Trees Cut Down Under the Keystone Bridge
And all I can say is, awesome! It makes the granite walls and the bridge really stand out. I would love to see a few other places cleared out of weed trees. The top of Pigeon Hill used to have scenic vistas with Profile Rock close to the summit. Now it is hard to even find.
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Help shape Gloucester’s community development efforts over the next five years!
CITY OF GLOUCESTER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
The City of Gloucester is updating its plan for how to use federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. These federal dollars currently support many important programs in Gloucester like:
– – The City’s housing rehab program
– First time homebuyer training
– The Grace Center
– The Open Door
Affordable housing
– Small business loans
– Sidewalk improvements
– Park improvements
And more!
We want to hear your ideas and hope you’ll come to one of our public hearings.
– Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Open Door, 28 Emerson Avenue, Gloucester, MA. Refreshments will be served.
– Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. at the Willowood Community Building (upper level), 40 Willowood Road, Gloucester, MA. Pizza and refreshments will be served.
We will also be sending out a survey for input in the coming weeks. Check out www.gloucester-ma.gov for more information.
Please contact Community Development Senior Project Managers Deb Laurie (dlaurie@gloucester-ma.gov ) and Emily Freedman (efreedman@gloucester-ma.gov ) with any questions.
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Cape Ann Symphony Holiday Pops Concert – Nov 29 & 30
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Rhythm, Funk N’ Blues Fest Beverly, MA. At 8pm on Saturday, November 22nd, M.E. Productions presents a triple bill of funk and R&B acts at the historic Larcom Theatre.
Get on over the bridge. It’s gonna be a good one!
Henley-Douglas RnB stands above the pack as the funk band to keep your eye on. The Delta Generators are known as one of the most original Rhythm and Blues band on the Boston Scene. And a handful of special guests will make appearances including Eric Reardon, Sarah Seminski of Big Ol’ Dirty Bucket, Garret Savluk of The Boston Horns, and Yahuba Torres of The Ryan Montbleau Band. Tickets for this concert start at $19.
Salem native Henley Douglas, master sax-man co-fronts HDRnB (Henley-Douglas Rhythm and Blues) with soulful vocalist Douglas Gimbel . An original R&B/soul/groove band that performs nationwide and always delivers the mega-funk, this 6 piece ensemble blows the doors off any venue with sax and trombone, backed with fine percussion and strings. Big sound and funky grooves. The word is out- HDRnB will keep you movin’ all night.
Henley tapped another Salem native and fixture of the local music scene, Eric Reardon to heat things up with his stinging guitar licks that have been lauded by regional music giants like James Montgomery and the late great Johnny Winter. Reardon will be performing with Boston’s Sarah ‘Lil Shrimp’ Seminski, lead vocalist of the funk outfit Big Ol’ Dirty Bucket who will belt out some classic funk/Soul and modern Hip Hop/R&B with her powerful pipes.
That would be a hot show right there. But hold the phone, there’s a third act on the bill.
The Delta Generators are going to play their only show this Fall on the same night. If you’ve seen the Generators, you know. If not, they are one of the most original, funky, soulful Rhythm & Blues bands Beantown has birthed in a long time. Deeply rooted in Delta and North Mississippi blues, while throwing in elements of rock, funk, soul and rootsy Americana, local favorites the Delta Generators are a fine-tuned, well-oiled machine if ever there was one.
Bam! Now that’s a show. Noooooooo, these cats aren’t done yet.
Sprinkle on two very special guests to add flavor to this already smokin’ gumbo. Puerto Rican conga king Yahuba Torres, known best as the percussion wizard in The Ryan Montbleau Band will add some jammy Latin rhythms. Garret Savluk of The Boston Horns, and formerly of Heavy Metal Horns, will bring his bad-action trumpet sound to the night.
Now that’s a festival (as the billing implies). Seth McNally, founder of M.E. Productions and promoter of the event adds, “The show will culminate with a stage jam of all the evening’s performers bringing together the biggest sound in funk, blues and soul you’ll hear this far north of the bayou.”
Henley Douglas adds with barely contained excitement, “This show is a reunion of myself, Garret Savluk and Craig Rawding (Delta Generators) of the Heavy Metal Horns. Craig was the lead vocalist for HMH and toured nationally with the band. Garret and I have toured throughout the US, Europe and Japan. Taking the stage with Garret Savluk who has had a big influence on my musical career for almost 25 years, will make this one of the best shows I’ve played this year. With Garret and Yahuba and Seminski playing this show, the music is going to be awesome!”
