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Award Winning Beverly, MA-Based Remodeling Company Offers Diverse Home and Office Improvement and Maintenance Solutions

BEVERLY AND BOSTON, MA… For property owners in need of home and office improvement and maintenance solutions, The Remodeling Company has a dedicated crew of expertly skilled and fully licensed professionals to tackle plumbing, carpentry, electrical and other interior and exterior “fix-it” jobs.

Hired Hands, a subsidiary of The Remodeling Company based in Beverly, MA, was created to deliver the same high quality finish work, fastidious attention to detail and exceptional experience to customers seeking home and office improvements in Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Brookline, Cambridge, Beacon Hill, South End and throughout the Greater Boston area. 

Hired Hands is led by Production Manager Mike Giordano.

Full-Service Plumbing Division
Hired Hands also has a full Plumbing Division that provides top quality plumbing repairs and other services to residential and commercial customers as a stand-alone service. Hired Hands can take on small and large plumbing jobs, from clogged drains and leaky faucets to the installation of new boilers and hot water heaters, garbage disposals, laundry equipment, dishwashers, and other appliances as well as luxury plumbing components like jacuzzi baths, walk-in showers and dual vanity sinks.

In addition to plumbing, the Hired Hands division provides interior carpentry, painting, electrical and other repair work – taking on small projects that enhance and improve living spaces. Providing craftsmanship and attention to detail, the Hired Hands professionals can restore or elevate the functionality of bathrooms, kitchens, offices and all other spaces.

Exterior Maintenance and Improvements
From strong winds and rain to snow, harsh UV light and extreme temperature fluctuations – New England’s environmental factors can really compromise the durability and value of a property. The Hired Hands team provides exterior maintenance and improvements such as painting, roofing and siding, repairing or updating exterior trim, windows, doors, stairs, decks and other handyman tasks such as gutter cleaning.

“Hired Hands offers full-service plumbing solutions along with comprehensive handyman solutions to repair and enhance home and office design, functionality and aesthetic,” said the award-winning company’s founder Gary Moffie. Moffie has earned the coveted designations of Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP) from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).

For more information or to request Hired Hands services, visit theremodelingco.com or call 978-921-9111.

About The Remodeling Company
The Remodeling Company’s recent accolades include “Best of Houzz Design 2023”. Led by Gary Moffie, CAPS, CGR, UDCP, The Remodeling Company is a preeminent full-service residential remodeling firm in the Greater Boston area dedicated to creating ideal living spaces to accommodate and enhance their customers’ lifestyles. In addition to general and more extensive remodeling projects, the company specializes in universal design projects that meet the needs of everyday life while also enabling homeowners to age in place.

Over the years, The Remodeling Company has been honored with numerous awards including National Association of The Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) 2021 Regional Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award, Remodeling magazineʼs Big 50 Contractors, and Qualified Remodelerʼs Top 500 Remodeler list every year since 2003. Other awards include: Best of Houzz Service in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022; BRAGB 2018 Prism Gold Award for “Best Historical Renovation”; and Boston Home 10th Anniversary “Best Suburban Residence – A Colorful Past”.  The Remodeling Company is a member of the National Association of Home Builders, The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston, the National Association of The Remodeling Industry and the Professional Remodeling Organization of New England. For more information, visit https://www.theremodelingco.com

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“March for Meals” in Brockton Highlights the Importance of Meals on Wheels and Community Dining Programs

BROCKTON, AND PLYMOUTH, MA…More than 75 Belair residents attended the “March for Meals” Caribbean lunch at Belair Tower in Brockton, where meals were served by special guests Senator Michael Brady, Mayor Robert Sullivan from the City of Brockton and Minhtram Tran, Chief Legal Counsel for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion from the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office.

The luncheon, held in March and led by the Nutrition Team at Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) of Brockton, put the focus on the Meals on Wheels and Community Dining Program by directly sharing the impact of the nutritious meals locally. The event highlighted the significance of funding for the program in order to maintain and expand the program for consumers facing food insecurity. 

Left to Right: Jazmine Bradsher and Suzanne McCormack from the Mayor’s Office; Senator Michael Brady, Minhtram Tran and Mayor Robert Sullivan

March for Meals is part of Meals on Wheels America’s national campaign. The month of March is when the Meals on Wheels network joins forces to celebrate “March for Meals” which recognizes the historic day in March of 1972 when President Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965 to include a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older. For more than 50 years, the OAA has been the foundational source of federal funding for senior nutrition programs across the country, which collectively delivers more than 247 million meals to 2.8 million seniors annually.

