We have some free pallets for your DIY Project, excellent bonfire or firepit wood or to stack firewood on. 95 East Main St
Special Opportunity: Gloucester Reads: Community Leader Dialogue at 1623 Studios – Limited space for Audience Members
On Monday, July 29 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, 1623 Studios will be hosting a taped facilitated dialogue among five community leaders as they discuss race equity in Gloucester inspired by the community-wide book club selection, How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America by Clint Smith.
For those interested, there is space for a limited audience to observe the taping. Please note that the audience will only be observing the discussion; they will not have the chance to participate or to appear as a part of the taped program. Registration is required. Space is limited.
The panel, facilitated by Gloucester Racial Justice Co-Chair Michea McCaffrey and Dawn Pratson, of the Gloucester Reads team will include:
Jenny Benedict, Director, Sawyer Free Library
Bob Gillis, Tri-Chair, Gloucester 400+
Karen Ristuben, President, Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
Ben Lummis, Superintendent of Schools
Peggy Hegarty-Stack, Director, Action, Inc.
Gloucester Reads 2024 is a citywide, intergenerational summer reading initiative. Running through August, this community-wide book club aims to spark conversations, inspire new ideas, and encourage introspection about race equity in our community. Co sponsored by the Sawyer Free Library, Gloucester’s Racial Justice Team and Gloucester Health Department, in collaboration with sixteen additional community partners, the summer reading initiative will explore books reflecting Black experiences in America. For more details visit sawyerfreelibrary.org.
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Hi Joe , thank you for posting Sea Fair flower table! Margaret Allard -Nutmeg Designs on her way to deliver flowers to the Sea Fair Flower table!
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Backyard visitors
We have an endless supply of backyard visitors in Magnolia including 2 deer. We’ve been hoping to see fawns this year but that hasn’t happened yet. These two were making a feast of the brush AND the neighbor’s garden.
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Beauport Cruiselines Sunset Dinner Cruise
Chase the sunsets with us aboard Beauport Cruiselines!
Soak in the stunning scenery that Cape Ann has to offer, enjoy delicious dinner buffet, enjoy live DJ entertainment, and sip on your favorite handcrafted cocktails.
Purchase your tickets now through this link: https://bit.ly/3KRcl6z
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Alicia Unleashed- The Cat Walk
CATHERINE FRONTIERO
Episode 123
It may be July but we need to talk about this MONUMENTAL MOMENT that happened on Champion Sunday Greasy Pole!
But first we need to say RIP to Passports.
There was a Female Walker!!!!!!!!! Did we discuss this on episode 122? We’re discussing this now and not only are we discussing it, we are talking WITH HER!
Catherine Frontiero joins us for this episode to talk about how this came about for her, how it worked out, all the questions we want to know from a walker but also the 4th female to WALK THE POLE!
Photo credit for cover photos go to Desi Smith, Kim Smith and Samantha Frontiero Barrett.
Cat’s Greasey Pole shirt from: Made with Luve at 220 Main St, Gloucester
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What A Year For The Hydrangeas!
Kate cut a bunch and put them in vases around the house. beautiful!
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A walk on Stacy Boulevard
On Wednesday afternoon Rick and I took a wonderful walk on Stacy Boulevard. The colors and smells are so peaceful.
Thank you again Generous Gardners.
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Moments
Still…
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Along the edge
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CCM Line of Duty Death Benefit
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Stop & Shop Volta EV Charging Stations going in #GloucesterMA
Gloucester, Ma. (July 26, 2024)—At each end of Stop & Shop’s lot on Thatcher Road, two ‘electric vehicle fueling station’ bays with two EV charging spots each are being constructed for public use. They’ll have kiosks running advertisements and should be up & running soon (ETA 2-4 weeks). This is the 8th Stop & Shop Massachusetts EV supermarket installation for the Volta crews.
photos: charging station installation for Stop & Shop, Thatcher Rd; detail from Google maps showing charging stations in Gloucester, Ma. as of July 2024.
Stop & Shop press release July 2021. Volta was acquired by Shell.
Was a pretty summer morning out there today!
Thacher Island vs. Thatcher road (two ‘t’s)
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Half Moon Beach Under Fog Cloud
We had a series of foggy days recently so I went down to my favorite beach to see how it looked in the summer morning fog. What do you remember about Half Moon Beach?
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Tarot in a Flash at Sawyer Free Library
On Saturday, July 27 from 10 am to 12 pm join Gloucester resident Diane Fraser at the Sawyer Free Library for personalized 15-minute flash tarot readings. Tarot reading is an art form that combines history, art, psychology, and mindfulness, serving as a tool for insight and transformation.
Registration required at sawyerfreelibrary.org. Readings are from 10 AM-12 PM. Specific times will be determined prior to event. Questions? Email Lisa at lryan@sawyerfreelibrary.org. For ages 18+.
Diane Fraser has been working with tarot and cartomancy for over 25 years. She received training in shamanic healing from the Four Winds Society and studied the hermetic arts with Brian Osborne and Mark Stavish. She was a Tarot reader at L’Espalier’s Tarot Tea, Joysource women’s retreats, and MATSU Boston.
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Lessons from Jon Sarkin, 1953-2024
A tribute to a much loved artist
JUL 24, 2024
Hi Joey,
I liked seeing your posts about Jon Sarkin, especially the ones from your archives. I mentioned your quote to the Gloucester Times in this tribute about Jon: https://open.substack.com/pub/palateandpalette/p/lessons-from-jon-sarkin-1953-2024?r=cioli&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Hope you are well.
Amy Allen
Stories about people who make great art and food – Palate & Palette
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Perfect Morning at the Jodrey State Fish Pier Submitted by Alice gardner
Hi!
Only in Gloucester can you enjoy such wonderful sights and also meet the captain of my favorite fishing boat -The Princess Laura / as he mends the nets .
Alice Gardner
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End of a hazy summer day
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We’ve just been informed That Vinnie orlando Got His permit Approved By The State For Fish Tales Restaurant in The Former Topside Pub Space
They currently have 20 followers on Instagram, lets help them out and give them a follow. Just spoke with Vincent and he says they will open ASAP. Meeting with the staff tomorrow and we will update you moving forward. Follow GMG Instagram and blog to be the first to know with Gloucester restaurant news.
Link to Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/fishtales_pub/
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Surfside Subs and Puzza Thursday 7/25 🍕🍕
🍕Buy any 18” Pizza get a $5 18” Cheese Pizza
🍕Half Off Cheese & One Topping 16” Pizzas
excluding gluten free crusts
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Moments
Morning Walk…
Good Morning Gloucester 