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New Autism Learning Center Opens Doors in Quincy, MA

No Waitlist for Families in Norfolk County Area

QUINCY, MA… Behavioral Concepts (BCI), a provider of LEARN Behavioral, is proud to announce the opening of its new location at 8 Hancock Court, Quincy, MA 02169.

BCI is a leading contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based services for children with autism and Down syndrome. The Quincy Learning Center provides Early Intervention, diagnostic evaluations for autism, center-based and in-home ABA therapy to children with autism ages 2-6, and after-school programming for older children. It also offers center-based and in-home ABA therapy for individuals with Down syndrome, up to age 21.

“We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with South Shore families,” said Katie Corey, M.S., LABA, BCBA, Senior Regional Clinical Director. “We value being a part of the Quincy community and look forward to helping find success for every child in our care.” 

Key Features of the Quincy Learning Center:

  • Large facility that includes an indoor gross motor space for physical and social development, as well as an art room and a teaching kitchen for children.
  • ABA therapy, which includes a learning-rich environment, unique play-based learning spaces, and one-on-one support.
  • No waitlist and flexible treatment hours to accommodate busy family schedules. 
  • Serving children 2-15 years old with personalized therapy plans.
  • Conveniently located near I-93 and easily accessible to public transportation.

The center is now enrolling new clients throughout the South Shore 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 and Down syndrome find success and reach their unique potential.

In addition to the Quincy Learning Center, BCI has existing center-based ABA therapy Learning Centers in Beverly, Brockton, Fall River, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lawrence, Littleton, Lowell, Newton, New Bedford, Springfield, Taunton, Wilmington, two locations in Worcester, MA, and a location in Nashua, NH.

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

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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Between Rounds supports Connecticut Foodshare in two campaigns to fight hunger

MANCHESTER, EAST WINDSOR, SOUTH WINDSOR, TOLLAND, AND VERNON, CT… 

The food-insecure population in Connecticut has increased by 40 percent since 2020.

In response, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, the unique bagel shop with five locations in Connecticut, has teamed up with Connecticut Foodshare to help people facing food insecurity.

Between Rounds presents Connecticut Foodshare with the proceeds from one of their two campaigns to fight hunger in the community. Shown left to right: Reese Hopkins, Chris Puiia, Jerry Puiia, Joe Puiia, Meghan Dubois, Brendan Puiia, and Laurie Puiia.

In an effort to help their neighbors, Between Rounds recently donated proceeds totaling $1,600 from two campaigns – a special breakfast sandwich campaign and a live radio broadcast event encouraging the purchase of bagel certificates – to Connecticut Foodshare. 

In the fall of 2025, Between Rounds created a new breakfast sandwich known as “The B.E.C.C.A.”, made with bacon, egg, cheese, Hellmann’s Ancho Chipotle sauce, and avocado on a bagel or croissant, with 50 cents from every BECCA sandwich sold donated to Connecticut Foodshare to help provide food for individuals and families facing food insecurity.

Between Rounds also held a one-day event with Reese On The Radio from WTIC 1080 AM, broadcasting the live show from their Vernon location on January 16th. Throughout the show, guests were encouraged to stop by to meet Reese and purchase half-priced bagel certificates, with all proceeds being donated directly to Connecticut Foodshare.

Expanding & Continuing the Campaign

“We’re committed to supporting our neighbors in need and will continue to support Connecticut Foodshare to help fight hunger in our community,” said Jerry Puiia, co-founder of Between Rounds. “Our BECCA breakfast sandwich has become so popular that we’re going to continue to donate 50 cents from every BECCA sandwich sold, and we’re expanding this promotion to our Garlic Bagel Chips.”

Now, 50 cents from every package of Between Rounds Garlic Bagel Chips will also be donated to Connecticut Foodshare.

Both the Garlic Bagel Chips and the BECCA breakfast sandwich are available at all Between Rounds locations: East Windsor; South Windsor; Vernon; Manchester and Tolland, CT.  To view locations, visit betweenroundsbagels.com.

About Connecticut Foodshare

Founded in 1982, Connecticut Foodshare is the food bank serving the people of Connecticut and a member of the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks. Visit their website to learn more, https://www.ctfoodshare.org

Between Rounds 

The family-owned Between Rounds has been in business for over three decades and is the brainchild of brothers Jerry and Joseph Puiia, Staten Island, NY natives. Between Rounds has five corporate and franchised bakery café and bagel shop locations in Connecticut and is a wholesale bagel supplier to more than 100 grocery retailers in the state and beyond. Between Rounds has been honored as “2024 Bakery Partner of the Year” by Big Y, one of the largest independently owned supermarket chains in New England.

