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Rodman CPAs Promotes Marc Scribi to Audit Supervisor

Rodman CPAs, a full-service tax and accounting firm based in Waltham, MA serving small and mid-sized businesses throughout the greater Boston area, has promoted Marc Scribi, CPA, MBA to Audit Supervisor. He is a resident of Walpole, MA.

In his new role at Rodman CPAs, Scribi works with clients in a variety of industries preparing audits, reviews, and compilations. He specializes in audits of nonpublic companies and nonprofit organizations. In addition to his audit-related engagements, Scribi prepares corporate, partnership and individual tax returns. Prior to his promotion, Scribi held the position of Senior Associate for two years.

Scribi holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from University of New Hampshire’s Whittemore School of Business and Economics, along with a Master of Business Administration in Accounting from Suffolk University. He is a Certified Public Accountant.

Scribi is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA).

About Rodman CPAs

Rodman CPAs provides tax advisory, accounting, and business strategy to small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses. Named one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, Rodman CPAs offers an innovative and strategic approach with the personal touch of a smaller regional CPA firm. For more than 50 years, Rodman CPAs has been specializing in customized accounting and tax solutions that improve business performance, processes, financial operations, and information technology.  

The firm serves as a true business partner, helping clients perform and succeed during each stage of the business lifecycle. As domain experts in alternative energy, the “Green Team” at Rodman CPAs works with renewable energy producers and businesses throughout the U.S. offering tax advisory, financial, accounting services, and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) studies. 

Rodman CPAs is an independent member firm of BDO Alliance USA, which enables them to expand services to clients by accessing the resources of BDO USA, LLP and other Alliance members, ensuring greater flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. For more information, visit http://www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Providing Support to Working Caregivers — OCES’ CEO outlines benefits of Family Caregiver Support Program at Good Morning Metro South

Nicole Long

Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW, Chief Executive Officer at Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), which serves older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County, recently addressed the topic of working caregivers at Good Morning Metro South Brunch Edition at Southeastern Technical Institute.

During the special Regional Roundtable/Legislative Luncheon edition of Good Morning Metro South which covered various topics of regional concern, Long spoke to local businesses about the growing number of working caregivers and how OCES’ Family Caregiver Support Program may help their employees. Specifically, Long outlined how the Family Caregiver Support Program can provide free services and support to employees who are balancing work along with caregiving for aging family members, grandchildren, or individuals with chronic condition or disability.

“According to research by Family Caregiver Alliance, one out of every six employees in the U.S. is a caregiver to a family member or loved one,” explained Long. 

OCES’ Family Caregiver Support Program empowers and supports working caregivers by providing them with much needed personalized information, tools and services. In this way, OCES can help companies prepare for today’s accommodating needs of their workforce.

Long, who holds a Master of Social Work from Bridgewater State University and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) continued, “Handling both work and family caregiving is a difficult balancing act and each employee’s situation is unique and complex. Our goal is to support an individual’s ability to prioritize and manage their caregiving so they have a more fulfilling and balanced work/home life balance. OCES helps caregivers navigate through life’s hardest but rewarding job, while also helping to improve the productivity of working caregivers.”

To learn more about OCES’ Family Caregiver Support Program or to arrange for a Family Caregiver Support Program presentation at your organization, contact Brenda Carrens, Community Programs Director of OCES at bcarrens@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 26 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 offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org. 

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Don’t do Divorce alone. Divorce workshop offers support and practical direction.


It’s impossible to understand how painful divorce is, if you haven’t been through it.

The newly formed Divorce Support Group provides a safe, welcoming place to work through your feelings with other people facing similar challenges. Together, we explore denial, fear, loneliness, friendships, guilt/rejection, grief, anger, and whatever else arises. We will also discuss practical ways to take care of yourself. 

The workshop is scheduled for eight Thursdays,  6pm – 7:30 p.m. March 7 and includes March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28, April 4, April 18, May 2 and May 9 at the Maverick Wellness, 67 Coddington Street, #209, Quincy MA 02169.  Cost is $240 for the 8-week session.  Group support works best when members can commit to attending all the sessions.  Participants are encouraged to sign up only if  they believe they will be able to attend all the sessions.

This small support group (limit is 6-8 members) will provide a safe, accepting space to discuss the emotional challenges of your divorce, talk with people who “get it,” and learn from each other.

