Cape Ann Lifestyle November 2014

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love Thanksgiving on Cape Ann. I can’t help it. It is unquestionably my favorite holiday.

First, there’s the turkey. I essentially follow my father’s recipe, slow cooking the bird overnight. I’ve made some modifications to it since the responsibility for cooking the turkey passed to me, trying out different brines, varying temperatures and length.

But I have clear memories of hearing my father getting up to check and baste the turkey, and of the smell filling the house. I can’t imagine ever cooking a Thanksgiving turkey any other way than overnight. It is just fun and nostalgic for me.

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Then there is the family get together. For many years, my parents hosted our family. Then we moved, so the event moved to my aunt and uncle’s house. Now, my wife and I alternate between her parents’ house and my uncle’s house. No matter where I’ve ever gone for Thanksgiving, all I picture is good food, good conversation and good football on TV. Another favorite for me is eggnog. I don’t even need to put booze in it. In fact, I think booze ruins it. Maybe that’s just me.

I love the way the weather can change the Thanksgiving experience. Was there an early snow? Maybe we’ll build a snowman after dinner. Is it unseasonably warm? Maybe we’ll go down to the park and shoot some hoops after dinner. Is it a cold, crisp autumn day? Maybe we’ll just sit here by the fire with a glass of wine and let the food coma kick in.

Now, I know a lot of you like to head out to Thanksgiving high school football games.

I’ve done it a few times, but it is just too much to add to an already packed day. Remember – I’m responsible for the turkey.

Perhaps Thanksgiving means so much to be because it has always meant so much to my family. It was my dad’s favorite holiday, so much so that he passed away right before it several years ago. I was thankful then, and I am thankful now. Count your blessings, Cape Ann. Thanksgiving is upon us.

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Around Town Once complete, West Parish Elementary School should provide students with a modern space for education, maximizing their ability to find success in the classroom.

CELEBRATING ESSEX ART

BEVERLY CHOOSES PARCC This fall, Beverly Public Schools chose to adopt the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) standardized test. The decision was made to move the school system away from the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS).

Superintendent Steven Hiersche recommended the change, and the school committee agreed with the recommendation to make the switch to PARCC. In the spring, Beverly students in grades three through eight will start to take the new test, but students in grade 10 will continue with MCAS for the next few years.

NEW GLOUCESTER SCHOOL Gloucester legislative and district leaders celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony for the new West Parish Elementary School earlier this fall. Joining them were State Treasurer Steven Grossman, Chairman of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) and Jack McCarthy, MSBA Executive Director. The MSBA will provide a maximum grant of up to almost $15.2 million for the project.

The new school is being billed as a stateof-the-art learning and teaching environment. It will consist of a new 65,679 squarefoot school on the West Parish School’s existing location. Originally built in 1949, the old school’s mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are no longer adequate.

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Earlier this year, more than 100 free events took place as part of the Essex National Heritage Commission’s Trails and Sails.

One of those events, held at the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum, was a free festival celebrating the music and artistry of the residents of Essex.

The event included the Essex Choral Society featuring Michael March and Dave Driscoll, Sawdust and Shavings featuring Barry O’Brien, Daisy Nell and Captain Stan, an introductory poetry recitation by David Tory, and Day Job featuring Sarah Dyer.

Featured work was on display from artists such as Brad Story, Jay Havinghurst, Lynne Havinghurst, John Cushing, Mike Dyer, Jeff Lane, Susan Guest-MacPhail, Amanda Loebelenz, Julie Carpenter, Helen Tory and Sandy Shaw.

The festival was supported in part by a grant from the Essex Cultural Council, a local agency, through the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

WELCOME THE INDO Earlier this year, the iconic Kitty O’Shea’s Irish pub on Cabot Street in Beverly was sold and closed its doors. New owners Michael Coen and Steve Murphy bought the building and brought forth what has been billed as a new Irish-America pub, The Indo, this fall. Coen and Murphy also own The Gaff, an Irish-American pub in Waltham.

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Exploring Passion In the unique Waring School environment, Brooks Richon has nurtured his many talents Article Eric Slack | Photography Ron Campbell, Clare Stanton and Tom Underwood

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monthly soirées, speak French and travel to France, and push themselves academically. This allows students to develop their whole selves as they discover their passions and grow.

One of those students is Brooks Richon, a 17-year-old junior from Gloucester. Shaped by his experiences on Cape Ann and through cultural institutions like Temple Ahavat Achim, Richon has been familiar with the Waring way of life since his earliest days.

“My mom taught here for quite a while, and my dad actually built a few of the buildings,” he says. “What it creates is exactly what it strives to, a family of learners, in all different areas. It is most certainly different than other learning opportunities.”

In the Waring environment, Richon has run cross country, immersed himself in the French language, entered and won national contests in photography, and been a writing teacher for younger students. The Waring environment’s focus on depth and breadth has helped him to develop a public voice and share his talents with the community.

Within the small, tight knit and eclectic community, Richon names humanities, science, writing and photography as his favorite subjects.

“Although, I enjoy math as well,” he says.

“I really enjoy all my subjects. My passion for them at different times depends on what it is that I am studying at different points through my academic career.”

Richon has achieved many great things during his years at Waring. He won a Scholastic Art and Writing Award this past year for photography, receiving two regional mentions, one regional gold key and one national silver medal. He has become a leader on the school’s cross country team. And he has become a celebrated violinist, studying at the New England Conservatory.

Richon is quick to credit others for the role they have played in his success.

“Many of my teachers shaped my life before I even went to Waring as a student,” he says. “Jim Watras has been a staple in my life since I was born, and there are just so many teachers at Waring that I love: Josh Webb, head of humanities; Tim Bak-

As he nears the next stage of his life, Richon will consider his educational options and chart the course for the future.

