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Tips for Seniors and their Families. Breaking through isolation during COVID-19.

NEEDHAM, MA… Older adults (age 60+) have been identified as one of the most vulnerable populations in the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As a result, many seniors are now distancing themselves from others and are essentially “homebound” and isolated.

FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, offers tips for seniors to help ward off boredom and other potential effects that have been linked to social isolation.

“As seniors continue to practice precautions in these uncertain times, many are struggling with the social isolation aspect that goes along with it,” said Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, Owner and Executive Director of FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, a leading provider of non-medical home care helping individuals achieve the quality of life they deserve. Adlerstein, a licensed social worker, has more than 20 years of experience in working with seniors.

She continued, “Altered sleep patterns, feelings of loneliness, as well as increased fear and anxiety are a few of the effects of social isolation that may develop over time.”

In light of this, FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston offers five “isolation buster” activities for seniors below:

Engage in “brain games”. Crossword puzzles and Sudoku are a couple traditional games that seniors may enjoy on their own. Tech-savvy seniors may prefer to play Scrabble, Dominoes or a variety of other multi-player online games.

Enjoy the show. Create a list of your favorite movies, share it with friends and family and encourage them to add to the list. Share ratings and critiques with one another. From past and present Oscar winners, dramas and musicals to romantic comedies and westerns, there’s a variety of genres and no shortage of films.

Find a new hobby or project. Do you enjoy perusing cookbooks for recipes that you could improve upon? Whether it’s cooking, crafting, woodworking, drawing or another activity – find a hobby you are passionate about that will bring you joy and keep you busy.

Learn something new. Consider learning a new language through any of the free language learning websites. Visit online exhibits at museums from around the world. A good link to start with is https://artsandculture.google.com/. Or, simply tune in to some of the fun, educational television shows that offer instruction on baking, gardening, painting and more.

Revisit your favorite books. Whether it’s a collection of classic works, a favorite “whodunit”, or that 400-page page biography – there’s no better time than the present to enjoy it.

Adlerstein advises, “Finding activities that you enjoy, and that stimulate thinking, problem solving and creativity will not only keep you from being bored, but can improve mood and help keep you sharp. Although social distancing is a necessity, stay in touch with neighbors, family and friends on a regular basis. Talk on the phone, video chat, text or email. We’re all in this together and will get through it.”

For more information about Coronavirus (COVID-19), visit the following websites:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – https://www.cdc.gov

Massachusetts Department of Health – https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

About FirstLight Home Care

FirstLight Home Care is a leading provider of non-medical home care, helping individuals in more than 30 states achieve the quality of life they deserve. The company has set a new standard in home care by creating an unmatched Culture of Care that drives industry-leading client and employee satisfaction. FirstLight is a lifeline not only for seniors, but for people recovering from illness, injury or surgery; adults with disabilities; and anyone over the age of 18 who needs extra assistance. Care can be provided at private residences, as well as independent and assisted living communities.

For additional information, contact FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, (781) 559-0220, https://www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcare-west-suburban-boston/contact/

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Boston area Physical Therapy provider now offers Telehealth – Physical Therapy services in the comfort of your home.

Boston Sports Medicine, a provider of exceptional physical therapy care to thousands in the Boston area and beyond, is now offering Telehealth or E-Visit physical therapy services to their existing patients, and Telehealth to any patient in Massachusetts who has lost their physical therapy due to office closure or reduction in staff.

With intensifying concerns surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Telehealth or E-Visits have become of paramount importance to ensure the safety of patients and health care providers.

Physical Therapy via computer or another device

Telehealth or E-Visits are the remote delivery of health care services and clinical information using communications technology, such as Internet, wireless and phone media. Boston Sports Medicine patients now have the opportunity to seamlessly continue their care through video appointments, while practicing social distancing, remaining in their home, and minimizing their exposure to the virus.

