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Wills and trusts aren’t just for celebrities. Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers encourages dialogue for young families.

DATELINE:  BOSTON, MA…
We’ve all heard about estate planning gone bad. The late James Brown, “the godfather of soul,” left family members singing the blues by not updating his will to include a young son and a new wife; or the late Leona Hemsley whose “mission statement” for her multi-billion dollar trust literally left everything to the dogs.

Does this mean that wills and trusts are really meant to be just for the rich and famous? Nothing could be further from the truth according to Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C. of Boston, which has sponsored interactive discussions with young families to help them learn more about current estate planning strategies.

Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers attorney Perry Ganz, who is himself a dad with young children, notes that having a child is usually the impetus for young families to start considering issues that had never before crossed their mind.

In addition to the needs of a new baby, young families ponder questions that often keep them up at night as well, such as:
●    What happens if I die without a will?
●    Who will be the guardian of my children?
●    How can I protect my children’s inheritance?
●    Who will make medical decisions for me if I can’t make my own?
●    How do I minimize estate taxes?
●     How much life insurance do I need?

“Having a solid estate plan addresses many of these questions,” explains Ganz. “It provides a roadmap to go forward if the unthinkable happens and a family’s life is altered by death or disability. Estate planning is particularly important for the owners of family businesses where continuity, succession, and liquidity issues become paramount.”

Fundamental components of estate planning for young families include the basics: designating guardians for children in a will, providing for distribution and asset management through a trust, investing in life insurance, and drafting a health care proxy.

“In addition, any asset that has a beneficiary, such as an insurance policy or IRA, should be reviewed to make certain that the disposition of this account is consistent with the remainder of the estate plan. Because these assets are governed by a beneficiary designation, they are often overlooked,” notes Ganz. “This includes a life insurance policy, a 401(k), or IRA.”

A word to the wise, don’t throw caution to the winds in the face of a divorce and re-marriage, or the birth of a new child, to avoid singing the blues, families need to update estate plans as their needs change.

Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C.
Formed in 1991, Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C. is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive legal services to its clients. Featuring a breadth and depth of experience and perspective usually found only at larger law firms, Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers. P.C. offers sophisticated legal counsel to entrepreneurs, businesses, individuals, families, and institutions.

Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers’ areas of expertise include corporate law, employment matters, mergers and acquisitions, litigation and dispute resolution, estate planning, taxation, real estate, bankruptcy, and municipal law.

To help clients make informed decisions and achieve their goals, Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers P.C. develops creative customized solutions for its clients by emphasizing careful listening and considerate evaluation. Utilizing the expertise and collegiality of the firm’s fifty plus members, associates, and support staff has consistently resulted in the building of lasting relationships of trust and confidence.

The offices of Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C. are located at 101 Huntington Avenue, Prudential Center, in Boston, MA 02199. For additional information, or to arrange for a consultation, please call 1-617-218-2000, e-mail info@tbhr-law.com, or visit www.tbhr-law.com.

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DirectBuy of Gurnee attends international conference

GURNEE, IL…

DirectBuy of Gurnee recently sent 12 members of its staff to DirectBuy’s international sales and service conference last month in San Francisco.

Held from November 22 to 25, 2008, at the San Francisco Marriott, DirectBuy’s conference, appropriately titled Brilliance by the Bay, brought DirectBuy center owners, staff and vendors from across the U.S. and Canada. Besides awards banquets and keynote speakers, the conference provided a team-building opportunity.

“It’s great to attend DirectBuy’s international conference for a lot of reasons: new ideas, as well as meeting other center owners and staff. Perhaps the best benefit is it gives our staff a chance to bond outside the showroom,” said Karuna Talwar, owner of DirectBuy of Gurnee. “That not only improves morale at work but gets our staff even more excited about what we do here at DirectBuy.”

