Stroke of misfortune: Golfers miss qualifying for the finals by one Oct 24, 2008
By NICOLE GOODHUE BOYD. Larry Saggese of the golf team shot a 79 at the Division 3 State Meet to finish second among his teammates at the Hillview Country Club in North Reading. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Letters to the Editor Oct 24, 2008
David McCauley Director, Nursing and Allied Health Education Initiative Woodward Avenue Gloucester Quilters give thanks To the editor. The Garden City Quilters would like to thank the following businesses and groups for displaying our quilt during the recent raffle: The Beverly National Bank, Beverly Co-operative Bank, Danvers Savings Bank, Marblehead Savings Bank, Jubilee Yacht Club and St. John s Episcopal church in Beverly Farms. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Nurses at 2 hospitals vote no confidence in CEO Oct 21, 2008
THE REGION Registered nurses at Beverly Hospital and Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester have taken a vote of no confidence in the chief executive of the two institutions, Stephen R. Laverty. Members of the Massachusetts Nurses Association said in a petition that Laverty created a "punitive organizational culture that continues to be characterized by oppressive management practices" at Northeast Health Corp., the hospitals' parent organization. (Boston Globe)
Students poll fairgoers about buying local food Oct 21, 2008
Last week, North Shore Community College students Tiffany Allan, of Saugus, Katrina Parisi, of Gloucester, and Mike Bragan, of Salem, manned the booth on Country Way at the Topsfield Fair. In the two days, the three students estimated that they had surveyed roughly 100 people. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
First phase of LNG project complete Oct 20, 2008
The city of Gloucester will serve as the homeport for the Neptune project, which the company said would infuse over $10 million into the local economy over the expected lifespan of the project. This includes Suez s lease at the Cruiseport, where it will dock its support and towing vessel for the project, as well as lease storage and office space. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Party of 10: Marblehead golfers close in on a postseason berth Oct 17, 2008
There are two matches left in the regular season, and they need just one more win to clinch a state tournament berth (at Gloucester Oct. 15 and at Beverly). The Headers have been competitive in all of their matches this year, but none so more evident than one against Swampscott at Tedesco Oct. 14. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
The redraft flap Oct 17, 2008
Little League s national office supports Gloucester Little League s decision to re-draft its players and place them on different teams each season ... Gloucester Little League approved the move last month, the second component of what it calls a restructuring designed to get more kids playing competitive baseball and encourage greater player development ... It allows younger players, Gloucester officials say, a chance to develop against opponents their own age. (Amesbury News, MA)
On the right course: Golfers wrap up another perfect conference season Oct 17, 2008
Michel is shown letting it fly on a long drive during a match against Gloucester at Ferncroft Oct. 9 ... The Falcons completed another perfect season in the NEC with a close win over Gloucester at Bass Rocks, 36 ... It happened to Rinaldi in the Gloucester finale, when Josh Salah, perhaps one of the best golfers in the state according to Avigian, defeated the Danvers number one player, 5-4. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Rotary Clubs offers exchange trips to South Africa Oct 15, 2008
All team candidates must live and/or work in Rotary District 7930, which includes: Amesbury, Andover, Arlington, Belmont, Beverly, Boston, Boxford, Burlington, Cambridge, Chelsea, Danvers, East Boston, Essex, Everett, Georgetown, Gloucester, Hamilton, Haverhill, Ipswich, Lawrence, Lexington, Lynn, Lynnfield, Malden, Manchester, Marblehead, Medford, Melrose, Methuen, Middleton, North Andover, North Reading, Peabody, Reading, Revere, Rockport, Salem, Salem NH, Saugus, Somerville, Stoneham,... (Danvers Herald, MA)
**Updated: O'Keefe Chevrolet closes its doors Oct 14, 2008
Today, calls are being forwarded to Sudbay Motors in Gloucester, which will service O'Keefe's customers. Mike O'Keefe, who ran the business for 13 years with his son, Matt, said Friday was a very difficult day for everyone at the dealership. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Speeding up: Boys cross-country team remains perfect after five Oct 10, 2008
If we can keep everybody healthy, we should be able to give Gloucester (Oct. 14) and Swampscott (Oct. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Blue whale makes rare appearance off Cape Ann Oct 10, 2008
