Year: 2018
COAST GUARD’S LAST CREWMAN FROM THE HISTORIC CHATHAM BAR PENDLETON RESCUE DIES
Opening night of The Finest Hours in Boston was a brilliant show for USCG, made all the more special by Fitzgerald’s presence. The 36 Foot Motor Lifeboat was a fantastic and worthy vessel. It is a true bridge between the oared surfboat of the USLSS and the modern motored USCG boats. It was the last of the open boat where the crew was exposed to the elements at their stations. The trip of the 36500 is still considered the greatest small boat rescue in USCG history. I was fortunate to find the 36501 boat in New Bedford and to be part of the team that brought it to Hull and installed it in their Pemberton Point station. It sits there on the original rails that gravity launched these fine vessels into service when the flag went up. Definitely recommend people checking out the story of these boats and the people who manned them. You will not be dissapointed.
CAPE COD TIMES
November 15, 2018
By Beth Treffeisen
CHATHAM — The last surviving member of the Coast Guard crew aboard the motor lifeboat 36500 during the historic 1952 rescue of 32 seamen off the stricken oil tanker Pendleton rescue has died.
Andrew Fitzgerald — known as a funny, brave and reluctant hero — was 86.
“It was a dark and stormy night,” Fitzgerald would say at the start of the story about the harrowing night of Feb. 18. 1952, which forever changed his life.
As a nor’easter raged off the shores of Cape Cod, two large tankers split in half, propelling the then 20-year-old Coast Guard engineer and three other Coast Guardsmen into history on their 36-foot boat.
Facing 60-foot high seas, the four men boarded the 36500, led by coxswain Bernard Webber, and headed out into the storm to find the sinking tanker Pendleton, where 33 men waited…
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Cribbage Tournament
Manchester-Essex Rotary Club Presents
Cribbage Night
Thursday, November 29 at 7 Central Restaurant
7pm sign in & practice play, 7:30pm start.
$20 to play, cash prizes, friendly game,
no elimination,
winners based on total points earned
To benefit the Manchester-Essex Rotary Club
Join Us for Christmas in Rockport!
Each year Rockport dedicates an entire month to celebrating the holidays with Christmas in Rockport. Rockport has something special to offer every weekend from November 23 through December 31. Click below for details on each themed weekend and visit rockportusa.com for a complete list of events.
Save the dates and join us for the festivities!!
- Shop Local – Shop Small in Rockport
- Rockport Holiday Shopping Night
- The Holidays Are Here!
- Rockport Seaside Village & Art Gallery Stroll
- Rockport Makers’ Festival
- Rockport New Year’s Eve
City Of Gloucester Community Electricity Aggregation Program Information
Opt-Out Period Ends This Saturday, November 17th
To learn more:
Call: (866) 456-8232
Or go to the website: www.gloucester-cea.com
Keep in mind that your National Grid bill is divided into two sets of charges, one for supply and one for delivery. The Gloucester CEA program will only impact the supply portion of your bill. This is identified on your National Grid bill under Supply Services. The program does not affect the delivery or transmission portions of your bill which are substantial. Additionally, summer rates have been historically lower than winter rates. For example, the National Grid residential rate for summer 2018 was 10.87 cents/kWh.
THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF SAVINGS
The primary intent of the program is to provide price stability and savings over the duration of the 36-month term. National Grid’s rates for electric supply change every six months for Residential and Small Commercial customers and every three months for Industrial customers. Thus, National Grid Basic Service rates may drop below the program rate during any subsequent period.
Free admission, cider & donuts at the Sargent House Museum for Middle Street Harvest Festival
Join the Sargent House Museum to celebrate Middle Street Harvest Festival!
Where: The Sargent House Museum, 49 Middle Street, Gloucester
When: Saturday, November 17, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Come in from the cold to enjoy the hospitality of the Sargent House. Enjoy cider and donuts in the 1782 home of Judith Sargent Murray, a pioneering advocate of women’s rights. Explore the first floor of this historic Georgian mansion, preserved with the help of Judith’s great-great nephew, the artist John Singer Sargent. Open to all; FREE admission and treats.
Please support O’Maley Academy After School Program!!!!
O’Maley Academy Invites you …..
Please join us at Jalapenos on Wednesday, November14th!!!!
Fun starts around 5:00!
10% of all food purchases go DIRECTLY to O’Maley Academy After School Program!!!!
If you can’t join us grab some take out! That works too!
We hope to see you all there!!!!!
CAFM’s Annual Harvest Market is Next Weekend – November 17 at the UU Church!
Stock up for Thanksgiving with your favorite local farmers, bakers, and more! Grab a locally made gift for your host, a treat for yourself, and all the best locally grown veggies, cheeses, fish, bread, and more to share with your friends and family!
Use your monthly bonus SNAP dollar through the HIP program at the market!
Check out our vendor list and RSVP on our Facebook event!
**Bring a donation for The Open Door to help ensure everyone in our community can eat well this winter! **
Sawyer Free Events 11/19-11/24
O’Maley Innovation Middle School Day of Service
O’Maley Innovation Middle School’s Day of Service
Wanted: Donations of
- Brown Leaf Bags
- Rubber Gloves
- Rakes
Where: Drop off at O’Maley School in the main office
When: Friday Morning 11/9
Help us, help the community!
All 640 O’Maley students will be participating in this event!
Cape Ann Community 