whether keeping the home fires burning, departing for far off places, or returning back home again.
‘Leven members: Sue Bonior, Pat Maloney Brown, Caroline Haines, Anne Hyde, Kristina Martin, and Sheryl Reed
Sorellanza is a womens’ a cappella group based on Cape Ann and directed by Rockport resident, Patti Pike. Founded in 2006, Sorellanza draws enthusiastic audiences with varied and upbeat repertoire. For this concert many songs are a blend of old and new: ancient lyrics set to modern music, a blend of Rumi text with Psalms, and homage to our grandmothers.
Their eclectic repertoire includes a love song from West Side Story, a Lullaby from Billy Joel, an honoring of the One, and some just plain fun songs. Songs from the Heart is a unifying theme that includes them all.
Sorellanza members:
Patti Pike – choral director, Karen Koerth, Jen Fuller, Peggy Duff, Jenny Sonia, Andrea Coates-Vinson, Kate Stevens, Ruth Maassen, Jane Woodman, Kathy Eckles, Marianne Thompson, Caitlin Cannon, Nancy Goodman
MORE INFORMATION (not for publication)
EVENT CONTACT:
Charles Nazarian, president
Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation
10 Church Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org
chasnaz@gmail.com
978-821-5291
MUSICIANS’ CONTACT:
‘Leven
Nancy Goodman
ngoodman52@yahoo.com
Sorellanza
Kristina Martin
kristinawmartin@gmail.com
Good Morning Gloucester 