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4 Open Houses in Marblehead on Sunday

Looking to move to Marblehead or looking for a new home in town? Every Friday, we provide a list of local homes holding open houses on Sunday. If you are holding an open house,...

Looking to move to Marblehead or looking for a new home in town?  Every Friday, we provide a list of local homes holding open houses on Sunday. Home information is contained in the photo captions.  If you are holding an open house, let us know in the comments section below and we will add it to our list. You can also upload photos by clicking the "upload photos and video" button above.

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Marbleheaders to Brave the Polar Plunge in Gloucester This Saturday

The Marblehead Rotary Club will be raising money that will go directly to immunization of the polio virus in developing countries.

The Marblehead Rotary Club will be represented by two of their members in the 3rd Annual Rotary International Polar Plunge for Polio on Saturday, Feb. 9. Club President Chuck Bachner and rotarian Zach Newell will be taking the plunge in Gloucester this coming weekend in hopes of raising money for polio immunization in developing countries, according to Marblehead Rotary Club Board of Directors member Tanya DeGenova. The importance of keeping children from contracting polio is paramount in this effort and the two Marblehead rotarians are hoping their pledges can help do that. In order to pledge, contact the Marbhlead rotarians at cbachner@sleeinsurance.com or zlnewell@gmail.com. The polar plunge will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the beach by…

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You Ask...Patch Answers

After 5 Years, Business Returning to Humphrey Street Storefront

Wondering what's going on at that long-vacant storefront on Humphrey Street? We've got an answer.

Every week, we set out to answer a question sent in by one of our readers as part of our You Ask...Patch Answers column. On Monday, we received this question from local resident Brett McCarty: Do you know what's going into the old convenience store space on Humphrey Street across from Clifton Avenue? It's been boarded up for the 5 1/2 years we've lived in town and suddenly in the past week the boards are off and activity is happening. When we stopped by Monday afternoon, the lights were on, the door was open and Oceanview Glass owner Steve Graves was hard at work in the rear of the shop, getting the space ready for business. "I'll go before the board in February, but for now, I'm just trying to get ready," Graves said, adding that he was …

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10:56 am on Thursday, January 10, 2013

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The Latest North Shore Food News

Here's this month's round-up of area restaurant and food news.

Restaurant comings and goings, new businesses and the best dishes and recipes are among the items that have appeared on North Shore Patch sites over the past month. Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories your local Patch sites recently covered. Read through our round-up for the latest food news in the area. Click on the headlines to read the full story. --- MARBLEHEAD Now Open: Terry’s Ice Cream Terry's Ice Cream Shop reopened in their new space on Atlantic Avenue Saturday. It's been more than a year since Terry's owner Carlos Rocha had to close his doors after an electrical fire left his former location on School Street with extensive water and smoke damage. Earlier this month, Rocha was awarded a common victualler's license …

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Yannalfo's Seeking Liquor License

The Board of Selectmen will consider granting a liquor license to Yannalfo's Ristorante at their meeting tonight.

The owner of Yannalfo's Ristorante will appear before the Board of Selectmen at their meeting at Abbot Hall tonight to request a liquor license. Earlier this month, Yannalfo's opened in the former home of Pellino's Ristorante, located at 261 Washington St. The owner, Brett Yannalfo, 43, of Andover, said he has always dreamed of opening a restaurant of his own. "I grew up Italian, so hosting people is second nature to me and that being said, I am going to keep it as Italian, but a little more casual and sort of ‘comfort food’ Italian than what (Pellino's) was cooking," Yannalfo said. Although the restaurant will still serve Italian fare, Yannalfo said local residents can expect some changes to the menu. A prospective menu provided by …

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Business News Around the North Shore

Here's a look at some recent business stories published on area Patch sites.

Have you noticed a new store while driving around the North Shore recently? Patch loves small business and we try to cover every new opening. Here is a look at some recent business openings and happenings on the North Shore. Have you noticed a new shop and have been wondering what it is? Leave us a note in the comment section and we will check it out. DANVERS Customers of the former Window Works at 301 Newbury Street will be excited to hear that Skip and Lynn Torrance are back in business with a redefined vision for the 2000's, North Shore Window Decor. Customers can expect the same great quality and customer service the Torrances were known for at their former franchise, with the added advantage of shopping right out of their homes. The …

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What's Moving In?

Casa Corona Opening Next Week

The Board of Selectmen awarded Casa Corona a common victualler's license Wednesday night.

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved awarding a common victualler's license to the two owners of Casa Corona Mexican Restaurant at Abbot Hall Wednesday night. A representative for brother co-owners Felix and Jose Bracamontes told board members the pair expect to open the 80-seat authentic Mexican restaurant early next week, granted upcoming visits from the Fire Marshall and Building Inspector go according to plan. The Bracamontes brothers are originally from Jalisco, Mexico, which their representative and translator told board members is "where tequila and mariachi come from." Jose Bracamontes said he has 17 years in the food service industry and spent five years working as a chef at Mexico Lindo in Melrose. The restaurant will be …

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What's Moving In?

Coming Soon: Candy Pop Sweet Shoppe

Local officials are wrapping up the permitting process for a new sweet shop on Washington Street.

The Candy Pop Sweet Shop, a new candy store that will be opening later this spring on Washington Street, cleared another hurdle at a Board of Health meeting Wednesday night. The board recently signed off on a food service permit for the candy store, which will be opening in the storefront formerly occupied by Bliss Home, located at 152 Washington St. According to the store's recently launched Facebook Page, the owners met with the building commissioner, plumbing inspector, electrical inspector, and health department Monday and got the "thumbs up to begin construction." The owners were recently awarded a building permit and received a sign permit on Wednesday, according to a post on the business' Facebook Page. Know of another business …

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What Should Go Here?

What Should Go Here?

The Sea Gull Gift Shop on Washington Street has closed up shop. What would you like to see move in?

Earlier this month, The Sea Gull Gift Shop on Washington Street closed its doors. As part of our new What Should Go Here? column, we want to know - what kind of business do you think should move in at the location? Have you been hoping for a certain kind of business to come to town? Is there something you think would thrive in this downtown location? Let us know in the comments section. Local real estate agent Rich Cooper is looking to rent out the space. Business owners interested in the location can contact him at 617-312-0478.

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Hidden Holiday Gem: Bang Tin Gallery

Looking for a truly unique gift for that person on your list that is hard to shop for? Try the Bang Tin Gallery on Pleasant Street.

Anyone can go to a big box store and bring home a generic gift this time of year, but if you're looking for something that will make a splash this holiday season consider getting them a hand-made wall ornament from Bang Tin Gallery. The business' gallery and workshop are both located on Pleasant Street and the items found inside are truly one-of-a-kind. From stocking stuffers like key chains and spider figurines to wall art, paintings and centerpieces, Bang Tin Gallery has a wide variety of unusual gifts. Although some of the paintings were created by other local artists, the majority of the items for sale in the store's main showroom were hand-forged by owner Petrisse Briel. Check out the photos attached to this post for a look at some of…

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