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TLC Supply of Braintree, MA holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

July 25, 2025 // by admin

Front row left to right: Jeff Gomez with children JJ and GG, Ryan Sterling, Frank Marinelli, Jon D’Allessandro, Rolanda Ross-Le and Don Ross next to Mayor Erin Joyce, Yun Jung, Mike Ford, Tim Cahill, Frank Davis. Back row left to right: Jonathan Hernandez, Marybeth Forbes, Joanne Tully, TJ Brown

BRAINTREE, MA… TLC Supply, Inc., a leading masonry and hardscape supplier serving Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Southern New Hampshire, celebrated the one-year anniversary of their successful relocation to 48 Arnold Street, Braintree, MA 02184, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Braintree Mayor Erin Joyce offered greetings and honored TLC Supply with an official proclamation congratulating founders Don Ross, his daughter Rolanda Ross-Le and Jon D’Allessandro of D’Allessandro Corp. during the ribbon cutting ceremony. Tim Cahill, president of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce offered remarks. Attendees included Ryan Sterling, Esq., Office of Rep. Mark Cusack; Michael Ford of Braintree Electric Light Department; Frank Davis of Bluestone Bank; Frank Marinelli of Marinelli Law Office; TJ Brown of Ideal Block.; Betsy Crupi, South Shore Chamber of Commerce; Joanne Tully, Braintree Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; Marybeth Forbes, Rotary Club of Braintree; along with Braintree Chamber of Commerce, South Shore Chamber of Commerce and Braintree Rotary members.

“Our relocation to Braintree marks a new chapter in TLC Supply’s continued growth and commitment to serving contractors, masons, municipalities, and homeowners,” said Rolanda Ross-Le. “Relocating to Braintree brought tremendous growth, new opportunities, and fresh energy—and we couldn’t be happier to be part of such a welcoming and supportive community.”

Ribbon-cutting attendees had an opportunity to meet TLC Supply’s founders and team and tour the expansive facility and yard. The Braintree site boasts an impressive office and showroom, along with a 3,000 square foot outdoor patio display which allows customers to explore a wide range of products and envision their next project in a hands-on environment.

From top-tier brands of pavers, retaining walls, and natural stone veneers to custom-fabricated lintels, sills, and stone cuts, TLC Supply is known for helping both professionals and DIYers bring their hardscape visions to life. With a full fleet of delivery trucks, the company provides fast, reliable service across the region.

TLC Supply offers a comprehensive range of industry-leading brands and products, including:

– Hardscaping: Pavers, retaining walls, granite, bluestone, limestone, porcelain, aggregates and sand.
– Masonry: Bricks, concrete blocks, natural stone veneer, bagged cements, repair mortars, chimney flues and caps, masonry cleaners, and sealers.
– Rebar & Other Concrete Reinforcement: Rebar cut to size, rebar bending, wire lath, wire mesh and steel angle iron.
– Custom Fabrication & Services: Concrete lintels, sills, and splash blocks fabrication, state-of-the-art stone cutting to exact specifications and personalized engraving services.

TLC Supply is also a Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Certified Recycling Facility for used brick, block, concrete, and gravel.

About TLC Supply, Inc.
TLC Supply, Inc. is a family-owned hardscape and masonry supplier dedicated to providing top-quality materials and expert service to general contractors, masons, architects, towns, municipalities, and homeowners throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Southern New Hampshire. Operating from their expanded location in Braintree, MA, TLC Supply offers a complete range of hardscaping and masonry products, rebar and other concrete reinforcement, custom fabrication services, and efficient delivery to help customers get the job done right. Their commitment to quality, expertise, and customer satisfaction sets them apart in the industry. For more information, visit www.tlcsupply.com.

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LEARN Behavioral Opens New Autism Learning Center in Milwaukee, WI

July 22, 2025 // by admin

No Waitlist and Flexible Hours for Milwaukee County Area Families

MILWAUKEE, WI… Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP) and Total Spectrum, providers of LEARN Behavioral, are proud to announce the grand opening of its new Milwaukee Learning Center at 5369 N 118th Court, Milwaukee, WI 53225.

