Mayor Kirk Forwards A Photo Album of Gloucester’s New Fire Truck (Engine 2) Being Built

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

Here is something you don’t see every day!   This is a photo album of our new fire truck (Engine 2) being built.   Costs $650,000.   We are finally getting to the point where we can finance new apparatus on a rotating basis and over time so as to not have trucks breaking down all at once or having to fund all at once.

Mayor Kirk

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Due to the Popularity of The “Who makes the best chocolate chip cookie” Post Yesterday- It’s Competition Time Baby!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Yesterday the question was posed-

Critical Question Of The Day- Who Makes The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ve Ever Eaten? Go.

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Everyone has their favorites,  some like more chewy, some more crunchy.

Does this call for a chocolate chip cookie competition mug up or does this call for a chocolate chip cookie competition mug up! This could be huge!!!!

For the record I’ll take soft baked over crunchy chocolate chip cookies 100 times out of a 100.  What kind of lunatic prefers hard chocolate chip cookies over soft ones?  Only insane maniacs.  Seriously.  Can’t trust those hard chocolate chip cookie lovers is what I always say.

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Here’s what I’m thinking-
Contestants bake enough for every one to try. We place numbers in front of each tray of cookies. People get a slip of paper or ticket to place a vote and slip it into a solo cup behind each contestant’s tray.
We tally up the votes, drink some coffee, and enjoy each other’s company yet again.
Who’s with me?

Local Deputy Fire Chief Completes International Professional Re-Designation Process

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Our Miles Schlichte Is Now A Chief Fire Officer (which in Firefighter terms I think means superhero or something)

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Deputy Fire Chief Miles Schlichte of the Gloucester, Massachusetts Fire Department has successfully completed the process that continues his professional designation of “Chief Fire Officer” (CFO).  The Commission on Professional Credentialing met on July 2, 2013 to officially confer this re-designation upon Chief Schlichte. Chief Schlichte is one of only 922 CFO’s worldwide.

The Chief Fire Officer Designation program is a voluntary program designed to recognize individuals who demonstrate their excellence in seven measured components including:  Experience, Education, Professional Development, Professional Contributions, Association Membership, Community Involvement, and Technical Competencies. Chief Schlichte received his original designation in July of 2010. To maintain this professional designation, individuals need to show they have continued to develop as a CFO in four areas: Professional Development, Professional Contributions, Active Association Membership and Community Involvement.

A Board of Review consisting of members of the fire and emergency services profession, academia, and municipal agencies review each application and recommends successful candidates for designation to the Commission.

Chief Schlichte has been a member of the Gloucester Massachusetts Fire Department for twenty five years and currently resides in Gloucester.

Community Stuff 8/7/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

ROCKPORT FIREWORKS

This Saturday!!!!!

SLATED FOR

9:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2013!!

Contributions being accepted at:
Rockport National Bank, 37 King Street, Rockport, MA 01966 Attention: Marcia Budrow

For further information, please visit:

Facebook: Rockport Fireworks

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Video- Fish Teaser- Tough To Watch

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

Documentary Filmmaker Farhod Family Sheds Light on New England’s Struggling Groundfish Industry

WASHINGTON (Saving Seafood) August 5, 2013 — Brooklyn-based filmmaker Farhod Family has released a teaser for his yet-to-be-titled documentary film, in which he chronicles the hardships faced by fishermen in New England’s groundfish industry.

Mr. Family began working on his self-funded documentary in September of 2012 after the federal government declared the New England groundfish industry to be in a state of economic disaster. Since then, Family has reached out to the National Science Center (NSC), attended New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) meetings, and met with the fishermen whose livelihoods are being threatened by cuts to their allowable catch.

Mr. Family’s film will provide an in-depth look at the groundfish industry, from the efforts of New England’s fishermen, young and old, to fish processors, and ice companies, all of whom play an important role in coastal communities and waterfront business throughout Massachusetts.The film will explore ports in Gloucester and New Bedford, as well as the town of Scituate, Massachusetts, a small fishing community that is on the brink of losing its entire fleet.
Mr. Family began his journalism career covering the 2009 presidential elections in Iran. Since returning, his work has appeared in PBS Frontline, The New York Times, Washington Post, Global Post, NHL, NFL among others.  He holds a BA in history and French from the University of Hawaii, and an MS in digital media from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.

INQUIRïNG MlNDS WANNA KNOW…….. "Whatever Happened to Smokin’ Jim’s Bar-B-Q?"

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Well, here’s the scoop……………….. The property which housed Smokin’ Jim’s BBQ on E. Main St. for the
past 12 years has been sold, AND, in looking for a new location to reestablish the business -I have
been Offered a Fantastic YEAR ‘ROUND SPOT IN GLOUCESTER.

We have expansion plans ready to include Authentic Southern Fried Chicken, Lamb, Brisket, Smoked and
Grilled Seafood,  AND – Special Holiday Orders including Hams and Turkeys. We’re introducing
Hormone-Free Meats and adding New Southern Sides (Le. Homemade Sweet Potato Pie) to our already popular menu.

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IMAGiNE! 362 Days Per Year! It can happen this Fait in time for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s,
Basketball, Football, Super Sunday, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Your Birthday and EVERYDAY!

We need SS to make this happen – so – if you love BBQ, want to go into the Business and have money to
invest, or know somebody, this just may be what you’re looking for. We’ve outgrown summertime –
this business has a great year ’round future. Vd love to talk with you.

