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The Remodeling Company Announces New Plumbing Division

Steve Morelli

Hired Hands, the Handyman/Maintenance division of the award-winning The Remodeling Company in Beverly, MA, has added a new Plumbing Division to their list of services.  
 
The Plumbing Division will enable The Remodeling Company to keep all plumbing work in-house on their remodeling projects, which will provide cost savings to its clients while also enabling the company to offer top quality plumbing repairs and other services to residential and commercial customers as a stand-alone service. 


The new division will be led by Steve Morelli, a Master Plumber and heating technician who ran his own company, Morelli’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc. for a decade. Morelli, who is a Bradford, MA resident, will oversee the plumbing division for Hired Hands projects as well as for all remodeling projects along with Mike Giordano, the company’s Production Manager.  
 
“We are excited to expand our scope with the new Plumbing Division and look forward to serving homes and businesses in the Greater Boston community,” noted Gary Moffie, CGR, CAPS, UDCP, founder of The Remodeling Company. 
 
For more information or to request plumbing or other handyman/maintenance services, visit theremodelingco.com or call 978-921-9111. 
 
About The Remodeling Company 
Founded in 1998, The Remodeling Company is a preeminent full-service residential remodeling firm in the Greater Boston area. Led by Gary Moffie, CAPS, CGR, UDCP, The Remodeling Company is dedicated to creating ideal living spaces to accommodate and enhance their customers’ lifestyles. In addition to general and more extensive remodeling projects, the company specializes in universal design projects that meet the needs of everyday life while also enabling homeowners to age in place. 
 
Over the years, The Remodeling Company has been honored with numerous awards including National Association of The Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) 2021 Regional Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award, Remodeling magazineʼs Big 50 Contractors, and Qualified Remodelerʼs Top 500 Remodeler list every year since 2003. Other awards include: Best of Houzz Service in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020; BRAGB 2018 Prism Gold Award for “Best Historical Renovation”; and Boston Home 10th Anniversary “Best Suburban Residence – A Colorful Past”.  The Remodeling Company is a member of the National Association of Home Builders, The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston, the National Association of The Remodeling Industry and the Professional Remodeling Organization of New England. For more information, visit https://www.theremodelingco.com 

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Third Book by Plymouth, MA Retirement Guru and Author Now Available

Baby Boomers are retiring faster than expected, largely due to COVID-19 implications. In 2020, 56 percent of Boomers were drawing Social Security prior to full retirement age. In 2021, that number increased to 58 percent.

“In short, it looks like we’re going in the wrong direction,” explained nationally-known speaker, author, retirement planning guru and Boomer Marcia Mantell. “With Boomers retiring sooner than planned, they’re taking on some additional risk. They’re adding years to their planning horizon and may need to stretch their finances a bit too thin.  We don’t control inflation and market volatility, but we are in control of figuring out how to pay for these extra years of retirement.”

But where to start? What if there was a blueprint, or better yet, an easy-to-follow recipe for planning your retirement years? 

Cookin’ Up Your Retirement Plan, Mantell’s newly released third book, is a rousing departure from the typical retirement planning books. It’s an easy-to-digest discussion guide that offers up the “ingredients” for a successful transition into your retirement years. And includes worksheets and a 10-year outlook so each person can really see where they are heading.

As the author of two other retirement planning books, What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women (Rethink Press), and What’s the Deal with Social Security for Women (Rethink Press), Mantell was looking to create a better way for fellow Boomers, and even Gen Xers who are now in their 50s, to embrace the idea of reinventing retirement well before they actually leave their job behind. 

Marcia Mantell

“We’ve made it too hard for most people to figure out their retirement. There’s no fun and nothing familiar when you’re making the transition from real life to retirement life. This book is meant to get you at your own kitchen table to talk about the possibilities. Then pull in the realities of living with no paycheck,” said Mantell. “So many near-retirees I’ve talked to are truly unprepared for life in retirement. They say they’ll travel, but then what?”

In her new book, Mantell walks individuals and couples through specific steps to create their own “recipe” for retirement, layer by layer, like making a lasagna. Cookin’ Up Your Retirement Plan includes:

•    Six sections filled with discussion guides and worksheets
•    Terrific resources and ideas to explore retirement options
•    A unique Plan A, B, +C for Boomers to create their unique “retirement menu”

With all the different ingredients needed in a retirement plan, Mantell’s discussion guide is in a familiar format. This retirement “cookbook” covers topics that boomers should be talking about with a cup of tea or coffee…or a glass of wine.

