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Plymouth Solar Energy powers up new service. Batteries are here. You’ll never have a Power Outage again.

Homeowners now can install high-tech lithium storage batteries to power their home when the utility goes down.  Plymouth Solar Energy has expanded its resources and is now endorsed by the four leading battery manufacturers including Tesla, Briggs, and Stratton, Generac/PRW Cell and Sonnen.  The company has earned certificates for their most advanced systems.

Some battery owners report that they did not even know that the utility went down because the battery switched on seamlessly. In addition to the comfort and convenience, batteries are recognized for taxed credits.  Homeowners enjoy 30% tax credits for batteries and 30% tax credit for solar.

Owners may select time of day or periods of peak household usage and have storage contribute to the home at that time.  Those with solar can store energy during the day and power their home at night.  With or without solar, owners earn money if they allow the utility to tap their batteries when the grid is stressed.

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.

Plymouth Solar Energy is located at 18 Main Street Extension, Plymouth, MA. There are now 10 full and part-time staffers at the growing entity.

For more info visit www.PlymouthSolarEnergy.com . For a complimentary Solar Feasibility Study or questions, call (508) 746-5430 or email info@plymouthsolarenergy.com.

“Gratitude and Grin” nominations sought.  Recognize a neighbor, friend or relative for the little things they do.

Reward a random act of kindness.  Recognize a selfless act. Appreciate the little things that a neighbor, friend or relative does for you or others. Nominate someone for “Gratitude and Grin” award.

The “Gratitude and Grin” award provides recognition for someone in the community who goes out of their way to help. The award, sponsored by Surf Side Dental Studio of Hingham, includes community recognition and dinner for two at a Hingham-area restaurant.

The public is encouraged to submit nominations to officestaff@surfsidedentalstudio.com.  Please include the name of the nominee, a brief description of the random act of kindness, contact information (telephone, email address) for the nominee.  Please also include contact information (telephone, email address) for the nominator. 

“Highlighting good deeds will help encourage more good deeds,” noted Dr. Robert Geary of Surf Side Dental Studio. 

Dr. Teresa Huynh added, “We believe in community involvement and being good neighbors, we look forward to hearing great examples of that.”

Surf Side Dental Studio is located at the intersection of Hingham, Hull, and Cohasset at 344 Rockland St, Hingham, Ma 02043.  The dental practice provides a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.

Husband and wife team Dr. Robert Geary, a native of Hull, and Dr. Teresa Huynh, also a native of a surfside town, Pompano Beach, Florida focus on complete dental care for the family.

For more information, call (781) 749-6750, or visit www.SurfSideDentalStudio.com.

Scituate resident and former Firefighter recognized for Random Act of Kindness and Sunny Disposition.

DATELINE: PLYMOUTH, MA…

Brian Poitras, a Scituate resident and a recent retiree of the Lowell Fire Department, once again did not hesitate when help was needed. 

While visiting the Scituate Senior Center, Brian was chatting with acquaintance Anne Tucker Roberts. 

Anne mentioned that she was concerned that during a hot and humid spell in July her air conditioner was not functioning.  Service companies were not responding to her telephone calls or were scheduling her out for several weeks. Anne and her 85-year-old husband, John, were not only uncomfortable, but at risk.

Out of the kindness of his heart, Brian ventured into his own basement, brought up a spare portable unit and installed it in the Roberts’ home.

“It is a story of what this country has lost. He has renewed my faith that people really DO care about others!” noted Anne.

Thus, Brian Poitras is the first to be recognized by the Sunny Disposition campaign sponsored by Plymouth Solar Energy.  In addition to recognition, Brian will receive a $50 gift certificate to Strega Café, one of Plymouth’s finer restaurants.

Know someone who has recently performed a random or intended act of kindness?

Could be something as simple as taking out the trash for an elderly neighbor.  Or helping with heavy lifting of a new couch.  Or sharing an extra plate of homemade brownies.

Plymouth Solar Energy is recognizing Sunny Disposition winners monthly.  The winner will receive dinner for two at one of Greater Plymouth’s leading restaurants and a spiffy pair of sunglasses.

Enter brief nomination at https://www.plymouthsolarenergy.com/sunny-disposition-plymouth

Plymouth Solar (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.