“In college, I want to explore all of my passions to the next level,” he says. “I still don’t know where I will be in 10 years and what I will be doing with my life because there are so many different things that I would like to learn more about.”

land, head of the performing arts and a cross country coach; Francis Schaeffer, dean of faculty. There are too many to list. There is nothing that carries the Waring Way quite like the faculty.”

Watras has known Brooks all his life.

“I have been his tutor, or academic advisor, for the past fourplus years,” says Watras, who has taught at Waring for 34 years and is currently a humanities and writing teacher. “On both sides of his family, Brooks comes from multitalented and successful individuals. Brooks is also multitalented, disciplined and sets high standards for himself. He also has empathy for others and a terrific sense of humor. He can laugh deeply and laugh at himself.”

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Science of Wellness BodiScience provides services that help clients to access their inner and outer beauty Article Bethany Tomich | Photography Sadie Dayton and Bobbie Bush

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ife is busy. Pile on the pressures of beauty and a healthy lifestyle, and taking care of ourselves can seem overwhelming. Not so, says Dawn Tardif, owner of BodiScience Wellness Center & Spa in Beverly.

“Health and wellness is a delicate balance of the mind, body and spirit that enables us to feel the best we may be,” she says.

“It is not about superficial treatments, diet and exercise alone. The essence of authentic wellness is deeply rooted in science that is based on ancient philosophical theories that are time tested and proven. A science with a 6,000-year-old tradition based in Ayurveda, is the oldest complete medical system in the world.”

It is that science that Tardif bases her health and beauty philosophy. It’s a unique approach; not one found at many other spas, if any. But it’s an approach that Tardif believes in passionately, one that has completely altered the way her clients view their own personal health and wellness.

“When I started BodiScience, my intention was not to simply offer traditional spa treatments. My intent was to allow my clients to quiet their mind enough to persuade their emotional, physical and energetic body to heal itself,” Tardif says. “This is accomplished by creating an experience of treatments that are comprised of time tested modalities and techniques scientifically proven to deliver remarkable health benefits. My vision of a true spa and wellness center is an environment that leaves the ego outside; one that has developed a professional compassionate method of treating any individual who steps across this threshold, in a manner that allows clients to heal themselves. It is not about me or my staff, it is about the safe and nurturing environ-

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ment that we create for clients that helps them to discover a place within themselves where they find the answers they need to feel joy-filled, peaceful, happy, and simply be at their best.”

“The whole experience was different from anything I had experienced,” says Kathy Healey, a longtime client of BodiScience. “Dawn and her staff are constantly teaching us about the best ways to treat ourselves mentally and physically. When I was diagnosed with skin cancer, Dawn helped me through it, not only with a combination of light therapy and supplements but also most importantly with her support. It’s rare to find someone like Dawn who has so much passion for what she does.”

Tardif started her career studying accounting and business management while attending Bentley University. She then followed her instincts to strengthen a bond with a friend by attending a nail technician class where she met a proctor that began to plant the seed for her to open her own business.

“I would not have traveled down this path if it were not for my friend. I grew up with a deep understanding and awareness that what creates the essence of beauty in a person is what he or she does to nourish their body and spirit. Putting together many pieces of the puzzle began to form as understanding the value of intentional hands-on treatments, nurturing the spirit and quieting the mind,” says Tardif.

Tardif continued her education by studying Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. David Simon, Dr. David Frawley, Melanie and Robert Sachs and from Candace Pert. She received her doctorate of Ayurvedic Science from the International Ayurvedic Institute.

“For me, my Ayurvedic education was more than just studying, it was about the commitment to spend time watching, listening, and learning after the classes,” Tardif says. “It was like spending time in the kitchen watching a master chef and sitting beside them, that is when the real learning happens.

It taught me the intricacies that are behind the theory, behind the science that is the art to ancient medicine.”

BodiScience offers a variety of experiences from traditional Ayurvedic treatments, facial and body services to treatments for your hands and feet.

The Above & Beyond Facial is one such treatment. A client will start their experience in the transition room and then move on to a consultation with a BodiScience Practitioner. The consultation delves into the client’s health habits and stressors. From there, aromatherapy and careful science take over.

Starting by bathing the feet and then onto a warm table for a back, arm and neck message. The products used during treatment are carefully chosen. The ‘oils’ are not viscous, but instead water-like and break down the toxins and sebum beneath the skin.

Between treatments, the Practitioner massages the shoulders, arms, legs and feet. Each careful touch is intentional. After the treatment, a warm cup of tea awaits in the transition room where the Practitioner and client discuss what she found during the treatment and strategies to improve overall health and wellness.

This is not the moment of the upsell – quite the opposite – this is a true consultation with tangible strategies for the client to take away with them.

A longtime client of BodiScience said, “I have visited many salons and spas, and coming from a health and holistic background, I am very picky about where I go. I have never found a spa that “Our methods, treatments and techniques are based on ansuited every aspect of my being, until I found BodiScience. It is the intention with which everything is done – from the atmo- cient philosophical theories that are time tested and proven.” sphere of the treatment rooms, to the music that calmly plays, Tardif says. “Our work with energy is cutting edge, working to the aromatic aromas, to the words that are spoken – it’s just with a full spectrum of electromagnetic energy to balance meridians, chakras and systems within the a remarkable experience. Especially the touch BodiScience body. We only need to have awareness that that is used, the intentional touch that lets me 100 Cummings Center, Suite 150F our bodies are not just tissue, blood and know that the person doing my treatment is Beverly bone. We are made up of energy and that not just going through the motions, but actu978.927.9909 is no longer a debatable point; it has been ally is intentionally there and present with me BodiScience.com proven by science.” providing what I need.”

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A Thanksgiving Table Skinny Sides and Easy Décor Article Suzette Zara | Photography Joy Reynolds

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ooking for a new twist on America’s favorite holiday? This year, “Less is More” for Thanksgiving table décor and savory side dishes, according to several area florists and chefs, who suggest it’s time to “Go Green” and get back to basics, with simple table arrangements consisting of edible wildflowers and native plants, along with simple recipes using plentiful fresh vegetables.

