North Shore and Cape Ann Musings

I think the Somailan Pirate attack on a US Merchant Ship in the Indian Ocean presents a watershed moment for the Obama administration. Here's is a chance for the US to respond with devasting force to rid the world of a widely recognized problem. Gloucester residents sympatico with problems at sea...

15 lakemans LnIpswich, MA 01938For Sale $999,900Bedrooms:4Bathrooms:3Square Footage:3,000Lot Size:2.7 acresYear Built:1988A Fabulous Country Home for you and your horse(s)!This turn key equestrian complex is in great condition. Enjoy a 7 stall barn, sand riding ring and paddocks....

Attention Equestrians - I have just listed a home in Ipswich MA that allows the owner direct access from the expanded Cape to the 7 stall barn. What a luxury! - particularly on those stormy winter mornings! Close to trails this property is a must-see for the horse lover that is tired of paying ex...

After many months of traffic, I was curious to see what was going on beneath the surface of the A. Piatt Andrew Bridge project. A drive to the end of Wolf Hill Rd revealed this industrial view, evocative of the time America Built! I doubt that this wa a result of the 'stimulus package' - It was ...

The North Shore had a premier night club / music venue in the 50's , 60's and early 70's. Lennie's On The Turnpike( Rt 1 ) attracted a diverse array of the very best music performers of the time, even outdoing the Boston Clubs. The musicians simply loved Lennie and wanted to perform there. It was...

As a cautionary note to current and future waterfront property owners here on Cape Ann; the latest scientific studies on climate change are predicting that the ocean will rise more dramatically and quickly in the North East US than pretty much anywhere in the world! The reasons are multifold and ...

As everyone in the above captive municipalities know, the A. Piatt Andrews Bridge is undergoing an extensive and lengthy maintenance that is anticipated to continue for several years. The Piatt and the Blynman Cut Bridge are the only ways into and out of the island of Cape Ann proper. The Blynman...

Full blown movie productions are getting to be a ho- hum occurence here on Beautiful Cape Ann! The interesting and varied housing  stock, the breathtaking scenery and most importantly. a highly competitive tax incentive program is bringing  millions in economic activity to the state of Massachuse...

In real estate we, as agents are often in the midst of a family's passage. Perhaps a young family is expecting a child and need a larger space or an older couple wiil choose to sell the homestead because they need assisted living services. The agent is like a temporary family member that is there...

Gloucester's iconic statue and tribute to fisherman, is likely to be on the next US Quarter coin from Massachusetts. It's a bittersweet tribute. Sweet because it will undoubtedly increase tourist interest in Gloucester and Cape Ann. Bitter, in that the fishing industry is under such relentless pr...