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. Made from the same family recipe for over 35 years, Between Rounds signature bagels are consistent and meet their wholesale partners’ high-quality standards. All the bagels are locally-produced at Between Rounds state-of-the-art South Windsor, CT headquarters and are delivered fully baked and packaged to their wholesale partners.

For more information about Between Rounds’ unique franchise and wholesale offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit https://betweenroundsbagels.com

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Between Rounds expands bagel line with Featured flavors throughout the year

MANCHESTER, EAST WINDSOR, SOUTH WINDSOR, TOLLAND, AND VERNON, CT… 

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, the unique bakery café and bagel shop with five locations in Connecticut, has expanded its signature bagel line with featured flavors.

Between Rounds’ featured bagels are offered for a limited time and may include unique flavors as well as seasonal bagels. Throughout 2026, the bagel franchise is set to roll out five featured bagels, which will be offered for a limited time:

Cranberry Orange, a sweet and tart citrus bagel featured in January, February, and March. 

In March, Between Rounds is also featuring green (colored) signature bagels in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. 

A Chonion bagel combines their two most popular savory bagels, cheddar cheese and onion, and will be featured in April, May, June and July. The Chonion bagel has a bold flavor profile that is perfect topped with plain or flavored cream cheese and even better when served in place of bread in a favorite breakfast or lunch sandwich. 

Just in time for “Pumpkin Spice season”, Pumpkin bagels will feature in August, September, and October.

In November and December, Between Rounds will feature French Toast bagels, which are made with a maple and cinnamon swirl, similar to the taste of French toast topped with maple syrup.

“We enjoy creating new and exciting bagel flavors for our customers,” said Jerry Puiia, co-founder of Between Rounds. “Essentially, our featured flavors enable us to offer new flavors on a limited basis to see how well they are received. For example, our Jalapeño Cheddar bagel started out as a featured flavor, but was very well-received and in high demand, so we made it one of our staple flavors offered daily.”

Bagel Varieties

Between Rounds signature bagel line includes more than a dozen different kinds of bagels each day, which include: Jalapeño Cheddar, Everything, Asiago, Cheddar, Whole Wheat, Blueberry, Spinach, Cornmeal, Pumpernickel, Garlic, Egg, Onion, Poppy, Sesame, Cinnamon Raisin, and Plain. 

Puiia continued, “Our signature bagels are made from the same family recipe for more than 35 years now. Our bagels are delicious as is or toasted and topped with cream cheese or a preferred topping. Customers looking for ways to enhance their breakfast or lunch sandwich ‘flavor profile’ may simply replace sandwich bread or roll with their favorite Between Rounds bagel.”

Wholesale Bagels

Between Rounds signature bagels are also offered at wholesale partner retailers. The bagels are sold in four-packs of their most popular flavors: Plain, Sesame, Poppy, Everything, Asiago, Jalapeño Cheddar, and Cheddar bagels. (Feature flavors are not part of wholesale offerings.)

For a listing of wholesale partner store locations that offer Between Rounds bagels, visit betweenroundsbagels.com/grocery-retailers/

Retailers interested in becoming wholesale partners to complement their offerings with Between Rounds fresh-baked, local products are encouraged to contact Jerry Puiia at (860) 291-8780.

Between Rounds 

The family-owned Between Rounds has been in business for over three decades and is the brainchild of brothers Jerry and Joseph Puiia, Staten Island, NY natives. Between Rounds has five corporate and franchised bakery café and bagel shop locations in Connecticut and is a wholesale bagel supplier to more than 100 grocery retailers in the state and beyond. Between Rounds has been honored as “2024 Bakery Partner of the Year” by Big Y, one of the largest independently owned supermarket chains in New England.

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. Made from the same family recipe for over 35 years, Between Rounds signature bagels are consistent and meet their wholesale partners’ high-quality standards. All the bagels are locally-produced at Between Rounds state-of-the-art South Windsor, CT headquarters and are delivered fully baked and packaged to their wholesale partners.

For more information about Between Rounds’ unique franchise and wholesale offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit https://betweenroundsbagels.com

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SPARKS ABA Learning Center Now Open in Fairfax, VA

No Waitlist and Expanded Year-Round Services for Fairfax County Area Families

FAIRFAX, VA… SPARKS ABA, a provider of LEARN Behavioral, has recently opened the doors of their new Learning Center at 3022 Williams Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031. 

SPARKS ABA is Virginia’s premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based autism services for children and adolescents ages 2-18 years. The Fairfax Learning Center provides center-based and in-home ABA therapy, diagnostic services, and speech and occupational therapy.

