Tag Archives: Essex

Chickity Check It! “New England: a perfect break on the ‘other’ cape”

New England: a perfect break on the ‘other’ cape Cape Ann, home to the most oft-painted building in the US – celebrated in a festival on May 18 – deserves to be better known in Britain, says Paul Wade.   … Continue reading

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ESSEX GRAVEYARD TOUR

Len Burgess writes- ESSEX SHIPBUILDING MUSEUM, GRAVEYARD TOUR STORY IN THE GLOUCESTER TIMES, FRIDAY 11/2/12 -LB

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Just In Burnham House 20×24 Canvas Wrap

Model Snoop Maddie Mad displays the latest canvas wrap for sale.  $135 All ready to hang.  No expensive framing required.  This is undoubtedly my favorite photo from 2012.  often times when you buy a print or piece of art you … Continue reading

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Morley Piper tells rapt Essex audience his personal experiences of D-Day landing, on its 68th anniversary

Rick Isaacs Writes- On June 6, 1944 Morley Piper was a 19 year old Second Lieutenant in the 29th Infantry Division when his platoon landed on Omaha Beach. Last evening this youthful and handsome 87 year-old told a rapt audience … Continue reading

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Essex MA at Dawn 4:39AM 5/30/12 Essex Salt Marsh and The Burnham House

I have never ever in my life been more ferociously attacked and eaten alive by mosquitoes as I did this morning capturing this shot.  I drove past it at first but had to loop back.  The water was so still, … Continue reading

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Series- Can You Date The Publication of This Old Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Visitor Map- The Cape Ann Trail? Entire Map Part V

If you haven’t got it yet I can say without a doubt there is a clue on this page. FOB Frank Ciolino brought down this old Visitor’s Guide map and I’ll be posting a different neighborhood photo each day this … Continue reading

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Update: Lines In The Marsh Here’s What I Found Out

Who cuts the symmetrical lines in the marshes?  It’s obviously done to provide salt water with nutrients and keep the marsh healthy (that didn’t sound very scientific did it?) Can someone clue us in as to what they are about … Continue reading

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Fall at the Historic Burnham House, Essex, MA photo From Len Burgess

While taking some photos of the Burnham House a bank of clouds came up from behind me and proceeded over the house and within a few minutes they completely evaporated while heading out to sea. –Len Burgess

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Autumn From Elinor Teele

Cooperage at Babson Farm- Marshes in the Jones River Essex, MA click for larger versions Squam Creative Services Freelance Copywriting, Fiction and Photography The Doll’s Head: A Mystery for Girls Discover the story and read a free sample

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seen around Cape Ann last weekend from mike dyer

Wares in Window, Main Street Antiques, Essex Heading for Ice, Gloucester Still Green, Red Rocks trail, Gloucester Closing Day, Down River Ice Cream, Essex

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The White Knight Represents! They Are Open For Bidness In Essex Baby!

Sir W.E. Night Speaks.  “Come on down to the White Elephant.  The road closed us down for 8 weeks but we are back in action.  Essex is open for business and some serious jousting.

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The Essex Dragger Newton

Dragger Newton, Essex, 1930 Anonymous/ © Fredrik D. Bodin In view of the arrival of our newest Essex-built Schooner Ardelle, I thought it appropriate to show you another arrival in her time. The 116 feet long by 23 feet wide … Continue reading

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Essex Sanctuary

Sharon Lowe Photography You can see this incredible lily-filled sanctuary right on Rte. 133. Beautiful!

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Chickity Check It! Daisy Nell writes children’s book about Essex Schooner Ardelle

Our Friend Daisy Nell Has Written a book about The Essex Schooner Ardelle. Read the story here Here is a video we did a couple of years back in which Daisy explains the term “Schooner”

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Len Burgess 2 skiffs reflecting

2 skiffs reflecting at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum shore. Len Burgess

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Milk Street, Essex During Western MA Tornado Day Photos From Mike Dyer

Nice to have some contributions from Essex!  Thanks Mike

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Tick Talk

Joey, Here is a community, public service announcement for you to please post for your viewers, re:  Tick Talk & Mosquito Questions.  Date:  5/25/11 @ 6:30 pm. Experts Alfred DeMaria, Jr., M.D. & Esteban Cuebas-Incles, Ph.D, will speak on these … Continue reading

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4th Annual Digital Photography Workshop

On Saturday I had the opportunity, along with over a dozen others, to tap into the expertise of 4 photographers at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum. By using the museum environment, Barry, Dave, Tony, and Lenny presented a day-long workshop on camera … Continue reading

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Centennial Grove, Essex

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Restaurant Week-Windward Grille

Last night, due to lack of grocery shopping, we decided to celebrate restaurant week and try a restaurant we haven’t yet tried. We decided on the Windward Grille in Essex. The service was great, they have a very friendly staff, … Continue reading

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Food Feuds In Essex–the Great Fried Clam Battle Airs Tonight–It’s CLAMTASTIC!

“Iron Chef, Michael Symon dives into this seafood battle head first. In Essex Massachusetts (http://visitessexma.com/) it’s all about fried clams but Woodman’s and JT Farnhams make them better than anyone else. Michael Symon jumps in their kitchens, talks to foodies … Continue reading

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2010 Lipizzans Show Essex Slide-Show From David Cox

Click Here For The Entire Slide-Show

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Free Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinics

Essex flu clinics are open to all and Essex residents are welcome to attend clinics in neighboring Cape Ann Communities.

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Pick Your Own Apples at Russell’s Orchard

It’s that time of year. Joey in 2008: “Have you picked apples this year?” If you haven’t now is the time. Russell’s Orchard in Essex (Follow signs for Crane’s Beach) has trees loaded with crispy tasty apples that just taste … Continue reading

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Salty Dog Day at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum by Lily

Hi!  My name is Lily and I want to tell you about Salty Dog Days at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum on Saturday. I went to the event because my Nana was a judge in the Dog Costume Parade Contest and … Continue reading

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