WEAP and Total Spectrum are Milwaukee’s premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based autism services for children. The new Milwaukee Learning Center provides center-based ABA therapy, in-home ABA therapy, diagnostics, and Youth Club and Social Skills Programs.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held with the Greater Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce in September 2025. Attendees will have an opportunity to tour the facility and meet the leadership team, including Heather Bania, WEAP Senior Regional Clinical Director – Milwaukee Region; Brooke Marcellis, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, Total Spectrum Regional Clinical Director – Wisconsin; Mary Smith, BCBA, Vice President Clinical Services; and Hannah Rue, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Chief Clinical Officer.

“We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with new families by expanding our services to greater Milwaukee area,” said Heather Bania, WEAP Senior Regional Clinical Director – Milwaukee Region. “We value being a part of the Milwaukee community and look forward to collaborating with fellow organizations and professionals to help find success for every child in our care.”

Key Features of the Milwaukee Learning Center:

– ABA therapy, which includes a learning-rich environment, unique play-based learning spaces, and one-on-one support.
– Diagnostic and center-based services in the city of Milwaukee.
– SMART Board room, indoor gym, and outdoor playground.
– No waitlist and flexible treatment hours to accommodate busy family schedules.
– Serving children ages 2-6 with personalized therapy plans.
– Conveniently located and easily accessible via I-41 for families in the region.

The center is now enrolling new clients based in Milwaukee County with no waitlist and flexible treatment hours.

About WEAP & Total Spectrum
WEAP and Total Spectrum, part of the LEARN Behavioral network, are two of the nation’s leading providers of compassionate autism care. Together, they have provided evidence-based autism services for over 30 years and are dedicated to delivering personalized ABA therapy, helping children and families find success.

The Milwaukee Learning Center is WEAP and Total Spectrum’s sixth center-based ABA therapy location in the Greater Milwaukee area. The companies already have Learning Centers in Glendale, Oak Creek, Brookfield, Mount Pleasant, and West Bend, WI.

For more information or to enroll a child at the Milwaukee Learning Center, call (262) 432-5660 or visit https://wiautism.com/locations/milwaukee.

About LEARN Behavioral
LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism treatment, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 100 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of evidence-based care—customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com.

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LEARN Behavioral Opens Doors of New Autism Learning Center in Menifee, CA.

July 17, 2025 // by admin

No Waitlist and Flexible Hours for Riverside County Families

MENIFEE, CA… Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), a provider of LEARN Behavioral, is proud to announce the opening of its new Menifee Learning Center at 29950 Haun Road,
Menifee, CA 92586.

AST is Menifee’s premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based autism services for children ages 2-13 years. The new Menifee Learning Center provides center-based, in-home, and school-based ABA therapy, Social Skills Programs, and parent education.

“We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with new families by expanding our services to Riverside County and the Inland Empire area,” said Joanie Gonzales, Center Director. “We value being a part of the community and look forward to helping find success for every child in our care.”

Key Features of the Menifee Learning Center:

– Large facility which includes an indoor soft playground for physical and social development.
– ABA therapy, which includes a learning-rich environment, unique play-based learning spaces, and one-on-one support.
– Hybrid services. Center-based and in-home services, which are not common for providers.
– Assent-based learning, child-focused, and parent education as part of therapy.
– No waitlist and flexible treatment hours to accommodate busy family schedules.
– Serving children 2- 13 years old with personalized therapy plans.
– Conveniently located near Menifee Community College and easily accessible via I-215 for families in the region.

The center is now enrolling new clients based in Banning, Corona, Hemet, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Palm Springs, Riverside, San Jacinto, and Temecula with no waitlist and flexible treatment hours.

About AST
AST, part of the LEARN Behavioral network, is one of the nation’s leading providers of compassionate autism care. The Menifee Learning Center is among AST’s ABA therapy locations in the Inland Empire, with existing Learning Centers in Riverside, Temecula, and Victorville, CA.

For more information or to enroll a child at the Menifee Learning Center, call (866) 727-8274 or visit https://autismtherapies.com/locations/inland-empire

About LEARN Behavioral
LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism treatment, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 100 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of evidence-based care—customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com.

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Thirty-five Years & Three Generations. Chris Puiia Named Production Manager at Between Rounds

July 15, 2025 // by admin

MANCHESTER, EAST WINDSOR, SOUTH WINDSOR, TOLLAND AND VERNON, CT…
Chris Puiia has been named Production Manager at Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, the unique bagel shop with five locations in Connecticut and wholesale bagel supplier to grocery retailers.