“We are thrilled to open our doors and bring compassionate, contemporary ABA therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to families in Fairfax and the surrounding areas,” said Kayla Bagnato, Regional Clinical Director. “Through highly personalized support, we aim to empower each child and young adult to gain independence to succeed in school and life and reach their highest potential.” 

The Fairfax Learning Center features an innovative Launchpad Learning Program, which focuses on children with autism ages 2 to 6 who are ready to transition from a one-on-one learning environment to a group setting to help prepare them for school. With Launchpad, half the day involves group activities with a 3:1 staff-child ratio, developing team skills and independence, and the other half of the day focuses on individual instruction, addressing personal growth areas.

Key Features of the Fairfax Learning Center:

  • ABA therapy, which includes a learning-rich environment, unique play-based learning spaces, and one-on-one support.
  • Diagnostic services and speech and occupational therapy provided on-site.
  • Launchpad Learning, a school readiness program for children aged 2 to 6.
  • No waitlist and flexible treatment hours that include after-school and evening hours to accommodate busy family schedules.
  • Serving children 2-18 years old with personalized therapy plans.
  • Conveniently located near I-495. Just 15 minutes away from Springfield and easily accessible via public transportation for families in the region.

About SPARKS ABA

SPARKS ABA, part of LEARN Behavioral, a national leader in compassionate autism treatment, has been a leading provider of evidence-based autism services for 15 years. SPARKS ABA is dedicated to personalized, high-quality ABA therapy. In addition to the Fairfax location, SPARKS ABA has Learning Centers in Manassas and Springfield, VA, and Landover and Waldorf, MD.

The Fairfax Learning Center is now enrolling new clients in Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fort Belvoir, Manassas, and Springfield with no waitlist and flexible treatment hours.

For more information or to enroll a child, call (240) 222-7956 or visit https://www.sparksaba.com

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 New Autism Learning Center in Sturbridge, MA

Flexible Hours for Worcester County Families

STURBRIDGE, MA… Behavioral Concepts (BCI), a provider of LEARN Behavioral, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Sturbridge Learning Center at 179 Main Street, Suite 2, Sturbridge, MA 01566.

BCI is Sturbridge’s premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based autism services for children ages 1-12 years. The Sturbridge Learning Center provides center-based ABA therapy, in-home ABA therapy, parent education, diagnostics, Early Intervention, and social skills.

The Sturbridge Learning Center also features an innovative Launchpad Learning Program, which focuses on children with autism ages 3 to 5 who are ready to transition from a one-on-one learning environment to a group setting to help prepare them for school. With Launchpad, half the day involves group activities with a 3:1 staff-child ratio, developing team skills and independence, and the other half of the day focuses on individual instruction, addressing personal growth areas.

“We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with new families by expanding our services in Worcester County,” said Annaleisa Delgado, BCBA, LABA, Regional Clinical Director for the Sturbridge Learning Center. “We value being a part of the Sturbridge 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 Sturbridge Learning Center:

  • Large facility with an indoor gross motor area and an enriching environment. 
  • ABA therapy, which includes a classroom-like environment, unique play-based learning spaces, and one-on-one support.
  • Launchpad Learning, a preschool readiness program that empowers young learners for group success so they are prepared to enter kindergarten. 
  • Social skills programs to teach children communication skills.
  • After-school and weekend treatment hours to accommodate busy family schedules.
  • Serving children ages 2-12 years with personalized therapy plans.
  • Conveniently located near Old Sturbridge Village, I-84, and US-20, and easily accessible for families in the region.

The center is now enrolling new clients based in Webster, Dudley, Southbridge, Sturbridge, the Brookfields, Ware, Spenser, Charlton, Brimfield, Warren, and beyond, with flexible treatment hours.

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

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

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 New Autism Learning Center in Kalamazoo, MI

No Waitlist and Flexible Hours for Southern Michigan Families

KALAMAZOO, MI… Total Spectrum, a provider of LEARN Behavioral, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Kalamazoo Learning Center at 1722 Shaffer St., Suite 4, Kalamazoo, MI 49048.

Total Spectrum is Michigan’s premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based autism services for children and young adults ages 2-21 years. The new Kalamazoo Learning Center provides center-based and in-home ABA therapy, early learner and school readiness programs, Social Skills Programs, and parent education. 

“We’re thrilled to expand our current services within the greater Kalamazoo area,” said Jesse Carrington, BCBA, Center Director of the Kalamazoo Learning Center. “We’re looking forward to having the space to provide contemporary ABA to many more individuals and families with autism in the community.” 

