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A great resource. Remote Quality Bookkeeping partners with HR-Onsite

Donna McGinn
Donna McGinn

BRIDGEWATER, MA and MARSHFIELD, MA…

Remote Quality Bookkeeping makes its living by providing on-site bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and tax preparation services. The company recently formed an alliance with a like-minded company, HR-Onsite. HR-Onsite is a human resource consulting firm that similarly provides on-location HR services for its clients.

“Human resources goes hand-in-hand with the services we offer, so this partnership with HR-Onsite makes all the sense in the world,” said Mark Kilduff, president of Remote Quality Bookkeeping, based in Bridgewater, MA and serving clients throughout the United States. “With HR-Onsite on board, our clients and their clients essentially have available to them a corporate-level HR/Accounting department at a fraction of the cost of hiring a staff.”

HR On-site is owned by Donna McGinn, a human resource consultant based in Marshfield, Massachusetts. HR On-site provides assistance with all facets of human resources, employee recruitment, employee handbook development, employee termination, sexual harassment policy compliance, and more.

“The new sick leave law forced many small business owners to look at their overall human resource policies. Many realized that the HR component required more time and expertise than they had available,” said McGinn. “We give these companies more than HR services, but an HR presence without the cost of hiring a full-time staff. So, it’s a win for the company and employees.”

Adds McGinn, “The partnership with Remote Bookkeeping is another win. Essentially, we are to HR what Mark and his team are to bookkeeping.”

For more information on HR On-site, call Donna McGinn at 781-718-4778.

In addition to its wide range of bookkeeping services, Remote Quality Bookkeeping takes a consultative approach with its clients. Often that includes remote sessions to walk clients through reports and to translate the numbers into easy to understand pieces.

Remote Quality Bookkeeping hosts data on secure servers providing clients with a safe haven accessible from anywhere at any time. This allows accessibility and peace of mind so business owners can focus on their business.

Remote Quality Bookkeeping clients can outsource just a few bookkeeping tasks or the whole accounting and bookkeeping department. Remote Quality Bookkeeping’s team approach ensures that the books are accurate and up-to-date all for one low monthly fee.

Remote Quality Bookkeeping is located at 12 Spring Terrace, Bridgewater, MA 02324. For more information, call (508) 889-0201 or visit www.myrqb.com.

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Rodman & Rodman CPAs Take Part in American Biogas Council’s DC Fly-In

Kathy Parker, CPA, MST, Partner and Elysha Sturm, Staff Accountant at Rodman & Rodman CPAs represented Massachusetts at American Biogas Council’s (ABC) DC Fly-In held July 20-23, 2015 in Washington D.C. Rodman CPAs is a full service tax and accounting firm specializing in green energy and clean technology.

Rodman CPAs are members of ABC, which promotes the Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Industry. The Rodman team was among 24 ABC members from 11 states to attend meetings in the House and Senate on Capitol Hill, and a special Biogas Stakeholder Forum hosted by the USDA and EPA.

According to Parker, “One of the ABC’s primary goals is to ensure that renewable energy receives the same favorable treatment under federal and state laws as does fossil energy, and that all forms of renewable energy are treated equally on a comparative basis.”

Parker and Sturm had an opportunity to provide feedback on the next steps that USDA, EPA and DOE plan to take to support biogas project deployment. The Rodman team met with key staff of the offices of Senator Jerry Moran, Senator Maria Cantwell, Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Ed Markey, Congressman Mike Thompson and Jim Lyons, Tax Counsel -Senate Finance Committee Majority Staff and urged their support for Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which provides a demand and a marketplace for biogas.

The Rodman team also urged support of the extension of renewable electricity tax credits, as the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) are essential in helping to drive investment in renewable energy. Additionally, they urged support of continued discretionary funding for Farm Bill programs (including include REAP, the Renewable Energy for America Program) and to maintain the mandatory funding levels passed in the Farm Bill.

“There was a Bill on the table that was presented to congress by the finance committee which would extend ITC/PTC for two years.  It was exciting to hear about it first hand, as typically extenders do not happen until the end of the year,” noted Parker. “Unfortunately, ITC/PTC was not extended at this time.”

