1623 Studios Podcasts

Maureen Aylward talks with Ruth Pino, Chair of 21st Century Gloucester, Meredith Fine, Treasurer at 21st Century Gloucester, and Joanne Senos, City Clerk, City of Gloucester about the Gloucester Charter and the review process

A new podcast series from the Gloucester Historical Commission with topics relating to the history of Gloucester.  Hosted by Mary Ellen Lepionka and features other members of the Gloucester Historical Commission.  This episode features information about historic houses on Cape Ann and how to preserve them. Guests: Bill Remson and Pru Fish. 

"What's in a Name?" is a new original series from 1623 Studios in partnership with the Gloucester Historical Commission. On this episode, Mary Ellen Lepionka talks about Captain John Smith's naming of Cape Ann. Mary Ellen is an independent scholar researching the history of Cape Ann from the last Ice Age to around 1750 for a book on the subject and is a trustee of the Massachusetts Archaeological...

"What's in a Name?" is a new original series from 1623 Studios in partnership with the Gloucester Historical Commission. On this episode, Mary Ellen Lepionka explains the history behind place names on Cape Ann and their Algonquian roots. Mary Ellen is an independent scholar researching the history of Cape Ann from the last Ice Age to around 1750 for a book on the subject and is a trustee of the Ma...

Host Jennifer-Lee Levtiz, talks with Carla Mattioli, Certified Tai Chi Easy instructor about the Rose Baker Senior Center and the Tai Chi Easy classes available. They also talk about Tai Chi and the health benefits.

Kelly Knox hosts Appreciative Recovery, a show that explores Curiosity, Self-Compassion and Connection.  On this episode Kelly talks with Jodi Knox, MS, LMT, E-RYT-200.  They talk about Yoga and the surprising benefits! They talk about yoga in terms of self-compassion, and curiosity and reflection.

Tracy Arabian, Marketing Officer and Host, talks with Diane Gordon, Mixed Population Services Coordinator, about the Real I.D.  They talk about what the Real ID is, how to get required information, the deadline to have a Real ID, and resources where you can get the information about the Real ID. More information can be found on SeniorCare's website: www.seniorcareinc.org

"What's in a Name?" is a new original series from 1623 Studios in partnership with the Gloucester Historical Commission. On this episode, Mary Ellen Lepionka explains the history of how Wingersheek got it's name. Mary Ellen is an independent scholar researching the history of Cape Ann from the last Ice Age to around 1750 for a book on the subject and is a trustee of the Massachusetts Archaeologica...

"What's in a Name?" is a new original series from 1623 Studios in partnership with the Gloucester Historical Commission. On this episode, Mary Ellen Lepionka explains how Annisquam got it's name. Mary Ellen is an independent scholar researching the history of Cape Ann from the last Ice Age to around 1750 for a book on the subject and is a trustee of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society and co-...

Maureen, host, talks with Rabbi Steven Lewis of Temple Ahavat Achim in Gloucester, Rev, Susan Moran of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport, and Pastor Anne Deneen of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gloucester/Lanesville about the blue side of the holidays and what you can do to cope.

Kelly Knox hosts Appreciative Recovery, a show that explores Curiosity, Self-Compassion and Connection.  On this episode Kelly talks with Julie LaFontaine, Executive Director of The Open Door, about cultivating values as a leader and how it can make that leadership transformational within the non-profit organization and for the community. 

Maureen Aylward hosts Cape Ann Report - Community Round Table, a discussion about community events with: Bob Gillis, President of the Cape Ann Savings Bank and Tri-Chair of Gloucester 400; Greg Bover of CB Fisk; and Dick Prouty, Co-Chair of TownGreen2025.

The fourth episode in the new series " Keeping Our Residents Informed (KORI) " from the Essex Police Department.  In this episode Chief Silva talks with Kenneth Walsh, Chief of Police (Retired) Wenham & Captain / Emergency Manager at Suffolk University,  about emergency planning.  Specifically they talk about citizen response during active threats, emergency management, and they talk about global...

Jennifer-Lee Levitz, host of "Unleash the Power of Age" a show about events and programs offered by the Rose Baker Center in Gloucester MA, talks with Peggy McDermott, VNA about the flu and about Peggy's health services at the Rose Baker Center.

Maureen Aylward talks with Peter Dolan, Jason Grow, and Aria McElhenny about local important issues.

Maureen Alyward talks with Brian Moore Rockport Transfer Station Manager; Jim Gardner, Rockport, MA DPW Commissioner; and Sharon Byrne Kishida, MassDEP Municipal Assistance Coordinator about Rockport's transition to Pay As You Throw. https://www.rockportma.gov/

Maureen Aylward, Host of Cape Ann Report, talks with Damian Archer, MD, Chief Medical Officer at North Shore Community Health Gloucester Family Health, Tito Rodriguez, Care Advocate and Outreach Specialist at PAARI Gloucester Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative, and Kara Blake, Harm Reduction Program Manager at North Shore Health Project Gloucester. They talk about the opioid epidemi...

Maureen Aylward, Host, talks with Mags Harries Sculptor, Public Art Artist; Karen Ristuben, Program Director, ECCF's Creative County Initiative; and Ken Hecht, Gloucester City Councilor, Ward 2, about public art in Gloucester. They talk about what public art currently exists, such as the city owned WPA murals, and also talk about a city art policy; does Gloucester need one? does Gloucester have on...

Maureen Aylward, Host of Cape Ann Report, talks with Paul Lundberg, Gloucester City Councillor At Large and City Council President, Attorney Catherine Schlichte, Partner, Schlichte and Johnstone, PC, and Peter Dolan a Gloucester Citizen.  They all bring their own important issues to the table for discussion. They talk about affordable housing, rising sea levels, emergency planning, and the need fo...

Maureen Aylward talk with : JC Gutierrez-Ramos, GMGI Board and Scientific Advisory Board member, Justin Topp, Ph. D., Endicott College Assistant Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Professor of Biology and Bioengineering, Iain Kerr, CEO, Ocean Alliance.  They talk about the "Blue Economy", the science, the benefits, and the obstacles. 

Maureen Aylward, host of Cape Ann Report, talks with Cindy Grove, Director of the Rockport Public Library, Deborah Kelsey, Director of the Sawyer Free Library (Gloucester), and Katherine Prum, Community Engagement Facilitator at the Saywer Free Library (Gloucester) about the changing library services on Cape Ann.  They discuss the advantages of library services, which are evolving to fit community...

Maureen Aylward, Host, talks with Nicole Bogin, Director of the Cape Ann Farmers Market and Meghan Stratton, Associate Director of School Programs at Backyard Growers about fresh food on Cape Ann. They talk about local farms, gardening, the importance of fresh food, organic foods, and about the myths that organic foods costs more than non-organic foods.

Maureen Aylward, Host, talks with Rev. Rona Tyndall, Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator at the Grace Center of Gloucester, Melissa Lezynski, Director of Shelter Services at Action Inc. , and Julie LaFontaine, Executive Director of The Open Door Food Pantry about addressing homelessness in Gloucester. They talk about statistics, services, and stigma on the issue of homelessness.

Year-in review highlights, including recent Dec. events like the makers festival, Santa landings, and the Rockport Tree Lighting. Introduction of Bruce Feldman as incoming Cape Ann Chamber President. And talk about upcoming events for the rest of December like Men's Night. And a look forward to 2019.

A Gloucester Gordon reads 'A Child's Christmas in Wales'  12-19-18  RT 25:22