Cookin’ Up Your Retirement Plan retails for $19.99 and is available for purchase at Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com.

About Marcia Mantell
For over 30 years, Marcia Mantell has helped the country’s foremost financial services firms and advisors increase their knowledge of complex retirement concepts and regulations.  She has a remarkable ability to translate those concepts into everyday language. With a deep knowledge of Social Security and Medicare, she works with advisors and their clients to make a successful transition into retirement.

She was named an IA25 Honoree by ThinkAdvisor in 2021—one of the “advisors, experts and leaders in financial services who are pushing the industry forward.”

Mantell is also a renowned speaker who has spent the past 20+ years presenting retirement topics in a highly-engaging style to Baby Boomer and financial advisor audiences across the country.

Mantell is the author What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women (Rethink Press), What’s the Deal with Social Security for Women (Rethink Press) and her latest book, Cookin’ Up Your Retirement Plandiscussion guide. Mantell imparts her wisdom of all things retirement with the Baby Boomer generation, particularly Boomer women, in her books as well as in her popular blog, BoomerRetirementBriefs.com. 

Mantell owns and operates Mantell Retirement Consulting, Inc. a retirement education and marketing communications firm based in Plymouth, MA. She builds and conducts innovative retirement income planning workshops and programs for advisors and their clients and for employers who want to help their employees be better prepared for retirement.

For additional background on Mantell and her work with Mantell Retirement Consulting, visit https://mantellretirementconsulting.com

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College Admissions 101 Workshop at The Scantic Valley YMCA in Wilbraham on March 9th

Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore

RAYNHAM AND WILBRAHAM, MA… A free, in-person “College Admissions 101” workshop led by Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore, founder of Personal College Counseling, Inc. (PCCI) of Raynham, MA will be held Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Scantic Valley YMCA, 45 Post Office Park, Wilbraham, MA 01095. 

Overwhelmed by the enormity of the college admissions task? Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore offers helpful insight and will cover topics including: 

– Choosing a college/university that is a good match for the student’s interests, lifestyle and budget 
– Getting the best financial package and maximizing merit scholarship dollars  
 
Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore helps focus effort on colleges that academically, socially and financially are most appropriate, which puts the student in the best position to succeed in school itself as well as beyond in their career.  
 
The workshop is geared towards high school Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors and their families.  
 
Registration is required. RSVP by March 8, 2023 to https://conta.cc/3S3QbR6 
 
High school students and parents who are unable to attend the workshop may arrange for a complimentary consultation by emailing nod@personalcollegecounseling.com. 
 
About PCCI 
Founded by Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore, Esq. who has been practicing law for more than 29 years, Personal College Counseling, Inc. (PCCI) provides high school students (and parents/guardians) with one-on-one guidance throughout the entire college preparation process. PCCI’s college planning includes research and recommendations that are specifically targeted and provide the best fit to the student’s abilities, interests, finances, and family circumstances. PCCI takes into consideration university and campus life; programs, internships and study abroad; athletics (Division I, II, and III) and clubs and intramurals. PCCI manages all important deadlines for testing, applications and forms, and assists with merit-based scholarships and financial aid.  
 
PCCI’s services are available to students in all 50 states via video conferencing or via telephone.  
Virtual services as well as in-person services are available. PCCI is based in Raynham, MA. For more information or to arrange for a complimentary Parent/Student Personal College Consultation, contact (508) 622-5250, email nod@personalcollegecounseling.com or visit the website at https://www.personalcollegecounseling.com. 

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True Repertory Theatre, Kingston, Mass. brings poignant and witty Rabbit Hole to the stage.

DATELINE: KINGSTON, MA…

The True Repertory Theatre announces its next production, David Lindsay-Abaire’s, 2007 Pulitzer Prize winning drama, Rabbit Hole.

Rabbit Hole will be performed at The Beal House, 222 Main St. in Kingston, on March 17, 18 & 24 at 8 PM and March 19, 25 & 26 at 3 PM. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $22 for seniors and students. Buy tickets at https://www.truereptheatre.com/impostertickets or at the door (cash and check only). 

The play focuses on Becca and Howie, eight months after a shocking and sudden event upends their otherwise perfect life. As they navigate their new normal, they must learn to cope with well-intentioned family, uncomfortable friends, and each other, as they try to rediscover that lining of hope that used to surround their marriage. 