Plymouth Solar Energy is located at 18 Main Street Extension, Plymouth, MA. There are now 10 full and part-time staffers at the growing entity.

For more info visit www.PlymouthSolarEnergy.com . For a complimentary Solar Feasibility Study or questions, call (508) 746-5430 or email info@plymouthsolarenergy.com.

Fudging great media coverage

PR Works recently secured broadcast coverage on WCVB for our client Murdick’s Fudge of Martha’s Vineyard. Doug Meehan visited Murdick’s Fudge at their Edgartown location. The piece ran on June 19 on WCVB’s Eye Opener broadcast and later in the day on their early news. Here’s the piece:

For more information on Murdick’s Fudge and their mouth-watering fudge, brittle and other goodies, check out their website.

Leverage Podcast Guest Appearances to Boost your Business

What does it take to claim the “expert” roll and boost your business?  “Leverage Podcast Guest Appearances to Boost your Business” takes the audience through the process step by step.

PR Works, a full service public relations and advertising firm based in America’s Hometown of Plymouth, MA, is leading the complimentary webinar that prepares you to be part of the boom as a podcast host. The free online event is set for Wednesday, August 19, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.  To RSVP, copy and paste https://conta.cc/39q78is into your browser to Internet browser.  

Sponsors of the webinar include My Pinnacle Network, South Shore Networking Professionals and Rockland Trust. The webinar will be led by experienced podcasters Steve Dubin and Joe D’Eramo of PR Works.

The webinar prepares you to determine how to tap into the more than 1-million podcast show opportunities that appear regularly on a wide range of channels including Podcast portals such as Itunes, IHeartRadio, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and more.

Podcast appearances establish credibility, create visibility, activate lead generation, create speaking opportunities, stimulate search engine optimization, expand cultural authority, and increase value proposition.

The webinar gets you into the game and on the air.

Learn how to –

  • Test the waters and determine your ability and aptitude
  • Define your topic niche.
  • Leverage the pre-existing audience of the podcast
  • Research podcast show options
  • Tell stories vs. selling
  • Draft standard questions.
  • Create 1-page pitch
  • Appeal to the host’s currency
  • Find portals listing podcast shows
  • Steps to booking a guest spot
  • Choose the right equipment at a reasonable pricing.
  • Lighting like a pro for less
  • Taping protocols worth knowing
  • Coming up with an Evergreen offer
  • Promote each episode via podcast portals, social media, e-newsletters, publicity and leveraging the marketing channels of each guest.
  • Following up and obtaining repeat guesting opportunities

Please RSVP for this complimentary webinar by pasting https://conta.cc/39q78is nto your browser.

For more information about the podcast event or podcasting services, contact PR Works at www.PRWorkZone.com, (781) 582-1061, 18 Main Street Extension, Suite 409, Plymouth, MA.

Mining the Golden Age of Podcasting. PR Works, based in Plymouth, Massachusetts announces podcasting services.

Experts and listeners agree, we are in the Golden Age of Podcasting. More than half of American homes tune into a podcast regularly. Why not YOURS?

Given this high audible trend, PR Works, based in America’s hometown of Plymouth, Massachusetts, has launched a podcast service. The service ranges from establishing a Podcast strategy to recording and editing the show to promoting it. 

“Podcasting allows you to control the message, control the medium and tap into new clients, strategic partners and referral sources,” notes PR Works Founder Steven V. Dubin, a Plymouth, Massachusetts resident.

He added, “Podcasting is another story-telling channel and the one-to-one audience it creates is powerful. Where most get stalled is in having a clear niche topic and managing all the details of technology, arranging guests, editing the raw footage, uploading each segment to YouTube and the many podcast portals and then promoting the podcast to expand the audience. We help boil that down and get it done.”

Here are some of the considerations to podcasting.

First, the “Why”? 

Are you doing this to position yourself as “the” expert? Book prospects as guests and build those relationships? Generate solid content for social media? Enhance SEO? Provide useful information to your core audience?

Your answer to ALL of the above should YES!

Second, the theme?

What is your unique programming theme? Do you expand upon family business, start-up business, mid-market business? Are you focusing on a niche? Young families? Senior living? Middle-age madness? Choose a theme and build upon it.

