Massachusetts Excise Tax

As communities struggle to generate revenue there is powerful often overlooked source, which is the Excise Tax placed on autos & trucks. There is a major misconception that the excise tax is collected by the local towns and cities where the vehicles are registered with the revenue going to maintain and repair the roads. This is far from the truth as the revenue goes into a general fund with no restrictions.

In this article we collected the data of the excise tax collected from 2010 - 2022 by the Town of Marblehead, MA. It is obvious the excise tax represents a huge source of revenue for the town to have in their “SLUSH” fund.

Excise TaxRobert BrownJanuary 21, 2024massachusetts, Excise Tax, Marblehead MAComment

Winter Island - Salem, MA

Winter Island is a 45-acre island connected by a causeway to Salem Neck in Salem, Massachusetts. There are about twelve private homes and The Plummer Home for Boys, which is now called Plummer Youth Promises that take up about eighteen acres.

SalemRobert BrownMarch 19, 2021salem, winter island, development, massachusettsComment

34 Broad Street Salem, MA

34 Broad St, Salem Ma has 3 units available for rent. 3 Bedroom - $2,800, 2 bedroom - $2500

Real EstateRobert BrownMarch 8, 2021apartment rental, salem, massachusetts, real estate, zillowComment

Halibut Point Restaurant 289 Main Street, Gloucester, MA For Sale

Here’s a chance to own a part of Gloucester History. Halibut Point Restaurant 289 Main Street, Gloucester, MA For Sale.

5 Nimitz Way in Salem, MA

We recently filmed a video for Shari Sagan McGuirk at Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty of her new listing on 5 Nimitz Way in Salem, Massachusetts. This is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with an asking price of $335,000 USD.

Spray Avenue Marblehead, MA

There is an amazing little point that sticks out towards the ocean that is located on Spray Avenue. It is accessible by taking a right on to Rockaway Ave and shortly thereafter you will come to the end and you will find Spray Avenue.

Real EstateRobert BrownJune 12, 2020spray ave, marblehead, massachusetts, real estate video, video marketingComment

Memories of the Corinthian Yacht Club - Marblehead, MA

The Corinthian Yacht Club was established in 1885 by C.H.W. Foster and Benjamin W. Crowninshield. Their goal was to attract sailors that owned boats between sixteen and thirty feet. Word is Eastern Yacht Club was not interested in boats less than thirty feet.

Nahant, Massachusetts

Nahant is a small town and by small we mean just 1.0 square miles of land area. It is the smallest municipality by area in Massachusetts.

Robert BrownMay 29, 2020nahant, massachusetts, history, north shoreComment

Eastern Yacht Club in Marblehead, MA

The spirit and personality of Marblehead Neck were greatly changed when in 1870 the Eastern Yacht Club was built. In the clubs’ mission statement it stated: “….for the purpose of encouraging yacht building and naval architecture and the cultivation of nautical science.”

Location, Location, Location

We encourage the real estate community to have us publish a video that highlights the key personality of a community. For potential buyers not from the area it can quickly influence their decisions. A video that includes points of interest, aerial, and eye-level video footage along with graphics represents an ideal effective real estate tool.

Real EstateRobert BrownMay 22, 2020ledyard farm stablewenham, massachusetts, horse, stable, real estate, locationComment

Rockport, MA - The most painted building in America

In 1840 a fishing shack was built in Rockport, MA. The original one was destroyed during the Blizzard of 1978. In the same year, this replica was built. It has been referred to as “the most often painted building in America.” Painters loved it because of the way the natural light struck it obviously because of how it represents the historical spirit of this seaport town.

Aerial Drone Photograph of Corinthian Yacht Club Marblehead, MA

Our drone aerial photographs of town points of interest can provide an engaging insight into the spirit and advantages of living in a community that eye-level promotional can not.

History of the Marblehead Light House

One of the many well known key signatures to locals and visitors is the Marblehead Light House.