Seaborne…

I am a lifelong Gloucester resident, and I have devoted a significant portion of my life to serving the city of Gloucester and its residents. I have been married for over 35 years to Gloucester native Abbie Lundberg, with whom I has raised two children.

 

My Dad, Bill, was General Manager of Empire Fish Co., and I grew up hanging around Gloucester’s working waterfront. When I was 14, I started working at Empire during the summers and continued to work there all through high school and beyond. From there I went fishing. In between boat ownerships and fishing sites I went to work in construction and eventually got my contractor’s license. After I got married, I returned to school at the University of Lowell and received my Certificate in Wastewater Management. I worked in Gorton’s pretreatment facility and then in Gloucester’s wastewater treatment plant for 5 years, where I finished up as the assistant Plant Manager. But the lure of fishing was too great, so I bought a lobster business and stayed fishing until I retired in 2018. 

 

I am running for re-election to the city council because I’m passionate about our city and its future. I am committed to advancing Gloucester’s unique character – fearless and entrepreneurial – into the 21^st century. Gloucester citizens deserve city councilors like me who bring an honest, common-sense, solutions-based approach to the business of the city.  

A Vote for Tony on Nov. 7 is a Vote for Gloucester.

 

Issues

As a City Councilor, I am committed to:

·      Use my experience as a licensed wastewater operator when Gloucester builds the $150M secondary treatment addition to the wastewater plant. My knowledge will be crucial in making sure the job is done right and we get the most bang for our buck.

·      Apply my experience as a licensed contractor to Council business as Gloucester moves forward on multiple major building projects.

·      Take the Council’s responsibility of budget oversight seriously and make sure the city’s limited financial resources are spent efficiently and as intended.

·      Realistically assess the needs of our working harbor to preserve the necessary infrastructure and critical affordable dockage.

·      Support responsible development, including housing that our kids can afford. 

 

My Past work experience includes:

·      Commercial fisherman, captain of multiple vessels; recently retired

·      Worked in construction, maintain current contractor’s license

·      Facilities manager at Gloucester’s wastewater treatment facility

·      Home inspector

 

Civic experience:

·      City Councilor at Large

·      12 years on the Waterways Board

o   9 Years as Chair

·      Served 13 years on the Gloucester School Committee

o   6 Years as Chair of the Building and Finance Subcommittee

·      Served on the 2011 City Charter Review Committee

·      Currently serving on Gloucester’s Municipal Harbor Plan Committee

·      Chair of the On-Site Wastewater Treatment Citizens Advisory Committee

·      Served on the Gloucester Plan-Implementation and Review Committee

As Chair of the Waterways Board, I:

·      Initiated, oversaw, and implemented a reorganization of the Gloucester Harbormaster Department, with an emphasis on customer service, online payment and reservations, increased on-water presence, professional launch service, and mooring compliance

·      Instrumental in finally getting the Annisquam River dredged

·      Worked to secure $1.6 million in grant funding for the visiting boater center and docks

·      Due to these efforts, Gloucester has been rated one of America’s top ten ports to visit, bringing additional visitors and revenue to downtown businesses without impacting traffic or parking.

 

My Volunteer experience:

·      Currently volunteering at The Open Door: curbside service and food rescue 

·      Fuller School PTO: served as a member six years, four as president

·      Helped establish health center at Gloucester High School, working with Addison Gilbert Hospital

·      Director, Mount Adnah cemetery 

 

Vote for Tony on Nov. 7th

11/4/2023

Dear residents of Annisquam, Bayview, Lanesville, and Riverdale,

My name is Mary Pat DeRosa, and I bought my home in Lanesville about 15 years ago.  Since then, I enjoy my time at the Cove, exploring Dogtown, the quarries and walking the trails with my dog.  I am running for Ward 4 City Councilor because I want to strengthen our city government so that it’s more responsive to residents’ needs.