Researchers from The Whale Center of New England spotted this blue whale off the coast of Gloucester on Oct. 5 ... The group was aboard The Mysticete, a 42-foot research vessel based out of Gloucester, when they spotted the whale ... Researchers observed the blue whale, which was located 15 miles off of the Gloucester coast near a group of humpback whales, for about 45 minutes. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Wilkins family honors two selfless parents Oct 10, 2008
This year s walk took place on a gray drizzly Sept. 28, with the Wilkins brothers and sisters and their kids from Methuen, Haverhill, Georgetown and Gloucester in attendance. In 2007 we walked as the Wilkins Clan, says Michael. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Strike up the band: Beverlys Ben Comeau stays in tune Oct 10, 2008
After enduring a tough 35-0 loss to Gloucester the previous week, Comeau and the Panthers got back to basics at Hurd Stadium last weekend, pulling out a convincing 22-0 victory over Revere, Oct. 4 ... It was a pretty big win, because we came off (a loss to) Gloucester, which was a big disappointment for us, Comeau said. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Preg Pact School Says Yes to Contraceptives Oct 10, 2008
ABC News: Gloucester High Says Yes to Contraceptives ... Gloucester High Says Yes to Contraceptives ... It took a lot of passionate debating, some of it in the national spotlight, but Gloucester High School will start distributing condoms to students who get their parents' permission. (ABC News)
All about butterflies: Monarchs, red admirals & painted ladies Oct 8, 2008
Kim Smith, a Gloucester artist and interior and garden designer, held a program recently at the Arnold Arboretum on butterflies in the area. The program, On the Wing: Migratory Butterflies, highlighted butterflies that can be seen in the area and how to attract them. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Move over Katie Couric Oct 7, 2008
We love her in GLoucester, Massachusetts. Peter plcombs. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
EDITORIAL: Fighting together to help our schools Oct 4, 2008
Bruce Tarr of Gloucester have brought together many education leaders from North Shore communities who feel they have been shortchanged over the years ... Another important part of this movement is the newly formed North Shore Coalition for School Funding, which is chaired by Susan Beckman of the Manchester Essex Regional School Committee, and includes Ipswich, Gloucester, Rockport, Swampscott, Beverly, Hamilton-Wenham, Salem, Newburyport and Nahant, so far. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Cardinal dedicates Pastoral Center chapel Oct 4, 2008
The windows of the chapel came from the following former parishes in the archdiocese: Immaculate Conception in Cambridge, Sacred Heart in Ipswich, St. Peter in Gloucester, and St. Jerome in Arlington. A new Allen Organ has been installed in the chapel. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Ugly Fish May Need Federal Protection Oct 3, 2008
"They always have to find something to go after us," said Angela Sanfilippo, executive director of the Massachusetts Fishermen's Partnership in Gloucester, Mass. Most fishermen would be surprised to learn there's a shortage of wolffish because they appear plentiful in nets, Sanfilippo said. (Fox News)
Communities come together for school funding, Ehrlich to meet with group Oct 3, 2008
Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) and Rep ... In addition to Gloucester School Committee Chairman Greg Verga, School Committee members from the following school districts attended the forum: Swampscott, Triton, Ipswich, Manchester Essex, Pentucket, Masconomet and Beverly ... Anthony Verga (D-Gloucester), Rep. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Folk rockers kick back on Needham Common Oct 3, 2008
The Maple Street Project consists of Littman; George Pultz of Standish Road, who sings and plays guitar; Mel Green of Gloucester, who sings and plays guitar; Eric Luskin of Blackman Terrace, who sings and plays bass; and drummer Jim Mavor of Gilbert Road. Mavor couldn t play the concert at the Common, but 19-year-old Needham High School graduate Ben Atkind, who now studies at the Berklee College of Music, was able to fill in. (Needham Tab, MA)
Is ugly fish worthy of protection? Oct 3, 2008
"They always have to find something to go after us," said Angela Sanfilippo, executive director of the Massachusetts Fishermen's Partnership in Gloucester, Mass. More from msnbc. (MSNBC -- Environment)
AN UNCOMMON CONVERSATION: George Kenney Oct 3, 2008
Ten years ago I don t think I could have ever gotten a seafood person and today I have a phenomenal one that comes from Gloucester. I always jokingly tell people, You can t come unless you bring the lobster rolls because those are my favorites. (Bolton Common, MA)
Public Safety Log, Sept. 25 Sep 25, 2008