Dr. Michael J. Velsmid, DPT, MS, Director of Boston Sports Medicine

“Approximately half of the patients we see critically need physical therapy guidance,” explained Dr. Michael J. Velsmid, DPT, MS, Director of Boston Sports Medicine. “Many people have just had surgery, young children have recently had their casts removed, people with debilitating back and neck pain and others who have acute injury or medical conditions are without anyone to speak with to learn how to cope and what they and their family can do. Our Telehealth or E-Visit services enable us to deliver essential physical therapy and clinical information remotely to continue their care in the safety of their home.”

Benefits of Physical Therapy by Telehealth

In addition to minimizing exposure to the virus, Boston Sports Medicine’s Telehealth/E-Visit physical therapy provides a number of benefits including:

Convenience – Patients receive physical therapy care from the comfort, safety, and privacy of their home or anywhere with connection to communications technology.

Security – Boston Sport Medicine’s technology platform used for Telehealth and E-Visits are HIPAA compliant, ensuring that private health information is protected.

Simplicity – Patients use a computer or any device with a camera and internet. If there is no access to a camera, Boston Sport Medicine’s physical therapist can do Telehealth visits by phone.

Office appointments at Boston Sports Medicine’s locations are available at the moment but currently limited due to their efforts to “flatten the curve” by strict adherence to grouping guidelines and social distancing.

Access to the best therapists no matter where you are

To request a Telehealth or E-Visit physical therapy appointment, visit https://www.bostonsportsmed.com/request-appointment/ and a Boston Sports Medicine physical therapist will see you on your device in the comfort of your home covered by your MA-based health insurance plan, Medicare, Tricare, and many other out of state plans.

The Department of Public Health issued guidance on March 15, 2020 to all commercial insurers and the Group Insurance Commission regarding the coverage of medically necessary telehealth services. To review the full order, visit https://www.mass.gov/doc/march-15-2020-telehealth-order/download

Boston Sports Medicine has taken it a step further to help the most vulnerable population by waiving all copayments and deductibles for its Medicare beneficiaries who use E-Visits.

For important information about Coronavirus (COVID-19), visit the CDC’s website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

About Boston Sports Medicine, Inc.

Since 1999, Boston Sports Medicine has provided exceptional physical therapy care to thousands in the Boston area community and from abroad. Boston Sports Medicine specializes in sports, dance, orthopedic, and post-surgical physical and aquatic therapy with clinics all over the Greater Boston area. Their team of physical therapists specialize in post-surgical rehabilitation, running injuries, all field sport injuries, shoulder, back and neck injuries, dance injuries, aquatic therapy, and manual therapies. Boston Sports Medicine is a trusted member of the Boston Ballet Health Alliance, and is recognized by the New England Consortium of Academic Coordinators of Clinical Education for excellence in clinical education. Boston Sports Medicine clinics are located in Allston, Brookline, East Cambridge, Somerville, Swampscott, Watertown and West Roxbury, MA. For more information about Boston Sports Medicine and their Telehealth Services, visit BostonSportsMed.com or call 617-787-8700.

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Content to ride it out?

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Should you keep blogging during the Covid-19 crisis?

Snap. Crackle. Pop.

Most people hear “Snap” and “Crackle” and know you’re talking about Rice Krispies.

But did you know Kellogg’s first introduced their signature product in the height of the Great Depression?

True.

While its chief competitor Post significantly reduced its marketing budget in the 1930s, Kellogg’s actually doubled its advertising spend, investing heavily in radio.

Part of that effort was introducing its newest product, Rice Krispies.

So, what was the end result of this polar opposite approach to a financial crisis?

Well, Kellogg’s increased its profits by 30 percent and became the category leader for decades thereafter.

Post survived. Yet it never really regained its perch atop the food chain (sorry about that irresistible pun).

Does that mean you should increase your marketing budget during this crisis?

When you consider the Kellogg’s example, it’s not the worst idea. Particularly when you consider the current crisis will have an end—they were not so sure when the Great Depression would end.