Meals on Wheels is part of OCES’ Nutrition Program. OCES has over 550 volunteers in their Nutrition Program delivering over 2,000 “Meals on Wheels” nutritious meals a day to homebound recipients living within 23 communities in greater Plymouth County. In May, the Nutrition Program will launch a pilot to offer home delivered Caribbean meals in Brockton.

To learn more about OCES’ Nutrition program in Brockton and throughout Plymouth County, visit www.ocesma.org.

About OCES
Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 23 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Through the talent of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community. The agency offers several programs to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org. 

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Type One Fitness in Norwell Announces Cardiac Rehabilitation Continuance Program

Joe Bowie, Type One Fitness’ Exercise Physiologist leads a member through CRCP prescribed exercise training to help with continued progression. 

Type One Fitness of Norwell has expanded their programs to include a Cardiac Rehabilitation Continuance Program (CRCP).  
 
CRCP is designed for adults transitioning from medical cardiac rehabilitation who want to continue with personalized sessions supervised by Type One’s on-staff Exercise Physiologist at their state-of-the-art facility at 386 Washington Street.   
 
“Our Cardiac Rehabilitation Continuance Program offers many benefits that can improve an individual’s health and quality of life,” explained Tyson Sunnerberg, co-founder of Type One Fitness, the first athletic center that is open to the public with a focus on diabetes wellness, is dedicated to building a culture of good health, well-being and inclusion. 
 
CRCP is a comprehensive therapy combining prescribed exercise training, cardiac risk factor modification, education on heart health, and diet and nutrition counseling. The program at Type One Fitness helps individuals recuperate, build confidence and get stronger after surgery or medical treatment for a heart issue, as a transition from a medically supervised program. They accept direct referrals. 
 
After their initial hospital supervised cardiac rehab, CRCP at Type One Fitness helps individuals with continuous progression regardless of age, gender or whether their heart issue was minor or major. They offer long-term and continuing education and care for to help individuals stay heart-healthy and on the right path. 
 
Type One Fitness’ CRCP is available to individuals who’ve had some kind of problem with their heart including heart attack, heart failure, use of a ventricular assist device, angina, heart or heart-lung transplant, heart valve repair or replacement, coronary artery bypass graft, and coronary artery angioplasty with or without stent placement. 
 
Working in a group setting and utilizing specialized equipment, Type One’s CRCP staff will provide supervision in the gym as individuals start out at their prescribed target heart rate range and rate of perceived exertion, to meet their needs and goals. As they complete more sessions and gain confidence and endurance, the staff will be there to help them gradually progress by increasing the intensity and/or duration of exercise according to their new fitness level. 
 
Vital signs including blood pressure and heart rate will be taken pre and post workouts. The built-in pulse sensors on our advanced exercise machines will help provide real-time heart rate monitoring during an individual’s workout.  
 
Type One also offers an InBody biometric screening, which is a body composition analysis and an optional part of their intake process.  
 
“Essentially, we offer CRCP with no start or end date, allowing participants to join and extend sessions at any time, work at their own pace and remain enrolled for as long as they choose,” explained Sunnerberg. “Individuals of all ages with heart conditions can benefit from Type One’s program.” 
 
For more information about Type One Fitness’ CRCP program and to join, visit the website at https://typeonefitness.org or email info@typeonefitness.org.  
 
About Type One Fitness 

Type One Fitness is a boutique fitness center with a unique focus on diabetes wellness that is open to everyone. Delivering life-changing results in health and fitness for individuals and families throughout the South Shore, Type One Fitness offers experienced and credentialed fitness trainers, nutritionists, state of the art equipment and studios, comprehensive workshops and support for those living with diabetes. Essentially, all-around well-being is enhanced through unique features, services, and amenities.  
 
About Type One, Inc. 
Type One, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, recognizes a world free of type 1 diabetes and is dedicated to that future by raising public awareness and funds toward a cure through research. Type One, Inc. was founded in 2012 by a group of South Shore residents to support their friend Tyson Sunnerberg, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin, when he was 21 years old. On November 25, 2012, the first ever Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race was held raising awareness and funds toward a cure. Since then, Type One, Inc. has incorporated the Type One Cares campaign which is dedicated to building a community to assist those affected by type 1 diabetes with support, education and endowment, so they can live a powerful life beyond the diagnosis. In their commitment to expanding and enhancing support for the many families and individuals living with diabetes throughout the South Shore, Type One, Inc. launched Type One Fitness in Norwell, MA, the first athletic center with a focus on diabetes wellness that is dedicated to building a culture of good health, well-being and inclusion for youth and families. Type One, Inc. is headquartered in Hingham, MA. Visit: https://typeonerenegaderun.com. 

