Good Morning Gloucester

Gray Day…

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.” 

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.

MARCH 4, 2025 ~ CHASNAZ

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

Tequila Tasing at Machaca!

Join us next Wednesday March, 12th tasting four tequilas from G4.

We sip each tequila in a champagne glass to see the color, smell the aroma and taste the flavor. 

Jason is back to educate us all on what is in our glass, how it’s made and he is terrific at answering questions you may have.

Each tequila is paired with a small plate of food curated by Chef Luis Pardo.

We laugh, we learn, we drink tequila all night at Machaca! Join us!

Tickets on sale at restaurant or online,

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/g4-tequila-dinner-at-machaca-tickets-1204350557939?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

Machaca

Tacos & Tequila

14 Rogers St

Gloucester, MA

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!

TO RSVP FOR THIS FREE EVENT, click below: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/selling-with-style-simplicity-a-team-approach-to-success-tickets-1247249158809?aff=oddtdtcreator

Black Raspberry…

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

(978) 283-6055

www.CapeAnnAnimalAid.org

www.facebook.com/CapeAnnAnimalAid

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!

MARCH 4, 2025 ~ GLOUCESTEREDUCATIONFOUNDATION

This FREE program is open to all Gloucester Public Schools students entering 4rth and 5th grade in Fall 2025. 

To the Point…

A Special Exhibit Honoring Women’s History Month

Opening Reception: Saturday, March 22, 2025, 5-7:00 PM 
Open to the general public. 
RSVP appreciated. https://bit.ly/ByWomenForWomenRSVP

Exhibit Dates: March 22 to March 30, open daily from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. 
Last admittance: 4:15 PM with the exception on Sunday, March 30 when the exhibit will host a closing reception from noon to 2 PM. 

 Two of Gloucester’s admired cultural institutions, Rocky Neck Art Colony and Hammond Castle Museum, proudly announce their collaboration on a special exhibition in celebration of Women’s History Month. Portraits of Women by Women will be on display in the historic Great Hall of Hammond Castle Museum.

This inspiring exhibit showcases recent portraits by distinguished women artists from the Rocky Neck Art Colony, including Elizabeth Bish, Janice Brand, Robin Colodzin, Susan Ellis, Elizabeth Gauthier, Janet Grover, Joyce Roessler, Amy Sudarsky and Helen Tory. The exhibition highlights the profound impact of portraiture in capturing the essence, strength, and diversity of women’s experiences.

Joyce Roessler is a Cape Ann-based painter and former glass blower whose award-winning work, spanning charcoal, pastels, oil, and watercolor, captures nature’s essence from her Annisquam studio.

Janice Brand is an editor and multi-disciplinary artist exploring media from Chinese ink painting to pottery, while also pursuing diverse interests like tai chi, fencing, and fly fishing.

Helen Tory is a lifelong artist who transitioned from printmaking to painting in 2020, deeply influenced by a self-portraiture class with Amy Sudarsky during the pandemic.

Robin Colodzin is a Gloucester-based artist and software engineer whose work examines the relationship between private and social identities, recently showcased in her solo exhibition Embodied.

Amy Sudarsky is a North Shore figurative painter, former college professor, and Artistic Director of the Rocky Neck Art Colony, where she continues to teach and exhibit.

Elizabeth Bish is a Gloucester-based chiropractor and painter who co-runs the Amend Bish Gallery, where she creates work ranging from landscapes to abstractions.

Elizabeth Gauthier is a Boston and North Shore artist and educator whose Gauthier Gallery serves as both a creative workspace and exhibition space for her paintings.

Janet Grover is a Gloucester artist who, after years away from art, has returned to her lifelong passion with the support of fellow artists.

Susan Ellis is a Massachusetts-based Master Pastelist whose work, inspired by North Shore clam diggers, is exhibited in Newburyport, Essex, Ipswich, and Cape Cod.

In addition to contemporary works, the exhibition will feature a copy of Winslow Homer’s The Lookout – All’s Well painted by Irene Fenton Hammond, wife of John Hays Hammond Jr., who resided at Hammond Castle Museum until her passing in 1959 and was a member of the Rocky Neck Art Colony.  

Also on display will be a painting by Natalie Hays Hammond, the accomplished artist, playwright, and sister of museum founder John Hays Hammond Jr. Her painting, Costume Designs, Series B, No. 3, Medieval Abbess, is on loan from the Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden in North Salem, NY, which Natalie founded in 1957.

This exhibit is open daily from Saturday, March 22 through Sunday, March 30 daily from noon to 5 PM and the last entrance is at 4:15 PM, with the exception on Sunday March 30 when the exhibit will host a closing reception from noon to 2 PM during which time purchased paintings may be picked up. 

Attendees will have access to the small interior rooms leading down to the Great Hall and the Great Hall. The Museum will be closed to tours.

Admission: Children ages 12 and under are free with tickets. Teens and adults are $15.

Opening and Closing Receptions:

   Opening Reception: (Open to the Public) Saturday, March 22, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

     Rocky Neck Art Colony and Hammond Castle Museum guests are invited to attend.

Closing Reception (Open to the Public): Sunday, March 30, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

      The public is invited to attend the closing reception, during which time purchased paintings may be picked up.

Attendees of the opening reception will have the unique opportunity to meet the artists and experience the works within the stunning setting of Hammond Castle Museum. The closing reception offers a final chance to appreciate and acquire these exceptional artworks.

Hammond Castle Museum Executive Director, Linda Harvey said, “Being able to collaborate with our friends at the Rocky Neck Art Gallery as well as the Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden fulfills our mission to support and promote the arts as a STEAM Museum and a cultural arts hub for the community. We’re delighted to host this very special exhibit during our first winter season open for events.”

Historical Context:

The collaboration between Rocky Neck Art Colony and Hammond Castle Museum holds deep historical significance. Irene Fenton Hammond’s strong ties to the Rocky Neck Art Colony highlight the artistic heritage of the region and its enduring connection to the museum. Natalie Hays Hammond’s artistic legacy was honored in a special exhibition at the museum last fall, and her influence continues to resonate through this exhibition.