While a radio buy might not be in the cards for your business, there are any number of low budget and grassroots marketing efforts you can undertake to keep front of mind and/or be ready for when things get going again:

  • E-newsletters – If your company has one, continue to stay on schedule so you’re never too far from the minds of your customers and network. You may even want to increase the frequency (e.g. monthly to bi-monthly).
  • Social media posts – Be it a blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc. continue to post. If it feels too self-promotional during a time like this, mix in some inspirational stories. For example, Stop & Shop offering special hours for shoppers 60 and older.
  • Website updates – When was the last time you edited content on your website? This could be a great time for a thorough review of the content on your site and a chance to punch it up or optimize.
  • eBook/Lead Magnet – Do you have a lead magnet on your website? If not, it could be a great time to develop one. Or, if you do, perhaps you could update it with more recent case studies. Better yet, produce a new eBook/Lead Magnet and have it ready to go for when businesses get back to normal.
  • Podcasts – Hosting your own podcast gives you an opportunity to showcase your expertise but also content spiders well in the search engines.

Speaking of podcasts, PR Works offers a turnkey podcast solution that includes developing a title, theme, bumper music, arranging for guests, guiding you through easy-to-use technology at your desk, uploading the edited segment to Spotify and other podcast portals, promoting each episode via social media and other channels, and more.

If you would like more information on how we can help your business join the Golden Era of podcasting, drop a line or give us a call at 781-582-1061.

Whether it’s a podcast or any of the aforementioned grassroots efforts, none require the kinds of dollars Kellogg’s spent on radio time way back when. Yet with all or a few of these low-cost initiatives. you can stay top of mind of with your key audiences TODAY!

Or you can wait for things to get back to “normal”.

The amount of time until then is the same for all of us. What to do with that time is totally up to you.

Again, if you need assistance in launching your grassroots initiatives, call us at 781-582-1061 or drop a line.

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Professional distancing? Tips on Connecting with online meetings.

Business communication has been dramatically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Systems Support Corp based in 462 Plain Street, Suite 206, Marshfield, MA  02050 is offering tips and support to help businesses segue to online meetings.

Client/Sales visits are out!  Many are now working from home and remotely controlling their office computers, making it very hard or impossible to stay in touch with multiple people at the same time.

Video conferencing to the rescue. Zoom, Go To Meeting, WebEx, Anytime Meeting, Skype and Intermedia are among the leaders.

Brian MacFee of Systems Support Corp notes, “Online meetings break through the isolation and keep everybody on the same page. This could be employees, clients, key members of clubs and organizations, or even just a chance to get family together over the upcoming holidays.”

He added, “The good news is that there are a number of quality online meeting systems that are pretty easy to use, fairly inexpensive (some are even free for a period of time), and pretty reliable. “

Most people have a laptop or tablet at their disposal they can use that already has a video camera and microphone built into it. You can even use most of the smartphones for it as well. Most of the better known meeting systems have pretty much the same features that we’ll be talking about.

To have the best meetings you can, make some preparations beforehand and test them out with a friend or partner before going “live” with a number of people. Here’s some tips to make your meeting the best experience it can be. Some of the tips are good to remember if you are an attendee of someone else’s meeting –

  1. Choose a good provider – again the top providers are highly recommended. All are easy to use even for the novice.

  2. Include all the information necessary to connect in your invitation email that you send to attendees.
  • Create and share an agenda with your attendees.

  • Practice the meeting with a colleague. How do you look and sound on their computer?
    A suggestion, try to use a headset microphone or pair the Bluetooth earpiece/microphone you use with your phone to your computer. Microphones internal to laptops tend to sound boomy or throw off lots of echo.

  • Make sure your lighting is BRIGHT. Without good lighting, you will look dark and rather sinister on the other screens. Have a light background, like a blank office wall. You can even drape a white sheet behind for better contrast and appearance with a logo or brand graphic attached. It is best to avoid a window  as your background.

  • If at home, choose a room with good lighting away from everybody else.