DirectBuy of Gurnee staff attending the conference included:

●        Lisa Miller – Member Service Manager, Winthrop Harbor, Illinois

●        Brad Marchildon – Call Center Manager, Grayslake, Illinois

●        McNemon Vincent – Warehouse Manager, Gurnee, Illinois

●        Tim Cain – Cabinetry Designer, Waukegan, Illinois

●        Ronald Milton – Director, Gurnee, Illinois

●        Justin Carmody – Director, Beach Park, Illinois

●        Trisha Avery – Member Associate, Kenosha, Wisconsin

●        Erin McCormack – Senior Product Specialist, Grayslake, Illinois

●        Vera Masionis – Product Specialist, Round Lake Beach, Illinois

●        Kristina Anderson – Product Specialist, Round Lake, Illinois

●        Jillian Wolf – Product Specialist, Richmond, Illinois

●        Laura Murdie – Personal Assistant to Karuna Talwar, Salem, Wisconsin

As the leading members-only showroom and home design center, DirectBuy of Gurnee offers low insider pricing on products ranging from light fixtures to televisions to kitchen cabinets, all from more than 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. DirectBuy also offers design services to its members, as well as a listing of local contractors who offer installation services to DirectBuy members, many times at a discounted rate.

Since 1971, DirectBuy franchises have offered members the opportunity to enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products and accessories by buying wholesale, directly from the manufacturer. With five convenient locations in the greater Chicago area (Chicago, Gurnee, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, and Tinley Park), consumers can enjoy a comfortable, country-club setting, where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.

For more information on a DirectBuy membership, you can call 1-800-DIRECTBUY or visit http://www.directbuychicago.com/.

About DirectBuy

Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from more than 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying direct makes members’ hard-earned money to go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. Access to confidential prices, local suppliers, and unparalleled selection helps make members’ dream projects a reality.  It’s a comfortable, country-club setting, where you finally have the financial control of buying direct. The four DirectBuy showrooms serving the greater Chicago area are part of more than 160 franchise locations throughout North America.

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by visiting http://www.directbuychicago.com/. 

Locations of the five DirectBuy showrooms serving the greater Chicago area are: DirectBuy of Gurnee, 4081 Ryan Rd. #107, Gurnee, IL; DirectBuy of Hoffman Estates, 2200 N. Stonington Ave Ste. 150 Hoffman Estates, IL; DirectBuy of Chicago North, 6325 Avondale, Chicago, IL; DirectBuy of DuPage County, 1864 Highgrove Ste. 136 Naperville, IL; and DirectBuy of Tinley Park, 18400 S. 76th Avenue Ste. B, Tinley Park, IL.

To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit www.directbuycares.com.  

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DirectBuy of Buffalo attends international conference

CHEEKTOWAGA, NY…

 

DirectBuy of Buffalo recently sent eight members of its staff to DirectBuy’s international sales and service conference last month in San Francisco.

 

Held from November 22 to 25, 2008, at the San Francisco Marriott, DirectBuy’s conference, appropriately titled Brilliance by the Bay, drew DirectBuy center owners, staff and vendors from across the U.S. and Canada. Besides awards banquets and keynote speakers, the conference provided a team-building opportunity.

 

“It’s great to attend DirectBuy’s international conference for a lot of reasons: new ideas, as well as meeting other center owners and staff. Perhaps the best benefit is it gives our staff a chance to bond outside the showroom,” said Mark Klinger, owner of DirectBuy of Buffalo. “That not only improves morale at work but gets our staff even more excited about what we do here at DirectBuy.”

 

DirectBuy of Buffalo staff attending the conference included:

 

  • Cassandra Hall, Interior Designer, Depew
  • Megan Cox, Warehouse Manager, Depew
  • LeeAnn Evans, Marketing Manager, Amherst
  • Leigh Marie Stegman, Marketing Manager, Cheektowaga
  • Don Goller, Catalog Specialist, Spring Brook
  • Mercedes Zoldos, Service Manager, Orchard Park
  • Jim Zelasko, Marketing Director, Orchard Park
  • Rebecca Dentinger, Product Specialist, Depew

As the leading members-only showroom and home design center, DirectBuy of Buffalo offers low insider pricing on products ranging from light fixtures to televisions to kitchen cabinets, all from more than 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. DirectBuy also offers design services to its members, as well as a listing of local contractors who offer installation services to DirectBuy members, many times at a discounted rate.

