Congratulations To Scott Ide For Winning Last Week’s Sharing Contest!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Scott Let me know if you want a black or white shirt and when you’ll be coming down the dock to pick it up!

that’s a sweet looking cap!  And there’s only five left and when they’re gone we won’t be reordering them.
Here’s the winning entry-

Here’s the link to this week’s contest which includes two Red Sox Tickets IN ADDITION To The XL Long Sleeve GMG shirt!-

GMG Red Sox Tickets and GMG XL Long Sleeve Logo Shirt Contest

Crazy Amounts of Handsome

Posted on by Nichole S.

It has come to my attention that I might possibly write about my boys too much.  True, not true…either way, that’s how I roll these days and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

But, since it can’t always be about scenic photographs, family activities, and super cute kids (I may be biased)…..let’s talk about super cute football players this morning instead.

There’s been a ton of talk lately about Tom Brady, the Patriots, Deflategate, Spygate, and the whatnot.  But, I think it is time we get to the meat of the matter (ahem).

The amount of handsome in the QB column of the Patriots roster is kind of crazy.  It almost seems unfair.  I don’t know how the other teams even concentrate.  Kidding, kind of.

So, the question that arose last night is:

Football skills aside, Who is your #1?

Patriots longtime Quarterback Tom Brady #12 OR the Patriot Quarterback (2nd round 2014 Draft Pick) Jimmy Garoppolo #10.

Maybe something a little less “mugshot” will help you….

Community Stuff 9/11/15

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

9/11 tribute at City Hall

Hi Joey!  I was hoping you would let all the good people who like me read your blog.
My husband will be putting up his 9/11 memorial this year in Gloucester City Hall.  Dan survived 9/11 on that devastating day as he was on the 74th floor where he worked for the Port Authority of NY and NJ. At that time we resided in Bergen County NJ, but since over to Gloucester 3 years ago
This can be viewed at the Great Hall on Friday until 12:30 as City Hall closed early on Fridays. Thanks
Brenda Leahy

HELP WANTED

Looking for energetic individuals with boat yard experience. Detailing and shrink-wrapping experience a plus. Will train qualified individuals. Drivers license a must.

Please call 978-281-2608 or email resume to fiberglassrepair@comcast.net

Gloucester Rotary 2016 calendar contest glourotaryphoto2016@gmail.com

 

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Apologies to candidates McGeary and Verga

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Editor note.

Several posts have been deleted due to miscommunication on my part. All GMG CONTRIBUTORS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED THAT campaign celebration posts will not be posted as I feel that seems to be an endorsement and as I’ve written on all of the political announcements (which we do post) that we do not endorse candidates on these pages. So to Candidates Verga and McGeary please accept my apology for my lack of clarity in previously explaining this to my team and be assured it won’t happen again.

GMG Red Sox Tickets and GMG XL Long Sleeve Logo Shirt contest

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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The Boston Red Sox are thanking fans for their unwavering support throughout September.

More than a thousand prizes will be distributed at Red Sox games this month, along with players greeting fans at the gates, offering the shirts off their backs, and taking selfies with fans.

GMG is helping the Red Sox say thank you to our viewers by giving away a pair of tickets to the September 25th home game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park.

Subscribe and confirm your free email subscription to the GloucesterCast Here for one entry

Subscribe and confirm your free email subscription to TheHomieCast Here for one free entry

Buy A GMG embroidered Cap Here for one free entry

Buy  any GMG T Shirt here for one free entry

Buy a GMG Hoodie Here for three free entries

Share the GMG store link http://gmg.storenvy.com/ via Facebook and tag GoodMorningGloucester for one free entry

Share the GMG store link http://gmg.storenvy.com/ via Twitter and Tag @Joey_C for one free entry

Very simple, Sunday Morning September 20th whoever gets the most entries wins.  You can share one Facebook and Twitter once a day every day til then.  I must be tagged in them so I can count the entries.

The Boston Red Sox thank GMG readers for their support. For a full list of team’s “Fan Appreciation Month” activities, visit RedSox.com.

Get to it for your chance to win!

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SO SORRY TO REPORT THAT THE NILES POND MRS. SWAN IS DEAD

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Thank you to my friend Lyn for sharing this story. Lyn lives on Niles Pond and, as do several family’s around the pond, she keeps a watchful eye on the swans, ducks, and all the birds that make Nile Pond their home. Lyn thinks the last time the swans were seen together was Monday, Labor Day. Mr. Swan has taken to sitting in the middle of the pond, crying and wailing, lamenting the loss of his beautiful mate. Wednesday Lyn took me around the causeway to the spot where it looks as though the kill took place, with only her feathers remaining.