  • If there are going to be more than three attendees, you want to be able to mute people at will as one of the biggest complaints is people talking over one another.

  • With more attendees, it is best to have a colleague manage the meeting – muting / unmuting as necessary and switching  the main screen to others for you as necessary.
  • Many systems allow you to record the meeting. This can be helpful to recall documents that are shared or clarifying what was said.
  1. Repeat number 4 – Practice is the best way to become familiar with the system, check the sound and picture, and share documents and videos.

These tips should help you create effective meetings that can help keep your clients, colleagues, or potential customers engaged and improve your image as you attend other’s meetings.

Systems Support Corp, located at 462 Plain Street, Suite 206, Marshfield, MA  02050 delivers first-class computer support to companies aiming to increase productivity and efficiency. With a comprehensive approach to network services, Systems Support Corp is a single source for all things IT.

To learn more about online meeting platform, contact Systems Support Corp by visiting www. SystemSupport.com or call their Marshfield, MA-based offices at (781) 837-0069.

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Getting out of the Gutter and celebrating a milestone. Brothers That Just Do Gutters turn 20 and cut the ribbon on new national headquarters.

More than 150 people – including 11 franchisees, members of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, numerous suppliers, employees, family members and the public – helped celebrate the  20th anniversary and completion of the Brothers That Just Do Gutters new national headquarters, franchisee training center and warehouse facilities on March 6.  The new, expanded location is 55 Page Park Drive, Poughkeepsie, NY.

“It was great to share the 20th anniversary and opening of our new corporate headquarters with those who were instrumental in helping us get to this milestone,” noted Ken Parsons, founder of Brothers That Just Do Gutters.

Ryan Parsons, the second Gutter Brother and Chief Solutionist for the company, added “It is great to be supported by everyone we interact with. We can feel the momentum of creating a new paradigm for gutter contractors.  We are helping hard working, motivated entrepreneurs get out of their truck and really build a scalable business that supports their families, provides value to customers and creates jobs in the community.”

He added, “On-going benchmarking, sales training, product education, lead generation and appointment coordination in a thoughtful, consistent delivery way continues to produce measurable and significant success.”

The celebration took place on the last day of the Brothers That Just Do Gutters Annual Franchise conference.  The conference provided additional training and support for the 11 Brothers Gutters franchisees with locations from Florida to New Jersey and as far as Texas.

The new Brothers That Just Do Gutters includes 2,000 square feet of office space, a 5,000 square feet training center and 5,000 for warehousing.

The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Story

The Brothers That Just Do Gutters was born out of Ken Parson’s vision for a better contracting service than the ones operating in his market and beyond. While working as a gutter installer for another company summers between teaching History in 1996, he determined exactly what qualities such an operation should embody. In 1999 his plans were solidified with the opening of what is now called The Brothers That Just Do Gutters.

After extensive campaigning, Ken was able to recruit his brother, Ryan to join him as the co-owner and Chief Solutionist© of their growing operation. The sibling essentially threw their higher education into the gutter and haven’t looked back since.

Fast forward to 2019. Ken and Ryan have helped dozens of other motivated individuals, partners and couples realize the American Dream by opening The Brothers That Just Do Gutters franchises of their own. Today, there are 10 Brothers Gutter franchise locations from Florida to New Jersey and even across the county in Seattle. Their proprietary system enables quick growth and ample return on investment with direct training, ongoing consultation and shared exposure.

For more information about The Brothers That Just Do Gutters system, visit www.brothersfranchise.com or call (845) 705-7276.

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BCI to Hold Open House Hiring Event in Lowell on March 16th

Behavioral Concepts (BCI), a company of behavioral clinicians specializing in the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Massachusetts will hold an Open House hiring event at Tavern in the Square, 900 Chelmsford Street in Lowell, MA on March 16, 2020 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. 

BCI provides specialty Early Intervention Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services to families throughout the Northeast / Greater Lowell area and is currently hiring. Job seekers who attend the Open House simply register at the door. All applicants undergo a formal interview during the Open House. Those who are hired are on-boarded on the spot. 