Parker continued, “The purpose of the DC Fly-In was to continue the ongoing awareness of the need for anaerobic digester and the importance they bring to the renewable sector. It is imperative for these projects to continue to receive tax credits. Our goal at the DC Fly-In was to work with congress on tax extenders and other funding opportunities for the projects.”

About the ABC

The ABC’s mission is to create jobs, environmental sustainability, and energy independence by growing the U.S. biogas industry. The ABC represents over 200 organizations across the renewable energy, agriculture, waste and wastewater management, and transportation industries, including facility owners/operators, manufactures of tanks, engines, and other equipment, engineering organizations and institutions, utilities, financiers and lenders, and local and regional governments.

For more information, visit http://www.americanbiogascouncil.org.

About Rodman & Rodman CPAs

Founded in 1961 and listed in the Boston Business Journal’s “Top 50 Firms”, Rodman & Rodman CPAs provides accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized companies. Rodman CPAs’ “Green Team” is a specialized green energy and clean technology accounting and tax services practice within Rodman CPAs that serves renewable energy clients throughout the U.S.  The company is Green Business Certified. For more information, email info@rodmancpa.com, visit their website at http://www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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OCES Announces CARES Program, an Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group

Diana DiGiorgi, Executive Director
Diana DiGiorgi, Executive Director

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the regional agency that serves older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout the greater Brockton and Plymouth county area, recently announced that they will be hosting the “CARES” Program, an Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group facilitated by Hope Dementia & Alzheimer’s Services.

The CARES program is for people with memory impairment and their care partners. The program begins Friday, September 11, 2015 and will be held on the second and fourth Friday of each month from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at OCES, 144 Main Street, Brockton.

CARES provides two separate support groups held at the same time, which provide information, guidance, and respite to care partners, and conversation and socialization for those with memory impairment. The caregiver support group is led by Alan Johnson, LICSW, Director of Community and Family Outreach at Hope Dementia & Alzheimer’s Services. The support group for loved ones with memory impairment will be facilitated by Blue Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center.

“What makes this a special opportunity is that a separate group for loved ones with dementia will be held at the same time, providing respite while caregivers attend the support group,” explained Diana DiGiorgi, Executive Director of OCES.

OCES co-sponsors the program with Hope Dementia & Alzheimer’s Services and Blue Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center. CARES is funded by the Tufts Health Plan Foundation.

There is no cost to attend but registration is required. To register or for more information, call (508) 775-5656.

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES serves 20 communities in Plymouth County as well as Avon, Easton and Stoughton. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton and designated as one of 27 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency has 217 employees and operates more than 15 programs serving 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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Winters Home Services Sponsors Arlington Elks Golf Tournament

Winters Home Services, an award-winning provider of plumbing, heating and cooling services to the greater Boston area, is sponsoring the Arlington Elks Rally for the Cure® 8th Annual Member Guest Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Wayland Country Club in Wayland, MA. The tournament raises funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.

Winters Home Services is committed to making an impact in the fight against breast cancer and is showing their support through sponsorship and participation in the Arlington Elks Rally for the Cure event. Tim Flynn, owner will be playing on a team. Leah Schanda, Winters’ office manager serves as Rally Ambassador for the Arlington Elks.

“Rally for the Cure is an important cause that we feel strongly about as it raises awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection,” explained Flynn.

About the Arlington Elks

The Elks is a fraternal order with nearly a million members, a 141-year history and a network of more than 2000 lodges in communities all over the country. To learn more about Arlington Elks Lodge 1435, visit http://arlingtonelks.com.

About Winters Home Services


Winters Home Services is an award-winning service company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in plumbing, heating, cooling, and home monitoring services. Offering the first-to-market CarePlus Home Monitoring Program and lifetime guarantees on many of their services, the company focuses on high quality workmanship and consistent world-class customer service. Winters Home Services promises to fulfill the needs of every customer with a sense of urgency, ensuring comfort, safety and well-being.