As the third-generation in the Puiia family of bagel makers and a Between Rounds future owner, Chris is the son of Jerry Puiia, Between Rounds co-founder and the grandson of Vito Puiia who started the business with Joseph Puiia in Hoboken, NJ back in 1990. Between Rounds in Vernon was modeled after the Hoboken, NJ store.

“My son Chris learned the bagel business from the ground up and we’re thrilled to have him take the helm overseeing Production at Between Rounds,” said Jerry Puiia.

In his new role as Production Manager, Chris Puiia oversees production, coordinates deliveries, and manages inventory levels for wholesale and retail accounts. In addition to the wholesale business, he ensures that Between Rounds retail locations have daily and featured products and also handles much of the marketing. Chris Puiia works closely with Joseph Puiia in their South Windsor headquarters.

Prior to returning to Between Rounds, Puiia was an Account Manager at Foundation Management & Pro-Productions which provided Executive Director and event production services for nonprofits in the Boston area.

Puiia graduated from Endicott College, Beverly, MA in 2018 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management with a minor in Business Administration.

He is a resident of South Windsor, CT.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café
Founded in 1990 by brothers Jerry and Joseph Puiia, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-onsite bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience at five locations in Connecticut: East Windsor; South Windsor; Vernon; Manchester and Tolland, CT.

The Puiia hallmark is manufacturing and selling their own bagels, which sets Between Rounds apart from other cafés. Between Rounds has wholesale bagel partnerships with independent, family-owned and multi-location grocery retailers, innovative dairy delivery services, hospitality groups, and others in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Franchise and wholesale opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit https://betweenroundsbagels.com

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Westborough Food Pantry welcomes public to donate food at “Fill a Truck” event

June 28, 2025 // by admin

Beep, beep! Help your neighbor, help your community.

The Westborough Food Pantry welcomes the public to donate food at the “Fill a Truck” event on Saturday, July 26, 9:00 – 1:00 at Roche Bros. at Bay State Commons in Westborough, located at 1100 Union St, Westborough, MA 01581.

Mark’s Moving and Storage, also based in Westborough, is donating and providing a tractor trailer truck for the event.

In Massachusetts, 804,180 people are facing hunger – and of them 177,040 are children, according to Project Bread. That includes 1 of 8 adults and 1 or 9 children.

The public is encouraged to bring donations or purchase extra items at Roche Bros. The food drive wish list includes –

Ketchup

Mayonnaise

Mustard

Relish

Tomato paste

Tomatoes whole

Tomatoes crushed

Pasta

Crackers

Pancake mix and syrup

Spices – any and all

Polly Thayer of the Westborough Food Pantry noted, “This is a wonderful opportunity to directly assist families who are experiencing food insecurity. This event helps us collect and distribute a large volume of food during the summer, a time of year that is critical, yet often forgotten by the public. Any and all donations are deeply appreciated.”

Mark Silverman of Mark’s Moving added, “We are delighted to donate and provide the transportation for this food drive event that have a major impact on regional families.”

John McCarthy of Roche Bros noted, “Our passion for quality service and products is in our roots, and despite our growth over the years, we work to provide the same neighborhood grocery store experience and community dedication as we did in our first butcher shop in Roslindale, MA.”

About The Westborough Food Pantry

The Westborough Food Pantry opened in 1986 providing approximately 30 people with food. As of 2023, the Food Pantry provides food for over 150 Westborough families for a total of over 450 people each week.The organization distributes an average of 5000 pounds of food each week to Westborough families in need. That’s over 130 TONS of food per year!

The Food Pantry has a completely volunteer staff of over 85 men and women. It takes more than 150 hours each week to purchase food, pick up and sort donated food and check expiration dates, stock the Pantry shelves, maintain our facility, handle administrative duties and staff our food pantry store. Volunteers are encouraged to contact the Pantry at https://westboroughfoodpantry.org/.

About Mark’s Moving and Storage

Mark’s Moving and Storage, 111 Milk St., Westborough, offers a wide range of moving and storage services, including commercial on demand warehouse storage local and long-distance residential and corporate moving, air freight, container shipping, record storage management, disposal, packing and unpacking services, portable storage containers, warehousing and fire and flood remediation.

