February is Heart Health Awareness Month, and the YMCA is encouraging Marblehead residents and others from nearby to participate in a whole host of scheduled events. The activities and special events will help participants discover if they have any risk for heart disease or stroke and will show people how to stay “heart healthy” if… Continue Reading
Fort Sewall was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 as a rare “earthwork fort.” Built in 1644, mostly of wood, the fort is an important part of Marblehead history. The fort played important roles in defending the town during the War of Independence, the War of 1812, the Civil War and… Continue Reading
The deadline to apply for a property tax abatement is Monday, February 2 in most communities including Marblehead, as Secretary of the Commonwealth William F. Galvin is reminding residents. As Galvin said, “First-quarter property tax bills are due then, and it is also the last day a property owner can seek an abatement on the… Continue Reading
Realty firm J. Barrett & Co recently named Susan Ayala-Bridge as its new vice president. Ayala-Bridge has been a realtor and broker for 15 years, and currently works in the agency’s Marblehead branch office. “At J. Barrett we consider the title of ‘vice president’ to be an achievement — one that is hard earned only… Continue Reading
Black Friday is the day consumers fight the crowds as they elbow their way to great bargains in some of the largest retail shops in the country. But when the dust settles and shoppers realize they still have quite a number of unchecked items on their shopping lists, local merchants are requesting that consumers consider… Continue Reading
For those who might be considering buying a business in and around Marblehead, Massachusetts, a franchise might be a good option. It is well known that “Owning a franchise allows a person to go into business for himself, but not by himself.” Franchises also have and increased success rate because the products and or services… Continue Reading