Roland Leger, 39, of 21 Centennial Ave., Gloucester, was charged by police with assault and battery on a person over 60 with injury. David Eagan, 43, of 24 Ellsworth St., Lowell, was charged by police with operating under the influence of liquor (second offense), possession of a Class E drug and speeing in violation of special regulations. (Burlington Union, MA)
After teen pregnancy spike, Gloucester weighs its options Sep 25, 2008
Carolyn Kirk, mayor of Gloucester, fielded a barrage of questions in June when national attention focused on the city and its spike in teenage pregnancies ... GLOUCESTER - Three months after a teenage pregnancy scandal rocked this seaside community, the mayor and school committee chairman are calling for contraception to be made available at Gloucester High School ... "I think the eyes are on Gloucester to see what we do, because a lot of communities are wrestling with it," said Mayor Carolyn... (Boston Globe)
RI awards offshore wind farm rights to NJ firm Sep 25, 2008
South Jersey News from The Gloucester County Times. FORUMS. (NJ.com -- News)
Daycare, the Pill for 'Preg Pact' School? Sep 25, 2008
Dozen Residents of Gloucester Aim to Oust Carolyn Kirk in Latest Fallout from Scandal ... Joseph Sullivan, the principal of Gloucester High School at which 17 girls are pregnant, stood by his claim that the teenagers "intentionally" got pregnant at the same time ... The draft of the policy, which the Gloucester schools released this week, is expected to be discussed tonight in a public meeting at city hall. (ABC News)
Hogan picnic gets a big boost Sep 24, 2008
We have additional sponsors, including Seaport Services in Gloucester and Interstate Electric in Billerica, but the Berry piece was huge, Bud Holden said. By Berry taking on such a large role, we will now be able to put additional funds toward a holiday get-together. (Danvers Herald, MA)
College faculty to protest contract impasse Sep 23, 2008
The tour, which includes stops in more than a dozen communities, begins tomorrow in Gloucester. (AP). (Boston Globe)
Eagle Eye Opens In IMAX(R) theatres September 26, 2008 Sep 23, 2008
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Plan to combine Essex Aggie and North Shore Tech advances Sep 21, 2008
About 75 percent of students come from Beverly, Danvers, Gloucester, and Salem. Peabody, which will join the district once the school is built, is expected to send about 300 students there. (Boston Globe)
Health in brief Sep 21, 2008
Many located in the North Shore area including Lynn, Peabody, Salem and Gloucester. A commitment of six months and attendance at a training session are required. (Georgetown Record, MA)
BHS Football: Beverly 28, Lynn Classical 6 Sep 21, 2008
Beverly will hit the road next week to take on Gloucester, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.. They re the defending Super Bowl Champions, so they re pretty good, said Bauer. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Sex offender working in city Sep 21, 2008
He lives in Gloucester. He is a registered sex offender because he was convicted of two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 in 2003. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Incumbents roll in primary Sep 20, 2008
John Kerry defeated challenger Ed O Reilly, a Gloucester resident, former firefighter and now an attorney, who has previously served as a member of that city s School Committee and City Council. Unofficial results show that statewide, Kerry received 69 percent of the vote and O Reilly received 31 percent, similar to Melrose s results of 68 percent for Kerry and 32 percent for O Reilly. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Free taxi-trip to healthcare Sep 19, 2008
Grant wants to expand the range with rides to Boston, Burlington, Gloucester and Manchester-by-the-Sea. The program is for Beverly residents who are at least 60 or have a disability, do not drive and meet income-eligibility limits, said Grant. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
State helps pay for marine park Sep 18, 2008
Patterson said he and Kreutzberg were competing for grants with projects from ports throughout the state, including some in Boston and Gloucester. You're competing with a lot of other projects and you're competing with a lot of major ports, he said. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Local pols host education funding forum Sep 18, 2008
Representatives from Hamilton-Wenham, Manchester-Essex, Tri-Town, Pentucket, Masconomet, Gloucester, Beverly and Swampscott school districts along with their school committees, boards of selectmen, council members and finance committees will be in attendance as well as proponents and opponents of the Hamilton-Wenham and Ipswich educational overrides. Hill and Tarr are uniting these districts with the intention of establishing common goals to fight for educational funds on Beacon Hill. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