If anyone has additional information, please share. Thank you so much.

dead swan remains Nile Pond ©Kim Smith 2015

Fred Sends Out A Smile

Posted on by Marty Luster

Sometime in the Autumn of 2014 I loaned a camera to Fred Bodin. He asked lots of questions and enjoyed fiddling with the camera. Months went by and Fred was in and out of treatment. A few times I asked him if he had taken any photos with the camera and each time he said he hadn’t.

Yesterday, Barbara and I visited with Janet. She found the camera (with a note that simply said “Marty”) and returned it to me. When I got home I imported the file that was on the memory card. Fred had taken a photo on January 19, 2015.

Here it is.

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Right back at ya, dear friend.

This Weekend at The Floating Lotus Lounge – Gloucester MA

Posted on by James Eves

Poppa Cigar

Friday 8-11pm

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Come party with Poppa Cigar at the beautiful Floating Lotus Lounge. This space has a beautiful ambiance and a large dance floor. 10.00 suggested donation.

Shankari & The Ananda Shanti Band!

Saturday at 7:00pm

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OPENING HEARTS❤ BUILDING COMMUNITY. A Blissful Evening of Chant & Meditation with Shankari & the Ananda Shantii Band! Please join me Saturday, September 12th @ 7 pm @ Floating Lotus Gloucester~David Williss on drums & Alise Ashby on keyboard & Shankari leading the Call & Response chant. $10 suggested donation.

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Floating Lotus Gloucester
169 Main St, Gloucester, Massachusetts

www.floatinglotus.net

Jenn Cullen Super FOB! Thank You!!

Posted on by capeannpainter

Jenn Cullen is a Super FOB of GMG.

We like to give her a hard time when she says she will be at the next GMG event. Sometimes she would show up, some times she would have to work or fill in for somebody at a couple of local businesses. Always an excuse :).

She’s a hard worker who can take a beating from the GMG Authors. Also she has commented on a lot of posts.

Commenting on our posts on GMG helps give us a clue on what the readers like and not like.

Don’t be afraid to comment. No one will think less of you if you leave a critical comment. Except me. 🙂

Thanks for being there Jenn for all your support through good times and Bad.

From Jenn Cullen;

“I’m now the proud owner of three original Paul Frontiero Sr. Oil Paintings! And his son Paul, also a great artist in his own right (I have a few of his pieces, too), came to my house to show me the collection for sale and also made me my own special Art, Rocks! mug which I will treasure always! So excited to get these framed and hung.”

In my opinion Jenn got the best that was left of the small paintings.

so representative of “Old Gloucester”

 

Fish Tales at Schooner Adventure

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Dear Joey,

You know that one of my personal efforts is to encourage non-profits in the city to work together and help each other grow. Here’s a good example of how that can happen. The poster attached is for Fish Tales, the popular live story telling program that is a part of the Gloucester Writers’ Center. This month it is being held on the deck of Adventure, and will feature former fishing crew member Ron Gilson, as well as several other well-known local raconteurs, telling true stories on the theme “Home.” Adventure is of course tied up at Webster Pier, part of Maritime Gloucester on Harbor Loop. Three great local organizations working together; everybody wins.

Thank you for your help getting the word out on GMG.

Regards,

Greg

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NORTH SHORE RESTAURANTS PUT A FRESH SPIN ON RESTAURANT WEEK

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

NORTH SHORE RESTAURANTS PUT A FRESH SPIN ON RESTAURANT WEEK

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The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the new Dine Out Cape Ann.  Cape Ann is throwing away the tired restaurant week model and taking a fresh approach aimed at highlighting the unique flavor of each participating restaurant. The two week event will take place October 25th –  29th and November 1st –  5th, 2015, in restaurants throughout Cape Ann.

Participating restaurateurs have been asked to create exclusive menu options that embrace their particular venue and highlight what makes them unique – from dishes that feature local seafood to signature cocktails and food pairings. This new spin culminates in a wide array of exceptional dining experiences that make up Dine Out Cape Ann.

Cape Ann visitors, as well as locals, are invited and encouraged to indulge in the unique tastes of the area.  This two week event provides plenty of time to experience the creative menu offerings at a number of different restaurants on Cape Ann. Enjoy!

Participating restaurants to date include: Alchemy, Cala’s, Latitude 43, Ohana, Jalapeños, The Franklin Cape Ann, Windward Grille, Cape Ann Brewing Company, Lobsta Land Restaurant, Sea Glass Restaurant and Lounge and Seaport Grille.

For more information on this event, please contact the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce at info@capeannchamber.com or 978-283-1601.

Hazardous Waste Day

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

On September 26, 2015 The City of Gloucester at the DPW will be holding Hazardous Waste Day.  For more information please go to the following link:

http://gloucester-ma.gov/index.aspx?nid=553