GMG Alternative Energy series: It’s Official! Kate and I Are Walkin the Solar Walk- Just Signed On With Tim Sanborn For Solar at Our House!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Signed the papers today!

If you’ve been following the blog for the past three years then you know I’ve been obsessed with alternative and renewable energy.  When it came down to putting money where my mouth is, you can see where we’re signing on with Tim Sanborn and his company Cazeault Solar and Home.  Tim has lived in Gloucester his whole life and every single person I’ve spoken with has nothing but the best things to say about him.

I’ve talked to a ton of people, done the first hand interviews with local people that I know and EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM has nothing but glowing reviews for Tim and Cazeault Solar.  The only thing they say they would do differently is do it SOONER and do MORE Solar.  Eliminating the electric bill or being cash flow positive in every instance is just too much of a no-brainer for me to pass up.  If you don’t like money, don’t do solar.  If you don’t like the environment, don’t do solar.  I’ve been dying to be able to do it and now instead of me telling you about everyone else’s success stories, now we’ll be able to share with you our experience, step by step.

WoooooHOOOOOOO!!!!

We’re in!

Call Tim right now and schedule your Solar consultation- 774-228-3411

Cazeault Solar and Home

Last night at EGS- continued discussion on new elementary schools

Posted on by Catherine

Councilor Memhard and the City’s school committee hosted a forum on a beautiful September night.

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The school committee presentation was briefer than the one at West Parish. The size of the audience was the same. There were repeat attendees and fresh faces. The handout was ambitious and sincere. Various wants and needs expressed were not in concert, but respectful. Councilors Paul Lundberg, Val Gilman, and Council President Joseph Ciolino listened attentively as did Chris Sicuranza from the Office of the Mayor, and Community Development Director Dan Smith. Several teachers currently working at East Gloucester and Veterans elementary schools and the 2 principals were present. Exceptional teachers from both schools made helpful comments. Ruth Flaherty spoke for the EGS staff. Residents and parents shared questions and comments until the scheduled start of the Presidential debates.

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School Committee meeting: September 28, 2016

Time: 7:00 PM
Address: District Office – Conference Room, 2 Blackburn Drive, Gloucester
Obviously this topic is on the Agenda

 GMG post on 9/14/16 school consolidation meeting with links to Cape Ann TV West Parish meeting and Councilor Memhard plus School Committee plan 

Baxter State Park

Posted on by Bridgette Mathews

Back from my vacation from Baxter State Park up in Millinocket Maine and although we didn’t see any Moose to photograph, it was a such a peaceful few days just taking in the scenery!

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Early Morning on Turtle Cove
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Millinocket sunset
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Only a few leaves starting to turn
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Goldenrod is glowing everywhere
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Mt. Katahdin from Sandy Stream Pond

This American Bittern which I’ve never seen before appeared out of the marsh.   Not being much of a birder, I looked it up and it’s in the Heron family.   If he hadn’t moved I would not even have noticed him, as he blends in very well with the marsh grass!

Dinner Out for a Great Cause

Posted on by Nichole S.

Mark your calendars, listen to some great music, share a few drinks with friends, maybe grab a bite to eat, and feel good that your money is going to a great cause!

Take a listen to Matt Stillwell below

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Live Smoke: Mackerel On The @WeberGrills Smokey Mountain Smoker at www.northeastbbq.com

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

More from Joey’s BBQ site-
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Joey Ciaramitaro's avatarNortheast BBQ

7:20AM  Cleaned the mackerel by head and gutting them and then making cuts every 3/4 of an inch down each side of the fish so the marinade will penetrate.

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Next patted them dry with paper towels and placed them in my go-to fish marinade-

soy/ginger/sesame seed/red pepper flakes.

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I’ll let them sit in the marinade til 9:30 or so.  Check back around 10 for the next update!

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Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board Listings For 9/27/16

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Welcome To Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board

Joey C ~

A place where non-profit Cape Ann organizations can post press releases directly and then those press releases will be reposted to http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com . This is not an advertising space for businesses, fitness or wellness organizations, or music listings.

The web address will be http://www.capeanncommunity.com

To have your community organization news posted here, contact Joey C who will grant access for you to post directly.

Crow Fest Schedule

Image ~ September 27, 2016 ~ Joey C

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GHS Hockey/Autism Fundraiser

September 27, 2016 ~ Joey C

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The Gloucester High hockey team along with Autism Speaks are doing
a fundraiser at Captain Carlos Saturday  Night October 1st .

