Sunday Afternoon De-stressing on Cape Ann

I found the following article “Sunday Afternoon De-stressing on Cape Ann” on www.adventuresinparenting.me and it really captures some of the great perks to living on or near the North Shore.   Posted by Kate Hayes on Mar 18, 2012 in Featured Posts, New England Adventures, Travel Adventures     I can’t lie. The convergence of [...]

Best Public Schools in the USA

Best Public Schools in the USA When considering where to buy a home and start or move your family, school systems are always a major consideration. The following results published by Neighborhoodscout.com ranking the nation’s top public schools show MA well represented with Manchester By The Sea elementary and middle schools high on the list. [...]

Beverly Montessori schools to merge

THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE FROM SALEM NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THE MERGER OF TWO PROMINENT BEVERLY MONTESSORI SCHOOLS Beverly Montessori schools to merge BEVERLY — The city’s two Montessori schools have agreed to merge, a step that organizers say could eventually lead to the creation of one of the country’s few Montessori high schools. Harborlight Montessori and Stoneridge [...]

Salem MA Cultural Council allots funds

THE BELOW ARTICLE WAS PUBLISHED BY SALEMNEWS.COM Salem MA Cultural Council allots funds February 7, 2012 Salem MA Cultural Council allots $11,000 The Salem News Tue Feb 07, 2012, 04:43 AM EST SALEM — From a school trip to hear the Boston Symphony Orchestra to a mural project, the Salem Cultural Council is injecting more [...]

Most Expensive 2011 Home Sales On The North Shore

Top Single Family Sales In Essex County For 2011 There’s no harm in being nosey. For all it’s natural beauty and historic charm the North Shore has also for centuries been home to some extremely impressive dwellings. From the magnificent Crane Estate mansion on Castle Hill in Ipswich to the Hammond Castle in Gloucester, the [...]

Opus Group’s comeback is getting national attention

View photo gallery (3 photos) Opus’ proposed apartment tower in downtown Minneapolis. Sam Black Senior reporter – Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal Email  | Twitter  | Facebook Opus Group    Opus Group Latest from The Business Journals Greystar buys old Bennett Lumber site in Uptown2011: Apartment building bingeCargill joins local sale-leaseback trend Follow this company ‘s [...]

Ameristar pays $16 million for casino site in Springfield

View photo gallery (2 photos) Photo courtesy of Ameristar. Ameristar’s Black Hawk Casino in Colorado. Sarah Coffey Financial Reporter – Boston Business Journal Email Las Vegas-based Ameristar    Ameristar Latest from The Business Journals Ameristar pays million for casino site in SpringfieldBids for casinos could get more competitiveMGM proposes Brimfield casino, promises 3,000 jobs Follow [...]

New TechStars Boston class includes teams from all over

Kyle Alspach VC Editor – Boston Business Journal Email Along with a half dozen Boston area startups, prestigious accelerator TechStars Boston this year will include two companies currently based in France, one from Canada and four others from around the U.S. The program announced the 13 companies chosen for this year’s class on Tuesday night. [...]

Commercial loans, profits rise at Pacific Continental Bank

Matthew Kish Business Journal staff writer – Portland Business Journal Commercial loans and profits increased in 2011 at Pacific Continental Corp.    Pacific Continental Corp. Latest from The Business Journals Banks begin making larger SBA loans in OregonRegional stocks: Willamette Vineyards climbsRegional stocks: Moody’s news sinks market Follow this company , another sign the state’s [...]

Stock Yards parent posts record 2011 earnings

Business First Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 9:29am EST Related: Banking & Financial Services Louisville-based S.Y. Bancorp Inc., the parent company of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co., said Wednesday that its net income for 2011 rose 3 percent to a record $23.6 million, or $1.71 per share, from $23 million, or $1.67 per share, [...]