Specifically, the workshop explores practical ways to take care of yourself, cope with stress, how to talk with your children, meeting with your lawyer, ways to co-parent with your ex, feelings around the family home, personal belongings and more.  

The workshop was developed and will be led by Frances T. Spillane, a divorced mother of two children and recently remarried.  She is an LMHC and Life Coach who supports clients in creating meaningful, fulfilling lives.

“When I look back at my divorce, I often wonder ‘What was wrong with me?’”  She added, “Why did I try to do it all alone?  Why didn’t I ask for more help? Why didn’t I do more to help myself?  Why didn’t I find more support?  What was I thinking? Having survived that gauntlet, I developed this workshop.”

Fran is on her third career.  Prior to becoming a therapist, she was a tax accountant, then a stay-at-home mom. Her own journeys through transition give her a deep sense of empathy and compassion, as well as the knowledge that change provides the opportunity to create a more joyful life. Her authentic and unconditional positive regard for clients supports their honest exploration of their most important issues.

Fran practices in Attleboro and Quincy, MA.  She earned her M.A. at Bridgewater State University, and her B.A. at University of Notre Dame.

To RSVP, please visit https://www.EmbraceYourFreedom.Net or email FTSpillane.obhi@Gmail.com.

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Buying a home with an FHA Reverse Mortgage: a new two credit CE class for Massachusetts Realtors.

Real estate agents are invited to attend this two credit Continuing Education class that reveals the little-known homebuying tool that can assist nearly one out of every four of your last-time homebuyers. The class is scheduled for Thursday, April 25 from 9am-11am (registration begins at 8:30am).

The class will be held in the 3rd Floor Conference Room, 100 Grandview Road, Braintree, MA 02184 directly across from the South Shore Plaza and next to the AMC movie theater. Ample and free parking is available.

Although not required, a $20 – $30 donation is suggested.

Topics covered by the 2 credit CE class will include how to use this program to:
• Recover lost listings
• Qualify more buyers
• Sell more expensive homes
• Show empty nesters how they can purchase their mortgage-payment-free retirement home with half the cash

Attendees will learn:
• Which properties are eligible for HECM for purchase
• Which buyers are eligible for HECM for purchase
• What are the consumer safeguards and what does the FHA insurance protect
• What are the rates, costs, and maximum loan amounts

The class will be taught by industry expert, Brett Kirkpatrick, CRMP (NMLS #38612) , of Harbor Mortgage Solutions (NMLS #2846), who has specialized in the uniquely powerful and triple-insured FHA Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (also known as reverse mortgage) since 2001.

The suggested class donation goes directly to the Real Angels Foundation, a 503 (c) non-profit, focused on real estate professionals supporting and promoting local charities, such as Magical Moon Foundation in Marshfield, MA, (helping children battle cancer and other serious diseases) and Heidrea for Heroes in Plymouth, MA, (providing support to local veterans facing everyday challenges).

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Seating is limited so PLEASE only register if you are certain you can attend. RSVP by visiting http://www.RealAngelsAcademy.org or email mailto:info@realangelsfoundation.org.

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4th Annual Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels 5K Road Race/Walk on April 28. Sponsors Needed.

Start Spring off on the right foot by supporting a great cause! Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) has announced the 4th Annual Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels 5K Road Race/Walk will be held Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 9 a.m. at Silver Lake Regional High School in Kingston, MA.

All funds raised support OCES’ vital Nutrition program.

Meals on Wheels is part of OCES’ Nutrition Program. OCES delivers 1,600 nutritious meals a day to older adults and individuals with disabilities living within 23 communities in greater Plymouth County. These “Meals on Wheels” are planned by a nutritionist, and with the help of hundreds of volunteers, are delivered either to individual homes or to Community Dining Sites, which provide older adults opportunities for social interaction. 

More than $11,000 was raised at last year’s Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels 5K for OCES’ Meals on Wheels program.

Sponsor Call

Sponsors are needed for this event. Several levels of sponsorship for businesses and individuals to consider range from Platinum Heel of $2,000 to Silver Heel sponsorship at $750, to Supportive Heel sponsorship at $250. In-kind sponsorships are also much appreciated.

To date, Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels 5K sponsors include: (Golden Heel sponsor) Anodyne Homemaker Services Corp; (Silver Heel) Best of Care, Inc.; (Bronze Heel) Home Health Resources, Inc. and The Mentor Network (Brockton Adult Day Health); and (Supportive Heel) Alert Sentry Group, LLC, Diman Laundry, Greater Boston Home Health Care Services, Inc., Law Office of Paula M. P. Schlosser, and United Health Care Community Plan.

