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A2 Wednesday, March 1, 2023 Marblehead Current
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
All Chic 152 sells clothing, accessories NEWS FOR PEOPLE, NOT FOR PROFIT.
BY MELISSA STACEY The following is an interview with Siobhan Phelan, Owner/ Buyer of All Chic at 152, conducted by Discover Marblehead. To learn more about the business, stop by the store at 152 Washington St. or check out their website at allchicat152.com. Tell us about All Chic at 152. All Chic at 152 is a boutique with clothing from the U.S., Canada and Europe. We sell trendy and affordable clothing and accessories for women. One of my favorite things to do is shop for unique pieces for my customers/clients. We have new merchandise arriving daily and I love every minute of it! What made you decide to open your store? I started in business in 1992 with my first store, Rags to Riches, which I owned for many years before it was destroyed alongside my shoe store, Funky Feet, and many other businesses in the devastating fire on School Street on February 19, 2003. Shortly after the fire, I went into real estate but within about a year, I decided to reopen Rags to Riches on Pleasant Street. When I began heading in the direction of selling new clothing, I moved my store to 41 Atlantic Ave. Not long after that, I opened All Chic Boutique and moved down the street. After many years at that
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location, we relocated to Florida, where I continued to sell real estate. When I returned to Marblehead, an overwhelming number of people requested that I reopen. So, in October 2021, I opened All Chic At 152 and I am so happy I did!
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CONTRIBUTORS Tristan Ashlock Linda Bassett Nicole Goodhue-Boyd Scot Cooper Laurie Fullerton Mark Hurwitz John Lamontagne Christine McCarriston Eyal Oren Frances Roberts Hill Pam Peterson Chris Stevens Linda Werbner
What is the best piece of business advice you’ve ever received? My parents always told me, “If you work hard, you will be rewarded.” I can truly say they were right. What is your favorite spot in Marblehead, and why? My favorite spot in Marblehead is Washington Street. The foot traffic is awesome, and I love all the customers and their pets who pop in to do some shopping and visit with me. What is something people would be surprised to learn about you? Something people may be surprised to know about me is that I was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and I love to get my hands dirty in my garden.
All Chic 152 owner Siobhan Phelan: ‘I love all the customers and their pets who pop in’
The business spotlight is a weekly feature published in partnership with Discover Marblehead. Discover Marblehead is “dedicated to the promotion of our majestic seaside town of
Marblehead, Massachusetts. Our mission is to highlight local businesses, tourism, community events and attractions through social media, email marketing and community outreach.” To learn more, visit discovermhd.com.
NEWS IN BRIEF Animal shelter accepting volunteers Volunteers are always needed to help feed and care for abandoned animals housed at the Marblehead Animal Shelter, 44 Village St. The nonprofit Friends of Marblehead Abandoned Animals was formed for this purpose. To volunteer, call 781-631-8664.
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The following is a list of appointed town boards, commissions and committees with vacancies. Anyone interested in serving on one should submit a letter of interest and a resume to the Select Board, Abbot Hall, 188 Washington St., or email wileyk@marblehead.org. Call the Select Board’s Office at 781-631-0000 for more information. » One-year term, Housing Trust Fund. » One three-year term,
made Marblehead their own. The exhibit is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 170 Washington St. » A Night of Spirits: Bourbon at the Old Town House: On Read the full volunteer fee. Items must be dry Friday, March 10 descriptions at bit. and in trash bags. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., ly/3Y4k2uD. sample signature Those interested Volunteer at Health bourbons paired with Department should email to historic@ exquisite appetizers marblehead.org an Residents may volunteer and topped off with a expression of interest to serve on the Marblehead delicious dessert. and qualifications and/or Recycling Committee, » Wild Women of resume. appointed by the Boston: On Thursday, Marblehead Board of Health. March 16, in person Mattress, textile The Swap Shed is and over Zoom at 7 waste bans another place where p.m., Dina Vargo will As of November, volunteers can help. reveal the scandalous landfills, transfer stations Volunteers must also stories of the and waste-to-energy sell facility stickers and reformers, socialites, facilities across the state check cars for up-to-date criminals and madams can no longer accept stickers as they enter the who helped create mattresses and textiles transfer station. Boston from the for disposal. Contact the Public colonial era to present. Beds must be recycled, Health Department » Unearthing the and fabrics must be at 781-631-0212 for Past: Lee Mansion donated for reuse or additional volunteer Archaeology: On other secondary uses. information. Thursday, March 23 The fee for recycling at 7 p.m. in person a mattress and box Upcoming and over Zoom, Marblehead spring at the Marblehead Christa Beranek of Museum events Transfer Station is the Fiske Center $25. Textiles include » Growing up in the for Archaeological clothes, shoes, linens, Shipyard: Beginning Research will reveal towels, curtains and Wednesday, March the results of last cloth accessories. 1, experience the summer’s dig at the At the Marblehead 20th century in the Lee Mansion. Transfer Station, shipyard neighborhood » Dinner at The residents with facility through the eyes of the Landing Restaurant: stickers can recycle Nybergs, a Swedish On Tuesday, March 28, textiles in the clothing immigrant family who from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., collection bins for no arrived in 1906 and join the Marblehead Museum at The TOWN OF MARBLEHEAD Landing for good food CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Marblehead Conservation Commission will hold a VIRTUAL (zoom) and a good cause to public hearing beginning at or after 7:00 PM on March 9, 2023 on an application filed by Scott Patrowicz, P.E., Patrowicz Land Development En- help raise money for gineering (applicant) on behalf of Davis Point, LLC (owner) for the proposed house additions, site work/landscaping and storm water mitigation a Lee Mansion/Brick at 12 Davis Road (Map 195, Parcel 7) in an area subject to the Wetlands Protection Act and the Marblehead Wetlands Protection Bylaw. This hear- Kitchen project. ing will be held remotely in accordance with Governor Baker’s March 12, All lectures will 2020 Order Superseding Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c.30A, section 18 and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict be hybrid. Register limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place. Request to make an appointment to review plans and information by E-mailing: en- for events online at gineers@marblehead.org For any questions, please call (781) 631-1529. Details on how to access the hearing remotely via the internet will be posted marbleheadmuseum. on the meeting agenda at least 48-hours prior to the hearing. org or call 781-631The link to the agenda is: https://www.marblehead.org/conservation-commission 1768. All lectures Brian LeClair, Chairman Marblehead Conservation Commission are $10 for members; ??? - 3/1/23 $15 for nonmembers. All events at 170 Washington St. unless otherwise noted. The Marblehead Current news in brief is a compilation of need-to-know news items from various sources. Marblehead residents, governmental entities and nonprofits can email 150200-word submissions for inclusion in the weekly list to info@marbleheadnews.org.
Design Review Board. » One-year term, MBTA Advisory Board. » Five, three-year terms, Marblehead Cultural Council. » One-year term, Marblehead Forever Committee. » One-year term, Task Force Against Discrimination.
Historical Commission seeks volunteers The Marblehead Historical Commission is looking for two volunteers to help fulfill its mission of preserving Marblehead’s history. The commission specifically seeks a director of communications and an office director.
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Business........................................ 2 Education......................................1 Environment................................1 Entertainment............................ 3 Government...................1-2, 5, 11 History..........................................11 Library...........................................13 News.......................................1-5, 8 Obituaries............................13, 16 Opinion.....................................6-7 Public safety...............................15 Recreation.....................1, 3, 6, 14 Religion.........................................15 Seniors......................................... 12 Sports..................................... 9-10 Theatre .......................................16