Gloucester Firefighters work at the scene of a fire in an attached garage at 46 Old Nugent Farm Road on Friday afternoon. (Courtesy Gloucester Fire Department)
Fire Chief Eric Smith reports that Gloucester Fire Department extinguished a working fire in the attached garage of a home on Old Nugent Farm Road on Friday afternoon.
On Friday, Jan. 19, at approximately 12:11 p.m., the Gloucester Fire Department was called to 46 Old Nugent Farm Road for a report of a fire.
Companies arrived to find heavy fire coming from an attached garage. Crews quickly worked to knock down the fire before it could fully extend to the home.
There were no reported injuries.
Rockport firefighters covered Gloucester stations and Beauport Ambulance was on standby.
The cause remains under investigation by the Gloucester Fire Department, with assistance from the Massachusetts State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Section attached to the state Fire Marshal’s Office.
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We are currently seeking submissions for our documentary shorts competitions for high school and college students! Selected shorts will screen during the first weekend of the Fest (March 21-24, 2024) followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers in attendance.
Submissions are FREE and all forms of documentary are welcome. *Entries must be made by current students or 2023 graduates who live in MA OR attend(ed) a MA high school, college, or university. The deadline to submit is March 1, 2024.
Please help us spread the word!
Sincerely, The SFF Organizing Team
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Toby Stewart Pett was born in Beverly (as were his brothers as their father Dr. Morris Pett was the physician delivering babies at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester) on May 19, 1951 and passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was the son of Dr. Morris and Fay (Gennet) Pett and the brother of Arley and Barry Pett. He was the uncle of Isabel Pett and brother-in-law of Miriam Pett. Toby grew up on Good Harbor Beach and went to Gloucester Public Schools until he transferred in high school to Cushing Academy. He also attended UMass Amherst. Toby took a summer school trip to Hawaii, though we think his love of the water led him to take two classes: Surfing101 and Surfing102. Toby also traveled to Iceland. Toby’s love of the water led him to his to loves, the water in different forms. His love of skiing led him to years of working in the ski industry, spending countless years skiing throughout New England. Toby was even known for having his own ski wax, which he shared with many friends. The greatest love of his life was sailing, and anything related to it. He delivered sailboats, worked on them, and sailed on sailboats, from run-abouts, to J boats. He even gave a sailboat to his niece Isabel. Toby also loved his home City of Gloucester, participating in many activities and causes. He was also a Gloucester City Councilor-at-Large from 1978 to 1979. He lived in many locations in Gloucester throughout his life, with his “retirement” years recently at Sheedy Park. Regardless of where he was, Toby had a reputation not matched by many, both in the kitchen and behind the bar! Toby is also survived by many cousins and legions of friends from his early years, through work and pleasure; all were special to him. A private, immediate family only, burial was held on Friday, January 19th at Mt. Jacob Cemetery in Gloucester. A celebration of life will be held in the spring/summer, probably on the water. If anyone would like to help or contribute something to the celebration in Toby’s memory or honor, feel free to contact Arley, Barry, or Isabel. If anyone would like to make a contribution in Toby’s memory, they can make a check out to the Gloucester Fund, with SailGHS in the memo section, and mail it to 45 Middle Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. You can also visit gloucesterfund.org to make a donation by Paypal or Venmo. All contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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Scene’s from 44 Main and friends that popped by to shop and say hi! @capeannmuseum #gloucestersosalty event has been a blast! One more day! We will be live-streaming this morning with @clangerrr and @realtor_katelyn from the shop, swing by and make funny faces in the window while we record! Special thanks to @miranda.aisling and @tessting123isthisthingon for all the work they did along with others to make this such a great event! @discovergloucester
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My boys and I have been renting a beautiful single family home for 3.5 years, but the owner is planning on selling this spring.I am looking for a 3-bedroom home to rent year-round if you know of anything!I know GMG has some pretty faithful resources!I’m hoping that spreading the word will help.
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When walking on Shore Road, saw Phil Keating taking a swim. Phil has plunged in the cold water before. He is a very nice guy and very funny. Congratulations to Phil for doing what most of us would run to a heated car.
It was getting dark and windy, so the photos are a little grainy.
