Saturday, May 11, 2013
Results from a recent executive survey ranked Massachusetts 47th for business.
A CEO magazine ranks Massachusetts as one of the worst states in the nation for business. Chief Executive Magazine ranked Massachusetts 47th based on a survey of corporate leaders. Survey respondents reported the Bay State is one of the worst for taxation and regulation. The state Republican Party is pointing to the survey and saying that Gov. Deval Patrick and the Democratic-led Legislature are bad for the economy and business. What do you think about Massachusetts’ business climate? Is this a good state in which to do business?
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Should the state forge ahead with Gov. Deval Patrick's bold plan to invest now? Or should it follow the Legislature leadership's proposal to address the bottom line before embarking on bigger initiatives?
Massachusetts legislators this week answered Gov. Deval Patrick's ambitious plan to raise $1.9 billion for transportation and education with a $500 million plan of their own, which says the governor is asking for too much, too soon as the Bay State shakes off the effects of the Great Recession. Who's right? Should the state forge ahead in a bold plan to invest now? Or should it cautiously address the bottom line before embarking on bigger initiatives? While Patrick's plan includes funding for both the state transportation system and increased education funding from preschool through college, House and Senate lawmakers eschew new revenue for education, focusing solely on closing the transportation budget gap over the next five years. The …
Saturday, March 2, 2013
The governor's optimistic but state legislators don't sound so sure. What do you think?
Governor Deval Patrick is still bullish about his budget proposal, which will raise $1.9 billion in new revenue through an increase in the income tax, decrease in the sales tax, and various other changes to taxes, fees and deductions. But the men and women who have to pass the bill don't sound as eager to support a package many see as a politically-damaging measure. The Boston Herald quotes several Beacon Hill legislators who sounded notes of caution to outright opposition to the budget. Those quoted cited the 1990 election losses in the wake of an income tax increase, pressure on small businesses and the higher price of gas as reasons they were skeptical. And the governor's new web tools touting proposed transportation and education …
Saturday, January 26, 2013
The governor's budget proposal for fiscal 2014 would raise $1.9 billion in new revenues through a combination of tax increases and eliminating some tax breaks. Is the state's economy ready for this?
After years of treading water in the state budget, Gov. Deval Patrick has put forth an ambitious $34.8 billion proposal for the coming fiscal year that would make significant investments in education and transportation by raising $1.9 billion in revenue, through a combination of tax hikes and eliminating some tax breaks. The question: Is the state's economy ready for this? To raise that funding, Patrick's proposal would increase the income tax from 5.25 percent to 6.25 percent, while doubling personal exemptions. It'd also lower the sales tax from 6.25 percent to 4.5 percent. Several tax breaks for both personal income and businesses would be eliminated. The gas tax would be indexed to inflation, ensuring gradual increases in what people …
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Tell us: do you think we need to increase taxes to strengthen education and transportation?
In his State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday night, Gov. Deval Patrick proposed raising the state's income tax by 1 percentage point and lowering the sales tax to pay for $2 billion in transportation improvements and early childhood education programs. "There is no good time to raise taxes," Patrick said. "I know how tough the times have been on the people and families of the Commonwealth. And though the worst of the recession is over, many, many families still face tough decisions and have deep anxiety about the future. I would not ask if I did not believe in my heart that investing meaningfully today in education and transportation will significantly improve our economic tomorrows." Income tax hiked to 6.25 percent Patrick said…
Friday, April 27, 2012
The winner of the latest Best of Patch Readers' Choice contest for the best local florist.
The Singing Flower in Hamilton has been voted the winner in Hamilton-Wenham Patch's "Best of Patch Readers' Choice" contest for the best local florist. The Railroad Street business received 23 votes, besting Hamilton Gardens that received 13 votes. Also factored into tabulating a winner each week is new reviews in the business directory section. There were five new review of The Singing Flower in the directory section, where an user said “flowers are high quality as well as the service” and that owner Meggin Hunt is “so great to work with and very accommodating.” There was one new review of Hamilton Gardens, where a user said there is “great service” and “great people.” Next week, Hamilton-Wenham Patch is looking for the best place for …
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Hamilton Gardens
545 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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The Singing Flower
54 Railroad Ave, South Hamilton, MA
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Monday, April 23, 2012
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.
42.618124
-70.855957
Hamilton Gardens
545 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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803644
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42.610907
-70.875601
The Singing Flower
54 Railroad Ave, South Hamilton, MA
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2049267
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Monday, April 9, 2012
Please vote for the local business that you think is the best place to buy sporting goods 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 asks users about where they buy sporting goods. What is the best place to buys sports equipment in the Hamilton and Wenham area? In addition to general sporting goods stores, some of the choices also include specialty stores for sports such as biking, golfing and skiing. 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 …
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-70.938368
100 Independence Way, Danvers, MA
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42.54947
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139 Endicott St, Danvers, MA
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/locations/6749756
42.582063
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Beverly Cycles
132 Dodge St, Beverly, MA
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42.5619
-70.93258
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29 Andover St, Danvers, MA
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42.55762
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10 Newbury St, Danvers, MA
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42.554299
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240 Independence Way, Danvers, MA
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42.55184
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96 Commonwealth Ave, Danvers, MA
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Lakeview Golf Club Pro Shop
60 Main St, Wenham, MA
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Sports Stop
67 Main St, Wenham, MA
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Friday, April 6, 2012
Which business in the Hamilton and Wenhan area did Patch users say is the best place to get your taxes done?
Anthony and Dodge has been voted the winner in Hamilton-Wenham Patch's "Best of Patch Readers' Choice" contest for the best local place to get your taxes done. The Railroad Avenue business received 33 votes, ahead of Lebel and Associates with 13 votes. Also factored into tabulating a winner each week is new reviews in the business directory section, but none of the tax preparation and accounting businesses in this week’s voting received any new reviews. Next week, Hamilton-Wenham Patch is looking for the best place to buy sporting equipment. Voting begins Monday at 5 a.m. and will run all week.
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Lebel & Associates
254 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA
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803658
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-70.875912
Anthony & Dodge
75 Railroad Ave, South Hamilton, MA
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803747
/locations/6749410
Monday, April 2, 2012
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.
42.611143
-70.875912
Anthony & Dodge
75 Railroad Ave, South Hamilton, MA
/articles/what-the-best-place-to-do-your-taxes
803747
/locations/6700862
42.612464
-70.872603
Lebel & Associates
254 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA
/articles/what-the-best-place-to-do-your-taxes
803658
/locations/6700863
42.58602
-70.96274
100 Conifer Hill Dr, Danvers, MA
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Steve Marino
3:30 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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