Save A Sato Reunion, Stage Fort Park Gloucester, Ma.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

Hi Joey Cape Ann Animal Aid held there annual Save A Sato reunion
Saturday June 8th at Stage Fort Park. I know how much you love dogs so
i’an sending you a few photos from the reunion.
Sato means street dog in spanish
  All the best Anthony

Gloucester On Chronicle Tonight!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

@Chronicle5: Efforts to bring more tourism to #GloucesterMA. Tonight, @ShaynaSeymour dives into the details of this fishing town. #Chronicle5 #wcvb
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On June 9, 1984 Rick and Donna were married

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Here a couple of pictures of way back, Ericka was just 9, Kimberly and Robyn 7, and Kristen 3, the ages of Rick and Donna are a secret.

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And the Winners Are . . .

Posted on by God's Morning

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Photos by Charlie Carroll

The 2013 GMG Biennial Deviled Egg Competition and Mug Up was alot fun.  The winners were:  First Place for Taste – Linda Sojda, Second Place for Taste – E.J. Lefavour, Third Place for Presentation – Gigi Mederos, Most Like Mom’s – Janet Allen, Most Filling & Meaty – Joanne Souza, Most Devilish (and hotter than a m-f’er as Paul Morrison put it) – Amy Bell.  The judging panel was made up of The Honorable Judges Joseph Ciaramitaro, Ed Collard, Adam Bolonsky, Paul Morrison and Richard Rosenfeld.  The judges took their positions very seriously; from the establishment of their criteria, the categories of judging and their final decisions made while sequestered at a remote location on Madfish Wharf.

In addition to the competition and excess deviled eggs, the Mug Up was made great by the contributions of Jen and Pete Goodwin from Rockport who brought delicious stuffed jalapenos, Donna & Rick Ardizzoni  (who just celebrated their 28th anniversary) brought a fresh fruit salad, Paul Morrison brought a big box of those amazing donuts from Brothers Brew in Rockport (I guess monkey bread is not out yet), Len Burgess brought muffins, Sister Felicia brought a heaping tray of her sicilian pizza.  There were other contributions to Mug Up, but in the chaos of the competition, I didn’t see who brought what.  Thank you all so much.

Watch for the announcement of the next food competition which will take place sometime in July. 

E.J. Lefavour

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Two important meetings this week: From Councilor Paul McGeary

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Dear Friends:

   Below are notices for two important meetings that will be held this week.
   The first is the public hearing on next year’s budget on Tuesday.
   The second is a forum to be sponsored by the Friends of Good Harbor on Thursday discussing the group’s findings on the health of the marsh system and its plans to help save the marsh and improve conditions around the beach and its ecosystem.
   Both are important to us as citizens of Gloucester and are open to the public.

Hearing on City Budget

   The City Council will hold a hearing on the city budget for Fiscal Year 2014, which begins in July, on Tuesday, June 11, at 7 p.m. in the Kyrouz Auditorium at City Hall. This is your chance as citizens to make your feelings known to the Council and the City Administration about how you think the city’s limited funds should be spent. If you cannot make the hearing, you can watch in on Cable (Ch. 12) or you may email the mayor or any member of the Council with your thoughts or suggestions. The decisions we make in the next couple of weeks will have an impact on all our lives, please take the time to familiarize yourself with the spending plan and to weigh in on it.
   The mayor’s proposed city budget can be reviewed here: 
http://www.gloucester-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2434
You can email the mayor by clicking on this link:
ckirk@gloucester-ma.gov
   You can email me by replying to this email; my contact information is below.
   If you prefer to set down your thoughts the old fashioned way, you can send a letter to the mayor or any member of the Council at:
      City Hall
      9 Dale Avenue
      Gloucester MA 01930

PUBLIC FORUM ON GOOD HARBOR

Photo Credit: Joe Scamardella, Iron Sea Photography

Topic:     The Great Good Harbor – Past, Present, and Future

Barbara Warren, Executive Director Salem Sound Coastwatch

Max Schenk, Gloucester Representative to Eight Towns & Great Marsh

Paul McGeary, Gloucester City Councilor

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013, 7 p.m.