 

Since 1971, DirectBuy franchises have helped consumers enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products, and accessories, by providing an avenue to purchase directly from the manufacturer. DirectBuy of Buffalo, conveniently located at 4950 Genesee Street in Cheektowaga, New York, offers consumers a comfortable, welcoming setting where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.

 

DirectBuy offers nearly everything you need to create your dream bathroom—hot tub, showers, flooring, vanities, and much, much more—at prices direct from manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. If you know what you want but don’t know how to pull it all together, DirectBuy also employs product specialists and professional designers, who can create the look that works best for you, your family and your budget.

 

For more information on a DirectBuy membership, you can visit http://www.directbuycares.com.

 

About DirectBuy

 

Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from more than 700 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying direct makes members’ hard-earned money to go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. DirectBuy has been serving the greater Buffalo area since 2005. Access to confidential prices, local suppliers, and unparalleled selection helps make members’ dream projects a reality.  It’s a comfortable setting, where you finally have the financial control of buying direct. DirectBuy of Buffalo is one of more than 160 DirectBuy showrooms throughout North America.

 

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by contacting DirectBuy at 716-684-1400, or visiting www.DirectBuy-Buffalo.com. 

 

To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit www.directbuycares.com.  

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Greater Boston DirectBuys hold holiday food drive.

ROCKLAND, SHREWSBURY, STONEHAM, MA…

Lost amid all the talk of bailouts and other disturbing economic news is the effect it’s had on people who are truly in need: the homeless and the hungry. In fact, according to a survey by the Greater Boston Food Bank, food banks and food pantries in Eastern Massachusetts are experiencing a 53 percent decrease in donations over the past year. DirectBuy, in an effort to increase awareness, is holding food drives at its Greater Boston showrooms in Rockland, Shrewsbury, and Stoneham.

The food drive will begin on December 8 and run until December 31 at these showrooms. Both DirectBuy members and the general public are welcome and encouraged to bring starch (dry cereal, pasta, etc.) and canned food items. The individual DirectBuy showrooms will, in turn, distribute these goods to local food pantries via the Greater Boston Food Bank.

“The holidays are a great time of year but it can also be a very difficult time for some, especially in challenging economic times. Hopefully, by holding these food drives, we can help ease the burden on these food pantries and bring this issue to light for our customers and residents of Greater Boston,” said John Massaria, owner of DirectBuy of Boston South.

The Greater Boston Food Bank’s survey also illuminated some additional disturbing trends, including:

 

●        90 percent of food pantries surveyed report an increase in the demand for their services since September 2007.

●        53 percent report a decrease in the amount of food donated; 38 percent report no change in demand.

●        47 percent report running out of food to meet that demand; 27 percent of those running out on every distribution.

 

Those willing to contribute canned goods and starches (e.g. dry cereal, pasta, etc.) to DirectBuy’s holiday food drive can visit DirectBuy Showrooms at the following addresses:

 

●        DirectBuy of Boston South, 11A Commerce Road, Rockland, MA, 781-878-8846.

●        DirectBuy of Boston West, 422 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA, 508-842-8800.

●        DirectBuy of Boston North, 100A Fallon Road, Stoneham, MA, 781-438-8111.

DirectBuy franchises offer members the opportunity to enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products and accessories by purchasing wholesale, directly from the manufacturer. In addition, DirectBuy boasts a team of designers to help members with their purchases and gives them access to a roster of hand-selected contractors to expedite those projects.

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House in the Rockland location by contacting the showrooms listed above or visiting www.directbuy.com. For more information on the Greater Boston Food Bank, please visit www.gbfb.org.

About DirectBuy

For more than 37 years, DirectBuy has been showing thousands of consumers unparalleled ways to save as they shop for virtually everything for in and around their homes – from furnishings, home improvement and flooring, to entertainment and outdoor products, accessories and much, much more. With more than 160 locations in North America, DirectBuy offers its members access to approximately 700 brand-name manufacturers and their authorized suppliers in the US, and more than 500 brand-name manufacturers and authorized suppliers in Canada.