Mark’s Moving and Storage’s non-profit division Mark’s Northeastern Furniture Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and was established to re-purpose discarded furniture and provide for charities and individuals in need. Since 2011, the foundation and its partners have distributed thousands of pieces of re-purposed furniture. More than 1,000,000 pounds of furniture have been given to individuals and local charities, such as the United Way of Tri-County and Household Goods. For more information, visit the firm’s website, www.marksmoving.com.

About Roche Bros. Supermarkets

Family-owned-and-operated, Roche Bros. Supermarkets have nurtured a tradition of community since 1952. With an insatiable desire to offer premium perishables, unbeatable service, delectable catering, prepared foods, and more, Roche Bros. help good memories start here. For more details about Roche Bros., visit https://www.rochebros.com/.

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Local Volunteers Awarded at Appreciation Luncheon

June 27, 2025 // by admin

BRIDGEWATER, BROCKTON, DUXBURY, EASTON, KINGSTON, MIDDLEBORO, PEMBROKE, PLYMOUTH, MA…

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the largest provider of in-home and community-based services for older adults and people living with disabilities in Southeastern Massachusetts, honored volunteers at a special luncheon and awards ceremony held at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston, MA.

A total of 130 attendees attended the appreciation luncheon.

“It is through the unwavering support of all of our volunteers that many OCES programs and Community Service Partner programs are better able to assist those in need,” said Armindo Rocha, OCES’ Volunteer Programs Manager. “We recognize and thank all of our generous volunteers for their tremendous dedication to helping others and our communities.”

Armindo Rocha and Cidalia America, OCES’ Volunteer Coordinator, hosted the appreciation luncheon and presented awards.

OCES presented the Make a Difference Award to 12 outstanding volunteers in recognition of their dedication to helping others and making a meaningful impact in the community:

Tom Adduci, Bridgewater Meals On Wheels (MOW) volunteer; Ellen Lash, Ellen Jacobs and John Durnan volunteers for OCES’ Money Management Program (MMP) in Brockton; Mike Pauley and Sandra Ivers, Brockton MOW volunteers; Beth Kelley and Bob Kelley, Duxbury MOW volunteers; Rita Pope, Easton MOW volunteer; Donna Blaschke, Middleboro MOW volunteer; John Melchin, Pembroke MOW volunteer; and Edward Sore, Plymouth MOW volunteer.

OCES had the pleasure of having Mark Grossman give a brief statement on behalf of Abbott Care, the premiere sponsor.

Volunteering for OCES
With the help of more than 550 Nutrition Program volunteers, OCES serves 2,600 meals every weekday as part of its MOW services. MMP volunteers, assist older adults and individuals with disabilities with bill paying, reconciling bank statements, balancing checkbooks, and in special cases negotiating debt with creditors. Volunteers also serve on the OCES Board of Directors, participate in the MMP Advisory Board, and contribute to many other important efforts.

OCES’ is proud to have a Volunteer Center in Plymouth which serves as a central resource for volunteers and service partners offering volunteer opportunities in Plymouth County. Prospective volunteers can talk one-on-one with volunteer program staff who can assist them in their search for volunteering opportunities that fit their skills and interests. The Volunteer Center is equipped with computers for researching volunteer opportunities as well as brochures and other literature from organizations seeking volunteers.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit https://ocesma.org/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities

About OCES
OCES is recognized as one of the 2023 and 2024 Best Places to Work by Cape & Plymouth Business Marketing. OCES has been certified as a woman non-profit organization (W/NPO) by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO). For more than 50 years, OCES has been a private, nonprofit organization with locations in Brockton and Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 27 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and proudly serves Plymouth County and surrounding communities.

Through the talent of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community. The agency offers several programs to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit ocesma.org

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LEARN Behavioral Opens Doors of New Autism Learning Center in Victorville, CA.

June 24, 2025 // by admin

No Waitlist and Flexible Hours for Inland Empire Families

VICTORVILLE, CA… Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), a provider of LEARN Behavioral, is proud to announce the opening of its new Victorville Learning Center at 15450 W Sand Street, Victorville, CA 92392.

AST is Victorville’s premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based autism services for children ages 2-10 years. The new Victorville Learning Center provides Early Intervention, center-based ABA therapy, in-home ABA therapy, school-based services, parent education and Social Skills Programs.

The Victorville Learning Center is a member of the Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce.