Applicants must meet qualifications which include having a valid driver’s license, their own reliable transportation and a high school diploma or equivalent. They must also have experience with children, and preferably, experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities.

“BCI has had tremendous success with two Open House hiring events held recently at our Worcester location, where we hired over 20 people. We encourage interested candidates in the Northeast area to discover a rewarding career in Applied Behavior Analysis,” said Tiffany Bellina, M.S., BCBA, LABA, Director of Greater Fitchburg and Northeast Programs.

About BCI’s Early Intervention Services

BCI is a partner agency and receives Early Intervention referrals from the Department of Public Health for children under age three with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. BCI’s Early Intervention services are designed to assist infants and toddlers (birth to age three) in making significant strides in their development. Early Intervention services include assessment, clinical design, consultation and transition to school. They are targeted, evidence-based, tailored to a child’s needs, and usually provided in the home.

For more information about BCI, visit https://bciaba.com

About BCI

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Worcester, BCI has grown to become the go-to provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families throughout Massachusetts. We identify and facilitate effective personalized instruction that allows children to discover more, learn more, and be more – increasing their independence and enhancing their quality of life at home, in school, and in the community. BCI is a Massachusetts Department of Public Health approved provider of specialty ABA services for early intervention. BCI also provides center, home-based, and afterschool services through private and public health insurance. Further information on BCI is available at https://bciaba.com.

BCI is part of the LEARN Behavioral family of companies, a national organization dedicated to helping all children succeed in school and life. Learn more at https://www.learnbehavioral.com/

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Fall River, MA Safety Company Offers Next Generation of Hand Sanitizer. Lasting Protection Against Germs with Prefense

Handwashing is one of the best practices for staying healthy. With the threat of contagious viruses such as the flu and coronavirus, defending against germs is imperative. Now, there is a new generation of hand sanitizer that bolsters that defense.

Prefense foam hand sanitizer is a revolutionary new hand sanitizer that acts as a “barrier” to germs and offers lasting protection with just one application per day. Prefense foam hand sanitizer is a patented, alcohol-free formula that soothes and moisturizes hands while providing up to 24-hour protection. The active ingredient in Prefense safely bonds with skin to provide antimicrobial protection all day long, or through 10 hand washings.

“Prefense is a hand sanitizer that provides barrier-type protection and is the only one like it in the world,” said John V. Carvalho III, founder and president of Apollo Safety, Inc., gas detection experts and the leading safety and technical services equipment provider in New England that has been protecting the public from invisible, airborne threats for 25 years. “This product has been scientifically and medically vetted, and has proven effective. We’ve added Prefense to our comprehensive line of protective products.”

Having long been the accepted practice for when soap and water is not readily available, alcohol based sanitizers are no longer the only option. An alcohol based sanitizer evaporates (after application) along with the skin’s protective layer of natural oils, which can leave skin dry, chapped and cracking. Ultimately, over time it can compromise the skin’s ability to keep germs out.

Safe for the whole family, Prefense is a colorless foam that applies easily and dries quickly. Prefense does not contain alcohol, triclosan, hydrogen peroxide, sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate, parabens or harsh chemicals. It is made from a patented, silica based formula that moisturizes skin.

Prefense foam is sold in 1.5 ounce and 8 ounce bottles and is available online. To learn more about the product or make a purchase, visit Apollo Safety’s website:

https://www.apollosafetyproducts.net/search?query=prefense

In addition to creating greater awareness about this innovative hand sanitizer, Apollo Safety shares best practice tips for staying healthy below:

– Try to avoid those who are already sick and maintain a distance from anyone who is sneezing or coughing when you are in a public space.

– Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose and mouth.

– Block your sneeze or cough in the bend of your arm. Or, sneeze or cough into a tissue or napkin and discard it in the trash.