O'SULLIVAN: State House Roundup Sep 18, 2008
Up against a pair of challengers on his path toward an eighth term in the House, Verga felt that they and their partisans in the Gloucester Stage Company theater were looking to do away with him and his record. "I kind of feel like Julius Caesar," he said, referring presumably to Caesar's fall on the steps of the capitol and not his conquest of the Mediterranean. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Election Results Sep 18, 2008
John Kerry was successful in fending off a challenge from Gloucester resident Edward O'Reilly. Kerry won all four precincts and garnered 692 votes to O'Reilly's 314. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Rush wins seat despite Julian's strong showing in Brookline Sep 18, 2008
Democrats also chose between John Kerry and challenger Edward O Reilly of Gloucester in the U.S. Senate primary. Kerry won, 3,174 to 398, in Brookline, and beat his opponent 3-to-1 statewide. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Chief Masconomet: Lasting presence in a changed world Sep 18, 2008
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the anniversary of Masconomet s death, people came from around the area for a commemoration ceremony honoring the life of the man known as the Sagamore of Agawam, whose territory encompassed what are now the communities of Ipswich, Hamilton, Wenham, Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and more ... In addition, the areas of Essex and Gloucester were overrun with feral swine at the time. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Gatecrashers: Girls soccer team remains undefeated after four games Sep 18, 2008
Danvers took on Gloucester Sept. 17 after press deadline, before Revere comes to town Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. Peabody completes the week Tuesday in a night game scheduled to be played in Tanner country at 7 p.m.. Loading commenting interface. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Galvin predicts record turnout in November Sep 18, 2008
John Kerry and Gloucester attorney Ed O Reilly. He called the lower turnout unfortunate but it s also understandable when citizens may work outside their voting districts and don t have the luxury of being able to vote merely as a civic exercise. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Kerry carries Braintree en route to primary win Sep 18, 2008
Gloucester attorney Edward O Reilly, the first Democrat in 24 years to challenge Kerry, received 43 percent of the vote. Kerry will square off in the Nov. 4 election against Jeffrey Beatty, who ran unopposed for the Republican nomination. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Unofficial Billerica results for State Primary Sep 17, 2008
Gloucester Former Gloucester City Counselor Jeffrey K. Beatty- 601 23 John Joseph Rd., Harwich Representative in Congress Fifth District Nicola S. Tsongas-3303 52 Lawrence Dr., Lowell Candidate for re-election Councillor Sixth District Michael J. Callahan-2638 500 Salem St., Medford Candidate for re-election. Roseann Trionfi-Mazzuchelli-898. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Will Kerry feel some heat tonight? Sep 17, 2008
John Kerry might be upset with the results of his matchup with former firefighter and Gloucester attorney Edward O Reilly. WRKO radio talk host and former Speaker of the House Tom Finneran said this morning that voters suffering from fatigue, frustration, and cynicism may be prone to cast a protest vote in favor of Kerry s Democratic opponent and suggested Kerry has long had to cope with the state s enduring love affair with Sen. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Sparse early turnout in primary Sep 17, 2008
Turnout was light at town hall on primary day. Tue Sep 16, 2008, 02:50 PM EDT. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Editorial: Rock the vote Sep 16, 2008
His opponent is fellow Democrat Ed O Reilly, a Gloucester lawyer and former fire fighter. In the 35th Middlesex race, incumbent Democrat Paul Donato has two opponents, both Medford residents: Patrick McCabe and James Caralis. (Malden Observer, MA)
Democrats face rare U.S. Senate choice in Tuesday primary Sep 16, 2008
Ed O'Reilly, right, a former Gloucester lobsterman turned lawyer, will be campaigns in Quincy ... Edward J. O'Reilly, an attorney from Gloucester, has crisscrossed the state for months on a mission to convince the electorate that Sen ... In the other, O'Reilly, a firefighter turned lobsterman turned defense lawyer whose political career consists of a two-year term on the Gloucester city council in the 1980s followed by a two-year term on the school committee in the 1990s. (Easton Journal, MA)
State Primary Preview Sep 16, 2008
Anthony Verga (D-Gloucester) is being challenged by fellow Gloucester Dems Astrid afKlinteberg and Ann-Margaret Ferrante. In the 15th District, Rep. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Statehouse Roundup: Voters could turn on taxes Sep 16, 2008
