The Cut Ribbon Cutting

Very exciting on Main Street this evening.

The marquee, awesome

The ribbon cutting

Allen Estes

Willie Alexander

400th Ribbon Cutting

A wonderful turnout for the 400 Anniversary ribbon cutting on Friday evening. Ms. Virginia McKinnon author was there as well. Wonderful woman.

ESSEX NATIONAL HERITAGE COASTAL SCENIC BYWAY RIBBON CUTTING!

Today marked the last of the ribbon cutting ceremonies for the exciting new kiosks (nine total) that have been installed by the Essex National Heritage all along the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway. Mayor Sefatia and Representative Ann Margaret Ferrante did the honors. The kiosk is located at Stage Fort Park near the visitor’s center. Despite the biting wind and freezing temperatures the event was well-attended. To learn more about the Coastal Byway, visit www.CoastalByway.org

Experience the Best of Coastal New England!

GLOUCESTER’S ESSEX COASTAL SCENIC BYWAY KIOSK RIBBON CUTTING WEDNESDAY AT 10AM

Don’t forget to attend the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway Kiosk Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester TOMORROW!

Essex Heritage is pleased to announce the installation of 9 informational kiosks in communities along the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway. The Byway is a state-designated route linking 14 coastal cities and towns from Lynn to Salisbury. These kiosks are a part of a wayfinding signage project that has been ongoing for over a decade with the goal of supporting a tourism-based economic initiative by showcasing the region’s historic, cultural, and natural places.

The 90-mile Essex Coastal Scenic Byway guides visitors and residents through one of the country’s most picturesque and historically significant regions – Boston’s legendary North Shore. The route features mile after mile of breathtaking vistas, historic homes, access to world-class art and culture destinations, distinctive local businesses and visitor centers. To celebrate the installation of the kiosk in Gloucester, please take note of the event details below.

Everyone is welcome!

Date/Time: Wednesday, December 19th at 10:00am

Location: Gloucester Visitor Center, 24 Hough Avenue, Gloucester

BREAKING: NEW RESTAURANT ITALIANO ON MAIN STREET GRAND OPENING TODAY!!

Congratulations to Deo and Paula Braga, and their son Dominick, for the grand opening of the Braga’s newest venture, the restaurant Italiano. Today’s joyful ribbon cutting ceremony was attended by Mayor Sefatia, Ken and Kerry from the Chamber, family, friends, and Barry Pett, who was representing Senator Bruce Tarr. Located at 64 Main Street, Italiano is serving lunch and dinner daily in an elegant yet child friendly atmosphere. The menu looks delicious and the staff are simply terrific. For information about hours and seating call 978-559-7638.

Snapshots from this morning’s ribbon cutting ceremony.

Mayor Sefatia sharing history about Gloucester’s Militello family photo, circa 1952

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Paint Factory

With CEO of Ocean Alliance Iain Kerr, Mayor Carolyn Kirk, State Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante, State Senator Bruce Tarr, and many Ocean Alliance Volunteers.

To listen to Iain’s presentation link to     IAIN Speaks

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Route 133 in Essex is completed

What a beauty of a day to have the ribbon cutting in Essex today.  Here are a couple of pictures.

Pretty flowers at Paglia Park across from Periwinkles where lunch was held.

June 8, 2012 Pretty flowers at Paglia Park Essex

Sue Lufkin and Rolf Madsen before the Ribbon Cutting

June 8, 2012 Sue Lufkin and Rolf Madsen

The official ribbon cutting on Route 133

June 8, 2012 133 complete in Essex

Cape Ann Business Incubator Ribbon Cutting