“We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with new families by expanding our services to Riverside and San Bernadino counties,” said Hayley Peck, M.A., BCBA, Senior Clinical Director. “We value being a part of the Inland Empire community and look forward to helping find success for every child in our care.”

Key Features of the Victorville Learning Center:

-Large facility which includes an indoor gross motor area for physical and social development.
-ABA therapy, which includes a classroom-like environment, unique play-based learning spaces, and one-on-one support.
-Center-based services in Victorville, an area where there is minimal access to services.
-Assent-based learning, child-focused, and parent education as part of therapy.
-No waitlist and flexible treatment hours to accommodate busy family schedules.
-Serving children 2-10 years old with personalized therapy plans.
-Conveniently located and easily accessed via I-215 and I-15 for families in the region.

The center is now enrolling new clients based in Victorville, Hesperia, Adelanto, Oak Glen, Apple Valley, Phelan, Pinion Hills, Oro Grande, Helendale, and Lucerne Valley with no waitlist and flexible treatment hours.

About AST
AST, part of the LEARN Behavioral network, is one of the nation’s leading providers of compassionate autism care. The Victorville Learning Center is AST’s fourth center-based ABA therapy location in the Inland Empire, with existing Learning Centers in Riverside, Menifee, and Temecula, CA.

For more information or to enroll a child at the Victorville Learning Center, call (866) 727-8274 or visit https://autismtherapies.com/locations/inland-empire

About LEARN Behavioral
LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism treatment, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder. With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 100 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of research-based care—customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com.

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Raising awareness of elder abuse at “March Against Elder Abuse” event held in Brockton. Second March to be held in Plymouth on June 26.

June 16, 2025 // by admin

*Left to Right: Teresa Kourtz, OCES Protective Services Director and AGE Secretary Robin Lipson*

BROCKTON AND PLYMOUTH, MA… More than 150 participated in the March Against Elder Abuse on Thursday, June 12, 2025 that began at the Brockton Council on Aging (COA), 10 Father Kenney Way, proceeded down Main Street to OCES’ office, then returned to the COA.

The one-mile march was an effort to raise awareness about the devastating impacts of elder abuse and promote a safer, more supportive environment for older adults in the community. Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) held the event in partnership with the Brockton COA, the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department, and the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office.

“The March Against Elder Abuse, which is centered around World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, is an opportunity to increase awareness about abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults,” said Teresa Kourtz, LSW, MSG, OCES’ Protective Services Director. “Thank you to everyone who participated in our Brockton March and to those who have joined the movement to take the lead against elder abuse. We must continue to work together to raise awareness of this critical issue.”

Robin Lipson, Secretary of Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) offered opening remarks at the event. Jonathan Fielding, Regional Manager of AGE, Mayor Robert Sullivan, City of Brockton; Alfred DeGirolamo, Office of Senator Michael Brady; State Representative Rita Mendes, Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald, State Representative Michelle Dubois, Brockton Fire Chief Brian Nardelli, Alisa DeLage, OCES Chief Programs Officer, Anna Dee, OCES Chief Operating Officer, and Mark Grossman, AbbottCare Director of Marketing were also in attendance.

After the march, a luncheon was held which included special guest speakers Joseph McDonald, Plymouth County Sheriff; Robert Sullivan, Brockton Mayor; Janice Fitzgerald, Brockton COA Director; Robin Lipson, Secretary of AGE, Teresa Kourtz, OCES’ Protective Services Director and Kathy Kats, AbbottCare.

The “Pat Foley Advocacy Award” in memory of Pat Foley, a longtime OCES employee, volunteer and advocate, was presented to Firefighter Peter Reardon, of the Brockton Fire Department.

Kourtz continued, “Elder abuse is known as a ‘silent problem’. It is estimated that only 1 in 14 cases are reported, which is why raising awareness of elder abuse, and its signs are so very important.”

Join the Movement
A second March Against Elder Abuse will be held in Plymouth on Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 11am to 2pm beginning at the Tavern on the Wharf, 6 Town Wharf, Plymouth. The one-mile march will be followed by a light lunch. Sign-in begins at 10:30 am. Anyone interested in participating in the March down Main Street (in downtown Plymouth) can register for free by visiting: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/brzkg8s?mode=preview&source_id=11acad85-5e3d-4587-a47b-48e8c4cd883d&source_type=em&c=

In addition to participating in March Against Elder Abuse events, you can get involved by sponsoring these initiatives, sharing educational materials within your networks to raise awareness, or making a donation to support OCES’ Protective Services Department in its efforts to advocate for and assist older adults.