Key Features of the Kalamazoo Learning Center:

  • ABA therapy, which includes an enriching environment, an indoor gross motor room, an adolescent area, and one-on-one support.
  • Strong early learner and school readiness programs in the city of Kalamazoo. 
  • Social skills Programs to teach children communication skills.
  • No waitlist and after-school and weekend treatment hours to accommodate busy family schedules.
  • Serving children and young adults 2-21 years old with personalized therapy plans.
  • Conveniently located and easily accessible via I-94, US 131, and M-96 for families in the region.

The Kalamazoo location is Total Spectrum’s third learning center in Kalamazoo county. The center is now enrolling new clients based in Climax, Comstock, Kalamazoo, Oshtemo, Parchment, Portage, Schoolcraft, Texas Township, Vicksburg, Richland, and beyond with no waitlist and flexible treatment hours.

About Total Spectrum

Total Spectrum is part of the LEARN Behavioral network, one of the nation’s leading providers of contemporary ABA therapy. Total Spectrum has been delivering evidence-based services for more than 10 years, helping children and young adults with autism find success and reach their unique potential.

Total Spectrum has three locations in Kalamazoo county. For more information or to enroll a child at the new Kalamazoo Learning Center, call (844) 263-1613 or visit https://totalspectrumcare.com/locations/kalamazoo

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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OCES Employees Honored with Milestone Awards

OCES leadership team
OCES leadership team from left to right: Rob Buckel-Gillis, Alisa DeLage, Nicole Long, Yolanda America, and Anna Dee

BROCKTON AND PLYMOUTH, MA…Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) honored 24 staff members, including their Chief Executive Officer Nicole Long, with milestone awards during their annual staff meeting in January.

OCES is the largest provider of in-home and community-based services for older adults and people living with disabilities in Southeastern Massachusetts. With locations in Brockton and Plymouth, the organization employs 270 full- and part-time staff members. 

Awards for 20 years of service were presented to Nicole Long of Plymouth, Rochelle Sugarman of Canton, and Jean Sibley of Hanson.

Awards for 10 years of service went to Zonya Williams of Rhode Island; Ines Veira of Taunton; Kori Pickett of Plymouth; Ken Gomes of Fall River; Elga Miranda, Sosha Michel, Stacy Vaughn, Maryanne Whalen and Shirley Smith of Brockton; Carolyn Brown of Easton; Ariola Sina of Hanover; Christine Thompkins of Halifax; Colleen Joyce of Stoughton; and Carol Cedrone of Randolph.

Awards for 5 years of service were presented to Jessica Mahoney of Brant Rock; Rosemary Gordon and Christine Kent of Taunton; Ifeanyi Oli, Kamal Alleye, Lisa Lopes Patterson, and Theresa Martyr-Johnson of Brockton.

“It is a great pleasure to recognize employees for their dedication to our organization and the community. We appreciate the efforts of all our employees, their contributions and commitment to our mission,” said Rob Buckel-Gillis, Human Resources Director.

OCES aspires to be a culturally diverse and inclusive agency that removes barriers, creating equity for all by empowering individuals and communities to thrive, age in place, and reach their highest potential.

About OCES
OCES is recognized as one of the 2023, 2024 and 2025 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 51 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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Social Security: Lightly Toasted, Not Burnt – Retirement Guru and Author Marcia Mantell Announces Fifth Book

PLYMOUTH, MA… Marcia Mantell, nationally-known speaker, author, and retirement planning guru has just released her fifth book entitled Social Security: Lightly Toasted, Not Burnt which is available on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.  

“Social Security is not going bankrupt; it is not a scheme nor is it on the brink of collapse,” explained Mantell. “Sure, solutions are needed to guarantee that 100 percent of benefits are paid to eligible retirees. But only Congress can change the law to secure this vital 90-year-old program and as history has demonstrated, they will likely wait until the last moment to act.”

Yet, Funding for Social Security and Medicare over the next five years will shape the retirements of most Americans. And they are concerned about money running out. What they fail to understand is that the issue is with the reserve account – the savings account side of the Social Security Trust Fund. Since 2021, this “rainy day” account has been tapped to pay full benefits to retirees.

Marcia Mantell
Marcia Mantell

“Congress knew more than 20 years ago that this would be the situation,” Mantell noted. “It’s not new or particularly newsworthy, but it is making near-retirees extremely anxious. Too many of them are now claiming benefits early, locking in significantly reduced monthly income. That decision will come back to haunt them in their 80s and 90s.”