Up against a pair of challengers on his path toward an eighth term in the House, Verga felt that they and their partisans in the Gloucester Stage Company Theater were looking to do away with him and his record. I kind of feel like Julius Caesar, he said, referring presumably to Caesar s fall on the steps of the capitol and not his conquest of the Mediterranean. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
State Primary Election on Tuesday: Democratic races up for grabs Sep 15, 2008
O Reilly, a Gloucester resident, former firefighter and now an attorney, has previously served as a member of that city s School Committee and City Council. The winner of the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate will face Republican Jeffrey Beatty, who is running unopposed, in the general election. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Gillis on the job as new town clerk Sep 13, 2008
Gillis, formerly the assistant city clerk in Gloucester for two years, said he saw many benefits to taking the job in Easton ... Gillis job in Gloucester was an appointed position as well but Gillis said his wife, Kelly s, family lives in Stoughton and with 4-month-old twin boys, having family close by will be helpful ... Gillis also said with a smaller town like Easton, compared to the city of Gloucester, there is a different set of responsibilities. (Easton Journal, MA)
Young guns: Boys soccer team cruises past Saugus in the opener as the underclassmen supply the firepower Sep 12, 2008
The Magicians went up against Danvers Sept. 10 after press deadline, and then they take that trek to Gloucester to play the Fishermen Thursday and then it s off to Winthrop Monday, before coming on home to host perennial rival Swampscott Wednesday at the Village School. Loading commenting interface. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Optician Dana Cohen recognized by national publication Sep 12, 2008
Cohen, who lived in Medford for a number of years, now resides in Gloucester, where he serves on the board of directors for the Cape Ann Symphony Orchestra and sometimes fills in on trombone. We love kids, is his shop s motto and he does seem to have a passion for customer service. (Medford Transcript, MA)
State primary is Tuesday Sep 12, 2008
Edward J. O Reilly of Gloucester is challenging Senator John Kerry for his place in the US Senate. There is a three-way race for the Governor s Councillor between Christopher Iannella of Boston, Stephen Flynn of Hull and Robert Toomey, Jr. of Abington. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Foul topics on Health Board agenda Sep 12, 2008
The board looked to Massachusetts General Laws and to neighboring communities for guidance, including the towns of Gloucester and Belmont, Mirandi said. A quick look on the Internet shows a number of other communities have regulations, including Walpole, Norfolk and North Andover. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Kerry, OReilly face off Sep 12, 2008
is facing challenger Ed O Reilly, a Gloucester attorney and former City Councilor and School Committee member. Also on the Democratic ballot, incumbent Governor s Councilor Mary-Ellen Manning of Salem is facing a challenge from Middleton Selectman Timothy Houton. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
The Truth About Teen Girls Sep 12, 2008
In the aftermath of the Gloucester pregnancy spurt, some experts spoke of a Juno effect, girls getting pregnant to emulate that movie's protagonist ... "Pregnant celebrities are no big deal," says Ashley Hill, 16, a (not pregnant) senior at Gloucester High. (Time.com)
Primaries to be held Tuesday Sep 11, 2008
John F. Kerry of Boston is being challenged by Edward J. O Reilly of Gloucester. Also, for 5th District councillor, incumbent Mary-Ellen Manning will face Timothy P. Houten of Middleton. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Low turnout eyed in primary Sep 11, 2008
Former Gloucester City Council member Edward J. O Reilly is challenging Kerry for the Democratic Party nomination. Gorman is seeking a Norfolk County commissioner s chair. (Weymouth News, MA)
A far cry from '04 Sep 10, 2008
Now you're facing your first primary opponent in 24 years - a scrappy former firefighter and lawyer from Gloucester named Ed O'Reilly. You're cutting ribbons and presenting senior citizens awards in Agawam, and Walpole, and Danvers, and ducking the relentless long shot when he tries to buttonhole you at community events. (Boston Globe)
Eco-friendly energy to power revamped Star Market Sep 10, 2008
Also, the company plans a wind turbine for its Gloucester store. Whole Foods has a "longstanding commitment to green building and sustainability," said Kathy Loftus, the company's global leader of sustainable engineering, maintenance, and energy management. (Boston Globe)