First impressions do register, and there are several key tips to maximize the “wow” factor of your holiday table. According to longtime florist Augie Manna, manager of Anne’s Flowers and designer to many top hotels including the Fairmont Hotel, the top three things to remember when planning your 2014 holiday décor are: 1) Use “homemade” center pieces and placecards whenever possible, to give a welcoming, “homey” feel; 2) Stay within a color scheme; and, 3) Add at least one “exotic” or expensive item to flowers and food.

With a bud vase, a few flowers and some holiday ribbon, anyone can easily create impressive place settings that add a festive touch without breaking your budget. The third tip to creating a homemade arrangement which still looks elegant is to add one “exotic” touch, such as the Bird of Paradise flower, which tops our easy arrangement.

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for Thanksgiving, adding burst of contrast and elegance. Include mini-pumpkins down the center of the table or along the buffet line, and accent with simple backyard greens, such as eucalyptus leaves, ivy or pine boughs. Pine cones serve as innovative placecard holders.

To create our impressive holiday centerpieces, simply start with a clear glass vase. Next, place an assortment of wildf lowers (stems removed), green leaves and even a small gourd in the base of the vase. Gently fill with water halfway up the neck. Tie decorative ribbon around the neck of vase. Place more f lowers and leaves into neck of vase; fill to top with water. Finally, top the vase with a Bird of Paradise (or two, for more fullness).

We also love the idea of repurposing used liquor bottles and wine bottles as unique decanters for ice water on the table.

Simply soak old bottles in warm water to remove the labels, then tie a decorative bow around the bottle neck to coordinate with your centerpiece ribbon.

Getting “back to basics” is also a current trend popular in area restaurants and easy to integrate into your Thanksgiving table.

More and more chefs are promoting the “farm-to-table” movement which focuses on utilizing the freshest local ingredients. A star in the farm-to-table movement, Chef Bill Blackburn, owner of Blackburn’s Farm-to-Table Restaurant in Corona, California, explains: “It’s not only the flavor that improves when using fresh

local ingredients, you are actually creating food which is better for your body, free of pesticides and chemicals.”

Your guests will devour our unique update on classic stuffing, featuring tasty artichokes. This “Artichoke Olive Stuffing,” a savory blend packed with parmesan, is not only delicious, but easy to make. Don’t like artichokes? Simply replace them with asparagus tips or hearts of palm. Kalamata olives make a great substitute for green olives, if you prefer, and try a bit of feta cheese with the parmesan, for a truly Mediterranean twist on this stuffing. Notably, even though Chef Blackburn is devoted to using fresh ingredients, he suggests using dried herbs when making stuffing and other baked goods, as the flavors blend more evenly and intensely.

While Thanksgiving can be a diet disaster with all the heavy gravy, the high-carb rolls, and the fatty potato casseroles, you can keep dessert calories under control with this unique “Skinny Pumpkin Cream Pie.” Best of all, your guests will never guess it has half the calories and a third of the fat grams of traditional pumpkin pie.

How do we do it? We simply replaced some of the heavy cream with fat-free sweetened condensed milk and start with a simple, homemade reduced-calorie pastry shell. But, if you’re pressed for time, the pie is equally delicious and nearly as skinny in a pre-made shell. We top it with a light cream cheese frosting for added flavor.

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Then, we take a tip from Chef Blackburn, who is known to utilize unique, local ingredients in his menus at his restaurant, creating dishes which are visually appealing as well as delicious.

“Adding a garnish of an edible flower is an easy, impressive way to make an ordinary dish become extraordinary,” says Chef Blackburn. Here, we add a unique touch which will keep your friends talking long after the holiday, topping the pumpkin cream pie continued > with bright red prickly pear cactus flowers.

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Place the ¼ cup of cold water in a glass measuring cup, then add the vegetable shortening until mixture equals 1 cup of water and shortening combined. Lightly press down shortening to eliminate air bubbles. Then, using a large spoon, gently scoop out shortening from measuring cup and add to flour mixture (discard remaining water in measuring cup). Cut shortening into the flour mixture, using a pastry cutter, until small dough balls form. Add the 8 tablespoons of ice water, one at a time, and continue mixing. If dough appears too hard, add additional water. Chill dough in refrigerator if it’s too soft.

Form dough into a ball. Roll out dough, and place in a 9-inch pie pan.

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Pie Instructions: Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine pumpkin, condensed milk, egg substitute and spices in a large bowl. Beat until just smooth; pour into pastry shell. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° (do NOT remove pie from oven); bake an additional 25-30 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Store in refrigerator. Top with Light Cream Cheese Frosting when ready to serve, and garnish with edible local flowers, such as prickly pear cactus flowers or dandelions.

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• 1 loaf (1 pound) sourdough bread, cubed into ½ inch pieces • 2 jars (6 ounces each) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and diced • 1¼ cup grated parmesan cheese • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper • 1 pound mushrooms, rinsed, trimmed & sliced • 1 tablespoon butter • 1 large onion (1/2 pound), chopped • ¾ cup chopped celery • 2 tablespoons minced garlic • ½ cup green olives or Kalamata olives, sliced (some whole for top) • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning • 2¼ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth • 1 large egg Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, gently stir together bread, artichoke hearts, parmesan and rosemary; set aside. In a large skillet over high heat, melt butter and cook mushrooms, onion, celery and garlic, stirring frequently, until vegetables are lightly brown (about 15-18 minutes). Pour vegetables into a large bowl. Pour ¼ cup of broth into skillet, stir to scrape up browned bits. Add broth mixture to veggies. Pour remaining 2 cups broth over bread mixture; add poultry seasoning. Stir well to combine. Add salt and pepper.

