Keep it Local – National Grand Bank

national grand bank

Last Wednesday, while running errands including depositing some checks at the National Grand Bank, I asked about the timing of the lights for the Christmas tree in the parking lot across the street.  I ended up meeting and speaking with Jim Nye, the bank president, and he offered to turn on the lights at dawn the following morning so that I could photograph the tree.

I spent some time on this morning shooting that tree and […]

By |December 14, 2012|Keep it Local|0 Comments

Leaves on Fire at the Old Post Office

fall colors on tree at peak

Here is yet another view from the very productive foliage hunt that took place on Wednesday, October 17th.  Shortly after leaving the Tree on the Path, I found myself on Pleasant street to check the status of this lone tree.  I had noticed the unusual shape of the tree in my rearview mirror of all things a few weeks previously and liked the location…in front of […]

By |October 28, 2012|Fall|0 Comments

Where Mohawk and Pleasant Meet

tree at peak foliage

Two weeks…that’s how long I’ve watched and waited for this tree to get to this, the peak of its color display.  I had noted this great tree before whenever I drove by but started to get the sense that this Fall might prove an especially good one a few weeks ago.  The tree was holding onto its leaves and the color just started to change at the top initially.  Through rain and wind, the leaf drop […]

By |October 25, 2012|Fall|0 Comments

Keep it Local – Arnould Gallery and Framery

On the corner of Washington and Pleasant Street sits the Arnould Gallery and Framery.  This local institution has been displaying great works of art and helping the community with their framing needs since 1978.  Whether you need a new piece of art (that you can’t find on this site) or a wonderful frame (for a piece you did find on this site), stop by and see what Gene has to offer.

And while you’re at it, come to the Marblehead Festival of Arts Auction on Saturday where Gene will be heading the live auction and where you can bid on […]