I am retired IT project manager and have worked for Fortune 100 & 500 companies managing multi-million-dollar projects, contracts and teams. Currently I work as a property manager for senior and low-income housing in Manchester, Mass.

I will use my professional management skills to ensure that budgets, proposals, and projects meet pre-determined community needs and goals set by residents. I will also make every effort to hold monthly in person Ward 4 meetings to discuss all city business with you, gather your feedback on issues, and use that information for my city voting responsibilities. As Ward 4 councilor, I will represent your interests, not mine, at city meetings because that is how I believe the job should be done.

The proposed Affordable Housing solution, also known as the MBTA mandated zoning, is a state program that imposes denser zoning near MBTA stations.  It is not “affordable” any more than any other housing in town. It will be market price. This model does not work for our local population as seen by the Gloucester Crossing Halyard apartments where a 1- bedroom rents for $2450 per month.  The denser zoning means more parking, more school children, and more water, sewer, police, and fire requirements.   

As Ward 4 councilor, I will work with the Mayor and the city council to explore a locally administered housing model that serves our community.

Many Ward 4 residents are rightfully concerned about city spending and taxes. As a project manager with budget experience, I will study budget and contract expenditures and streamline them where practical. Just like residents manage their housing budgets to live within their means, the city must do the same.

The proposed waste water treatment plant is a pending financial tidal wave with a proposed cost of $150 million or more. This cost will be spread out over the entire real estate tax base and not just those residents with sewers. We know we need it.  We know it’s federally mandated, but the issue is the additional tax burden on all of us. I see neighbors forced to sell their family homes and leave the island because of the additional costs. I will work with the Mayor and city council to identify possible financial solutions to minimize the financial burden on residents.

If my message resonates with you, I am asking you to please vote for me, Mary Pat DeRosa, for Ward 4 City Councilor on Tuesday, Nov 7th. I want to be your voice.

If you have any questions or would like a ride to the polls, please contact me at ward4derosa@gmail.com or call 508-284-2418.

Mary Pat DeRosa

Gloucester vs Belchertown Field Hockey Playoffs (Replay) 11/3/23
https://youtu.be/Dlkbq_kVUOw

I have found myself endlessly seeking fall colors to share and we have had some bonus beautiful days recently. I took a ride to Appleton Farms in Ipswich to bask in some of that extra pretty autumn glory. You may want to do the same but any time of year is fun there. Don’t miss the store!

Tony Fusco writes:

Hello, Joey —

Here’s a story you might like.

We are private art dealers in Boston, and we represent the estate of a Gloucester/Rockport artist named Vera Andrus.  We recently posted on Facebook an image of one of her lithographs from 1959 called “Bay View”, and almost immediately someone messaged me to say it was the Tilt’on HIlton — then I found a story about it on your website.  Here it is, with information on the artist, and on the catalog of her work we have recently published.  I am attaching the image of the lithograph.

“BAY VIEW” GLOUCESTER, original lithograph 1959. by VERA ANDRUS. Titled, signed and dated in pencil. 9 1/2” x 13 1/2” Small edition, possibly 50. Andrus lived and worked in Rockport and Gloucester for most of her life. We represent the artist’s estate and have published a complete catalog of all of her 76 lithographs.

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VERA EUGENIA ANDRUS (AMERICAN, 1896-1979) was born in Plymouth, Wisconsin, Vera Andrus attended the Minnesota School of Architecture and Minneapolis Institute of Arts. In 1934, she won a scholarship to the Art Students League in New York, studying there with Boardman Robinson, George Groz and Eugene Fitsch. She became a lifelong friend of another Minnesota artist, Wanda Gag (1893-1946), whose lithographs sometimes reflected the same subjects. She printed her lithographs in small editions, from sometimes less than 20 to 50, making them more difficult to find as time goes on. While she also produced watercolors, oil paintings, and book illustrations, lithography was her life-long devotion. By 1970 she had created some 76 lithographs, relying throughout her career on the talents of master printer George C. Miller and his son Burr.