Make an indentation in stuffing; add egg. Beat egg with fork until blended; stir egg into stuffing. Gently fold in sliced olives (reserve some whole olives to place decoratively on top of stuffing, if baking in casserole). Spoon stuffing into 9-by-13-inch casserole dish. For moister stuffing, cover with foil; for crustier stuffing, do not cover. Bake about 45-55 minutes, until hot in center or lightly browned. Note: Stuffing can be made one day ahead; simply make stuffing, place in casserole, cover with foil and store in refrigerator. Increase baking time by about 15 minutes for chilled stuffing. Yield: 8 servings. Per

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Back in the Saddle Open again after lengthy renovations, Cape Ann Museum is transformed for the better.

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fter 10 months of renovation, the Cape Ann Museum in the heart of Gloucester reopened in August. Since the 1870s, the Cape Ann Museum has worked to celebrate and preserve the history and culture of the area. Spanning 44,000 square feet, the museum is also the steward for two historic homes, The WhiteEllery House (1710) and the Captain Elias Davis House (1804). as well as two sculpture parks in Gloucester’s Downtown.

“This has been a transformational project for the Museum,” says Executive Director Ronda Faloon. “We are thrilled with the new spaces which are more welcoming, yet retain the intimate feeling that our members and visitors enjoy. The renovation also allowed us the opportunity to re-interpret the collection, to tell the Cape Ann story in a more compre20

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hensive manner, and to be better stewards of all that has been entrusted to us.

I have no doubt that anyone who walks through the door will see the Cape Ann Museum in a new light.”

The renovation included the redesign of three entry-level galleries with an updated reception area and museum shop. The renovated galleries are designed to take visitors through Cape Ann’s early history, its people and culture, the maritime and granite industries, the area’s role as one of the earliest art colonies in the country and its legacy, which continues today.

Cape Ann Museum’s collections offer an impressive breadth of sculpture, paintings and one-of-a-kind documents that tell the important history of the role our Cape has played in local, national and international art and history. The Museum’s mission is

to collect, preserve and interpret the rich artistic, cultural and industrial traditions of Cape Ann, from the founding of Gloucester in 1623 to the present day, as seen through the works of the artists and artisans who lived and visited there.

The Cape Ann gallery features a diorama of Gloucester’s working waterfront, originally designed by David Low for the 1893 Columbian Expedition, the World’s Fair in Chicago. Well-known ship model maker and maritime historian Erik Ronnberg has reconfigured the diorama so that visitors now have a 360-degree view. The Gallery also features examples from the Museum’s decorative arts collection, including a pair of 18th century American banister back chairs and Paul Revere silver beakers made for Gloucester’s First Parish Church.

The Museum’s core collection includes extensive holdings of works by 19th and 20th century artists who lived on or visited Cape Ann, or who were inspired by the area, including: Winslow Homer, Cecilia Beaux, Maurice Prendergast, John Sloan, Stuart Davis, Marsden Hartley, Nell Blaine, Frank Duveneck and Milton Avery. The Museum also collects and exhibits work by contemporary Cape Ann artists.

Beginning in August as part of the re-opening of the museum, two exhibitions were featured on renowned local artists and Gloucester natives, sculptor Walker Hancock and artist Stuart Davis. “A Chosen Place: Walker Hancock & Friends” and “The

Importance of Place: A Sketchbook of Drawings by Stuart Davis” are featured in the newly renovated galleries.

Hancock was commissioned to create portrait busts of some of the best known American men in the 20th century: poet Robert Frost, General Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren E. Burger and President George H.W. Bush. He also did works of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and James Madison and Vice Presidents Gerald Ford and Hubert Humphrey.

His pieces are in the Library of Congress, Supreme Court, West Point and the National Cathedral. During World War II, Hancock was one of the “Monuments Men,” who helped search for and save artwork and other historically significant objects from the Nazis. In his 1997 memoir, “A Sculptor’s Fortunes,” Hancock recounts in detail being part of the British-American group and the masterpieces that they rescued.

Stuart Davis arrived on Cape Ann in 1915 and worked from Rocky Neck in a small cottage. Originally working on literal paintings of Cape Ann and, as time passed, becoming more abstract, Davis saw Cape Ann as an endless source of inspiration. From working boats in Gloucester Harbor to the marshes and upland moors, Davis’ breadth of work captures every feature of Cape Ann. “It had the brilliant light of Provincetown, but with the important addition of topographical severity and the architeccontinued >

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count books, ship’s logs and other memorabilia, the Museum’s online and on-campus library/archives is a vital resource for researchers and archivists.

Cape Ann Museum also offers lectures, readings, music, walking tours, gallery talks and more, as well as programs specifically geared toward families and children.

The breadth of the Museums offerings, supported by the rich history and art on Cape Ann offer the areas natives and visitors a complete view into the history of both the working coast and artistic tradition of the area.

is exhibited in two galleries featuring tools, equipment, models, and a full-size dory and sloop. The Granite Gallery features tools, artifacts, historic photos, and fine art related to Cape Ann’s granite industry, which began in the 19th century and ended in the 1930s.

Cape Ann Museum has also invested in developing its online presence. The new Fitz Henry Lane Catalogue Raisonné Project is a complete online catalogue that includes all of Lane’s art from the Museum’s collection and others throughout the world. With more than 100,000 photos of people, places and things related to Cape Ann from the 1840s to the present, and with an extensive collection of Cape Ann-related correspondence, diaries, ac-

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Included in the Museum’s collections are the paintings and drawings of Fitz Henry Lane, the famous Gloucester artist.

Lane is one of America’s most significant 19th century artists and one of the premier interpreters of the New England maritime coast. He was born and lived most of his 60 years in Gloucester, and the Cape Ann landscape inspired his most famous works during the industrialization era.

Another renovated gallery holds a 13-foot-tall First Order Fresnel lens, one of the original lamps from the twin lighthouses on Rockport’s Thatcher Island.

The Fresnel lens welcomes visitors into the Museum’s maritime collection, which

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indover Construction has a long history of building beautiful homes and institutional buildings by marrying design, quality, the highest-caliber work ethic and the latest technologies.