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“I tried to put this in the GMG page but couldn’t. I just took this last night @5pm. I work a the Franklin, left there about 10:15 and it was still in tact”
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Specific times subject to change, check back soon for even more fun activities!
Grab a map from the Cape Ann Museum and find all 10 Ice Sculptures around Downtown Gloucester!
Katy and the Big Snow presented by Harbortown Cultural District at Gloucester City Hall, 9 Dale Street
Doe and Fawn at the CAM Sculpture Garden, 27 Pleasant Street
A Gloucester Dory at the CAM Courtyard, 27 Pleasant Street
Graflex Speed Graphic Camera at the CAM Courtyard 27 Pleasant Street
Stratocaster at The Cut, 177 Main Street
Thank You, Gloucester! at the Gloucester 400+ Office 123 Main Street
Eastern Point Lighthouse at Cape Ann Savings Bank Park 109 Main Street
A Sleeping Mermaid presented by Gloucester Accommodations at Sargent House Museum, 78 Main Street
An Olive Branch at Cape Ann Olive Oil, 57 Main Street
Love of Reading at Sawyer Free Library, 21 Main Street
All Weekend Activities:
Enjoy free admission and art activities, find salty spotlights in the galleries, and meet members of the CAM Teen Council at the Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant Street
Test your photo detective skills in the CAM Library & Archives with snapshots from the Gloucester Daily Times photo archive.
Submit your idea to name one of Gloucester’s Snow Plows! Inspired by Virginia Lee Burton’s beloved children’s book “Katy and the Big Snow,” which features the fictional town of Geoppolis based on Gloucester, residents and visitors are invited to come up with their most creative snow plow names. The winner will be selected and shared at the end of January! Gloucester City Hall, 9 Dale Street
20% off all salt products at Cape Ann Olive Oil, 57 Main Street
Start at Mile Marker One with Breakfast in an Igloo or end it with a Sweet & Salty Cocktail in an Igloo, 75 Essex Ave Route 133, reservations recommended for igloos
Strike a pose for a framed photo, enjoy the Legacy of the Lockwood Family show along with readings by Jim Dunn and Barbara Golden at Lockwood Studios Fine Art & Design Gallery, 2 & 4 Eastern Avenue
25% discount on room rates at the Blue Shutters Beachside Inn, 1 Nautilus Road, Gloucester
Grab a piece of Saltwater Taffy at Fireflies Boutique, 100 Main Street
Salty Poetry Snippets at Dogtown Books, 132 Main Street
10% off Select Salty Books and a Salty Blind Date with a Book at the Bookstore of Gloucester, 61 Main Street
Enjoy free Saltwater Taffy, Salty Stickers and Surprises at Toodleloos, 142 Main Street
Free Salted Caramel latte at Castaways Vintage Café, 65 Main Street
50% off all SALTY CREW apparel PLUS a pair of earrings with every $50 or more purchase. This is in addition to our big winter blowout sale where everything else in the store is 40% off (30% off Habitat), Design of Mine, 33 Main Street
20% off all bath salts, Goodlinens Studio, 130 Main Street
Free Thirsty Seagull Or Gloucester Lobster Sticka with any purchase! Gloucester Apparel and Pat D’s Photos, 44 Main Street
After Hours: 10% off your experience at Cape Ann Lanes/Laneside Pub & Brewery, 53 Gloucester Ave
Friday, January 19, 2024:
7:00 pm: Gloucester’s So Salty Kick Off at the Salted Cod Arthouse with live music from Bill Dwyer Band and salty drink specials. No cover charge. 53 Rocky Neck Ave.
7:30 pm: Grab a piece of salt water taffy and enjoy the stories of Gloucester in Fish Tales: Illumination presented by the Gloucester Writers Center at Gloucester Stage, 267 East Main Street. Tickets available at http://www.gloucesterstage.com.
