Monthly Archives: August 2009

GMG Q&A With Jon Conant at The Hive

Jon Conant is the head honcho over at The Hive.  If you haven’t heard about it or aren’t completely sick of hearing me rave about how vital I think The Hive is to our creative community check out The Hive … Continue reading

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Glosta-phobic t-shirt orders

The new order of t-shirts are in! Several people have asked how they can get one. Kathi, Carol, Kalesy and anyone else who wants a shirt, click here to send me an email with your order.and how to contact you … Continue reading

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Above La Trattoria- 62 Main Street Video

Mike and Jane Fonzo have been pouring a lot of energy into renovating the West End of Gloucester.  They have been successfully renovating these properties while retaining the character of the neighborhood.  Their vision has been Gloucester’s gain.

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Mike and Jane Fonzo’s 62 Main Street

Because 62 Main Street sits on a bend and this unit which is being refurbished sits above La Trattoria, it has unique sweeping views up and down Main Street.  Not only that, to the left it neighbors the gardens in … Continue reading

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Good Harbor Beach- Morning After Hurricane Bill

click picture for full size version Good Harbor Beach- Morning After Hurrican Bill, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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Good Harbor Beach- Morning After Hurricane Bill

click the picture to view full size Good Harbor Beach- Morning After Hurricane Bill, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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Nicole Bogin Talks About The Farmer’s Market and Upcoming Events

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What Up Homie?

click to view full size What Up Homie?, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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GMG Artist Spotlight – Henri Smith

click here to listen to Spanish Rice and Beans Vocalist Henri Smith has been thrilling audiences in his hometown of New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, with his sophisticated swing and dramatic delivery of jazz, blues, and Cajun flavored music. … Continue reading

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Dahlias All Natural Granola Available Locally

From Dahlia- Thanks for the great review! You can find my granola, starting this Friday at The Willow Rest in Gloucester, Utopia Farms in Manchester, and Dom’s Trattoria in Beverly Farms. You can view the interview with Dahlia at The … Continue reading

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Good Harbor Beach- Morning After Hurrican Bill

The effects of Hurricane Bill were only mildly apparent until the afternoon when the storm surge combined with high tide pushed water up to the dunes.  This picture was taken around 8:30AM when the feeling around the dock was that … Continue reading

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City Of Gloucester Water Situation Update

Posted by: cpantano on 08/26/2009 12:02:24 Updated by: cpantano on 08/26/2009 12:06:15 Expires: 08/28/2009 00:00:00 WATER UPDATE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009, 12 NOON Unified Command / Public Information Officer The Unified Command system is in constant use with representatives of … Continue reading

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Virgilio’s Nor’Easter Sandwich

Prosciutto, olive spread, roasted red peppers, oil and seasonings- are you freaking kidding me????  Out-standing! Virgilio’s Nor’Easter Sandwich, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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It’s All About The Tomatos- Cape Ann Farmer’s Market Tomato Festival This Week!

It’s All About The Tomatos Baby! At Harbor Loop, 4-6pm this Thursday, August 27 Tomoto demos at the Cape Ann Farmers Market with special guests: Angela Sanfilippo, Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association; Luce Corona from Porticella Bistro serves up salsa; Barbara … Continue reading

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GMG HOOLA HOOPLA!

Dig out your ol’ hula hoops and get your hips a-swingin’ ! We know you want to prove to all your friends in G-Town that you’ve still got the moves! Take on the GMG challenge and practice your butt off … Continue reading

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Executive Director Of The Cape Ann Chamber Of Commerce Bob Hastings Part II Video

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New Discovery- Cold Brewed Coffee

If you’ve been a GMG fan for any amount of time you know about my coffee obsession love.  I usually have a cup of coffee when things start to slow down in the morning around 8:30AM and then maybe another … Continue reading

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Water Update From The City Of Gloucester

Posted by: cpantano on 08/25/2009 19:21:34 Updated by: cpantano on 08/25/2009 19:23:35 Expires: 08/30/2009 00:00:00 WATER UPDATE-TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2009, 6:00 PM We continue to work with the Department of Environmental Protection to resolve the Boil Water Order. Bond Hill … Continue reading

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4:45AM Wednesday August 26, Dunkin Donuts Still Dark Due To Gloucester Water Situation

Dunkies is still closed as of 4:45AM this morning.  Cape Ann Coffee on Bass Ave is open with drive through convenience as well as Donut Jims.  Pleasant Street Tea and Coffee Company is operating also. 4:45AM WEdnesday August 26, Dunkin … Continue reading

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A Tour Of 50 Main Street With Jane Fonzo

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What Up Homie?

What Up Homie?, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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Get your booty up and movin’!

Tomorrow at 9 a.m. the details of the GMG Block Party Competition will be announced! Fun for EVERYONE! Anyone want to guess what it might be?

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City Of Gloucester Water Crisis Update

Announcements Posted by: tohanley on 08/25/2009 13:14:50 Updated by: tohanley on 08/25/2009 13:15:32 Expires: 08/01/2014 00:00:00 WATER UPDATE, TUESDAY 8/25/09, 12:00 PM The Incident Command Staff is meeting regularly and contingency plans are in place in case the situation should … Continue reading

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For All You Butterfly Freaks-

GMG fan and respected butterfly author Kim Smith will be giving a lecture about the monarch butterfly and hold an exhibit at SFL read more- Dear Gardening Friends, Attached are two invitations. The first is a printable pdf of my … Continue reading

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More Block Party Pics From David Cox

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