To help put hard-working Americans at ease, Mantell’s Social Security: Lightly Toasted, Not Burnt covers in depth a number of critical elements in an easy-to-digest manner. Readers will be able to:

  • Learn how benefits are calculated.
  • Evaluate their options based on marital status.
  • See how their claiming decisions impact their financial picture.
  • Understand how taxes, work, and Medicare premiums lower their monthly payments.

According to Mantell, “Many are worried about Social Security and wondering what they should do today. Think of the program as lightly toasted, but not burnt to a crisp. For most, they only get one chance to claim their Social Security benefits. Then, they’re stuck living with that decision for the next few decades, well into their 80s and 90s. It is imperative that you learn as much as you can and take your time to figure out your best claiming strategy.”

In the past two decades, Mantell has brought an impressive amount of retirement, Social Security, and Medicare knowledge to the financial industry and directly to future retirees through their employers or in partnership with financial advisors. 

Mantell also reaches future retirees through her easy-to-follow “recipe-style” books, which offer up all the “ingredients” for a successful transition into retirement years.

Along with her latest book, Mantell authored other must-read books (available on Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble) written for everyone who wants to retire. Her lively how-to discussion guide and workbook, Cookin’ Up Your Retirement Plan, was featured in the Wall Street Journal article, “5 Books to Help You Build a Bigger Nest Egg” (July 2025). Her other titles include What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women and Creating Your Medicare Recipe. (What’s the Deal with Social Security for Women has been retired. It became outdated with recent changes to the Social Security law.) 

Social Security: Lightly Toasted, Not Burnt retails for $16.99 and is available for purchase in

Amazon.com books and Barnesandnoble.com. An eBook version is also available.

About Marcia Mantell

Marcia Mantell is a nationally-known keynote speaker, author, retirement planning guru and Baby Boomer. 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 that educates and motivates real people to take the right steps to achieve the retirement they desire. Mantell has been named an IA25 Honoree by ThinkAdvisor—one of the “advisors, experts and leaders in financial services who are pushing the industry forward.” 

As the founder of Mantell Retirement Consulting, Mantell regularly partners with financial institutions in the U.S. and Canada to help support the customers they serve across the retirement spectrum—from a focus on saving, to the transition into retirement, and then, how to organize and manage income to last a lifetime. 

Mantell holds Retirement Management Advisor (RMA®) designation and National Social Security Advisor® (NSSA) certification. She serves as Chair of the RMA Commission and teaches Social Security and Medicare to financial advisors. She is renowned for “translating” Social Security and Medicare rules and complex retirement topics into language that consumers can understand. Over the years, Mantell has developed innovative retirement income planning workshops for advisors, and comprehensive retirement education programs for plan participants and consumers at all levels of wealth.

Those looking to learn more about Mantell Retirement Consulting may turn to ThinkAdvisor’s profile for the company’s 20th anniversary: https://thinkadvisor.com/2025/07/16/marcia-mantell-has-never-been-this-worried-about-social-security/

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

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Unwanted concrete and brick? TLC Supply of Braintree is a Certified Recycling Facility

BRAINTREE, MA… TLC Supply, Inc., a leading masonry and hardscape supplier serving Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Southern New Hampshire, is now a Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Certified Recycling Facility.

Braintree-based TLC Supply, a “one-stop-shop” that is renowned for their comprehensive hardscape, concrete and concrete reinforcement building materials used in residential and commercial construction, now offers disposal for used brick, block, concrete, and gravel.

TLC Supply accepts the following materials for disposal: concrete, brick, mortar/cement, natural stone and slate. Materials will be crushed and recycled into usable gravel base material.

“We are dedicated to serving contractors, masons, municipalities, as well as homeowners, and we proudly serve as a one-stop-shop for hardscape and masonry materials,” said Rolanda Ross-Le, Vice President and General Manager of TLC Supply. “As a Certified Recycling Facility, we provide convenient disposal services for unwanted concrete and brick, responsibly processing them into useable base product.” 

Materials that are not accepted for disposal include painted block or brick, roofing slate, slabs larger than 24″ x 24″, exposed Rebar or wire in concrete, and construction trash. Hazardous or contaminated material is also prohibited.

Visit www.tlcsupply.com/disposal to learn more or contact TLC Supply at 617-773-0055  with questions or for current disposal fee.

TLC Supply offers a comprehensive range of industry-leading brands and products that include hardscaping such as pavers, retaining walls, granite, bluestone, limestone, porcelain, aggregates and sand, as well as masonry such as bricks, concrete blocks, natural stone veneer, bagged cements, repair mortars, chimney flues and caps, masonry cleaners, and sealers. The company has a full fleet of delivery trucks, and provides fast, reliable service across the region.

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 expansive 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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