Saturday, January 20, 2024:
10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Make your own colorful salt art with Pathways for Children Cape Ann Museum Studio, 27 Pleasant Street
10:30 – 12:30 pm – Make Your Own Ice Cream with the Open Door Sawyer Free Library at 21 Main Street
12:00 – 2:00 pm – Paint a salt dough fish at Local Colors while supplies last, 121 Main Street
12:00 – 5:00 pm – Hot Mead Toddies, Hot Cider, and Hot Cocoa from 1634 Meadery Cape Ann Museum Courtyard, 27 Pleasant Street
12:00 – 3:00 pm – Mini Tours of the Sargent House Museum, 49 Middle Street
1:00 – 2:00 pm – Shim Sham Shimmy Tap Dance Demo and Class Movement Arts, Gloucester, MA, (MAGMA) 11 Pleasant Street
2:00 – 3:00 pm – Find the Flock of Dancing Seagulls on Main Street!
3:00 – 5:00 pm – Sea Shanties with Three Sheets to the Wind Cape Ann Museum Auditorium, 27 Pleasant Street
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Corey Wrinn: Roll and GoSongs inspired by Gloucester The Cut, 177 Main Street. No cover charge.
8:00 – 11:00 pm – Salty Soul: A night of funk, soul and RnB spun on vinyl by Gloucester’s own DJ Enzo Arcari and Josh Byrnes aka “DJ Elevator Man” at The Cut, 177 Main Street. Tickets available at the door. https://thecutlive.com/events/20
Sunday, January 21, 2024:
10:00 – 10:30 am – Mayor Greg Verga reads Katy and the Big Snow by Virginia Lee Burton Cape Ann Museum Library & Archives, 27 Pleasant Street
10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Paint a Scallop Shell Cape Ann Museum Studio, 27 Pleasant Street
11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Strengthen your Salty Voice in a Voice & Embodiment Class with Lanes Coven’s Lily Narbonne. Cape Ann Museum Auditorium, 27 Pleasant Street
2:00- 2:30 pm – Capoeira Roda Demonstration Movement Arts, Gloucester, MA, (MAGMA) 11 Pleasant Street
2:30 – 3:30 pm – Shim Sham Shimmy Tap Dance Demo and Class Movement Arts, Gloucester, MA, (MAGMA) 11 Pleasant Street
3:00 – 4:30 pm – Gloucester Songwriters Swap with Alexandra Grace, Eva James, and Corey Wrinn Cape Ann Museum Auditorium, 27 Pleasant Street
Make sure to visit all the Gloucester’s So Salty 2024 Community Partners!
1634 Meadery
Atlantic Vacation Homes
Beauport Hotel Gloucester
Blue Shutters Beachside Inn
Cape Ann Lanes/Laneside Pub & Brewery
Cape Ann Motor Inn
Cape Ann Museum
Cape Ann Olive Oil Co.
Castaways Vintage Cafe
City of Gloucester
Design of Mine
Discover Gloucester
Dogtown Books
Fireflies Boutique
Gloucester 400+ Anniversary
Gloucester Apparel and Pat D’s Photos
Gloucester Stage Co.
Gloucester Writer’s Center
Goodlinens Studio
Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
Harbortown Cultural District
Harborview Inn
Lanes Coven Theatre Co
Local Colors
Lockwood Studios Fine Art & Design Gallery
MAGMA
Mile Marker One, The Hotel at Cape Ann Marina
Pathways for Children
Sargent House Museum
Sawyer Free Library
Source Bakery
The Bookstore of Gloucester
The Cut
The Emerson Inn
The Open Door
The Salted Cod Arthouse
The Vista
Three Sheets to the Wind
Toodleloos
Wingaersheek Motel
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On Tuesday, January 16th, we were notified of the passing of our brother and uncle Toby Pett. It was totally unexpected, and we wanted to notify all of our family members around the country before making this announcement. Burial will be private for immediate family only. We hope everyone understands that announcement and request. We will be having a celebration of life for Toby probably in the spring or summer, where we will celebrate his love for his City, and the loves of his life ……….. sailing and skiing. If anyone would like to make a contribution in his name they can make a donation to SailGHS, care of the Gloucester Fund at 45 Middle Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. Checks made out to the Gloucester Fund, SailGHS in the memo section, or you can go to GloucesterFund.org and pay by PayPal or Venmo. If you would like to participate in putting on the celebration of life or sharing your memories with Toby in any way, feel free to send a private message to me, Arley, or Isabel and give us a way to get in touch to discuss with you. Thank you to all for your thoughts and prayers. Fair winds and a following sea Toby!
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Good Morning Gloucester 