Traditional Memorial Day

Posted on by Pat D

It’s easy to overlook the original Memorial Day held May 30 each year but I like to make a point of recognizing that day as an additional remembrance of those lost in service to our country.

Pride Flag Raising at City Hall on May 31

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The Pride flag raising at Gloucester City Hall will take place this Wednesday, May 31, at 2:30 p.m., continuing an annual tradition of acceptance and respect in Gloucester. The event kicks off Pride Month in June, which celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer pride and culture. A proclamation will be read by the city to mark the occasion. All members of the public are invited to attend and show their support.

Submitted by John McElhenny

Flood wall barrier construction by Gloucester High School Annisquam River

Posted on by Catherine

May 28, 2023

Photos; on the ground show work in progress with views across and from Stacy Boulevard, the Cut (Blynman), Centennial, Gloucester High School (parking lot, Newell Stadium). Scroll down for before photos.

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See more about construction projects at this site and history of sanitation here.

cOMPARE 2020 vs 2023.

BEFORE- LANDFILL along Annisquam River.

A century+ of intervention.

photos: Dump and landfill atop the saltmarsh | misc. views 2018-2021 | signage and planting related to earlier flood mitigation project at/with the high school

Memorial Day Tribute to the Stanton Family-Nine Brothers Three Wars

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Ellard Reginald “Grampy” Stanton and Marguerite Florence “granny” (Essbury Stanton sent nine sons off to three wars.

World War II

Robert D. Stanton (Navy)

Joseph V. Stanton (Navy)

James M. Stanton (Army) 

Richard T. Stanton (Army)

Korea

Fredrick E. Stanton (Army) KIA at the Battle of Pork Chop Hill. Feb 15th 1951

Thomas Raymond Stanton (Air Force) also served in Vietnam

Alfred “Skip” Stanton (Army)

Vietnam

Charles “Butch” Stanton (Army)

Wayne A. Stanton (Army)   

The Stanton Flag is the First Flag on Display at the Boulevard

American Line Cruise Ship

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

On Tuesday this pretty small cruise ship was in port.  When at the visitor’s center at Stage Fort some passengers came in.  So fun to talk to visitors visiting Gloucester.  The smaller ships seem to have their passengers spend time locally, which is great.

Wall Street Journal Highlights Gloucester | Check out Ellie McGrath’s travel piece in today’s print edition

Posted on by Catherine

Color spread looks great! Gloucester’s history of summer seasons, the 400+ Anniversary festivities, the 4th of July Fireworks, and Cape Ann Museum’s Edward Hopper exhibition & walking tours are mentioned.

“When I was growing up in Gloucester, Mass., we were steeped in…”

McGrath, Ellie. “Summer at the Seaport.” Wall Street Journal. Print edition May 27-28, 2023. On line read here

GloucesterCast 658 Livestream 5/28/23 Link to Join Here-www.facebook.com/goodmorninggloucester

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

 

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