Gloucester’s annual Parade

Even with no power and using a generator, the Gloucester Christmas Parade was a success.  Lots of fun.

Around town #174

The Generous Gardeners are working to get the boulevard summer ready again… and other people at the boulevard.

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Return to the boulevard to see the work of the generous gardeners

I had to return to shoot  few more photos of the work of the Generous Gardeners …Fabulous!

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BEAUTIFUL SNOWY EVENING IN GLOUCESTER TOWN- with MAN AT THE WHEEL, DESTINOS, UU CHURCH, OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE, ST. JOHN’S, AND MORE

Beautiful…and slippery… stay safe 🙂

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HAPPY WINTER SOLSTICE!

Welcome Winter and lengthening days. Let there be sunlight!


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sweet ducklings navigate the current at the Cut alongside Gloucester DPW lovely storm repairs

It has been a long time since I’ve brought a tiny boat through the Cut from the Annisquam side (alert and praying I wouldn’t slam into the walls or another boat as the waters rush and pull).  How were ducks faring? They were  amusing and difficult to count for a few stolen moments on this glorious summer day. They’d dive to eat what I’m not sure, and pop up, sometimes a bit too far back. Once they were under so long I found myself crossing to the other side of the bridge to see if they were dragged back or catching a ride. Not a chance.

I found the completed winter storm repairs at the Cut equally beautiful and distracting.

Nice job Gloucester Department of Public Works (DPW)!

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VID (38 seconds) ducklings negotiate current at the Cut (wait for the cluster to pop up)

 

 

July 13 2018 – Gloucester Department of Public Works has completed winter storm repairs 

 

 

March 2017 (winter storm damage) Continue reading “sweet ducklings navigate the current at the Cut alongside Gloucester DPW lovely storm repairs”

WGBH radio: Maggie Penman asks Mike Hale Gloucester DPW and Rockport DPW Richard Souza are the beaches ready?

Cape Ann Department of Public Works (DPW) have been at it clearing and repairing our coastal communities non-stop since three back to back winter storms. Both Gloucester and Rockport beaches are open for Memorial Day. According to the story, Cape Cod not so much.

Here’s the link to read the WGBH article and to listen to the story in case you missed it on the radio this morning  Memorial Day is Here. Are Massachusetts Beaches Ready? WGBH story (article and radio) by reporter Maggie Penman (apt name for journalist :))

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Generous Gardeners Restructuring the gardens at the boulevard

Once again the Generous Gardeners have worked hard and completed the work to have the tulip festival come back to us next spring. It took a lot of hours of work to complete this project….a big thank you to all who did this !!

Flowers At the boulevard

Post # 1 of the great job done by the Generous Gardeners at the boulevard.

great breakfast on the Boulevard with dazzling harbor view at Morning Glory Restaurant

Nancy, owner, Morning Glory Restaurant, Western Avenue, Gloucester, MA. Work by local artists changes frequently– a welcome venue option for display and sales.

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Love walking Stacy Boulevard

This Daffodil was wanting me to take a photo. As I was walking noticed how beautiful the rocks are at Stage Fort Park.