About the Race 

The race begins at 9:00 a.m. at Silver Lake Regional High School, 260 Pembroke Street in Kingston, MA 02364. Online registration for the Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels 5K is $25 for adults; $20 for students age 11-18; $15 for children (age 10 and under) and children in carriages ride free. Runners/walkers registered by Tuesday, April 16th will receive a race T-shirt. 

“Essentially, the cost of one registration for the 5K Road Race/Walk helps cover the cost of one individual receiving a daily meal for almost a week,” explained Nicole Long, CEO. “OCES is committed to this vital program which ensures that older adults and individuals with disabilities continue to receive our Meals on Wheels deliveries.”

To register for the 5K or to become a sponsor, visit  https://www.ocesma.org/5k/

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 26 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 offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

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Old Colony Elder Services Announces New Supportive Housing Liaison Program in Abington

OCES Supportive House Team (Left to Right):  Sydney Rimmer, Congregate Housing Coordinator; Melany Carvalho, Supportive Housing Specialist; Marylew Lis, Supportive Housing Specialist; Elizabeth Weiner, Housing Programs Manager; Jillian Brown, Congregate Housing Coordinator; and Jeffrey Olivier, Supportive Housing Specialist

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County, has announced a new Supportive Housing Liaison Program in Abington, MA.

Elizabeth Weiner, Housing Programs Manager at OCES oversees this program along with all of OCES’ other supportive and congregate housing programs. 

“OCES works with the housing authority in Abington to support both the residents and housing management,” explained Weiner. “Supportive Housing Programs are designed to create a community environment which allows residents to age in place.”

The goal of supportive housing is to integrate community resources, information, and services for the individuals who reside at a particular local housing authority site, and essentially, to enrich the lives of those residents.

Through the Supportive Housing Liaison Program, a specialist from OCES’ housing team conducts an assessment to determine the specific needs of every resident residing within the Abington Housing Authority.  All residents at these sites are eligible for information and referral services, case management assistance, and access to social or educational programs. Depending on eligibility, many other services are available as well.

For more information about OCES’ Housing Programs, visit www.ocesma.org or call OCES at 508-584-1561.

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 26 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 offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org. 

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Stonebridge Homes announces new units for sale at Foxborough development, Nadia Estates and Norfolk development, Lakeland Farms.

Nadia Estates in Foxoborugh, MA.

Stonebridge Homes, a residential construction manager based in South Easton, Mass., recently announced the availability of new units for sale in the third building at the Nadia Estates development located at 1 Roseland Street in Foxborough, Massachusetts and a new development named Lakeland Farms located at the GPS address of 84 Cleveland Street in Norfolk, Massachusetts.

The new building, presented as Building B, at Nadia Estates, will be completed in summer of 2019, and will complement Buildings A and C, which are sold-out. Nadia Estates offers affordable luxury living with easy highway access, about one-mile from I-95, Nadia Estates is equidistance to Providence and Boston. Local schools and public transportation are also nearby.

Prices on units at Nadia Estates start at $455,000. For more information please visit https://www.nadiaestates.com/ or to make an appointment please call Nancy Schiff at 617-549-4331.

Lakeland Farms will consist of 32 detached condominium units on a 10-acre parcel of land in Norfolk, Massachusetts. This new high-end community is located conveniently close to the center of town and the commuter rail (Franklin Line) and will pride itself on being highly efficient and low maintenance.

Pre-Construction prices start at $499,900. For more information or to make an appointment, please contact Jean Kulesza with RE/MAX at 617-645-8565 or jeankulesza@remax.net. Website coming soon.

“Nadia Estates and Lakeland Farms are some of the few developments around that enable buyers to customize their unit rather than being limited to the model,” said Nancy Schiff of Keller Williams. “When you take into consideration the tremendous locations and access to major highways and local shops and restaurants, it is hard to pass on the opportunity at either community.”

The available floor plans in both Nadia Estates and Lakeland Farms offer contemporary or traditional styles with designer selections, granite countertops, ceramic tile and hardwood flooring, fine trim finishes, stainless steel appliances, central air conditioning, recessed lighting, certified energy efficient fixtures and maintenance-free exteriors.

