Business - Marblehead Current

30 Sep

BREAKING NEWS: Arrest warrant issued for Robert Goodwin of Marblehead

Leigh BlanderBusiness, Top Stories

An arrest warrant has been issued today for Marblehead resident Robert Goodwin, according to a press release from the Volusia Sheriff's Office in northern Florida. "VSO Financial Crimes Unit detectives are in contact with Marblehead Police Department to coordinate Goodwin's arrest," Andrew Gant, director of the sheriff's Office of Public Affairs & Media Relations, wrote to the Current in an email. Goodwin and his travel agency, Stone & Compass, are accused of defrauding 104 high school students and chaperones in Volusia County out of $400,000 for…

23 Sep

With opening of Music Emporium, Johnny Ray fulfills dream

Leigh BlanderBusiness, Top Stories

Marblehead’s newest business was rockin’ last Monday night as people came to explore Johnny Ray’s Music Emporium at 31 Atlantic Ave. Ray, who co-owns The Beacon Restaurant in town, and his partner Richard Messinger held a grand opening for their new music store. The vibe in the shop is cool and bluesy, with a baby grand and drum set in the middle of the showroom and guitars hanging under blue and pink lights on the wall. There are practice rooms and a state-of-the-art podcast studio.…

13 Aug

95-year-old jewelry designer launches new business

Leigh BlanderArt, Business, Top Stories

Over her 95 years, Shirley Rosen has had many adventures. She owned the consignment shop Treasure Chest on Pleasant Street for 26 years. She’s a singer and a painter. She even worked as a clown. You might think she’d be slowing down… but you’d be wrong. Rosen, who lives at The Mariner, just launched a new business called Ring-a-Ding-Ding. As CEO, she designs, makes and sells jewelry. Shirley Rosen, 95, with her daughter, Val White, show off their rings at The Mariner. Rosen designed the…

04 Aug

Ribbon cutting celebrates changing of the guard at beloved pet store

Leigh BlanderBusiness, Top Stories

One of Marblehead’s longest-running businesses celebrated a new owner last week, as Kate Rhodes cut a bright red ribbon outside Worldly Pets at 112 Pleasant St. Rhodes, who lives in town, bought the popular pet shop in May from founders Diane True and Gail Novack, who have retired and plan to move to South Carolina. Joining Rhodes at the ribbon cutting were family, friends and, of course, dogs. True and Novack were there, too, to say goodbye to longtime customers, many of whom became more…

17 Jan

Marblehead restaurants play musical chairs

Leigh BlanderBusiness, Food, Top Stories

Some of Marblehead’s most popular restaurants are on the move, but don’t worry — they’re all (or almost all) staying in town. Fen Yang House on Atlantic Avenue bought Caffe Italia’s building on School Street last year. The Italian eatery is reportedly closing March 15 and moving into Soall Viet Kitchen’s space on Bessom Street (Village Plaza) this spring. Soall, which announced it was closing in November, will be moving to the former A&D Clam Box on Pleasant Street. A&D closed Dec. 31, with no…

22 May

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Celebrating 10 years in Marblehead

Melissa Stacey0 CommentsBusiness, Columns

The following is an interview with Marybeth McBride, owner of Sweetwater & Co., conducted by Discover Marblehead. Stop by the shop at 33 Atlantic Ave. or visit sweetwaterandco.com. Marybeth McBride’s Sweetwater & Co. celebrates its 10th anniversary in Marblehead this year. COURTESY PHOTO / DISCOVER MARBLEHEAD Tell us about Sweetwater & Co. and why you started it. Sweetwater & Co. wasn't part of my "plan." But in 2001, after leaving a corporate district management job, I was driving through Rockport and saw the cutest little shop for…

03 May

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Danielle Welhunt helps small businesses with marketing

Melissa Stacey0 CommentsBusiness, Local News

The following is an interview with Danielle Wehunt, owner of Danielle Does Marketing, conducted by Discover Marblehead. Learn more about her marketing agency and the services she provides to small businesses at danielledoesmarketing.com. Tell us about Danielle Does Marketing and why you started it. I am a one-woman creative marketing agency that helps small, local businesses become recognizable, trusted and successful names in the community and beyond. After being a commercial photographer, working in the advertising realm for over 16 years, and being a marketing coordinator…

17 Apr

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Meet photographer Fred Marco

Melissa Stacey0 CommentsBusiness, Columns, Local News

The following is an interview with Fred Marco, owner of Fred Marco Photography, conducted by Discover Marblehead. Inspired by the beauty of Marblehead, Fred's work can be found at FredMarcoPhotography.com. Tell us about Fred Marco Photography and why you started it. I was a headshot photographer in New York City for over a decade. I moved to Marblehead to be a speech-language pathologist and I was so inspired by all the beauty around us here that I busted out all my equipment again. I shoot…

10 Apr

TOWN MEETING: Reforms, new department on 2024 warrant

Will Dowd0 CommentsBusiness, Local News, Municipal Matters, Town Meeting

This article is part of a series looking at key warrant articles leading up to the Town Meeting in May. A series of articles in the 2024 Marblehead warrant is aimed at bolstering the town's economic future and quality of life, proponents say. The first page of the warrant for Town Meeting on May 6. CURRENT PHOTO / WILL DOWD Articles 34-35 and 37-39 propose governance reforms covering community development, financial oversight and public health. The biggest change proposed would establish a new community development…

10 Apr

Town allocates $79K in COVID funds for bike, pedestrian plan

Will Dowd0 CommentsBusiness, Life Style, Local News, Municipal Matters, Sports, Top Stories, Travel

The Select Board recently approved $79,000 in funding to develop a town-wide bicycle and pedestrian plan, a move that local officials and advocates say will help guide future investments and improvements for non-motorized transportation. Marblehead Cycle Shop is the only bike shop in town. COURTESY PHOTO / DAN SHUMAN The plan, which will be developed by an outside consultant, aims to identify and prioritize bicycle infrastructure projects based on the needs of cyclists. It will also look at ways to improve the overall environment for bicyclists…