Where:   Elks at Bass Rocks 97-101 Atlantic Rd, Gloucester

Updates on the Friends’ Projects:

· Salt Marsh Assessment 2012

· Ocean Rise Monitoring

· Beach Improvements

· Pedestrian Safety on Thatcher Road

· Brierneck Crossing Status

· Surprise Announcement

Monday, June 10: Main Streets and Back Roads: Gloucester, Massachusetts

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

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Help Steve Caraway make a new CD

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

By now, you’ve probably heard of artists raising money from fans in order to make their next CD.  It’s call crowdfunding and it works.  As a musician, your chances of getting signed by a label are smaller now than ever before — and, frankly, getting “signed” isn’t what it used to me.  By the time you’re done recording your next record, you’re likely to be in debt to the label for more than you’ll ever make selling it.

Many top Cape Ann Artists have used various forms of crowdsourcing to fund recording projects (see my post about Chelsea Berry and KickStarter here.)

Crowdsourcing is not donating.  It’s more like paying for the CD before you get it — and it’s usually a good deal.  Plus you can choose from all sorts of goodies offered by the artist.

The latest crowdsourcing project that I’m aware of is Steve Caraway’s and he’s offering some very inventive “perks”, including an opportunity to actually perform on his new CD, which might sound crazy if it weren’t coming from Gloucester’s king of open mics!

Steve is a member of several bands, including Secret Service, Fun Bucket, Miss Judy’s Farm and an all-around booster for Gloucester’s thriving music scene.  He describes this project not so much as a solo album, but a collaborative effort with many local musicians.  Check out his video, below and make a pledge here.  Rock on Steve!

Wednesday’s with Fly Amero~Allen Estes to host and Special guests: Old Cold Tater!

Posted on by Joanne

Surf & Turf Specials!
Wednesdays Only!

Hello everyone!
Wednesday, June 12th
Hosting this week:  ALLEN ESTES!

With Special Musical Guests:

Allen fills in as host this week while I do an Orleans/Sailing
Rock Tour show at the San Diego State Fair.  Thank you,
Allen!  However, I’m extremely jealous!  His guests are my
longtime friends and accomplished bluegrass artists, Old
Cold Tater!  How do I manage to miss out on stuff like this?
But, don’t be like me… be THERE!  You’ll have a blast! ~ Fly
Dinner with Fly Amero: 8 – 11pm
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Surf & Turf Dinner –  $11.95 (while they last)
Tenderloin Tips with Grilled Garlic Shrimp!
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Looking forward……to hearing you were there!  🙂 ~ Fly

 

Super FOB Shewsberry Pops The Question!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Congratulations Buddy!!!!!
Shew and Frank Ciolino are our friends who produce the GMG stickers so many of you have. He found love in a big way. Send your well wishes!

The JJ Nicastro Fun Day 4 Kidz (An inflatable carnival)

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

What is it:  The JJ Nicastro Fun Day 4 Kidz (An inflatable carnival)
Where: Gorton’s Parking Lot
Time: 10am – 5pm
Open to everyone
Bounce Houses, Giant Slide, Obstacle Course, Dunk Tank, Sluggers Lane, Basketball Shot, Boxing Ring, Bungee Run, Face Painting, Food, DJ, Prizes and much much more….

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Buying Second-Hand in (and near) Gloucester

Posted on by Matthew Green

Whether you are looking to save money, to save the environment by keeping usable items in circulation, or to find vintage and antique treasures, buying (and selling) second-hand items is worth looking in to.  I’ve been particularly interested in buying second hand as I work to finish furnishing my new apartment without spending lots of money!

Fortunately, there are many places in and around Gloucester where you can buy good quality “pre-owned” items! Since I’ve been visiting most of them, I’ve realized that it might be helpful for other people to get an overview of what I’ve seen. So, I have decided to make a series of posts highlighting each of the ones I visit, giving you an idea of what they offer. They each have their own focus and character, some being more for the thrifty and others for treasure seekers who don’t mind spending more cash.

For starters, here is a list of the places I’ve found so far (although I haven’t visited all of them). Let me know if I’ve missed anything! I’ll start offering photos and a few more details about each place tomorrow. Note that some of these places (especially those attached to a religious organization) have very limited hours; I will do my best to get the full info as I review each place.