Winters Home Services is one of the largest residential plumbing companies in the greater Boston-area with a large fleet on the road and a full staff of licensed and insured plumbers and technicians. Tim Flynn, owner, was recently named a Boston Power Player, helping Boston residents meet their real estate goals. Flynn has shared plumbing, HVAC and home monitoring tips on New England Real Estate Journal (NEREJ) Radio, Boston.com Real Estate Talk Boston and WPLM-FM 99.1. For more information, call 866-482-7586 or visit wintershomeservices.com.

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Back to school. Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island hosts Continuing Education class on October 17, Middletown, Rhode Island

Dr. Dean DePice
Dr. Dean DePice

RHODE ISLAND…

The Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island (CSRI) will host a one-day, continuing education class on Saturday, October 17 at the Ramada Middletown, 425 East Main Road, Middletown, Rhode Island. The featured speaker will be Dr. Dean DePice, DC, co-founder of TLC 4 Super Teams (http://www.tlc4superteams.com).

During the eight-hour workshop, Dr. DePice will cover such topics as: Health Reform/Self Reform; Wellness; Strokes; The War Within; What’s Great in Chiropractic; and The Time is Now for Chiropractic. Complete details of the day’s material can be found on the registration page at http://goo.gl/CdO3gc.

Rhode Island chiropractors can earn 8 continuing education credits via the Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island by attending this eight-hour class, which runs from 8am to 5pm, with an hour for lunch. Rhode Island-based chiropractors do not have to be members of CSRI to attend and earn continuing education credits.

Chiropractors from the other New England States–Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut–are also welcome to attend. CSRI is currently negotiating with affiliated universities so that attendees from out-of-state can also earn continuing education credits.

The cost to attend is $75 for CSRI members; $150 for non-members—lunch is included. Registration deadline is October 9. You can register after October 9 but there is a $25 late fee.

To register, please visit http://goo.gl/CdO3gc. You can also call CSRI at 401-207-0700 or e-mail director@richiro.org.

CSRI, founded in 1918, is one of the oldest chiropractic associations in the country and represents over 60 of the practicing chiropractic physicians in the state of Rhode Island. Membership benefits include networking events, business and educational workshop, legislative support and other activities that promote chiropractic the number one natural healing choice.

Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island is located at 1272 West Main Road, Building 2, Middletown, RI 02842. For more information, call (401) 207-0700 or visit www.RIchiro.org.

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Between Rounds Rolls Out Back To School Breakfast Bundle

menu-bagels copyPerfect for moms on the go, teachers, the PTA and other groups, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, has rolled out a special “Back to School Breakfast Bundle”.

Start the school year off right with a Between Rounds Back to School Breakfast Bundle that is perfect for family, friends and neighbors, teachers, and the PTA. The bundle includes 12 bagels, a box of fresh, hot coffee, one pound of any flavor of cream cheese as well as cups, creamers, sugar, stirrers, and napkins for $27.99.

“The Back to School Breakfast Bundle makes it easy for families, carpoolers, PTA members and others to quickly pick up breakfast for a crowd and go,” said Jerry Puiia, co-founder of Between Rounds. “It’s also a great ‘you fly, I’ll buy’ way to treat your co-workers at break time.”

With cafés in Manchester, South Windsor, Tolland and Vernon, Between Rounds manufactures their own bagels so customers enjoy the freshest, tastiest product possible, which sets them apart from other cafés.

Satisfying a Crowd

Catering is also available at Between Rounds. Whether it’s a small get together or a large corporate event, Between Rounds can assist. Delivery is available and corporate accounts are available. For more information visit http://www.betweenroundsbagels.com/catering.html.

About Between Rounds

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-on site bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffee and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi and the added convenience of a drive-thru window.

Between Rounds is expanding and franchise opportunities are available.  Between Rounds’ current locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland.  Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT.  For more information about Between Rounds franchise opportunities contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

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Edgewood LifeCare Community Supports Alzheimer’s Association with “The Longest Day” Fundraiser

Nancy Ryan, Edgewood's Wellness Specialist and event organizer shows Mr. Dick Judge how to use the Nu-Step equipment during The Longest Day fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association.
Nancy Ryan, Edgewood’s Wellness Specialist and event organizer shows Mr. Dick Judge how to use the Nu-Step equipment during The Longest Day fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Edgewood LifeCare Community, the award-winning, non-profit senior living community in North Andover, held a fundraiser entitled “The Longest Day” to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association.