Consumers interested in seeing DirectBuy’s savings, service and selection up close may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by visiting www.directbuy.com or www.directbuycares.com.

About Greater Boston Food Bank

The Greater Boston Food Bank distributes approximately 30 million pounds of food and grocery products annually to more than 600 hunger-relief agencies in a dedicated partnership to end hunger in eastern Massachusetts. The Food Bank serves 83,000 people each week. For more information about The Greater Boston Food Bank, visit www.gbfb.org or call (617) 427-5200.

 

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Rodman & Rodman, P.C. Opens Second Office in Braintree

Rodman & Rodman, P.C. Certified Public Accountants and Business Strategists catering to small and medium sized companies throughout New England, has opened a second office in Braintree, located at 25 Braintree Hill Office Park. The phone number for the Braintree office is the same as the Newton office (617) 965-5959.

The new 1,600 sq. ft. office will enable Rodman & Rodman to cater to a growing number of clients located on the South Shore. The space will accommodate a total staff of eight.

The office will be permanently staffed by John McGovern, CPA, ABV, CVA who is also a partner at Rodman & Rodman, and Robert Leonard, CPA. Both are familiar with the area as McGovern is a resident of Bridgewater and Leonard is a resident of Pembroke.

Just three years ago, Rodman & Rodman moved from their 2,700 sq. ft. suite to a 4,300 sq. ft. suite in Newton Executive Park to accommodate business growth and a larger staff.

Since 2005, Rodman & Rodman’s total staff has grown from 12 to 20 and they have launched a second office.

“Right now, we’re concentrating on further expanding market share in the South Shore area. Our goal is to be able to increase our staff in the Braintree office by the close of next year,” noted Steve Rodman, CPA, MST, president of Rodman & Rodman.

Rodman & Rodman, P.C.

Founded in 1961, Rodman & Rodman, P.C. provides accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized companies throughout New England. With a focus on strategic planning, Rodman & Rodman goes beyond traditional accounting services and takes a proactive approach when serving clients to increase, preserve and sustain clients’ financial net worth.

From business valuations, taxation, audits, fraud detection and prevention services and succession planning to a variety of accounting IT services including software selection, implementation and training, the team at Rodman & Rodman serves as comprehensive advisors to clients. For individual clients, the company offers personal advisory services such as planning for real estate transactions, obtaining financing, estate planning and retirement planning as well as planning for college education. Rodman & Rodman Certified Public Accountants are located at 3 Newton Executive Park in Newton, Mass. For more information, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact Jen Reading at (617) 965-5959

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Valley Life Re-Welcomes DirectBuy of Fresno

FRESNO, CA…

In late October, KMPH Fox 26’s Valley Life welcomed back Troy Seavers, owner of DirectBuy of Fresno, for his second appearance on the show. Seavers was invited in early April to help explain the DirectBuy concept and how consumers can save money on purchases when redecorating, refurnishing or remodeling their homes. On his recent appearance, he expanded upon DirectBuy’s unique business model, and also touched on the everyday savings members can experience.

“We’re not just about furnishing and remodeling,” said Seavers. “We have everyday items like golf clubs, dishes, jewelry, electronics, fitness equipment, and bedding. We’re more than just the savings; we are a one-stop shop that saves you time and money.”

Also featured on the show were DirectBuy members Doug and Betty Constant. “DirectBuy carries everything you would find in retail stores, except it’s all in one place,” said Doug Constant. “Ninety-nine percent of the time you will find what you need at DirectBuy.”

Valley Life, hosted by Rich Kreps and Lesa Jennings, is a 10 a.m. weekday morning talk show that focuses on delivering information to area residents regarding the best local destinations and products for real people in Fresno. “Going direct to the manufacturer and cutting out the middleman leads to astronomical saving,” said Kreps. “DirectBuy gives people the opportunity to buy without traditional retail markup.”

Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped consumers enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products, and accessories, by providing an avenue to purchase directly from the manufacturer. DirectBuy of Fresno has a 29,000-square-foot showroom conveniently located at 4150 W. Shaw Avenue in Fresno that offers consumers a comfortable, welcoming setting where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.