CALL ME, JIM YANCEY  978-283-3379 (C) 978-380-2553 EMAIL- bbqsmokinjim@comcast.net

Our Seasonal Catered Events business is flourishing and we are taking orders for full-service backyard
parties, business functions, weddings, etc. as well as drop-off orders. Call us.

Celebrating Attitude and Humor on the Neck

Posted on by God's Morning

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Sue Handman, who calls her photo and quote combinations “fabric novellas” is the maker of those fabulously sassy collage textile pieces that mix vintage -inspired fabrics, photographs transferred onto cloth and favorite quotes of hers that would have so delighted Oscar Wilde and Mark Twain. Each statement garment is flattering, easy to wear and certain to be a conversation piece – refreshingly direct and funny.

Until this season, the vintage bohemian clothing and accessory pieces in Sue’s collection could only be found in the festival circuit. Sue Handman is quite a favorite in Massachusetts shows like the Oyster Fest in Wellfleet, Marshfield Art Festival and Marblehead Festival of Arts, as well as many other fairs and festivals along the Eastern US and as far down as Key West. Sue also exhibits in Trade-shows; but she has found a perfect fit in Vintage shows like the Country Living Fair that took place this past June in Rhinebeck, NY and will take place in Atlanta, GA in October. In Florida Sue Handman Fabric Collage pops-up at the Big Bang Bazaar in Maitland and the Fancy Flea in Lakeland and at the famous Antique Market right here in Brimfield, MA.

Come meet the talented fabric collage artist Sue Handman in her gorgeous little gallery in the historic Rocky Neck Art Colony. At Sue Handman Fabric Collage you will also find Beach Rock Jewelry by Kem Designs and selected paintings by Tracey Martin Logan. Sue Handman will be in her Rocky Neck Gallery until Columbus Day weekend.

You are invited to the Reception
Saturday, August 10
From 5-8 pm
Sue Handman Fabric Collage
77 Rocky Neck Avenue
Gallery #2
Madfish Wharf
Gloucester, MA 01930
(941)321-4182

SIX Black Swallowtail Pupae on One Fennel Plant!

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One pupated last night and now their are a total of six chrysalides–five in the green form and one brown form.

To air on public television I need to lengthen slightly my Black Swallowtail film. My deepest thanks and appreciation to Kate Young and Wolf Hill Garden Center, who have been keeping me supplied in Black Swallowtails in every form, from eggs to chrysalides, for several months now! My film is going to be all the better for it and I am just so deeply appreciative of Kate’s and Wolf Hill’s interest and generosity.

VIDEO: Sen. Tarr & Bailee Militello are helping get school supplies to needy Gloucester kids at the next Block Party

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Through a program called Bailee’s Backpacks, seven-year-old Bailee Militello is working with Senator Bruce Tarr, Action, Inc., North Shore 104.9 and the Gloucester Block Parties to help needy Gloucester children get the supplies they need to start school off on the right track.  Check out the video, filmed by Lisa Smith at Cape Ann TV, yesterday.

You can also see this video streaming on Cape Ann TV’s wicked cool new on-line streaming feature here.

Gift from the Sea

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Fred Bodin submits-

Noah Willett landed a 28.5 inch “football fat” striper. As Marty Luster said on GMG, this is The Gift. Your children will treasure these experiences as long as they live, and then pass them on to your grandchildren. You think this young man will ever forget this? Well, read Marty’s post: https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2012/07/29/the-gift/ Noah is 8. He looks so proud it could break your heart. The charter boat is owned by Vito Demetri, AKA “The Striper King,” Captain of the F/V Pavilion, out of Gloucester. Noah’s father Peter says that Vito’s rates are very reasonable. Where did Capt. Vito drop the hook? Outside (the breakwater) is all I can say. Most pro fishermen won’t reveal the exact location of where they hit the “money fish.” But I will tell you where the fish are: “In the water!”

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Caleb Willett landed this 31″ striper. Don’t he look proud? Older brother Caleb is 11 years old. His parents, Peter and Leah Willett, have raised two outstanding children. Parents Peter and Leah Willett are long time customers, and his birthday is July 28th, same as Jackie and me.

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Essex Shipbuilding Museum’s "Lewis H. Story" at Salem Maritime Festival

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Len Burgess submits-

Essex Shipbuilding Museum’s flagship “Lewis H. Story” was a big attraction at the Salem Maritime Festival on Saturday. Intentionally rolling the ship over at low tide, as shown, is how the original Chebbaco 2-man fishing schooners of the 1700’s would unloaded their catch of the day and also the way they would repair and paint the bottom when the tide was out. The Shipbuilding Museum’s booth at the festival was also very busy all afternoon.
-Photos by Len Burgess
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Kelly’s Roast Beef Rap Is Outstanding But We Up Here On The North Shore Know It’s Nicks All Day Long and Everybody Else Is a Distant Second

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I’ve had roast beef sandwiches late night since back in my days at Bishop Fenwick in 83.  Had em all over the place.

Listen to me right now- Kelly’s Roast Beef isn’t even in the same stratosphere as Nick’s Roast Beef.  I could rattle off two or three other roast beef joints that decimate Kelly’s Roast Beef in the roast beef game.  9 times out of 10 Kelly’s comes with gray dried out meat.  Nothing like the succulent rare beef you’re gonna get at Nicks.

Supreme’s, Rockport House easily better than Kelly’s.  Not to mention you go to Kelly’s and their prices are freakin outrageous.

I’ll give Kelly’s props all day long for the video though.  Outstanding.

A rap video don’t make the beef taste better though bro.

When you want the best its Nick’s FTW.