The Longest Day event symbolized the challenging journey of those living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Edgewood community residents, family members and staff participated in this team event. To raise funds, participants donated $1.00 per minute for every minute of exercise spent on Edgewood’s NuStep machines. Over $600 was raised for the Alzheimer’s Association.

The Edgewood Difference

Founded in 1997, Edgewood LifeCare Community is an award-winning, non-profit senior living community focused on enriching the lives of their members. Edgewood offers independent living, health care and support services, which empower members to be the architects of their own well-being. Edgewood is dedicated to providing a well-rounded, intellectually stimulating and physically active environment for older adults. Members enjoy entertainment, trips, wellness programs and a wide range of unique lectures, classes and films, which are offered on an ongoing basis through the Edgewood LifeLong Learning (ELL) program. Many of these programs are also open to the public.

As the only LifeCare community in the Merrimack Valley, Edgewood offers refined independent apartment and cottage home living for active older adults as well as short term rehabilitation and long term care at the Meadows Health Center. Edgewood LifeCare Community boasts lower entrance fees as compared to the Greater Boston area, and monthly rates for services remain stable regardless of the level of care needed. Edgewood LifeCare Community is located at 575 Osgood Street in North Andover, MA. For more information, contact (978) 738-6145 or visit www.edgewoodrc.com.

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South Coast Improvement, Co. completes renovation projects for Brightview Woodbury Lake

photo at WOODBURY, NJ, READING, PA, and MARION, MA… South Coast Improvement Company (SCI), a design-build general contractor serving New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, completed a series of renovation projects for Brightview Woodbury Lake, an assisted living facility located at 752 Cooper Street, Woodbury, New Jersey. The renovation projects, totaling approximately $590,000, featured renovation of the Bistro bar area (new flooring, paint, wall covering lighting, countertops, and the refurbishment of existing cabinets). Other significant renovations included new finishes for the OT/PT (occupational therapy/physical therapy) unit, new office space, and an enlarged dining room and activity space for the antimeres unit. “Process is the key to projects like these where you have to coordinate with the day-to-day activities of staff and residents,” said Tom Quinlan, president of South Coast Improvement Company. “A successful project is not only one that looks great but caused minimal interruption to operations. We achieved that here at Brightview Woodbury Lake.” Additional improvements as part of the renovation included the design/build creation of outdoor deck space for the second floor ALS unit, featuring added safety precautions for Alzheimer’s patients. The Alzheimer’s dining area also received a number of renovations, such as paint, flooring, millwork, plumbing, fixtures, lighting and installation of appliances. South Coast Improvement replaced windows throughout the facility as well as some of the building’s siding. For more information on Brightview Woodbury Lake, visit http://deptfordnj.brightviewseniorliving.com/CommunityHome.aspx. Based in Marion, Mass. and with an office in Reading, Pennsylvania, South Coast Improvement Co is a recognized leader in providing building and renovation services to a client base of senior living, healthcare, institutional and retail clients. For more information, please call 508-748-6545 or visit www.southcoastimprovement.com. About South Coast Improvement Company South Coast Improvement offers a range of design, construction and management services across a variety of sectors—interiors as well as exteriors—including office buildings, health care facilities, educational institutions, commercial properties, assisted living facilities, and residential communities. South Coast Improvement’s services include: Preconstruction analysis; Construction management; General contracting; Design/build services; Capital improvement; Building envelope improvements; and Interior renovations. For more information, visit www.southcoastimprovement.com or call 508-748-6545.
Brightview Woodbury Lake

WOODBURY, NJ, READING, PA, and MARION, MA…

South Coast Improvement Company (SCI), a design-build general contractor serving New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, completed a series of renovation projects for Brightview Woodbury Lake, an assisted living facility located at 752 Cooper Street, Woodbury, New Jersey.

The renovation projects, totaling approximately $590,000, featured renovation of the Bistro bar area (new flooring, paint, wall covering lighting, countertops, and the refurbishment of existing cabinets). Other significant renovations included new finishes for the OT/PT (occupational therapy/physical therapy) unit, new office space, and an enlarged dining room and activity space for the antimeres unit.