“The showroom is like a playground for adults, you can shop for room-to-room, outside or inside, they have everything,” said Betty Constant. “Also, the service staff is so wonderful to work with and they will help you with anything that you need.”

DirectBuy of Fresno carries a large selection of brand-name furniture at prices direct from manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. To assist members with their home renovation projects, DirectBuy employs interior designers and product specialists who are trained in one of five areas of merchandise: Home Furnishings, Home Improvement, Flooring, Accessories, and Entertainment/Outdoor.

DirectBuy members also have access to renowned designer Christopher Lowell. Lowell has designed twelve room settings – created exclusively with products available through DirectBuy – using his seven Layers of Design. An innovative approach to home décor, The Seven Layers of Design concept keeps homeowners on budget and from feeling overwhelmed by their project.

For more information on DirectBuy of Fresno, you can call 559.476.2302 or visit www.directbuy-fresno.com.

About DirectBuy

For 37 years, DirectBuy has been showing thousands of consumers unparalleled ways to save as they shop for virtually everything for in and around their homes – from furniture, carpet and flooring, and custom window treatments, to kitchen and bath cabinets and fixtures, appliances, sporting goods, jewelry and much, much more.  DirectBuy enables members to purchase products from several hundred manufacturers at more than 160 showrooms across North America.  To learn more about DirectBuy, visit www.directbuy.com or www.directbuycares.com.

DirectBuy Membership

Consumers who are interested in joining DirectBuy are encouraged to attend an exclusive Open House event, which is designed to educate families about DirectBuy’s unique business model.  The Open House also helps consumers better understand how DirectBuy members avoid traditional retail markup when purchasing brand-name merchandise. 

To request a “Free Insider’s Guide to Buying Direct” and a Visitor’s Pass to learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, please visit www.directbuy.com.

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New “Money Matters” Program at Boys and Girls Club Teaches Important Lessons in Finance

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, a non-profit organization that provides the area’s youth with enrichment and recreation programs in a safe environment, is now offering a new program known as “Money Matters” which teaches club members all about how to better manage their money.

Led by volunteer Joanna Degnan who is a CPA at Price Waterhouse Coopers, Money Matters promotes financial responsibility and independence among club members ages 13 to 18 years old by building their basic money management skills.

During the five-week program which runs through mid-January, participants learn how to manage a checking account, budget, save and invest. They also learn about starting small businesses and paying for college.

Money Matters features three key components for the teens and club staff:

· A Teen Personal Finance Guide is a fun, attractive booklet containing practical tips and activities to help teens learn the important skills of balancing a checkbook, creating a budget and saving and investing for college and retirement.

· A Facilitator’s Guide provides Club staff and volunteers with basic financial information and instructions for easy-to-implement small-group activities.

· A Money Matters Website, offers teens an engaging online tool for building their money management knowledge and skills through interactive activities, games and tools like a savings and financial aid calculator to plan for college.

“The program engages the kids in the basics of money management but then takes it a step further by teaching them how to invest their money wisely and potentially start a small business,” explained Greg Jackson, Executive Director of the club.

Children must be a member of the club in order to participate in Money Matters. The annual membership fee is $50. To learn more about the program, contact Kathleen Newcomb at the Boys and Girls Club (781) 834-2582.

About the Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation, which includes a variety of supervised activities for greater than 4,000 youths (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals.  Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the website at www.MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com or write to the club at P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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Getting your shipping in shape. Local companies outsource shipping to Boston Pack and Ship.

BRAINTREE, MA…

 

In tough economic times, companies look for ways to not only cut costs, but do things more efficiently. One area where more and more companies look to outsource is their shipping, particularly items requiring specialized packing. Boston Pack and Ship, a small load shipping specialist for two decades, works with a number of companies as a quasi-shipping department.

 

“Many of these companies only ship product out less than a half a dozen times a month and many of the products they sell are electronic or computer type equipment which is a specialty to ship. So the dollars to have that expertise in-house might not be in the budget but at the same time it’s a necessity to growing their service. We provide that capability without all the overhead,” said Joe Fell, co-owner of Boston Pack and Ship.