Third, the Title?

The title of your podcast should give a hint about the content and entice us in. No surprise about what “Planet Money” is about. “Football Weekly” tells it all. You could get clever, but you don’t want to be obscure and leave us guessing.

Fourth, Scheduling?

Most new podcasters can’t keep up a pace of more than once a month. That being said, it is worthwhile to record the first three segments all at once. In our binge watching/listening world, give your audience a good dose of what you do. 

It is best to develop a schedule and editorial outline of segments for each business quarter.

Fifth, Guests?

Let’s face it, unless you are stand-up comedian or experienced performer, you probably can enhance broadcasts with a guest or two. Guests add insight, variety and color. 

The challenge is to book them, prepare them, obtain background materials, etc. That is a critical part of the process.

Six, the Technology?

How will you record? How will you upload to key podcast portals (Spotify, Itunes, etc.).How will you promote each episode? PR Works has reviewed a wide range of platforms and came up with an inexpensive and thorough solution that includes developing a vlodcast (video of the podcast) and the audio podcast at the same time.  Thus, you are bolstering a YouTube channel and reaching out via key podcast portals.

Seventh, the Promotion?

Now you’ve gone to all the trouble of creating a podcast, how do you get it out there?

Social media posts, e-newsletter, news release and blog posts help move it along.  These messages should ALSO be prepared and customized for your guests to share with their audiences.

Ready to go “live”?  5-4-3-2-1.  For additional information about podcasting, contact PR Works at www.PRWorkZone.com, (781) 582-1061, 18 Main Street Extension, Suite 409, Plymouth, MA.

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.

Mark’s Moving & Storage Launches Comprehensive Decommission Services with Strong Focus on Repurposing and Recycling

Mark’s Moving & Storage, Inc., a trusted leader in relocation, storage, and logistics services since 1979, is proud to announce its expanded Decommission Services—a sustainable, full-service solution designed to help businesses responsibly manage office closures, relocations, and asset disposition.

With a growing emphasis on environmental responsibility and corporate sustainability, Mark’s Moving & Storage is setting a new standard by prioritizing repurposing, recycling, and donation over landfill disposal. The company’s decommission services ensure that furniture, equipment, and materials are handled efficiently, securely, and with minimal environmental impact.

“Businesses today are looking for smarter, more responsible ways to manage transitions,” said Mark Silverman, founder and CEO of Mark’s Moving & Storage.He added,  “Our decommission services not only streamline the process but also give organizations peace of mind knowing their assets are being reused, recycled, or donated whenever possible.”

Sustainable Decommissioning with Community Impact

A cornerstone of the company’s sustainability mission is its nonprofit division, Mark’s Northeastern Furniture Foundation (MNFF), a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to repurposing furniture for those in need. Through MNFF, gently used office furniture and equipment are redirected to local charities and individuals, extending the lifecycle of valuable resources while supporting communities.

Since its founding in 2011, MNFF and its partners have distributed more than 1,000,000 pounds of repurposed furniture, benefiting organizations such as Circle of Hope, United Way of Tri-County, Welcome Home, and Household Goods, Inc.

Secure, Efficient, and Flexible Solutions

Mark’s Moving & Storage integrates its decommission services with its broader logistics capabilities, including warehousing, transportation, and final mile delivery. The company emphasizes security and safety throughout the entire process, implementing strict handling procedures in both storage and transit to protect client inventory and sensitive materials.

By combining extensive storage capacity with professional delivery services, Mark’s Moving & Storage offers businesses a reliable partner to navigate complex transitions—whether downsizing, relocating, or closing facilities.

“Businesses today need speed, flexibility, and precision in their delivery operations,” the spokesperson added. “Our final mile services and decommission expertise provide the infrastructure companies need to stay competitive while meeting their sustainability goals.”

A Smarter Approach to Business Transitions

Mark’s Moving & Storage’s decommission services are ideal for:

  • Office relocations and consolidations
  • Facility closures
  • Corporate downsizing initiatives
  • Furniture and equipment liquidation
  • Sustainable asset disposition programs

Businesses interested in improving their logistics operations or learning more about decommission and final mile warehousing solutions are encouraged to contact the company directly.