“This is such a well written play. The playwright has an incredible ability to wade deep into dramatic water and then suddenly provide the audience unexpected laughter. It is so true to how we experience and cope with tragedy,” said director, Victoria Bond.

Donald Sheehan, True Rep’s Artistic Director, who plays Howie, notes, “This play asks us to confront our understanding of grief and how we process it. Given all that the community has been through, it feels like the right time to share this play.”

Through their Project 719 initiative, True Rep encourages local organizations providing services thematically related to a production, to become involved. For Rabbit Hole, True Rep is proud to connect with Hope Floats Healing and Wellness Center in Kingston. At every performance, True Rep will promote awareness of the center, and their services, that are helping so many to process their grief.

The cast includes Lyra Brennan (Centerville resident) as Becca, Donald Sheehan (Pembroke resident) as Howie, Sarah Gruber (Cohasset resident) as Izzy, Lisa Caron Driscoll (Marshfield resident) as Nat, and Patrick McCarthy (Dorchester resident) as Jason. The show is directed by Victoria Bond (Plymouth resident) and stage managed by Anthea Diamond (Kingston resident). 

Buy tickets at https://www.truereptheatre.com/impostertickets or at the door (cash and check only). 

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER COMES TO KINGSTON

True Repertory Theatre, Kingston, Mass. brings poignant and witty Rabbit Hole to the stage.

DATELINE: KINGSTON, MA…

The True Repertory Theatre announces its next production, David Lindsay-Abaire’s, 2007 Pulitzer Prize winning drama, Rabbit Hole.

Rabbit Hole will be performed at The Beal House, 222 Main St. in Kingston, on March 17, 18 & 24 at 8 PM and March 19, 25 & 26 at 3 PM. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $22 for seniors and students. Buy tickets at https://www.truereptheatre.com/impostertickets or at the door (cash and check only). 

The play focuses on Becca and Howie, eight months after a shocking and sudden event upends their otherwise perfect life. As they navigate their new normal, they must learn to cope with well-intentioned family, uncomfortable friends, and each other, as they try to rediscover that lining of hope that used to surround their marriage. 

“This is such a well written play. The playwright has an incredible ability to wade deep into dramatic water and then suddenly provide the audience unexpected laughter. It is so true to how we experience and cope with tragedy,” said director, Victoria Bond.

Donald Sheehan, True Rep’s Artistic Director, who plays Howie, notes, “This play asks us to confront our understanding of grief and how we process it. Given all that the community has been through, it feels like the right time to share this play.”

Through their Project 719 initiative, True Rep encourages local organizations providing services thematically related to a production, to become involved. For Rabbit Hole, True Rep is proud to connect with Hope Floats Healing and Wellness Center in Kingston. At every performance, True Rep will promote awareness of the center, and their services, that are helping so many to process their grief.

The cast includes Lyra Brennan (Centerville resident) as Becca, Donald Sheehan (Pembroke resident) as Howie, Sarah Gruber (Cohasset resident) as Izzy, Lisa Caron Driscoll (Marshfield resident) as Nat, and Patrick McCarthy (Dorchester resident) as Jason. The show is directed by Victoria Bond (Plymouth resident) and stage managed by Anthea Diamond (Kingston resident). 

Buy tickets at https://www.truereptheatre.com/impostertickets or at the door (cash and check only). 

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Paul Amorosino Physical Therapy practice opens doors at new wellness facility on Route 53 in Norwell, MA.

Aimed at building a culture of good health, Type One Fitness welcomes fellow wellness practitioner, Paul Amorosino Physical Therapy, LLC to the 11,000+ square foot first-class facility at 386 Washington Street, Route 53, Norwell, MA.   
 
The new physical therapy clinic is adjacent to Type One Fitness, an 8,000+ square foot boutique fitness center with a unique focus on diabetes wellness that is open to everyone. 
 
Paul Amorosino Physical Therapy will occupy prime space in the recently renovated building just off Route 53. Owner and Director, Paul Amorosino, PT, OMT is a Physical Therapist and Certified Orthopaedic Manual Therapist focused on orthopedic and sports physical therapy. Amorosino, a resident of Norwell and renowned physical therapist, formerly led the local Competitive Edge Physical Therapy for 11 years.  
 
“We’re pleased to welcome Paul Amorosino to the center as his practice really complements our boutique fitness facility and the other service providers within the space,” noted Type One, Inc., and Type One Fitness co-founder Paul Foti.  
 
