Monthly Archives: February 2015

Many Millionaires in Marblehead…and Counting

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Apparently, you’ll get rich if you move to Marblehead. Or apparently those who already live in Marblehead are doing some great business for themselves. These are two conclusions that could be drawn from the Boston Business Journal’s 2015 Millionaire Report.

They use numbers each year from the Department of Revenue to compile their list. So what were the results?

Wellesley has the most millionaires per square mile coming in at 75.3. Boston, however, came out on top for total millionaire filiers and Newton came in second. Now, Marblehead had 137 millionaires and came in eight in the state in the number of millionaires per square mile. The average income for the Marblehead millionaires was $3 million.

Read all about this report and where other cities fall on the list.

Thanking Plow Drivers in Our Area

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In a lovely act of giving, Whole Foods Market announced that they want to show their appreciation to the plow drivers who have been clearing the area from the mammoth loads of snow. The Whole Foods Market is offering a free small coffee, small tea or bottled water to drivers if they stop by the nearest store during business hours.

As the Swampscott store tweeted, “THANK YOU plow drivers for keeping our roads safe! Stop by for a free coffee, tea, or water on us.”

Whole Foods Market locations near Marblehead include 331 Paradise Road in Swampscott (open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and 427 Walnut St. in Lynnfield (open seven days a week from 8 a.m.-10 p.m.)

Polar Plunge Postponed

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Talk about irony. The annual Polar Plunge has been postponed due to…weather! Rotary District 7930 is postponing the Plunge that was planned for Saturday, February 6th.

The group’s website explains that, “With all the snow and frigid temperatures, it seemed prudent to focus on the health and safety of all involved.” The new plunge date will be on Saturday, March 7. Participants will arrive at 10:30am and the plunge will take place at 11:15am. The event will take place at the Cape Motor Inn. The event is a charity event that raises money for polio research. They have already raised almost $80,000.

Their fundraising goal for the big day is $125,000. Let’s hope they get to it.

Visit the Phillips House

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If you’re bored next Sunday, or you’re retired and looking for something to do any day of the week, this may be the place for you. Historic New England is inviting Marblehead residents to tour the 1821 residence on Chestnut Street in Salem and learn about the Phillips family that used to live there. Free admission is offered on Sunday, February 2 for regular tours. The tours take place from 11 am to 4 pm on the half-hour and last for about 45 minutes.

The Phillips House is at 34 Chestnut Street in Salem. Enjoy your visit!