Tickets to see Rhythm, Funk & Blues Fest are $19, $29, and $35. For tickets and more information visit http://www.larcomtheater.com or call 978-525-9093.
Contact Seth McNally with Interview Requests / seth@meproductions.net / 603-554-4130
http://www.deltagenerators.com/
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Present Opening Time-Lapse From Martin Del Vecchio
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Can’t Quite Put My Finger On It
Hmmm. There’s something different about Rockport Harbor these days. I can’t quite put my finger on it.
Could it possibly be the massive marine crane that is resting alongside our sleepy and iconic Motif 1?
It has taken me by surprise several days in a row upon coming to the end of Broadway to turn up South Street to head home.
The equipment, for the record, is in town to work on the Rockport Breakwater.
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Vincent Ferrini Mural Unveiling Event
Chalk up another successful Community event in my gallery. In addition to mural artist Tricia O’Neill, mural subject Vincent Ferrini’s nephew Henry Ferrini was there and spoke to the audience of about forty. After the speeches, the group walked down to see Tricia’s mural. I’d say this was a “win-win” for all.
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Orange November Sunsets From The Dock 11/9/14
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Teenagers…
I think I’ve watched this thing a hundred times and it just gets funnier and funnier each time with the total disgust from the father who obviously is at his wits end with this kid.
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Monday November 10th , 2014 Cape Ann Weather …
Marine Forecast :
Mon S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
Mon Night S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2-3ft.
Pod Cast Weather :
http://www.spreaker.com:80/episode/5190302
Ski Report : For 2014 – 2015
Via….http://boston.snocountry.com
Sugarloaf, ME
2 – 6″ past 7 days MG/VC
SnowMaking: 3 trails
Grooming: 3 trails 6 – 12″ 4%
5 of trails
Sunday River, ME
VC
SnowMaking: 11 trails 8 – 14″ 3%
3 of trails
Killington, VT
3″ past 7 days MG/VC
SnowMaking: 4 trails
Grooming: 5 trails 8 – 16″ 5 of trails
Bretton Woods, NH
VC
SnowMaking: 3 trails
Grooming: 1 trails 6 – 12″
Wildcat, NH
MG/VC
SnowMaking: 4 trails
Grooming: 4 trails 4 – 24″
4 of trails
Hourly Forecast :
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Community Stuff 11/10/14
Cape Ann Wildlife Annual Fundraiser and Raffle at Jalapenos – Wed, November 12, 4:30 – Closing
Hi Joey,
This Wednesday is the big annual fundraiser at Jalapenos. Down Home Swing donated the music. We are having a HUGE raffle with over 50 items. They really need the help! I attached a flyer with the info. If you could run it I think it would really help.
Thanks!
Lisa Day-Copeland
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GloucesterCast 103 Featuring Couples In Love Who Have Moved To Gloucester Taped 11/9/14
GloucesterCast 103 Featuring Couples In Love Who Have Moved To Gloucester Taped 11/9/14
Topics Include:The Rullis, The Scheetz, Jess and Dennis Brand, Lucinda Seigel, Kim Smith and Rich Bean with random appearance by Niece Amanda, What brought you to Gloucester?, Few Young Professionals On Commuter Rail, The progression Of The Scheetz on GMG from getting engaged to married to buying a house in Gloucester, Erin Rulli misses the saltiness of the old GMG, the storied history of Gloucester, The Beans moved to Gloucester after living in Medford forever, Gloucester Pride Today vs Gloucester Pride 20 years ago, Trying to remind people about the cool Gloucester landscape and seascapes, White Ninja, the inevitable backlash, Getting the Rullis back to Playa Del Carmen, Kimberley Scheetz looking forward to volunteering to clean the HarborWalk, Dinner Dealer 2015, North Shore Food and Gift Emporium, Amanda Pops In Wearing a Duck Outfit, Why Dinner Dealer Decks Are No-Brainers, Peter Todd Fundraiser, Shock Over Bottle Bill Election Results, Joey’s Mini Rant – The Rational Behind To-Go Containers Made Out Of Non-Microwavable Tins, Is there anything that is done at Willow Rest not exactly spot-on?, Willow Rest please open up a location in East Gloucester too!, Music Listings On GMG, Eliminating Penny Conversation, Emerson Brand Named After Emerson College, Kimberley Scheetz Responsible For Hundreds If No Thousands Of Train Derailments, Rechargeable Battery Discussion, Goddamn Bacon Donuts Are Driving Me Nuts,What is the rationale behind not retweeting or Facebook liking a complimentary post on someone’s business social media account?