For more information about Paul Amorosino Physical Therapy, visit https://paulamorosinopt.com. 
 
To learn more about Type One Fitness and all that the wellness center at 386 Washington Street offers, visit the website at https://typeonefitness.org or contact Paul Foti of Type One at 781-987-1393. 
 
About Type One Fitness 
Type One Fitness is a boutique fitness center with a unique focus on diabetes wellness that is open to everyone. Delivering life-changing results in health and fitness for individuals and families throughout the South Shore, Type One Fitness offers experienced and credentialed fitness trainers, nutritionists, state of the art equipment and studios, comprehensive workshops and support for those living with diabetes. Essentially, all-around well-being is enhanced through unique features, services, and amenities.  
 
About Type One, Inc. 
Type One, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, recognizes a world free of type 1 diabetes and is dedicated to that future by raising public awareness and funds toward a cure through research. Type One, Inc. was founded in 2012 by a group of South Shore residents to support their friend Tyson Sunnerberg, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin, when he was 21 years old. On November 25, 2012, the first ever Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race was held raising awareness and funds toward a cure. Since then, Type One, Inc. has incorporated the Type One Cares campaign which is dedicated to building a community to assist those affected by type 1 diabetes with support, education and endowment, so they can live a powerful life beyond the diagnosis. In their commitment to expanding and enhancing support for the many families and individuals living with diabetes throughout the South Shore, Type One, Inc. recently launched Type One Fitness in Norwell, MA, the first athletic center with a focus on diabetes wellness that is dedicated to building a culture of good health, well-being and inclusion for youth and families. Type One, Inc. is headquartered in Hingham, MA. Visit: https://typeonerenegaderun.com. 

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College Admissions 101 Workshop for high school students and their families offered at Torigian Family YMCA Peabody on March 1st

PEABODY AND RAYNHAM, MA… A free, in-person “College Admissions 101” workshop led by Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore, founder of Personal College Counseling, Inc. (PCCI) of Raynham, MA will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Torigian Family YMCA, 259 Lynnfield Street, Peabody, MA 01960.

Overwhelmed by the enormity of the college admissions task? Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore offers helpful insight and will cover topics including:

•    Choosing a college/university that is a good match for the student’s interests, lifestyle and budget
•    Getting the best financial package and maximizing merit scholarship dollars 

Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore helps focus effort on colleges that academically, socially and financially are most appropriate, which puts the student in the best position to succeed in school itself as well as beyond in their career. 

Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore

The workshop is geared towards high school Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors and their families. 

Registration is required. RSVP by February 28, 2023 to https://conta.cc/3XmrEIo

High school students and parents who are unable to attend the workshop may arrange for a complimentary consultation by emailing nod@personalcollegecounseling.com.

About PCCI
Founded by Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore, Esq. who has been practicing law for more than 29 years, Personal College Counseling, Inc. (PCCI) provides high school students (and parents/guardians) with one-on-one guidance throughout the entire college preparation process. PCCI’s college planning includes research and recommendations that are specifically targeted and provide the best fit to the student’s abilities, interests, finances, and family circumstances. PCCI takes into consideration university and campus life; programs, internships and study abroad; athletics (Division I, II, and III) and clubs and intramurals. PCCI manages all important deadlines for testing, applications and forms, and assists with merit-based scholarships and financial aid. 

PCCI’s services are available to students in all 50 states via video conferencing or via telephone. 
Virtual services as well as in-person services are available. PCCI is based in Raynham, MA. For more information or to arrange for a complimentary Parent/Student Personal College Consultation, contact (508) 622-5250, email nod@personalcollegecounseling.com or visit the website at https://www.personalcollegecounseling.com.

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OCES Offers Building Better Caregivers Virtual Workshop Beginning March 7th.
Registration Now Open

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding towns is offering a free, six-week Building Better Caregivers™ virtual workshop which will be held March 7 through April 18, 2023, from 1-3 p.m.

OCES’ Healthy Living Program presents the Building Better Caregivers (BBC) workshop for caregivers who are caring for someone with serious injury or illness, dementia, memory problems, post-traumatic stress disorder or a serious brain injury. The workshop will be held via Zoom, which is more convenient for many caregivers. 

This highly interactive, small group workshop is led by two trained facilitators, one or both of whom are or have been a caregiver.