Woodpile update 9/26/16…

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Sept 18, 2016 woodpile:
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Sept 26, 2016 woodpile-

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And Here’s The Link To The Page Where I Found The Plan To Build The Firewood Rack Using No Tools Whatsoever-

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TRAILS AND SAILS – THE SAILS

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Magnificent sails and scenes out and about the Harbor during the Trails and Sails event this weekend.trails-and-sails-schooner-lannon-4-copyright-kim-smith

Schooner Lannon

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Schooner Adventure Rounding Ten Pound Island

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PLANTING MILKWEED WITH CAMILLA MACFADYEN AND THE SARROUFS!

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

img_4947img_4937Thank you to Dawn and John Sarrouf for sharing their milkweed planting photos. They are visiting their friend Camilla at her family home in Small Point Maine, which sounds like, from Dawn’s description, a gorgeously beautiful location, and ideal Monarch habitat. There are fields of wildflowers, and Seaside Goldenrod grows just as easily in the rocky outcroppings there as it does on Eastern Point. After looking at maps, it appears as if you could draw a virtual straight line from Small Point to Eastern Point. Dawn and friends spotted about ten butterflies yesterday. Perhaps we’ll be the next stop (after the predicted rainfall).

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The MS Zuiderdam

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Beautiful ship come into Gloucester on Saturday.  It was wonderful talking to all the visitors from the ship.  Nice to see the streets crowded with visitors from all over.  Thanks for coming.

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GHS Football VS Swampscott

Posted on by David B. Cox

The Fishermen win big in game with Swampscott. The team comes back playing strong after a rocky start and wins 32-17

Kindness just keeps rockin!

Posted on by Bridgette Mathews

Back in July I had a post about the Kindness Rocks project which I happened to hear about through my friend Stephanie Deltorchio’s blog.    Well Stephanie took her kindness one step further and enlisted Mark Cole to get the city’s permission to “plant” a KINDNESS ROCKS garden at Stage Fort Park with the help of her 5 year old grandson Gabriel McQueeney, who worked hard collecting & painting the rocks.  They also left a basket with blank painted rocks for anyone who wants to make one.   Gabriel also “planted” a few in the playground area for children.   What a great lesson to pass on to the next generation!14440657_1122867341127764_1205885015468249877_n

Stephanie said she fell in love with the idea (as we all did!)  immediately and has since contacted Megan the originator and now Gloucester is listed on the Kindness Rocks website thekindnessrocksproject.com. People can post photos of rocks they find or their own on Facebook @TheKindnessRocksProject and can tag their rocks #thekindnessrocksproject on Instagram too.   She told Gabe that small acts of kindness can make someone’s day and he really hopes the rocks make people happy!    Anyone interested in contributing can certainly drop some rocks off to add to the kindness garden….I know I have a pile ready to go!  Thanks Stephanie and Gabe!!

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Posted on by Nichole S.

Thirty-four minutes and 6.07 seconds.  That is how long I waited in line for one dozen cider doughnuts at Russell Orchards yesterday.  And…I’d do it again.  My only regret is that some people in line around me had empty wine glasses because they were smart enough to partake in wine tasting prior to getting in line.  Me, not so much.

After an afternoon hockey game at Pingree we drove through Essex and into Ipswich to spend some time at Russell Orchards….which thousands of friends.

The boys tolerated the annual sit near the pumpkin photo before we headed into the bar to check out the line.  They immediately deemed it too long for them to stand in, but promised to not get the largest pumpkins on the farm if I held a place in line for them. Deal.

The boys picked out their pumpkins, found their favorite honey sticks, and did some drive-bys to check on my progress (or, most likely, to check on how much longer they had to wait for a warm cider doughnut).

Super warm doughnuts in hand, the boys tolerated the annual Russell Orchards Ford Truck photo and then we all meandered down to the pond and barns to see the animals.  We checked on the little pigs…and the giant one.  We looked at the goats, ducks, chickens, bunny, and one rat.  Finn picked up an apple that was already on the ground in front of a donkey and offered it to him….without shoving a finger up its nose.  I should explain that Finn had a thing for shoving his finger up the nostril of many a farm animal when he was younger.  We read the sign that said, “Please do not feed the donkeys” and did not do it again.

The boys tolerated the annual sit on the tractor photo and we were off.

Forced Family Fall Farm Fun. Check.  I was happy that their hockey schedules cooperated this weekend so we could get our farm fun on.