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From 1931 to 1957, she was a staff member at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, commuting from Dobbs Ferry in the Hudson River Valley, where a prominent and wealthy branch of the Andrus family had settled. In the 1930’s she traveled to Canada’s Gaspe Peninsula and Nova Scotia, and in the 1950’s went to France on a scholarship. Both voyages proved inspiration for some of the stunning images. Finally she went to live and work for many years in Rockport, Massachusetts, where she had a gallery and sold her work, and where she died at 83.

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She was a member of numerous art associations including the American Artists Group, Rockport Art Association and the Hudson Valley Art Association. In 1950 she was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Art, London. She was awarded several prizes, and her work is in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Library of Congress, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and numerous others (see below). Our records indicate that she also exhibited at the Whitney Museum, Carnegie Institute, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and the Art Institute of Chicago, among others, and had one-woman shows at the Smithsonian Institution, the Rockport Art Association, and elsewhere. She authored three books: Sea Bird Island, (Harcourt Brace, 1939); Sea Dust, (Wake Brook, 1955); and Black River, A Wisconsin Story, (Little-Brown, 1967.) The first two are also illustrated by the author, often using scratchboards to develop her illustrations and later rendering them as lithographs.

We are thrilled to announce that after 30 years of researching, cataloging and photographing her lithographs, we have published “Vera Andrus (1896-1979): The Complete Lithographs”. Available on Blurb at https://tinyurl.com/VeraAndrusCatalogue. The 48-page softcover book lists all 76 lithographs known to us, and illustrates more than 70 along with related pencil drawings and watercolors. A price list of works corresponding to the catalog that are still available in the estate collection is available on request. Or you can view available Vera Andrus lithographs here: www.FuscoFourModern.com/lithographs Drop us an email at info@fuscofour.com. We are always interested in acquiring works by Vera Andrus.

Best —

Tony Fusoc

Cooper Gilman, our 3 year old Golden Retriever,  bird watching on the Jones Creek in early October 2023. Last week he actually jumped off our boat to swim after a seal.

He was unable to find  it. 😂.

Light Waves…

25 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA, United States, Massachusetts

978-281-0223

Auto Accident Injury Treatment

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 BY RUSSELLSHERI

Auto Accident Injury Treatment

Auto accidents are scary, and we know that they can cause a variety of injuries, including some that are severe and debilitating. In many cases, chiropractic care can help. At The Russell Center for Chiropractic & Sports Medicine in Beverly, MA, we look for the root cause of your injury to treat it. Dr. Sheri Russell will help you return to a pain-free life following your accident.

Common Auto Accident Injuries

Injuries occur based on the way the accident happened. One of the most common injuries is whiplash. Other common injuries are back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, muscle soreness, and more. Knee trauma is common if your knee hits the dashboard. Accidents can also cause trauma to the ligaments in your spine or your spinal discs.

Understanding Whiplash

Whiplash is one of the most common in rear-end accidents. It occurs when the neck and upper spine are snapped in a violent back-and-forth motion. The resulting upper spine injury can cause chronic pain, aching, and stiffness in the back and neck. Without treatment, the condition can worsen and lead to headaches, dizziness, and other health complications.

When Should I Seek Auto Accident Treatment?

After an accident, it is important to get treatment right away, even if you are not experiencing any symptoms. Some injuries, like whiplash, take days or weeks to present symptoms. Dr. Russell can detect these conditions early and treat them before they worsen. She can also detect underlying conditions that you may be suffering from. For example, back pain could be from a herniated disc. Dr. Russell will find and treat your injury, not just your symptoms.

Chiropractic Care for Auto Accident Injuries

When you visit us, Dr. Russell will create a personalized treatment plan for you. We often use spinal adjustments to treat back pain and whiplash. Realigning the spine will alleviate tension and pressure. We also provide physical rehabilitation and exercises, which will improve your range of motion after an accident. For soft tissue injuries, like muscle strains, our chiropractor can use muscle stimulation or trigger point therapy to improve blood flow and promote healing. Naturally, treatment will vary based on your injuries. 