 

Long time Boston Pack and Ship customer Pulse Systems Inc, of Canton, Massachusetts started in 1972, which designs systems for a wide variety of applications including, but not limited to weather monitoring, meteorological systems, wind shear detection, airborne Doppler radar, shipboard Doppler radar, homeland security, military and defense.

 

“The systems we design are quite sophisticated and require special care for shipping.  Due to the rapid growth of our business, many of our systems are being packaged by Boston Pack and Ship. We found that, in addition to having our own shipping department, it was more economical to have some of our shipping needs outsourced to Boston Pack and Ship, a company with more than two decades of shipping experience,” said Ethel Poulos, vice president of Pulse Systems, Inc.

 

As small load specialists, Boston Pack and Ship provides a number of services to accommodate hard-to-ship, delicate items, expensive business equipment and irreplaceable personal items for out-of-state and international moves. Those services include:

  • Small loads – with no minimum requirement; blanket-wrapping for fragile, delicate moves; full insurance available
  • Custom crates and packaging for computers, electronic instruments, prototypes, antiques and artwork.
  • State-of-the-art, foam-in-place solutions to protect valuables
  • Multiple U.S. and International shipping options—ocean or air—to help lower costs
  • Door-to-door and door-to-port delivery with insurance available
  • On-time pickups by appointment

For more information on the breadth of Boston Pack and Ship’s services, you can visit the company Web site at www.bostonpackandship.com. For a free quote on an out-of-state or international move or shipment, please call (800) 400-7204.

 

Small load specialists

Formerly known as The Packaging Store and now repackaged as Boston Pack and Ship, these small load specialists have been a trusted strategic partner of many movers in eastern Massachusetts for more than two decades. Based in Braintree, Massachusetts, Boston Pack and Ship employs custom crates and packaging and foam-in-place solutions to pack and ship everything from artwork to heirlooms, computers to antiques to both out-of-state and international destinations. Known for its fast and efficient customer service, one call is usually all it takes to schedule a pickup for a door-to-door or door-to-port shipment. For more information, visit www.bostonpackandship.com or call (800) 400-7204 for a free quote.

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Friends of the Homeless of the South Shore Supported by Halloween Party/Fundraiser

Left to Right) Ashley Caruso, Madison Caruso and Ed DiSante, representing Friends of the Homeless of the South Shore with offices at 405 Washington Street, Norwell, MA receive a major contribution from Rami Itani, Vice President of Gables, a family-friendly condominium community located in Abington, Mass.
(Left to Right) Ashley Caruso, Madison Caruso and Ed DiSante, representing Friends of the Homeless of the South Shore with offices at 405 Washington Street, Norwell, MA receive a major contribution from Rami Itani, Vice President of Gables, a family-friendly condominium community located in Abington, Mass.

Participating in a recent Halloween Party/Fundraiser, Gables homeowners donated $5.00 to the Homeless Shelter of the South Shore. Over $500.00 was raised by residents and the Gables management. 

More than 50 Gables residents – both adults and children – participated in the ghoulish get together. Fun games included wrap a mummy, pin the nose on the pumpkin, candy toss, and decorate your own picture frame.  Contests featured costume parades for children to determine the cutest/most original costume, best costume and scariest costume.  There was also a pet parade for best costume. The festive party was held at the Gables community clubhouse.

“This was a fun event and also raised funds for a great cause,” noted Rami Itani of the Gables management team.  He added, “Having a party that helped the shelter brought the best out in everyone.” 

About the Gables

The Gables features include award-winning architecture, tennis and basketball courts, a fitness center, putting greens, lush and meticulous landscaping and a large clubhouse.  An expansive and well-appointed clubhouse offers an attractive and convenient venue for receptions, celebrations and community events.  Close to commuter rail stations in Abington, Brockton and Braintree, residents of these luxury condominiums also enjoy a unique opportunity to live in harmony with nature.  The Gables abuts Ames Nowell State Park, which contains 430 acres of park woodlands. 

For more information about the Gables or future community events, please visit www.TheGables.net.

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