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Meet an Acupuncturist Who's Been on a Pilgrimage

Did you know Hamilton has it's own acupuncturist?

Name: Joyce Nolan Street: Elliott Street, Hamilton Family: I am married and have two children who grew up in Hamilton. Occupation: Acupuncturist  Hobbies/interests: I love hiking, yoga, family gatherings and learning something new every day. What are you passionate about? I am passionate about my family and my work (acupuncture, nutrition and helping others). I am also passionate about being an advocate for the elderly and young children. What did you study in school? I have my Master's degree in both Education and Psychology and taught for many years. Then I discovered acupuncture and got my master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Are you utilizing this subject now? Yes, I am using all aspects of my education. Lots of people don'…

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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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Empty Downtown Space Hopes to Go to Retail Use, Not Offices

The owner of a downtown building where there's an empty store front says they hope to rent the space to a retail use rather than offices, which have expressed interest.

The owner of a prominent downtown storefront that is vacant says he is holding out for the right retail use to go in to the space. Giggles was a toy store and kids clothing consignment store on Railroad Avenue in Hamilton that closed at the end of April. The space at 54 Railroad Ave. has been empty since then. “We want to rent something that is going to benefit the other tenants,” said Artie Bennos, a principal for Hamilton Realty Trust, which owns the building. On one side of the empty space is Timeless Interiors and Marybeth's, a spa, is on the other side. Bennos, himself a retailer who owns a jewelry store in Winchester, said he has received some inquiries from prospective tenants that wanted to use the space for offices. “We chose not …

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