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Old Colony Elder Services Appoints New Program Manager

Kori Pickett, a resident of Plymouth, MA, has been promoted to Nutrition Program Manager at Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout Plymouth County and surrounding towns.

Kori Pickett, Nutrition Program Manager at OCES

Pickett joined OCES in 2015 as an Adult Family Care (AFC) Case Manager and was promoted quickly within the agency. Most recently she held the position of AFC Intake and Assessment Supervisor where she oversaw the RNs and Case Managers completing intakes for the AFC program and played an integral role in the program’s outreach and growth. 

As OCES’ Nutrition Program Manager, Pickett will optimize nutrition program operations, ensuring the quality and integrity of the nutrition program as well as its regulatory compliance. She will also participate in the recruitment, training, and evaluation of nutrition program staff. 

Additionally, Pickett will continue to focus on expansion of diverse home delivered meals, community dining meal sites and nutrition program outreach to LGTBQ+ older adults in OCES’ service area.

Pickett holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from Endicott College in Beverly, MA.

About OCES
Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 23 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Through the talent of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community. The agency offers several programs to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org. 

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Gum join us. Suncrafted Cannabis’ new offering is the berries—cranberries. Middleborough, MA cannabis grower partners with local cranberry grower to create Cranberry LR Gummies 

Suncrafted Cannabis, a medical and recreational cannabis grower and retail store with a focus on sustainable practices in cannabis production, will unveil its Cranberry Sunnies, solventless rosin chews, on April 13 at a special launch party being held from 5pm to 8pm at the Speedwell Tavern, 47 Main Street, Plymouth, MA.

Suncrafted’s Cranberry Sunnies feature all natural ingredients locally grown. That includes cranberries from a local cranberry grower from Carver, Mass.

“Cranberries are synonymous with the Plymouth-Middleborough-Carver region. So it was literally and figuratively a natural idea to use cranberries in some of our products,” said Suncrafted Cannabis President Tim McNamara. “As we’re a Middleborough-based business, we’re grateful to the Speedwell Tavern for letting us come here Plymouth to share some information on the cranberry gummies and our other products.”

Those 21 and over are welcome to attend the event at the Speedwell Tavern. To RSVP, go to shorturl.at/hjzA9.

Later in April, Suncrafted Cannabis will hold its Grand Opening. Suncrafted opened for business in September 2022.

The Grand Opening will take place on April 20—AKA 420—at its store/farm at 477 Wareham Street, Middleborough, MA. A ribbon-cutting with local officials and members of the business community and the general public will headline the April 20 grand opening. Food trucks will provide refreshments with live music for entertainment.

Additionally, Suncrafted Cannabis representatives will also be available to share information on its products and educate visitors on the benefits of cannabis beyond recreational use.

For information on the Grand Opening and Suncrafted Cannabis in general, visit  http://suncraftedma.com. Suncrafted Cannabis is open Sun-Wed from 9am to 6pm, Thurs-Sat. from 9am to 9pm.

About Suncrafted Cannabis

Holistic Health Group, Inc. d/b/a Suncrafted Cannabis is a vertically integrated cannabis production and sales company housed all under one roof at 477 Wareham Street in Middleborough, MA. All investment, ownership and management is held by Massachusetts residents and the company serves both medical and adult use markets. The organization is focused on sustainable production with a medical focus using environmentally friendly techniques for contaminant free cannabis products. Patients and soon consumers can view and pre-order the company’s products at http://suncraftedma.com.

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Retiring and Finding Meaning – From volunteering to part time work.  Free seminar at the Plymouth Council on Aging set for Tuesday, May 9.

DATELINE – PLYMOUTH, MA…

Perhaps you are thinking about retirement.  Or have already taken the leap.  How do you continue to make an impact, feel part of, be seen, remain an active community member?

A free seminar titled “Retiring and Finding Meaning – From volunteering to part time work” will provide suggestions and explore possibilities.  The workshop will be held at the Plymouth Council on Aging, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth (on the campus of and next to Plymouth North High School).  The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30.  Light refreshments will be served.