– Wash hands often, scrubbing your hands for at least 20 seconds while making sure to get under fingernails.

– Consider wearing a mask if you are going to a doctor’s office or other healthcare setting or if you are coughing and sneezing and being out in a public space is unavoidable.

– Self-isolate if you are not feeling well, particularly if you are coughing or sneezing.

Protection from invisible, airborne threats. 

Visit Apollo Safety’s website, www.apollosafety.com to view their comprehensive “10 Best Practice Tips for Staying Healthy”. 

About Apollo Safety

As experts in disaster prevention, Apollo Safety, Inc. has grown to become the leading safety and technical services equipment provider in New England. Providing comprehensive gas/toxic leak prevention and detection products and services, Apollo Safety services include installation, regular maintenance and monitoring of the systems to ensure all systems are continually in optimal working order.

Apollo Safety provides portable, stationary and wireless gas detection systems; Man Down/Lone Worker detection systems; sales and support for most major brands of gas detection device manufacturers; as well as service in their state of the art in-house service center. The company also provides on-site support with factory-trained technicians for both portable and stationary gas detection systems. 

Apollo Safety is a member of the National Safety Council, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Association (RIAFC) and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts (FCAM). A Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and Veteran-Owned Businesses Enterprise (VBE), Apollo Safety has locations in Boston and Fall River, Massachusetts as well as in Connecticut. For more information, call 800-813-5408 or visit http://www.ApolloSafety.com.

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Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield Names New Director of Teen Programming & Summer Camp

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield, a youth development organization providing programs and services to children and families throughout the greater South Shore community, has appointed Mark J. Free, as Director of Teen Programming and Summer Camp.

In his new role at the Boys & Girls Club, Free will oversee and lead the operation of all teen and summer camp programs offered at the Club, as well as oversee facility rentals and birthday parties.

Free has more than 35 years of experience working with children and teens and has held several leadership roles within various day camps in numerous Massachusetts communities. Previous to the Boys & Girls Club, Free was the Senior Program Director at Hockomock Area YMCA in Foxboro, MA. Prior to that, he was Senior Program Director, Camp Lyndon at YMCA Cape Cod in W. Barnstable, MA.

Other programs Free has been involved with include licensed after school programs, aquatics, tennis, gymnastics and youth sports leagues. He has an extensive background in coaching youth sports, primarily basketball and baseball, at town, travel, AAU and high school levels.

Free attended Bridgewater State College and Massasoit Community College. He resides with his wife Terry and three children, Kayla, David and Jack, in Quincy, MA.

Teen Programming

The Boys & Girls Club’s Teen programming is designed specifically for ages 13-18, and provides meaningful experiences today so teens are ready to chase their dreams tomorrow. For example, the Keystone Club for youth ages 14 to 18 is a unique program providing leadership development opportunities for youth to participate in activities, both in and out of the Club, in three focus areas: academic success, career preparation and community service.

Summer Camp

The Summer Program is designed for youth 6-14 years old and includes activities such as swimming, archery, arts and crafts, field trips, themed days, field games, outdoor play, gym games, game room, and more.

For more information about Teen Programming and Summer Camp at the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield, visit https://www.bgcmarshfield.org

About the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield’s mission is to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders. The Club provides programming opportunities in the Boys & Girls Club of America’s (BGCA) five core areas including leadership, education, health, arts, and fitness.  

Currently, the Club serves hundreds of families with children ranging in age from 6 to 18 years old, providing afterschool, vacation week and summer programs, as well as youth athletics, teen, social recreational and leadership opportunities. For more information, visit their website https://www.bgcmarshfield.org or call 781-834-2582.

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From farm to front door. Malden, Reading, Wakefield, MA now served by Crescent Ridge Dairy.

Something to moo about.  A new Crescent Ridge Dairy delivery route will now serve Malden, Reading, Wakefield, MA.  The expanded fleet of 12 classic milk trucks now delivers not only Crescent Ridge’s award winning milk and ice cream, but a full array of hundreds of grocery items with an emphasis on locally grown, locally raised, locally handmade and locally prepared foods.  From farm to front door.