The Building Better Caregivers™ workshop helps caregivers in a number of ways, such as:
– Managing challenging situations
– Communicating more effectively
– Dealing with difficult emotions and stress
– Feeling more confident
– Setting long and short-term goals

“Caregiving can be an extremely demanding job, and caregivers may experience significant stress, as well as isolation and burnout,” explained Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW, Chief Executive Officer of OCES. “This informative workshop offers training in how to provide better care, while also helping caregivers learn how to manage their own emotions, stress and physical health.”

To register, call Pat Livie, OCES’ Outreach Education Specialist at 508-584-1561 ext. 373 or Donna Forand, OCES’ Healthy Living Program Coordinator at 508-584-1561 ext. 237.

To learn more about OCES’ extensive programs and services, visit www.ocesma.org.

About OCES
Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 23 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 

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 www.ocesma.org. 
 

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Shedding light on Solar energy for your home.

Educational seminar offers answers.

Scheduled for Thursday, March 2nd, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Jones River Landing.

Considering solar energy for your home to reduce cost and minimize your environmental imprint?

Fred Paris of the Wind Sun Institute and owner of Plymouth Solar Energy is offering a free educational presentation and discussion about Residential Solar Energy on Thursday, March 2nd, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Jones River Landing, 55 Landing Road, Kingston MA.

Topics to be addressed include –

  • 3 Variables of Solar Design: roof space, budget, and electric bill 
  • Types of Systems: Beyond the rooftop, Ground mounts, Trackers, Poles
  • Batteries: Beyond blackout protection
  • Residential Financial Model (template)*
  • Financial (Leasing vs Owning) 
  • Tax credits and Incentives
  • Calculating Payback

*Participants may bring their utility bill, calculator, and pencil to participate in design template.

As a technical business instructor, Paris has taught Strategic Business Planning at Northeastern University, Business Values and Renewable Energy sessions at Babson College, and private technical lessons for organizations across the United States. Paris holds BA and MBA degrees. Locally, he designed and developed the solar energy curriculum at Massasoit Community College and is the owner of Plymouth Solar Energy.

Seating is limited. Please RSVP to – https://tinyurl.com/2s493d24.

Plymouth Solar Energy is located at 18 Main Street Extension, Plymouth, MA. For more info visit www.PlymouthSolarEnergy.com . For a complimentary Solar Feasibility Study or questions, call (508) 746-5430 or email info@plymouthsolarenergy.com.

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College Admissions Insights. Workshop for high school students and their families offered at South Shore YMCA Emilson on January 25th

HANOVER AND RAYNHAM, MA… A free, in-person “College Admissions Insights” workshop led by Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore, founder of Personal College Counseling, Inc. (PCCI) of Raynham, MA will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from 6-7 p.m. at the South Shore YMCA Emilson, 75 Mill Street, Hanover, MA 02339.

Overwhelmed by the enormity of the college admissions task? Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore offers helpful insight and will cover topics including:

•Choosing a college/university that is a good match for the student’s interests, lifestyle and budget
•Getting the best financial package and maximizing merit scholarship dollars 

Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore helps focus effort on colleges that academically, socially and financially are most appropriate, which puts the student in the best position to succeed in school itself as well as beyond in their career. 

Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore

The workshop is geared towards Freshman, Sophomore and Junior students and their families. 

Registration is required. RSVP by January 24, 2023 to https://conta.cc/3GnkYDb

High school students and parents who are unable to attend the workshop may arrange for a complimentary consultation by emailing nod@personalcollegecounseling.com.

About PCCI
Founded by Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore, Esq. who has been practicing law for more than 29 years, Personal College Counseling, Inc. (PCCI) provides high school students (and parents/guardians) with one-on-one guidance throughout the entire college preparation process. PCCI’s college planning includes research and recommendations that are specifically targeted and provide the best fit to the student’s abilities, interests, finances, and family circumstances. PCCI takes into consideration university and campus life; programs, internships and study abroad; athletics (Division I, II, and III) and clubs and intramurals. PCCI manages all important deadlines for testing, applications and forms, and assists with merit-based scholarships and financial aid. 

PCCI’s services are available to students in all 50 states via video conferencing or via telephone. 
Virtual services as well as in-person services are available. PCCI is based in Raynham, MA. For more information or to arrange for a complimentary Parent/Student Personal College Consultation, contact (508) 622-5250, email nod@personalcollegecounseling.com or visit the website at https://www.personalcollegecounseling.com

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