“Process is the key to projects like these where you have to coordinate with the day-to-day activities of staff and residents,” said Tom Quinlan, president of South Coast Improvement Company. “A successful project is not only one that looks great but caused minimal interruption to operations. We achieved that here at Brightview Woodbury Lake.”

Additional improvements as part of the renovation included the design/build creation of outdoor deck space for the second floor ALS unit, featuring added safety precautions for Alzheimer’s patients. The Alzheimer’s dining area also received a number of renovations, such as paint, flooring, millwork, plumbing, fixtures, lighting and installation of appliances.

South Coast Improvement replaced windows throughout the facility as well as some of the building’s siding.

For more information on Brightview Woodbury Lake, visit http://deptfordnj.brightviewseniorliving.com/CommunityHome.aspx.

Based in Marion, Mass. and with an office in Reading, Pennsylvania, South Coast Improvement Co is a recognized leader in providing building and renovation services to a client base of senior living, healthcare, institutional and retail clients. For more information, please call 508-748-6545 or visit www.southcoastimprovement.com.

About South Coast Improvement Company

South Coast Improvement offers a range of design, construction and management services across a variety of sectors—interiors as well as exteriors—including office buildings, health care facilities, educational institutions, commercial properties, assisted living facilities, and residential communities.  South Coast Improvement’s services include: Preconstruction analysis; Construction management; General contracting; Design/build services;  Capital improvement; Building envelope improvements; and Interior renovations.

For more information, visit www.southcoastimprovement.com or call 508-748-6545.

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Don’t Scuttle Away From Crab Grass.

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From Boston to Cape Cod we love both the crab and grass—but put the two words put together and it is another story.  Unsightly in appearance and detrimental to the health of a lawn, crabgrass is the bane of many a lawn lover’s summer. Keep crab as a menu option and keep crabgrass off your lawn with the tips below.

 

Visually check your lawn for crabgrass that has already established as well as problem areas where it may sprout.  Scan your turf for soil that has become compacted. This usually develops where stationary equipment like wheel barrows or BBQ grills are kept as well as commonly used foot paths.  Compacted soil reduces the availability of water for desirable grass allowing heartier plants like crabgrass to grow and spread throughout your lawn.

 

Hand weeding is a biologically friendly and effective tactic for eradicating early infestations of crabgrass.  Horticulturist Mike McDonald of Lawn Doctor of Boston, Cape Cod and the South Shore suggests that “Hand weeding after a rainstorm or a watering regiment is a great time to get your hands dirty.” He goes on to explain that, “The moisture in the soil allows roots of problem plants to come free more easily and completely.”

 

Lawns with more crabgrass infestation may be more efficiently managed with the use of herbicidal products. Make sure to carefully read the instructions on such products.  Some herbicides are designed only for direct contact with problem plants, as they indiscriminately kill vegetation. McDonald cautions that, “As a general rule, herbicide shouldn’t be applied before a rain or watering. If applied incorrectly, these products may also negatively impact ground water.”

 

The best defense against crabgrass is preemptive planning. The same techniques that will make your lawn strong and lush also limits opportunities for problem plants like crabgrass to cultivate.  Simply keeping grass long and strong and maintaining soil that promotes irrigation can make sure you won’t feel crabby this time next summer.

 

As the tips above are general, an expert in lawn care is always the best option for assessing for a lawn’s needs.

 

Lawn Doctor is focused on working in harmony with the science of nature. Every service is designed to boost natural growth. This goes beyond the use of simple, green products. The company’s proprietary technology allows its lawn professionals to precisely measure and apply the optimum blend of nutrients and weed control – doing the right thing for your lawn and the environment.

 

A healthy lawn creates oxygen, removes dust and dirt, and filters water passing through its roots leaving pollutants behind and many more benefits. Lawn Doctor of Boston, the South Shore, and Cape Cod is a local, family owned and operated business serving over 6,000 homeowners in the Greater Boston region.  Main offices are located in Hanover, MA.

 

For more information about Lawn Doctor, visit www.LawnDoctor.com or call 800-831-1319.

 

 

 

 

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