The presentation is sponsored by South Shore Senior News and will feature three expert panelists including Beth Davis, a Life Transition Coach; Nikki Galibois of South Shore Community Action Council, Inc; and of Armindo Rocha, Old Colony Elder Services, Volunteer Manager. The panel will be moderated by Steve Dubin, PR Works.

In addition to suggestions from the panelists, there will be ample time for questions from the audience.

The sponsor of the event is South Shore Senior News, an award-winning free monthly newspaper that delivers entertaining and informative articles of interest to seniors, family members and friends.

To RSVP for the event, please email Info@SouthShoreSenior.com or call (781) 925-1515.

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Plymouth Solar Energy takes Drone services to new heights.

Plymouth Solar Energy’s new licensed drone operation makes research, planning and service faster, more efficient and safer.

The FAA pilot’s license for unmanned aircraft earned by Plymouth Solar Energy’s Fred Paris, solar energy pioneer and a respected industry expert, takes the company to new heights.

Plymouth Solar Energy started with simple with drones, occasionally using one to take photos of rooftops. For commercial rooftop assessments, they found that a drone was accurate, safer, and quicker, in gathering rooftop measurements around stacks, vents, air conditioners, and other rooftop mechanical systems.

To do anything more than simple photos, the company had to hire a drone service or gain an FAA pilot’s license for unmanned aircraft. Having the license would allow the company to fly better technology and develop in-house mapping applications. For maintenance services, a drone with infrared lens could be used to spot solar panel hot spots, avoiding costly downtime.

“We envision the day when we can send a drone from our office to a solar site miles away for a full video reconnaissance,” notes Paris. And he added, smiling, “given that our commercial drone license allows us to carry more than 20 pounds, parts delivery is only the ‘bureaucracy’ away.”

Plymouth Solar Energy (PlymouthSolarEnergy.com ) is a regional leader in the installation and maintenance of commercial and residential solar and battery systems. The company boasts over 200 installed and on-line monitored solar systems within 50 miles of Plymouth.

A lifelong environmentalist and recognized solar energy expert, Paris launched the Wind Sun Institute – the predecessor of Plymouth Solar Energy – to serve as a technical trainer to solar manufacturers. This evolved to teaching solar energy commercially across the U. S. including at Babson College. Paris taught Strategic Planning at Northeastern University, and wrote the solar curriculum for national certification ‘NABCEP’ classes at Massasoit Community College. Paris started Plymouth Solar Energy with Massasoit students. For more info, visit www.PlymouthSolarEnergy.com or call (508) 746-5430 or email info@plymouthsolarenergy.com

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Emerson Bearing Shares Tips on How to Protect and Maintain Your Bearings

Emerson Bearing, a Boston, MA-based bearing company catering to niche markets nationwide and the sister company of Action Bearing which serves the New England market, shares tips on how to protect and maintain bearings.

Bearing longevity and efficiency depend on how well you maintain them. Even quality bearings can quickly wear or (worse) completely fail prior to their predicted B10 life if not properly maintained.  

You can adopt various measures to ensure that your bearings provide the highest services and last as long as possible. Some of these measures include:

Selecting the correct bearing. It is imperative to select a bearing size that matches the capacity requirements of the application. 

Bearing lubrication to minimize friction and prevent wear, tear, and corrosion. The most common cause of bearing failure is improper lubrication. To ensure the bearing performs as intended throughout its service life, lubrication must be applied according to guidelines. Using the right type and amount of lubricant is key.

Inspecting the bearing for any physical damage or indication of wear.

Using a shaft grounding device to avoid damage to the bearings and protect them from circulating currents.

Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing explained, “In standard applications, a bearing will most often successfully reach its predicted ‘B10 life’, which is known as the point at which 10 percent of a given bearing product is expected to fail. In applications with severe environments such as food manufacturing and processing, bearings are statistically more likely to fail.”

Selecting the appropriate bearing for the application and maintaining it properly greatly reduces the risk of unexpected bearing failure which can lead to unexpected downtime, lowered productivity, and ultimately, profit loss.

To request a specification sheet which covers the performance of different bearing types with regard to load, accuracy, speed, noise and friction, contact Emerson Bearing at 800-225-4587.