Windover is synonymous with attention to detail, superior craftsmanship and community focus. Originally based in Manchesterby-the-Sea and now working from their new Beverly offices, the Windover team exemplifies its values-based philosophy.

It is the firm’s attention to detail and delivery of high-quality construction that has become Windover’s hallmark.

“One of our core philosophies is to pay attention to detail,” President and CEO Lee Dellicker says. “One small detail can seem insignificant, but put those small details together and they have a tremendous impact on a project.”

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Windover works with institutions such as non-profits, museums, schools, colleges and banks, as well as residential clients from renovations to new construction.

“Our goal with all clients is to always perform consistently and provide the highest quality work,” Dellicker says. “We guarantee our work and are dedicated to creating a relationship based on trust.”

Its work at Endicott College illustrates how creating a relationship based on trust and delivering high-quality results aligned to the college’s master plan can help transform an institution.

Windover has completed nine projects with three more underway on the college’s 235-acre campus, including development of the new life sciences and business center, along with residences, a new student center and work at the Wylie Inn and Conference

Center. The life sciences and business center is the new home to Endicott’s science and business programs, including the college’s Center for Entrepreneurship. The building includes a 156-seat auditorium, computer labs, classroom space and teaching labs.

Windover is also working with Brookwood School on their low-

Windover is focused on community, whether building them or supporting them. By building with sustainability in mind and partnering with community members, Windover projects achieve exceptional quality. Windover is part of the United States Green Building Council and is committed to conserva-

er-school campus, having already completed a renovation on the upper school campus. At Phillips Andover Academy, Windover built a new boathouse along the shore of the Merrimack River – a new home for the school’s renowned crew program. Gloucester’s Alchemy restaurant was also a Windover project as is the new Beauport Gloucester Hotel on the former site of the Bird’s Eye frozen food plant in Gloucester.

Attention to detail permeates every aspect of Windover’s business, which has helped the company grow. Started in 2004, Windover has grown even through the economic downturn in 2007 and 2008 when the housing bubble burst.

“There are a lot of good people out there who want to work with companies with strong values,” says Dellicker. “As I look back on it, it was easier to build a company during that time because we could be flexible. We always work hard to accommodate our clients and work within their budgets and needs. This enabled us to work with clients in a way that larger firms could not. We are focused on maintaining good values, top notch service and never being greedy.”

Growing from a firm of less than 10 to more than 85 employees, the Windover team works collaboratively and focuses on providing the highest quality craftsmanship. The business takes a values-based approach to everything it does.

“Before you teach that discipline, you hire the right people,” Dellicker says. “I do my best to set an example and the tone but mostly to empower the team and set them up for success.”

tion and sustainability by building with state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient materials and mechanical systems. Early on in any project, the team looks for opportunities to include sustainable practices and systems, from solar orientation and preserving indigenous plants and trees to using renewable energy systems and sustainable construction methods.

On the residential side of the business, Dellicker says the goal is to approach projects the same way as with institutional clients: by creating an honest, consultative relationship.

“We often start working with clients on one project and develop a lasting relationship that extends to additional projects,” Dellicker says.

One such example is a home renovated in Manchester-by-theSea, where a $2 million renovation turned into an $8 million renovation. This historic home’s owner saw Windover’s initial work, effort and ability to deliver, and shared his wish list above and beyond the initial renovation plan. Windover delivered the new plan on time and on budget.

“We work closely with clients to incorporate all of their feedback into a project at the budget they request,” Says Dellicker. “We don’t like mistakes but if they happen we talk to the client first, fix it, pay for it and make sure that we deliver the correct solution.”

That honesty and integrity keeps clients coming back to Windover and solidifies its reputation as a premiere Cape Ann business.

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Healthy Lifestyle

Open Wide Gloucester Dental Associates understands its role in overall health and wellness Article Bethany Tomich

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he first step toward a beautiful smile is not only brushing and Sometimes going to the dentist can feel like a chore, but the opflossing twice a day, but working with a dentist who is a part- posite is true of Dental Associates of Gloucester. By focusing on ner in preventative care and oral wellness. This is the approach of oral health and wellness, Russo and Williams don’t only fix what the team at Dental Associates of Gloucester. is wrong with their patients’ teeth, but help to prevent problems “Prevention is essential for a good smile,” says owner Dr. Robert that could arise in the future.

Russo, DMD. An Ipswich resident and North Shore native, Russo In addition to preventative care, Dental Associates of Gloucesattended Boston College and earned his dental degree from Tufts ter offers cosmetic treatments including veneers and whitening.

University’s School of Dental Medicine in 2003. “I knew I wanted “We use ZOOM Whitening. It is one of the best available to be a dentist when I was four years old. Our practice is not just options on the market today. It’s amazing the difference just about fixing problems, but about prevention and education.” one treatment can make for your smile,” Russo says. “We Founded in 1970, Dental Associates of Gloucester offers its spent a great deal of time evaluating different whitening sysclients services from the age of three through adulthood. Russo tems. We wanted to offer our patients the best available opand Dr. Marny Williams, DDS, offer the full scope of general and tion at a reasonable price.” cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers Russo and Williams are both active members of the American to dental implants, crowns and bridges.

Dental Association, the Massachusetts Dental Society and the The father of three children, Russo understands how import- North Shore Dental Society. Both doctors are active members ant it is to start oral care early and for children to learn healthy of the Cape Ann community and work closely with their patients habits and trust their dentist. here to provide them with the best dental care.