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Veteran’s Day From Virginia McKinnon
Hi Joey, I have a Veteran’s Day story to share with your readers.
Old photo of Veterans on the Stacy Boulevard is taken from the Gloucester Times.
Anthony Rao has also passed on.
My husband, Robert McKinnon, celebrated his 90th Birthday on Halloween with a
gala party at the Gloucester House.
Submitted by Virginia (Frontiero) McKinnon
Going Home- World War II- Robert McKinnon, told to his wife, Virginia
My skipper stated “Bob, if you help me take this LCT (Landing Craft Transport} back to the states, I will have you assigned a rank of Chief Petty Officer.’” I replied “No way, I have my points for discharge and I am going home.” WW2 ended in September 1945, my time was up in February 1946. I was jumping around the Asiatic Pacific from the Philippines, Hawaii, Gilbert and Mariana Islands. I was in the US Navy stationed as a Motor Machinist Mate Second Class on LCTs and LSTs landing troops and supplies for the battles of Saipan and Tarawa. Witnessing many casualties, so many of my shipmates gone, I never believed I would ever be going home. Never to see my family and Gloucester again.
My journey home was uneventful. As I looked around the Navy ship I was aware of the many enlisted men that did not survive the war and would never be going home. I had witnessed thousands of Marines, Navy, Army and Seabees lost in battle.
Arriving in San Francisco, I was informed my formal discharge would take about a week and I would have to wait in the Fargo Building for my disability and pay. Not willing to wait, I took the first train across country. Very little money for my journey home. In the dining car, I soon ran out of money. I would request a cup of hot water adding ketchup and I would look for a few crackers to sustain me.
Arriving in Gloucester, no one was at the depot to greet me. I carried by back pack and walked home. Savoring every step as I looked at my beautiful Gloucester. In my absence my family moved from Washington Square to Western Avenue, just across the street from the Fishermen’s statue. My mother had suffered a stroke. Before I enlisted I remember her singing to me “I did not raise my son to be a solider, I raised him to be my pride and joy.” Her oldest son, my half-brother, Buster” was stationed in Pearl Harbor at the time of the Attack. I, her youngest, was away for four years, more worry than my mother could endure. There was no “welcome home party.” My dad had a job waiting for me at his machine shop, Independent Machine Company, as a diesel machinist, repairing the engines on of the many fishing boats. I was so happy and fortunate to be employed.
All my buddies survived World War II. Our reunions were happy times at Good Harbor Beach and at the YMCA. Just walking the boulevard now had special meaning of comrades together again, survivors of World War II and now part of the greatest generation in the history of our country.
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Beautiful Mama Jessica Brand and Baby Emerson
Last weekend I had the joy to meet Jessica Brand and her adorable baby boy Emerson when she stopped down at the dock to talk to Joey about her company Dinner Dealer and her upcoming event, North Shore Emporium. You can hear all about the event as well as the fabulous deals she is offering for this years’ Dinner Dealer deck–Passports, Duckworth’s, and Foreign Affairs, to name only several of the outstanding restaurants participating–by listening to today’s Couples in Love Podcast.
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Faces on the Waterfront
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Women’s Community Club of Magnolia Holiday Fair
Some photos from last year’s Holiday Fair
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POP Gallery presents BARBARELLA!
POP Gallery presents BARBARELLA!
Come party with the divas of POP Gallery! November 16th at the CAPE ANN COMMUNITY CINEMA @ 6:30 pm. Price of admission is $7.50 + one drink ticket and FREE SWAG BAG to early birds!
It’s going to be EPIC. Don’t miss it!
PURCHASE TICKETS AHEAD HERE, or at the door.
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Photos From Glazed Grand Re-Opening At Art Haven
If you haven’t heard Glazed has re-opened at Art Haven and the prices to create unique gifts makes it an absolute no-brainer things to do with your kids. Inexpensive, fun bonding activity, absolutely tremendous time. Great to have Glazed back in a place that just makes sense, Art Haven!
For the schedule and more- Glazed at Art Haven Facebook Page
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Rolling Down The River From Brianne Caso
Hi Joey,
loved the 100th podcast!
I thought this was an interesting thing to see floating down the Annisquam last week.
Brianne Caso
Good Morning Gloucester 