Contact us for an Appointment Today

At The Russell Center for Chiropractic & Sports Medicine in Beverly, MA, we provide natural, non-invasive treatments to help you heal after an auto accident. Whether you’re seeking chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage therapy, or SoftWave, our team can help. To learn more about our treatments or to schedule your appointment, call us at (978) 927-2607 today.

When you need to take care of the most important piece of equipment you own (YOU), we are here for you!

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY 

Sawyer Free Library’s Annual Meeting – Wednesday evening, November 15

Mark your calendars! All are invited!

The Gloucester Lyceum and Sawyer Free Library Corporation will be hosting its Annual Meeting on Wednesday evening, November 15, 2023, at the Gloucester Stage located at 267 East Main Street in Gloucester from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. with corporators sign-in beginning at 6:00 p.m.  

The meeting will kick off at 6:30 p.m. with a welcome by the President of the Library’s Board of Trustees, Mern Sibley, followed by remarks by Mayor Greg Verga. A construction update of the 2025 Sawyer Free Library renovation, modernization, and expansion project will be provided by Jon Rich, president of the construction management firm W.T. Rich. In addition, new members of the Library Corporation and Board of Trustees will be elected, and the Mary M. Weissblum Volunteer Award will be presented to Kecia German for her years of service to the Library. The evening will also feature a special presentation to Beth Pocock, who recently retired after a decade of exceptional service as the Assistant Library Director.

Refreshments will be served. The meeting is open to the public, but only corporators can vote. For more information, please visit sawyerfreelibrary.org.

The late afternoon sun made for an interesting scene along the Boulevard yesterday afternoon as the high tide began to recede.

SAVOUR HAS NEW HOURS!



Expanded Hours: (November and December)

Sunday 1 – 5 pm

Monday – Friday 11 am – 6 pm

Saturday 10 – 6 pm

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SEMI-GRAND TASTING!

THIS SATURDAY, Nov. 4, 2 – 4 PM, COMPLIMENTARY

FINE WINE TASTING OF 30 WINES

($5.00 SUGGESTED DONATION TO PATHWAYS FOR CHILDREN)

10% discount on 6 or more wines

15% discount on 12 or more wines

Parking behind store – Prospect and Liberty Street                          

  WINES

Table 1 – Michael Bonilla – Horizon Beverage Co.

2019 Langhe Chardonnay, Willamette Valley Oregon, 13.2% Alc. – $24.99

2019 Zind-Humbrecht “La Roche Granitique” Riesling, Alsace, France, 12.5% Alc. – $49.99

2019 Peak Ranch Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills, CA, 14.5 % Alc. – $44.99

2020 Bardos “Romatica” Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, Spain, 14.5% Alc. – $19.99

2020 Amadieu Grenache, Syrah, Gigondas, France, 15% Alc. – $29.99

2020 Alpha Montes Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.5% Alc. – $29.99

Table 2 – Brooke Overhiser – Connoisseur Wines

2022 Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 13% Alc. – $24.99

2021 “The Calling” Dutton Ranch Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CA, 14.3% – $34.99

2020 L’envoye Fleurie Gamay, Beaujolais, France, 13.5% Alc. – $21.99

2021 Pala Centosere Cannonau, Sardinia, Italy, 14% Alc. – $24.99

2019 Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 14% Alc. – $17.99

2018 Occam’s Razor Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Washington State, 14.7% – $22.99

Table 3 – Tommy Mistretta – Vinifera Wines

2022 Brigaldara Soave, Garganega, The Veneto, Italy, 13% Alc. – $21.99

2020 Zeni Ramato (Pinot Grigio aged on skins), Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, 12.5% – $29.99

2014 Chionetti Dolcetto Briccolero, Dogliani, Piedmont, Italy, 13% Alc. – $27.99

2020 Brigaldara Valpolicella, Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Veneto, Italy, 13% Alc. – $19.99

2020 Icardi Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy, 14% Alc. – $34.99

2018 San Giusto Chianti Classico, Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Tuscany, Italy, 14.5% – $59.99

Table 4 – Tara Mathison – Carolina Wines (Martignetti)

