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Best Of 2012

Monday, April 2, 2012

What the Best Place to Do Your Taxes?

Please vote for the local business that you think is the best place to get your taxes done by taking our poll and by clicking on the directory link and writing a short review.

This week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice contest focuses on where you go to get your taxes done. There's only two weeks left until "Tax Day." What is the best place to get your taxes done in Hamilton and Wenham or the nearby area? Here are some of our picks (in alphabetical order), but if we're leaving one off the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll add it:  Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places in accordance with the rules in the attached PDF. Please vote only once per survey.

Robert Foringer

10:53 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012

I figured people care more about taxes so I GET MORE EXPOSURE IN THIS COLUMN..LOL   more ›

Friday, March 30, 2012

Winner: Best Place for Breakfast or Brunch

Which restaurant in Hamilton and Wenhan did Patch users say is their favorite place to get breakfast or brunch?

The Wenham Tea House has been voted the winner in Hamilton-Wenham Patch's "Best of Patch Readers' Choice" contest for the best local place to get breakfast or brunch. The Monument Street business received 24 votes, ahead of 15 Walnut with 19 votes and The Henderson’s Cafe with 17 votes. Also factored into tabulating a winner each week is new reviews in the business directory section, but none of the breakfast and brunch spots in this week’s voting reviewed any new reviews. Two commenters did express support for Tea House, with one acknowledging that it has been closed for the past three months but had her support based on its previous operator and the plans outlined by the new operator, Henry’s Fine Foods, which plans to reopen it on …

Monday, March 26, 2012

What is the Best Place for Breakfast/Brunch?

Please vote for the local business that you think is the best place to get breakfast or brunch by taking our poll and by clicking on the directory link and writing a short review.

This week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice contest focuses on how you fuel up in the morning. What is the best place to get breakfast or brunch in Hamilton and Wenham? Here are some of our picks (in alphabetical order), but if we're leaving one off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll add it:  Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places in accordance with the rules in the attached PDF. Please vote only once per survey.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Winner: Best Car Repair Garage

Which car repair garage in Hamilton and Wenhan did Patch users say is their favorite?

Burnett’s Garage in Wenham has been voted the winner in Hamilton-Wenham Patch's "Best of Patch Readers' Choice" contest for the best local place to get your car repaired. The Maple Street business received 35 votes, ahead of Mike’s Auto with 19 votes and G & M Motors with 10 votes. Also factored into tabulating a winner in new review in the “Patch Places” section, where Asbury Street Motors received a review. Next week, Hamilton-Wenham Patch is looking for the best place for breakfast. Voting begins Monday at 5 a.m. and will run all week.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Patch Facts

Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 20

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Tuesday, March 20. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Spring: Tuesday is the first day of spring – it officially arrived at 1:14 a.m. 2. Best of Readers Choice: Every week, we ask Hamilton-Wenham Patch users to pick their top choice in a specific category of local businesses. This week, tell us the best place to get your car or truck repaired. Voting runs until 9 a.m. on Friday. Look for the winner to be announced at noon on Friday. 3. Gas: While gas prices are reportedly going up nationally and across the Commonwealth, here in the two towns gas prices have actually held steady for the past two weeks. And three out of the four local gas stations were selling a gallon of regular below the statewide average of $3.74 on Monday…

Monday, March 19, 2012

What is the Best Car Repair Garage?

Please vote for the local business that you think is the best vehicle repair garage by taking our poll and by clicking on the directory link and writing a short review.

This week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice contest focuses on your car. Where do you get it fixed? Do you have a favorite repair garage in Hamilton and Wenham?  Here are some of our favorite places (in alphabetical order), but if we're leaving one off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll add it: Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey.

Jill Herrick-Lee

12:02 am on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

I agree with Jay (above). If you want honest, quick, dependable service Mike's Auto Repair is the best!   more ›

Friday, March 16, 2012

Winner: Best Place to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Fine out where Hamilton-Wewnham Patch users say is the best place locally to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

The results are in and American Legion Post 194 in Hamilton is the winner in Hamilton-Wenham Patch's "Best of Patch Readers' Choice" contest for the best local place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with 15 votes. Voters chose the Legion and said the St. Patrick's Day dinner on Friday and concert on Saturday night make it the best place to celebrate. Coming in second was Weathervane Tavern with 10 votes. Two weeks ago, Weathervane Tavern was named by Hamilton-Wenham Patch users as the best place to get a sandwich. In St. Patrick's Day voting, Black Cow had 4 votes and 15 Walnut had 3 votes. Next week, Hamilton-Wenham Patch is looking for the best car repair garage. Voting begins Monday at 5 a.m. and will run all week.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Best of Patch: What is the Best Place to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

Please vote for the local business that you think is the best place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by taking our poll and by clicking on the directory link and writing a short review.

This week's Best of Patch Readers’ Choice contest focuses on St. Patrick’s Day, which is coming up on Saturday. Where do you prefer to celebrate locally? What is the best place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Hamilton and Wenham?  Here are some of our favorite places (in alphabetical order), but if we're leaving one off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll add it: Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey.

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Douglas Tinsley

12:43 pm on Thursday, March 15, 2012

ST.PATRICK'S DAY DINNER FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 500PM __700PM $10.00 PER PERSON TICKETS AT THE DOOR OR IN ADVANCE IN THE TROPHY ROOM 50/50 RAFFLE COME JOIN THE FUN!! (PUT ON BY THE SONS) OPEN TO THE PUBLIC   more ›

Friday, March 9, 2012

Patch Picks

Winner: Best Hair Salon

Which hair salon in Hamilton and Wenham did users say is their favorite?

The results are in and Locksmyth's is the winner in Hamilton-Wenham Patch's latest "Best of Patch" contest, where 85 voters had cast their ballots before the poll closed at 9 a.m. They voted and left comments about which hair salon is the best in the two towns. Locksmyth's, located on Main Street in Wenham just south of the Hamilton town line, offers the best cuts and colors, according to user Paula Breuer. "In need for a great haircut and an answer to that little known mystery or fact in the world that's been bugging you?" said commenter "Molly." "Try sitting in a Locksmyths chair and get both accomplished at the same time!" Second place was close - M. Lekkakos was one vote ahead of Six Bay Road Salon, but two commenters chimed in to say …

Stephen Boudreault

6:09 am on Saturday, March 10, 2012

I just want to say "Thank you" to the wonderful people who voted for Locksmyths. The clients make it fun, and the people that I work with make it great. "Thank you", Stephen PS- Please keep those comments coming, they help with my low self esteem.   more ›

Monday, March 5, 2012

Best of Patch: What is the Best Hair Salon?

Please vote for the local business that you think is the best hair salon by taking our poll and by clicking on the directory link and writing a short review.

This week's Best of Patch contest focuses on your hair. Where do you get it done? Do you have a favorite hair salon in Hamilton and Wenham?  Here are some of our favorite places (in alphabetical order), but if we're leaving one off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll add it: Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey.

Richard Silva

5:26 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Locksmyth's is a great place for a haircut and great chatting.I got mine cut today!!!Another great job,thats why i travel 1 hour each way,,,,for Locksmyths   more ›

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