Starting with the center of Gloucester I have found:

  • “Pearl’s” antique store (222 Main St., Gloucester)
  • “The Sequined Fan” antiques and fashion accessories (220? Main St., Gloucester)
  • “The Eco Boutique” consignment shop (in Brown’s Mall, 186 Main Street, Gloucester)
  • “Stuff – old stuff, new stuff”, closing soon (161 Main St., Gloucester)
  • “The Dress Code” consignment shop (159 Main St., Gloucester)
  • “Main Street Arts and Antiques” (124 Main St, Gloucester)
  • “Gabriel’s Limited” antique store (100 Main St, Gloucester)
  • “Banana’s” vintage clothing (78 Main St., Gloucester)
  • “St. John’s Thrift Shop” at St. John’s Episcopal Church (48 Middle St., Gloucester)
  • “Junque and Disorderly Antiques and Collectibles” (57 Washington St., Gloucester)
  • “Cape Ann Thrift Shop” affiliated with the Congregational Church, I believe (70 Middle St., Gloucester)
  • “St. Vincent de Paul society” clothes closet, at St. Ann’s Church (Holy Family parish) (70 Pleasant St., Gloucester)
  • “Past Present Shoppe” consignment store (30 Railroad Ave., Gloucester)
  • “Second Glance” thrift shop (2 Pond Rd., Gloucester)
  • “Bub’s Tool Consignment” (11 Pond Rd., Gloucester)
  • “Annisquam Exchange” (32 Leonard St., Annisquam)
  • “Thrift Shop” at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport (4 Cleaves Street, Rockport)

Who would have thought we would have that many consignment, thrift, and antique stores in such a small area?  And I am sure I missed some!  As I mentioned before, please let me know what I am missing from the list.

[UPDATE]

I forgot to include some specialty 2nd-hand stores:

For books, there’s:

  • “Dogtown Book Shop”, all sorts of books “used and unusual” (132 Main St., Gloucester)

For music:

  • “Mystery Train Records”, which sells LP’s and CD’s (21 Main St., Gloucester)

For bicycles:

  • “Big Mike’s Bikes” sells new and used bikes (50 Maplewood, Gloucester) – Thanks to James Dowd for pointing that out!

– Matthew Green

Video- Redevelopment On Main Street- Ken Hecht Shows 191 Main Street First Floor Progress

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

This space for lease.  Watch the video to get an idea of how great a space this is.  13 Huge windows gorgeous original moldings, just a fantastic space in a beautiful building in the heart of downtown Gloucester.

www.hechtdev.com

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Then and Now – Good Harbor Beach Area (1889–1900)

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

The first photo is around the 1900’s, the second old photo is from 1889.  The photos appear to have been taken from what is now Bass Rock Golf Course.

Note that at that time there was two bridges crossing the creek, only one is visible in each photograph.  The Sherman Cottage had open decks all around.

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Richard Gaines- No Ordinary Man- No Ordinary Journalist- A Man Who Always Fought For The Underdog- You Will Be Missed

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

June 9, 2013

Times journalist Richard Gaines found dead in swimming pool

By RAY LAMONTEditor

We taped this two part video interview with Richard on June 8th,2009 almost 4 years ago to the date.  In the interview Richard talks about why he feels so strongly about giving a voice to the fishermen and looking out for the underdog.

The interviews are hosted on blip.tv who now place an ad in front of the video.  The interviews with Richard start after one commercial.  I’ll re-upload the file to youtube if I can find the original once I get to the dock tomorrow morning.

I wrote this back on May 26th, 2011

Richard Gaines Deserves The Highest Journalism Award In The Country

Posted on May 26, 2011 by 

I hope everyone understands that with all the injustice that happened with the regulators in the fishing industry that there is one man, ONE SINGLE MAN who is most responsible for exposing it all and getting the wheels turning to see that things change.

That man is Richard Gaines at The Gloucester Daily Times.  For years  complex rules were made and the regulatory scheme changed so often and without warning that even the most involved person in the fishing industry would be forgiven for giving up trying to understand it.  This is the reason that the regulatory departments within the government basically got away with anything, because no reporter would bother to try to figure out the moving target.

Ray Lamont, editor at the GDT in his wisdom, unleashed the journalistic beast that is Richard Gaines.  Armed with the protection of the First Amendment Richard threw himself headlong into this world and immersed himself trying to figure out just what the hell was going on.  As he dug it became apparent that  fisheries management was completely out of control.

He exposed it and exposed it and exposed it daily and it was through his investigative journalism that people began to understand just how fucked up it all was.  This is the reason that the politicians got involved because they could no longer sit on the sidelines,the abuse had become apparent after Richard had broken it down for all to see in the pages of the Gloucester Daily Times. Before Richard took on the task, there was literally NO ONE who brought all the complexities to the masses.

Richard Gaines deserves the highest journalistic awards this country has to offer.