2022 Solitude Viognier, White Grenache, Rhone Valley, France, 13% Alc. – $17.99

2022 Quenard Chignin, Jacquère, Vin Savoie, France, 13% – $21.99

2022 Eroica Riesling, Washington State, 12% Alc. – $24.99

2021 Héritage ‘Tour de Pierres” Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre Pic-Saint-Loup, France, 13% Alc.  – $22.99

2020 Colene Clemens “Dopp Creek” Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 14.1% Alc. – $32.99

2020 Rustenberg “John Meriman” Cabernet Sauvignon, merlot, Petit verdot, Malbec, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 14% Alc. – $29.99

Table 5 – Monika Eghbalian- Cynthia Hurley Wines

2022 Testut Chardonnay, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 13% Alc. – $32.99

2021 Berthenet Montagny Chardonnay, Burgundy, France, 13% Alc. – $32.99

2021 Gresigny Ninot Premier Cru Chardonnay, Burgundy, France, 14% Alc. – $59.99

2021 Vigneau-Chevereau Select, Chenin Blanc, Vouvray, France, 13% Alc. – $22.99

2020 Rouchard “Les Argile à Silex” Cabernet Franc, France, 13% Alc. – $25.99

2020 La Font de Notre Dame Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault,  Rasteau, France, 15% Alc. – $23.99

 Find out about new wine arrivals and other events at Savour by following Facebook and Instagram. 

And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including two juicy NE IPAs and a clean, refreshing rice lager from East Regiment Brewing, a veteran-owned brewery in Salem and a crisp new lager from Rockport Brewing.

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Kathleen’s Price-Value Gems:

Unique to SAVOUR our three price-value collections, with

each category ($9.99ers – $14.99ers -$19.99ers) offering hundreds of wines

at one price, personally curated by Kathleen, some have limited availability.

9.99ers…the quality is taste delivering above-price enjoyment …Value!

14.99ers…exhibiting qualities of complexity…Elevating the Experience!

19.99ers…value laden wines by innovative vintners…Expect Exceptional!

Adding to this Saturday’s wine Semi-Grand tasting is Savour’s Everyday Tech Tastings at the North Shore’s Only Digital Wine Machine. Fun to use and enjoy!  Taste up to 20 wines with new selections regularly added…& yes, complimentary. Kathleen welcomes your questions for food pairings.

Welcome Your Donation in any amount for Pathways for Children.

Thank You! …Kathleen

 For Your Mobile Calendar

Savour Wine Tastings!

Nov. 4 – Semi-Grand Tasting

Nov. 11 – Gordon Alexander – Terroir Wines

Nov. 18 – Harry Zarkades – owner Main St. Wines

Nov. 25 – Morgan Downs – Savour

December 2 – Marc Bergeron – Masciarelli Wines

Dec. 9 – Semi-Grand Tasting

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Continuing to offer a case discount 0f 10% on wines and all items purchased with the case to all customers. Wine Club members get 5% off on 6 bottles and all items purchased with the 6 bottles. Thanks again for your support!

 We continue using our 5 Molekule high performance air purification units that clear the air of 99.9% of viruses, bacteria and allergens every hour, store wide.

We are pleased to continue curbside pickup service

Savour Wine & Cheese l 76 Prospect St. l Gloucester l 978. 282 .1455

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If you would like to host a private party in our dining room please email or DM! We would be happy to have you for any office luncheon, holiday party, birthday and on and on!
What we have to offer: a full bar, surround sound for your playlist, flat screen TV, spacious dining area (or dance floor 🤭) but most importantly a delicious menu that can be catered to your events wants and needs! Let’s work out the details, call now!