Concord Chamber of Commerce ~ 978-369-3120
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McWalter-Volunteer Insurance ~ John O’Donoghue & Charles Gibbs
57 Main Street
Concord, MA 01742
978-369-4313
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Mon - Fri
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat, Sun Closed
The story behind the McWalter-Volunteer
Insurance Agency, Inc. is the history of a family who,
for three generations during the past 100 years, has
been serving the people of Concord, its surrounding
towns and all of New England. The agency takes
great pride in the fact that many of their current
clients are the great-grandchildren of Mr. Maurice
McWalter’s first customers.
Constant growth, combined with personalized
attention, has been the key to the success of the
agency.
In 1907, a Concord attorney, the late Maurice
McWalter, founded the agency in conjunction with
his legal practice. He was joined by his oldest son,
John, in 1930. John’s oldest son, Jack, joined the
agency in 1952, followed by son Dick in 1958, and
son David in 1965.
In 1998 David merged the agency with the
Volunteer Insurance Agency, Inc., with its offices in
Concord and Maynard. Joining David in the merger
were Charlie Gibbs and John O’Donoghue. In 2008,
Cato Anderson joined the agency.
Together the four longtime insurance
professionals, David McWalter, Charlie Gibbs, John
O’Donoghue and Cato Anderson, added additional
insurance markets, grew to new heights and poised
the company to launch into the second millennium
of existence.
Merlin’s Silver Star ~ Hilary L. Taylor
135 Commonwealth Avenue
West Concord, MA 01742
978-371-0300
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Tue - Fri
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sat
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mon, Sun
Closed
I am open the hours listed and by appointment.
Merlins Silver Star Studio and Shop has
found a new home on Commonwealth Ave.
in the village of West Concord. Hilary Taylor
works in the studio creating her dazzling silver
jewelry with 24K gold accents. In addition to
the artist’s works, there are other colorful,
whimsical gifts. Always a favorite, Serena
Mann’s dancing ladies and fairies hang from
the ceiling, adding to the bright airy decor of
the new shop.
Hilary welcomes groups into the Caribbean-
inspired space to make their own silver
jewelry for a fun event or birthday party.
For more information look under Silver
Celebrations on the website. Drop-ins are
welcome with a reservation on the first
Thursday of the month.
A specialty of the artists are handcrafted
sterling silver Christmas ornaments which
will be cherished for generations to come.
Custom designs are welcomed.
Hilary is an active member of the Chamber
of Commerce, Rotary Club of Concord and
other area nonprofits.