About Stonebridge Homes, Inc.:

For more than 25 years, Stonebridge Homes and its team, based in South Easton, Massachusetts, have built and managed the construction of many residential communities throughout Massachusetts, including Tanglewood Estates in Easton, Mass; Boyde’s Crossing in Norfolk, Mass and Briggs Landing in Westport, Mass. Stonebridge Homes has focused on building and managing construction in towns in southeastern Massachusetts, including Dighton, Easton, Foxboro, Lakeville, Norfolk, Norwell, Pembroke and Westport. The styles of these communities have varied from upscale condominiums to custom single‐family homes designed by its in-house architect whose specialty is customizing dream homes that provide space and luxury to households of all sizes. Each development is built with the same commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Stonebridge Homes, Inc. is an active member of the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston and the National Association of Home Builders. For more information, please visit www.stonebridgehomesinc.com or call 508.230.2300.

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If I hear this popular phrase one more time I may SCREAM!”

Great communication is about getting attention, stating a compelling case and making a clear call to action. Simple. Right?

Yes, unless you insist on using current catch phrases, old clichés or dull language.

In the spirit of clearing the air and cleansing headlines, let me start with some of the current snoozers that are in our common vernacular. PLEASE ADD to them.

• Bad optics
• Client-centric
• Customer experience
• Disrupter
• Lean in
• Stay in your lane
• Transparent

What phrases are pushing you onto the ledge? Look forward to cross-pollinating with you.

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Clear connection for new leadership at ComApp Technologies.

ComApp™ Technologies, LLC. (CAT), a subsidiary of Homisco, Inc., announces a new executive team – seasoned industry experts Phil Apanovitch and Jim Brownfield. The two have more than a half century of telecommunications experience and are household names in their industry.

CAT is newly launched and provides a transparent approach to inmate communications. The innovative organization stresses cutting-edge technology linked with an emphasis on improved communication with inmates’ family and friends. The combination enhances educational and entertainment options for inmates and their loved ones while generating additional revenue and superior investigative features for correctional facilities.

Phil Apanovitch, named President, is also the co-founder of the new venture. He has logged more than 25 years as vice president of sales and marketing in the inmate telephone and technology industry. Under his leadership, numerous companies have greatly expanded and profited from major mergers and acquisitions. Among his success stories are Opus Telecom (FBOP-Provided 1st Inmate Telephone System), Value Added Communications (VAC purchased by Global Tel*Link), Telequip Labs (purchased by Securus Technologies), ICSolutions (purchased by Keefe Group) and JLG Technologies (purchased by Securus Technologies).

Apanovitch is active in the American Jail Association, American Corrections Association, National Sheriffs Association and Habitat for Humanity. He is a Glastonbury, Connecticut resident and a graduate of Central Connecticut University with a B.S. in Marketing.

Jim Brownfield, who is the well-known founder and CEO/CTO of Radical System Solutions, has been named CTO of ComApp. In addition to developing the Radical System, Brownfield is a seasoned Chief Technology Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry with blue chip companies such as Jet Propulsion Labs, American Airlines and Federal Express. He earned a B.S. from Western Kentucky University in Computer Science, Physics, and Astronomy.

“There are good, bad, and ugly players in our industry,” noted Apanovitch, adding, “…many years of direct experience in the inmate communications market have helped us develop a win-win business model for both the inmates and their friends and families in concert with our correctional facility customers. The value proposition delivers better technology related to the expanding use of tablets in correctional settings, voice biometrics, data mining and link analysis, and video visitation. The other side of the equation is an honest revenue share with correctional facilities that includes guaranteed payments, commissions on all calling types (including Interstate calls), low “postalized” rates, and an easy to use online payment system for families.”

Brownfield noted, “I’m delighted to be part of a team that is completely transparent in our service offerings, pricing and commissions.” He added, “This clearly positions ComApp as a white hat player.”

To accomplish this new and streamlined service, ComApp™ Technologies has acquired the Controlled Access Telephony System (CATS) from Radical Systems Solutions, Inc. This tested and proven technology has serviced over 600 corrections systems throughout 30 states.

The company also established a strategic partnership with TECH FRIENDS Inc. to provide secure tablets for inmate phone calls, email/messaging, education, entertainment, video visitation, commissary ordering, grievance filing and fund balance inquiries.

For more information about ComApp™ Technologies, visit http://www.comapptech.com or call (888) 809-7014. ComApp is located at 99 Washington Street, Melrose, MA 02176.

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