“I visited my daughter’s kindergarten class after one of the chil“Our job is to provide the best care possible, to help our patients dren had a bad experience at the dentist,” he says. “I wanted the prevent problems down the line and be a resource for them,” Ruskids to know that dentists are there to help so says. “Dentists are much more than a prevent problems. The same is true for our perpetual six-month obligation, we are inDental Associates of Gloucester adult patients. Prevention and care go a long vested in our patient’s health and want them 321 Washington Street way. My job is not to just fix what is wrong to leave the office feeling confident in their Gloucester and fill cavities but to promote what is right smile and that they are working with a den978.281. 1337 and give every patient the smile they want.” tist who will make it last.”

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Financial Fitness Reward programs

Take advantage of the many reward cards and incentive programs that let you earn cash back, goods and discounts.

The holiday season is a great time to sign up, as many retailers offer bonus programs and extra perks for shoppers. In some cases those rewards can be used immediately to trim your shopping budget or find something nice for yourself as a reward for being a savvy shopper.

Protect purchases

Many of the most-wanted gifts this season, like electronics and jewelry, are also the easiest to break or lose. Ensure your gifts keep giving long into the future by protecting your purchases with extended service plans, such as those offered by Assurant Solutions.

These plans offer a range of protection from things like mechanical breakdown, accidental damage, loss and theft, as well as services such as tech support. And this protection can last long after the manufacturer’s warranty expires.

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ooking to take the stress out of your holiday shopping this season?

Planning ahead and taking steps to protect yourself and your purchases can relieve a lot of shopping-induced stress, according to Jeff Unterreiner, a senior vice president with Assurant Solutions.

“While it’s easy to get overwhelmed by holiday shopping, the good news is that it only takes a few basic steps to make the process easier on your pocketbook and your peace of mind,” said Unterreiner.

Unterreiner offered these tips to help ensure your shopping this Christmas season is hassle-free: Budget planning

Beat fraud

The frenzy of the Christmas season can make you vulnerable to theft. Be sure you’re using a debit or credit card that offers protection in the event of unauthorized purchases. If you don’t already, now is also an ideal time to pay closer attention to your transaction log so you can quickly address any unfamiliar charges.

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3 P’s of Smart Shopping Plan A smart shopping plan begins with a budget. Decide what you’re willing to spend on all holiday-related items, including travel, decorations and holiday meals. A budget will keep you disciplined and ensure you have enough money to pay your bills come January.

The easiest way to overspend is to approach your shopping without a budget. Determine ahead of time what you can afford to spend overall, and make sure the gifts on your list fit within your means.

A smart strategy: leave yourself a little padding to accommodate potential budget-busting treasures you discover along the way.

Purchase Focus your gift giving on what the person will like the most, not on the amount you think you should spend on that person.

The best gift might not be the most expensive one; it’s truly the thought that counts.

Shop early

Protect The most wanted gifts this season — electronics and jewelry — also are the most vulnerable to breakage and theft. Including an extended protection plan will ensure your gift keeps on giving for a long time to come. You can buy one at the checkout or from a third party like Assurant Solutions, which offers plans on Amazon.com.

Start your shopping well ahead of Christmas to spare yourself the headache of unending lines and sold out shelves. Doing so can also help you save money. Starting earlier will give you more time to look for sales and promotions. When it comes to larger purchases, be sure you know the return policy and keep an eye on sales even after you buy. If the item is offered for a lower price within a certain timeframe, you may be able to get the difference refunded.

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Driver’s Notebook

The High-End Coupe The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe is another indication of Mercedes-Benz’s place in the luxury segment Article and Photography Provided

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tylistically self-assured presence, exclusive appointments and refined sportiness – the new S-Class Coupe from Mercedes-Benz combines the classic proportions of a large, sporty coupe with modern luxury and pioneering technology. As a world premiere, the breathtaking two-door coupe can be optionally equipped with the Magic Body Control suspension system with curve tilting function.

“The success of the new S-Class impressively demonstrates Mercedes-Benz’s status in the luxury segment. The new Coupe underlines this position in exclusive fashion,” stresses Ola Källenius, Member of the Divisional Board Mercedes-Benz Cars responsible for Marketing & Sales. “The large coupe has always been the supreme pinnacle of our model range and that’s why it’s now called the ‘S-Class’ again.”

“The world premiere of the active curve tilting function demonstrates the possibilities offered by Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive,” notes Prof. Dr. Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG with responsibility for corporate research and Mercedes-Benz Cars development. “The vehicle leans into bends much like a motorcyclist, thereby reducing the lateral acceleration acting on the vehicle’s occupants. On country roads in particular, this means greater driving pleasure and ride comfort for our customers.”

The two-door car is initially available with a 4663 cc V8 biturbo engine. The S 500 Coupe has a rated output of 455 horsepower. The sporty motoring experience is significantly enhanced by the emotional sound produced by the exhaust system.

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The S-Class Coupe is characterised by typical rear-wheel-drive proportions, emphasised by the hallmark Mercedes dropping line.

The long bonnet with pronounced lines and powerdomes, the low greenhouse with high beltline, the accentuated wheel arches as well as the large wheels (18- to 20-inch) and the broad visual effect created by the rear reinforce the S-Class Coupe’s aspirations as a masterpiece of automotive refinement.

Its convex and concave modelled surfaces lend the S-Class Coupe a sensuous character. The sculpted appearance lends it classic elegance that forms a perfect symbiosis with the modern-progressive design idiom.

The optional head-up display brings important information directly into the driver’s field of vision, presenting it on the windscreen to ensure less distraction from the traffic situation. The system informs about vehicle speed, speed limits, navigation instructions and driving assistance system messages.

The technology is based on mirror optics and a full-colour display module with a resolution of 480 x 240 pixels, which operates with high-power LEDs. They project the virtual image into the driver’s field of vision where it appears to float above the bonnet.

The history of the large Mercedes coupes in the post-war years dates back to 1952, when Mercedes-Benz launched the legendary 300 S Coupe – a “car for the world’s elite” as the automotive press of the time judged. It was followed in 1956 by the 220 S Coupe of model series W 180, which created a sensation in particular due to its

self-supporting three-box body. From 1961 to 1971 the elongated, elegant Coupe of model series W111/W112 enthralled no less than 29,918 highly discerning customers, who were able to choose between the Type 220 SEb Coupe six-cylinder models and the Type 280 SE 3.5 Coupe eight-cylinder models.