This year’s March Against Elder Abuse events are proudly sponsored by AbbottCare, Inc.  For more information about the sponsor, please visit https://www.abbottcare.com/. Thank you to all our sponsors; Plymouth County District Attorney, Home Health Resources, Inc., Bluestone Bank, HarborOne Bank, Plymouth County Sheriff, Rotary Club of Brockton, and Almeida & Carlson Insurance.

Recognizing Elder Abuse
According to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging and Independence, 43,617 elder abuse reports were received during Fiscal Year 2024.

Elder abuse includes physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; neglect; self-neglect; and financial exploitation.

OCES’ Protective Services Program staff works with older adults, or their designees, to prevent, eliminate, or remedy situations involving elder abuse. When a report is made to the Centralized Intake Unit (Elder Abuse Hotline) and the Older Adult resides in our service area, OCES will receive the report and determine if further investigation by a Protective Services Worker is necessary.

If you have concerns, please contact your local Protective Services Agency. To report elder abuse, contact the Elder Abuse Hotline at 1-800-922-2275.

To learn more about WEAAD, visit https://elderjustice.usc.edu/weaad-home/

About OCES
OCES is recognized as one of the 2023 and 2024 Best Places to Work by Cape & Plymouth Business Marketing. OCES has been certified as a woman non-profit organization (W/NPO) by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO). For more than 50 years, OCES has been a private, nonprofit organization with locations in Brockton and Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 27 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and proudly serves Plymouth County and surrounding communities.

Through the talent of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community. The agency offers several programs to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit ocesma.org.

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LEARN Behavioral Opens New Autism Learning Center in Lawrence, MA. Ribbon-Cutting to be held on June 23

June 13, 2025 // by admin

No Waitlist and Flexible Hours for Essex County Area Families

LAWRENCE, MA… Behavioral Concepts (BCI), a provider of LEARN Behavioral, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Lawrence Learning Center with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on June 23, 10:00 am at 360 Merrimack Street, Suite 132, Lawrence, MA 01843.

BCI is Lawrence’s premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based autism services for children ages 2-6 years. The new Lawrence Learning Center provides diagnostics, Early Intervention, center-based ABA therapy, and in-home ABA therapy.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held with the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce, and attendees will have an opportunity to tour the facility and meet the leadership team.

“We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with new families by expanding our services throughout Essex County,” said Meghan Van Nostrand, Ph.D., LABA, BCBA-D, Senior Regional Clinical Director. “We value being a part of the Lawrence community and look forward to collaborating with fellow organizations and professionals to help find success for every child and adolescent in our care.”

Key Features of the Lawrence Learning Center:

– Large facility which includes an indoor gross motor area for physical and social development as well as space for family treatment guidance and assessment.
– ABA therapy, which includes a classroom-like environment, unique play-based learning spaces, and one-on-one support.
– Center-based services in the city of Lawrence. There are very few ABA centers in Lawrence.
– No waitlist and flexible treatment hours to accommodate busy family schedules.
– Serving children 2- 6 years old, with personalized therapy plans.
– Conveniently located and easily accessible by public transportation for families in the region.

The center is now enrolling new clients based in Andover, Beverly, Boxford, Gloucester, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lynn, Methuen, North Andover, Peabody, and Salem, MA as well as in Atkinson, Hampstead, and Derry, NH with no waitlist and flexible treatment hours.

About BCI
BCI, part of the LEARN Behavioral network, is one of the nation’s leading providers of compassionate autism care. For more than 20 years, BCI has been delivering evidence-based services, helping children with autism find success and reach their unique potential.

The Lawrence Learning Center is BCI’s fourteenth center-based ABA therapy location, with existing Learning Centers in Beverly, Brockton, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, New Bedford, Newton, Springfield, Taunton, Wilmington, two locations in Worcester, MA, and a location in Nashua, NH.

For more information or to enroll a child at the Lawrence Learning Center, call 508-363-0200 or visit https://bciaba.com/locations/lawrence

About LEARN Behavioral
LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism treatment, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder. With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 100 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of research-based care—customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com.

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