What is the Best Local Florist?

Please vote for the local business that you think is the best florist 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 flowers. What is the best florist 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.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 1

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

Today is Thursday, March 1. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Snow: Thursday morning’s commute is expected to be one of the toughest of the winter, with a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain forecasted to have fallen overnight and more coming down through the day. 2. Super Tuesday: Next Tuesday is what is known as “Super Tuesday” – the biggest day of presidential primary votes since the primary season began in December. Among the states voting is Massachusetts. If you will be out of town or will physically unable to get to the polls, get in touch with the Town Clerk in your town now to get an absentee ballot. 3. Donovan/Sagamore trail: The new Donovan/Sagamore Hill Trail is closed to hikers until spring. The announcement was made …

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Eight Ways to Enjoy Black Friday at Local Merchants

Not a fan of braving the traffic and crowds the day after Thanksgiving at the malls just to get a deal on Black Friday? Then consider the plethora of wonderful opportunities to shop locally right here in Hamilton and Wenham.

Most local merchants will be open and ready to help with your Christmas shopping list not only on Friday, but also on Nov. 26 for the second annual American Express Small Business Saturday. This is one of the busiest holiday weekends and showing support for small businesses helps everyone. If you are not sure where to start, here are a few ideas offered by local businesses: 1. Free hot cider and a roaring fire at Hamilton Gardens Family-owned Hamilton Gardens will be switching gears from Thanksgiving to Christmas decorations, taking holiday floral orders and offering various gifts. “We’ll be dressed as elves on Friday,” quipped owner Stacy DeScenza. Descenza says poinsettias in just about every variety are being delivered and will be ready…

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