“We are delighted to bring the very best of local dairy and food to Malden, Reading and Wakefield,” noted Mark Parrish, the third generation to operate the family business.  He added, “The reception to our wholesale, high grade yet affordable food has been rewarding to our entire staff.  We look forward to the continued expansion of our farm to front door products and the communities we serve.”

Crescent Ridge Dairy’s recently swept a variety of World Dairy Expo Championship awards. Crescent Ridge Dairy’s 2% white milk, whole milk, mint cookies & cream ice cream and coconut almond bar ice cream each were recognized as the best in their respected categories.

Ever since Crescent Ridge Dairy began making premium ice cream at their humble Sharon, Massachusetts dairy farm, their menu has been regarded as a scoop above the cups and cones of other creameries. Demand for their summer-time treats led to the opening of their dairy bar that overlooks grazing cattle in 1968. Since then, the popularity of Crescent Ridge Dairy’s ice cream has grown from a cult following of regional connoisseurs and travelers to international recognition from some of the world’s most respected publications.

In 2009, National Geographic Magazine’s The 10 Best of Everything Ultimate Guide for Travelers featured Crescent Ridge as one of the 10 Best Ice Creams in the World. They would receive this same honor again in 2012. That same year, Food & Wine Magazine cited Crescent Ridge Dairy as one of the Best Ice Cream Spots in the U.S. In 2014, Men’s Journal would inform anyone left who wasn’t already aware of Crescent Ridge Dairy’s reputation by featuring them in their 27 Best Ice Cream Shops in America article.

Taste the hype for yourself. Crescent Ridge Dairy’s products are available for home delivery in the Greater Boston area and directly from the dairy bar located on their Sharon, Massachusetts Farm. You can also find them on the shelves of Stop & Shops, Shaw’s / Star Markets, Roche Brothers, Whole Foods and other major retailers throughout New England.

The Crescent Ridge Story

Malby and Mildred Parrish started Crescent Ridge in 1932 when they purchased the 44-acre plot farmland on Sharon’s historic Bay Road and made it suitable to grow crops and raise cows for milk. Back then, Malby was able to make his rounds delivering fresh dairy to the community with just one dependable 1928 Chevrolet truck. In less than 10 years, the operation had achieved enough success to justify the installation of a modern pasteurization and bottling plant. By 1953 Crescent Ridge controlled a fleet of milk trucks that served not only families in Sharon, but the neighboring towns of Canton, Stoughton, Norwood, Walpole and Westwood, Massachusetts as well.

Crescent Ridge opened their first Dairy Bar on their original plot of land in 1968. Its popularity has only grown since then, with the ice cream it serves winning the reputation of the best in New England amongst locals and seasoned travelers alike. Years later, National Geographic would name it one of The 10 Best Ice Creams in the World. This expansion and the loyal following Crescent Ridge had developed helped the brand weather the troubled economic climate of the 1970 and prosper into the 1980’s. By the early 1990’s Crescent Ridge began expanding its menu starting with fresh squeezed orange juice.

Mark Parrish became the third generation to operate the family business in 1998. This same year, he made significant investments into Crescent Ridge’s infrastructure by expanding their warehouse, freezer and lab space and making updates to their milk plant. Mark continues to innovate and grow the Crescent Ridge brand. Their products can now be found on the shelves of major stores like Stop & Shop, Whole Foods, Shaw’s / Star Market, Roche Bros, Big Y, Boston Public Market and others. He has teamed up with other local businesses and diversified his own operation to feature fresh seafood, grass-fed beef, pork, chicken, produce, maple syrup and other artisan products in their catalogue.

For more information about home delivery, retail locations and the onsite dairy bar, please click to https://www.crescentridgedairybar.com/ or call (781) 784-274.  Visit the cows and staff at 407 Bay Road, Sharon, MA.

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