The SEC coupes of model series C 126, which remained in the programme of the Stuttgart-based automotive brand for ten years and of which over 74,000 were sold, were based on the S-Class of 1981. In 1992 the successor model (model series C 140) was presented at the Geneva Motor Show, also featuring for the first time as an S 600 Coupe with a 290 kW (394 hp) twelve-cylinder engine. It was to be the car in which the Electronic Stability Program ESP had its world premiere in 1995. Later on this coupe was renamed CL-Class. Another forefather of the new S-Class Coupe celebrated its world premiere under this name in March 1999. With pioneering innovations such as active ABC suspension (Active Body Control) and bi-xenon headlamps this twodoor car set new standards.

Supreme exclusivity, sophisti-

cated design and trend-setting state-of-the-art technology were combined in the last CL-Class (2006). This luxury coupe opened up a new dimension of vehicle safety with the introduction of the Pre-Safe Brake. Beyond this, Mercedes innovations such as the Intelligent Light System with five light functions and Pre-Safe Brake preventive occupant safety were also part of the vehicle’s standard equipment.

The new S-Class Coupe and its innovations seamlessly continue the tradition of large coupes into the future.

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Here are additional steps to consider in order to be prepared in emergency situations: • Have fuel available. Portable generators may require gasoline, diesel fuel or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), with refueling necessary possibly several times per day.

How to Be Prepared for an Emergency

o be prepared in any situation, planning ahead is critical. Engine-driven portable generators are intended for multiple uses and designed for portability. When utility power is unavailable due to extreme weather, portable generators become a useful source of temporary or remote electric power.

“Portable generators are useful when temporary or remote electric power is needed, but proper precaution should always be used when handling them,” said Joe Harding, representative for the Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association (PGMA). “Our educational efforts, including the PGMA Safety First campaign, are focused on making the general public aware of the proper selection and safe usage of portable generators.”

• Regularly check your portable generator to ensure that it starts and operates properly.

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In their educational efforts, PGMA is helping consumers understand what is required to purchase, store and operate a portable generator. While these generators can power multiple appliances at one time, they may not be able to power your entire home. Know what items you’ll want to keep running during power outages. Refer to the operator’s manual in order to calculate the wattage needed to assess what size of generator will work for your needs. The safest way to restore power to your home is by using a professionally-installed transfer switch available at many home improvement stores.

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Rockport $489,000 $506,000

103%

18

3

1/1

Gloucester $475,000 $475,000

100%

166

3

1/1

Rockport $465,000 $470,000

101%

36

3

2

Gloucester: Riverdale $449,000 $449,000

100%

98

4

2

Gloucester: East Gloucester $439,000 $439,000

100%

78

3

1/1

Gloucester: East Gloucester $415,000 $415,000

100%

76

3

2/2

Rockport $425,000 $405,000

95%

203

4

2

Gloucester: East Gloucester $399,000 $399,000

100%

135

3

1/1

Gloucester: Riverdale $410,000 $385,000

94%

72

4

2

This data is a sampling of sold properties fromSeptember 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014. Source: MLS system.

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Lifestyle Calendar

NOVEMBER 1

November

NORTH SHORE ALZHEIMER’S PARTNERSHIP CAREGIVER CONNECTIONS CONFERENCE DANVERS

The North Shore Alzheimer’s Partnership is a collaboration of public, private, professional and family caregivers. On Saturday, November 1st, it will hold its 16th Annual Alzheimer’s Conference, “Moments of Success: Engaging People with Alzheimer’s & Dementia,” at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore.

Keynote speaker Dr. Robert Portney, break-out presenters, vendors, virtual dementia tour, respite and other resources will be available for each attendee. ALZ.org/manh/index.asp

program about the Eastern Coyote by Chris Schadler. Chris is a Wild Canid Ecologist and Vermont/New Hampshire representative to Project Coyote, a national group promoting coexistence with coyotes. The event is open to the public. There is no fee, but due to limited space, advance registration is requested. MECT.org

NOVEMBER 5 MANCHESTER ROOTS - WESTERN REACH MANCHESTER

The Manchester Historical Museum Members Program presents The Compelling Saga of Samuel Forster Tappan – 1831-1913. Kitty (Clare) Parsons Weaver will be sharing the story of her ancestor Samuel Forster Tappan, who fought in the Civil War and then served with the U.S. government negotiating with the Native Americans out west. ManchesterByTheSeaHistorical.org

NOVEMBER 5 COME COOK WITH US AT THE ESSEX ROOM ESSEX

Come Cook with Us at the Essex Room Series with demonstration

by Award-Winning Chef Ned Grieg. More recipes from Woodman’s Family Cookbook: Five Generations of Stories, 100 Years of Recipes. EssexRoom.com

NOVEMBER 12 & 19 NOVEMBER 2

ED SLOTT IRA CLASS AT THE BARN DANVERS

The North Shore Cancer Run will feature a 5K and 10K road race starting at the Cove Community Center in Beverly. Both routes are along the scenic Beverly coast and are “out and back” courses. The cost to participate is $30 in advance and $35 on race day, and the first 300 participants will receive a long-sleeved tech running shirt. NorthShoreCancerRun.org

Thomas T. Riquier, member of Ed Slott’s Master Elite IRA Advisor Group and President of The Retirement Financial Center, will lead a 2-part class based on “Ed Slott’s Retirement Decisions Guide – 125 Ways to Save & Stretch Your Wealth.” Ed Slott has been called “The Best” source for IRA advice by The Wall Street Journal. If you have any money in an IRA, 401(k), or 403(b), this is a valuable class to help you understand how to use these plans to help you retire or stay retired. RetirementCtr.com

NOVEMBER 2

NOVEMBER 18

MCET ANNUAL MEETING & COYOTE PROGRAM

AUCTIONS IN ESSEX WITH MICHAEL MARCH

MANCHESTER

ESSEX

The Manchester-Essex Conservation Trust invites you to attend its 2014 Annual Meeting. After an informal reception and brief business meeting, you will be treated to an informative and entertaining

Auctions in Essex with Michael March is bound to be an interesting presentation, and light refreshments will be served.