Bearing Expertise & Worldwide Sourcing 
Emerson Bearing’s worldwide sourcing programs ensure that they are capable of meeting customers’ current and future bearing needs. Emerson Bearing supplies a wide variety of bearing types from their networks across Europe, Asia, and North America. Their team of experts works with customers to find the correct bearing that meets specific applications and is within the customer’s price range. 

Emerson Bearing serves 16 major markets and their team of experts can assist with bearing selection and solutions. To speak with a Marketing Specialist or request a quote, contact 800-225-4587 or visit EmersonBearing.com.

About Emerson Bearing Boston
Founded in 1957, Emerson Bearing Boston specializes in bearings for niche markets nationwide. The company provides solutions to a variety of industries including: aggregate, concrete, mining, machine tools, electric motor repair, marine, material handling, metal processing, packaging, food processing, paper converting, printing, wind/power generation, recreation, heavy construction, robotics, automation, transportation, wood products, wastewater treatment, pump, compressor and oil field.
 
Emerson Bearing Boston offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings – ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 
15-foot-diameter giants; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing Boston has become a leading provider of bearings in the U.S. They are the sister company of Action Bearing, which serves the New England market, and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.

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What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women? Retirement questions answered in newly released Second Edition by Plymouth, MA-based Author and Retirement Guru Marcia Mantell

The numbers are startling. Nearly 50 percent of women ages 55 to 66 have no personal retirement savings, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
 
In the recently released What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women – Second Edition (Rethink Press), Marcia Mantell, nationally-known speaker, author, retirement planning guru and Baby Boomer, shares her pearls of wisdom along with a baker’s dozen questions that women need to consider prior to leaving that paycheck behind.  
 
Mantell has spent 30 years talking to women about retirement and how and why they should plan for the future.  
 
“While most women are looking forward to retirement, I have found that they don’t always have a plan for what happens when that paycheck stops. Those who truly felt ready to retire have one thing in common – they have been planning and saving for their retirement for many years,” explained Mantell. 
 
What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women Second Edition is an easy-to-digest and entertaining retirement planning book that offers up all the “ingredients” women will need to confidently plan for their retirement. In her book, Mantell provides tips and resources including: 
 
– Defining your retirement years and what you want them to look like 
– Using your skills to manage your retirement 
– Addressing new ideas for living well in your eighties and nineties 
– Navigating Social Security and Medicare 
 
Mantell is the author of two other retirement planning books, the recently released Cookin’ Up Your Retirement Plan discussion guide and What’s the Deal with Social Security for Women (Rethink Press). In all of her books, Mantell shares her expertise of retirement, Social Security and Medicare matters in an easy-to-digest, culinary-related, creative way.  
 
Mantell explained, “So many women nearing retirement who I’ve talked with are truly unprepared for life in retirement. My goal in the new edition of What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women is for women to confidently be able to answer the question of ‘Will I really have enough money to last through my retirement’ well before they actually leave their job behind.” 
 
What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women Second Edition (Rethink Press) retails for $16.99 and is available for purchase at Amazon.com books and Barnesandnoble.com. 
 
About Marcia Mantell 
For over 30 years, Marcia Mantell has helped the country’s foremost financial services firms and advisors increase their knowledge of complex retirement concepts and regulations.  She has a remarkable ability to translate those concepts into everyday language. With a deep knowledge of Social Security and Medicare, she works with advisors and their clients to make a successful transition into retirement. Mantell was named an IA25 Honoree by ThinkAdvisor in 2021—one of the “advisors, experts and leaders in financial services who are pushing the industry forward.” 
 
Mantell is also a renowned speaker who has spent the past 20+ years presenting retirement topics in a highly-engaging style to Baby Boomer and financial advisor audiences across the country.  
 
Mantell is the author of What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women (Rethink Press), What’s the Deal with Social Security for Women (Rethink Press) and her latest book, Cookin’ Up Your Retirement Plandiscussion guide. Mantell imparts her wisdom of all things retirement with the Baby Boomer generation, particularly Boomer and GenX women, in her books as well as in her popular blog, BoomerRetirementBriefs.com.  
 
Mantell owns and operates Mantell Retirement Consulting, Inc. a retirement education and marketing communications firm based in Plymouth, MA. She builds and conducts innovative retirement income planning workshops and programs for advisors and their clients and for employers who want to help their employees be better prepared for retirement. 
 
For additional background on Mantell and her work with Mantell Retirement Consulting, visit https://mantellretirementconsulting.com

Marcia Mantell

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