EssexShipbuildingMuseum.org

NORTH SHORE CANCER RUN BEVERLY

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NOVEMBER 21 & 22 MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER ROCKPORT

Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and 2012 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Mary Chapin Carpenter will embark on a unique series of intimate, acoustic performances this fall. The tour marks Carpenter’s return to singing both timeless hits and deep cuts from her expansive and beloved 13-album catalog after performing with orchestras in early 2014.

Carpenter will be joined on stage by longtime friends Jon Carroll (piano) and John Doyle (guitars, bouzouki). RockportMusic.org

Business Directory Automotive

Home Services

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Coastal Windows & Exteriors (978) 304-0495 mycoastalwindows.com

Dentists & Orthodontics

Dental Associates of Gloucester (978) 281-1337 dentalassociatesgloucester.com

Education

Landmark School (978) 236-3222 landmarkschool.org

Entertainment & Recreation Rockport Music (978) 546-7391 rockportmusic.org

Fashion & Accessories

NOVEMBER CONCERT - STRING SEXTETS BEVERLY

Come hear Brahms & Tchaikovsky String Sextets. The 2nd concert of North Shore Chamber Music’s 2014-2015 Inaugural Season.

NorthShoreChamberMusic.org

NOVEMBER 30 GLOUCESTER’S SANTA PARADE & TREE LIGHTING GLOUCESTER

Start the holiday season by watching this annual Santa Claus Parade as it starts at 3 p.m. from the State Fish Pier and winds its way through Main Street and Western Avenue to Kent Circle. At Kent Circle, enjoy the tree lighting ceremony, scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

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Other

Blue River Diamond Company (978) 646-8988 blueriverdiamonds.com

NORTH SHORE CHAMBER MUSIC:

Moynihan Lumber (978) 927-0032 moynihanlumber.com Revolusun (781) 270-6555 revolusun.com/ma

Pingree School (978) 468-4415 pingree.org

NOVEMBER 23

Doyon’s TV & Appliances (978) 283-0783 doyonshomeappliances.com

Financial Services & Planning The Retirement Financial Center (978) 777-5000 retirementctr.com

Health & Wellness BodiScience Wellness Center & Spa (978) 927-9909 bodiscience.com

Manchester Athletic Club (978) 526-8900 manchesterathleticclub.com

Home Design & Furnishings

Ramsey Marine and Dock (978) 479-0596

Property & Real Estate

Holly C. & Company (978) 281-4995 beautifulcapeann.com J. Barrett & Company (978) 922-2700 jbarrettrealty.com Summer Hill (978) 821-4563 summerhillmanchester.com

Restaurants, Food & Beverage

Serenitee Restaurant Group (978) 317-7571 sereniteerestaurants.com

Senior Living & Services

CFC Hardwood Floors Inc (978) 290-9110 cfchardwoodfloors.com

Lahey Health Senior Care/ Seacoast Nursing and Rehab (978) 283-0300 laheyhealthseniorcare.org

Muzio Designs (978) 890-7160 muziodesigns.com Timeless Interiors (978) 468-1141 timelessinteriorsandgifts.com

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Parting Thoughts

Deeds of our Neighbors Words Bethany Tomich | Photography Vickie Scire

O

ne of the hallmarks of Cape Ann is the breadth of local businesses. From working artists, spas, jewelers, lawyers to plumbers and chefs, the common thread for all of them is a passion to make a change and help support the Cape Ann community. In interviewing Dawn Tardif, the owner of BodiScience, for this month’s Locally Owned piece, her words of wisdom rang true for me.

“The common thread for local business owners is the passion we have, the passion for our business and the passion for our community,” she said. “It is so important for us to support one another.”

Local businesses are the stewards of our community and our support for them is essential. Of course, we all know the refrain that we should support our local businesses. But even more essential is our gratefulness for the work that they do.

As a writer for this magazine, I have had the pleasure of speaking with some of the most incredible entrepreneurs on Cape Ann. I have been transformed by the experience. Everyone I have met over these past months so obviously shares the passion for Cape Ann and supporting its vibrant community.

Lee Dellicker of Windover Construction, a lover of Cape Ann, who along with his team is transforming its residences and institutions through carefully considered work and construction. Susan Muzio of Muzio Designs cultivates her collection and works to provide amazing home design services that are not cookie cutter trends but highly personalized. The connection between these business owners and the community exemplifies how

local business owners are following their passion in a place they love and that we call home.

Consider the chef when you go out to dinner on Saturday night, carefully selecting her menu, or the artist on Rocky Neck gently following curves of Cape Ann’s landscape along a smooth canvas to create a painting that screams home to us.

The plumber who rushed over to fix your water heater and the dentist who cares more about how to prevent your problems than filling a cavity. These are our neighbors; these are the people who make Cape Ann the exciting community it is so that we can call our home unique.

It is so easy for each of us to get caught up in the stressors of our daily lives. Especially during this time of year when the temperature is slowly dropping and our days are getting shorter. It is easy for us to stay inside, and run from a heated car to a heated box store to quickly finish our errands without much thought except for getting done what needs to get done. But I encourage you to take a moment to think about the local business owners on Cape Ann, whose passion for our community, its growth and success is as essential as their businesses are to our local economy.

We are a thoughtful, intelligent and sophisticated community. We foster artists and local businesses so that these people can follow their passion and return that service to us. Cape Ann’s rich and verdant landscape is more than its beauty; it is the topography of its people that make it so unique.

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