About Mark’s Moving & Storage

Mark’s Moving & Storage, Inc., based in Westborough, Massachusetts, has been helping families and businesses relocate and manage logistics since 1979. The company offers residential and commercial moving, storage, logistics, and specialized transportation services throughout New England and beyond.

Through its nonprofit arm, Mark’s Northeastern Furniture Foundation, the company is committed to giving back by repurposing furniture and supporting charitable organizations and individuals in need.

For more information, visit https://marksmoving.com/ or call (508) 983-6000.

Alexandra Strangis of OCES Named “40 Under 40” Honoree

Alexandra “Allie” Strangis, Home Care Program Manager at Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), has been named a 2026 “40 Under 40” Honoree by Cape & Plymouth Business. OCES is the largest provider of in-home and community-based services for older adults and people living with disabilities in Southeastern Massachusetts.

Strangis was honored alongside other business leaders who have made a significant impact in the region at the 40 Under 40 awards celebration on June 11, 2026. Cape & Plymouth Business recognized Strangis as one of the 2026 honorees for her impressive leadership qualities which set her apart in her industry.

Strangis holds a Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Administration from Stonehill College and joined OCES in 2010 as a Care Manager. She was promoted to Home Care Supervisor in 2012 and again promoted in 2015 to Home Care Program Lead Supervisor.

Strangis was appointed to her current position as Home Care Program Manager of Care Management in 2022 and is responsible for overseeing all care management aspects of the Home Care program’s operations and staff. She ensures program integrity and regulatory compliance and works with the Home Care Program Manager of Nursing Services to support coordination and collaboration within the program. 

 A lifelong resident of the Brockton community, Strangis’ commitment to giving back is both professional and deeply personal. Through her career, she has dedicated herself to serving people across the greater Brockton and Plymouth areas, ensuring that older adults receive the care, dignity, and support they deserve.

Beyond her professional work, Strangis continues to invest her time and energy into enriching the local community. She plays an active role at Gerry’s Farm, a cherished historical landmark in Brockton that has long been a staple for residents. Strangis spends her weekends working at the farm stand, helping to preserve its legacy and maintain its role as a gathering place for the community.

“Allie is a remarkable leader who, through her dedication and outreach at OCES as well as in her personal time, exemplifies what it means to give back and make a difference,” said Nicole Long, Chief Executive Officer at OCES. “Congratulations, Allie on this well-deserved honor!” 

About the 40 Under 40 Awards
The Cape & Plymouth Business 40 Under 40 Awards program continues to recognize the tremendous contributions of young professionals in our region. For more information, visit capeplymouthbusiness.com/event-details/40-under-40-2026/


About OCES
OCES is recognized as one of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Best Places to Work by Cape & Plymouth Business Marketing and has been certified as a Woman-Owned Nonprofit Organization (W/NPO) by the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (SDO). For more than 52 years, OCES has been a private, nonprofit organization with offices in Brockton and Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 27 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and proudly serves older adults, individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and families across 34 communities throughout Plymouth County, the South Shore, and surrounding areas.

Through the talent of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community. The agency offers several programs to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit ocesma.org

Hart Speech Foundation Partners with Emerson College’s Robbins Speech, Language and Hearing Center

The Hart Speech Foundation has announced a partnership with the Robbins Speech, Language and Hearing Center at Emerson College to support continuing education opportunities and expand access to speech-language pathology services for individuals and families facing communication challenges.

The collaboration brings together two organizations committed to improving the lives of individuals with speech and communication disorders through education, advocacy, clinical training, and compassionate care.

The Hart Speech Foundation, based in 178 Moraine Street, Marshfield, MA 02050,  was founded by the Hart Family in 2011.   The Hart family founded The Hart Speech Foundation to help people who stutter gain access to the resources and support the need to achieve more fluent speech. 

Since opening in 1953, the Robbins Speech, Language and Hearing Center has provided evidence-based evaluation and treatment services for children and adults experiencing a variety of communication disorders and differences. The Center also serves as the primary clinical training facility associated with Emerson College’s nationally respected Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Evaluation and treatment services are provided by master’s-level graduate students in Emerson College’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders under the supervision of clinical faculty certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Individual and group services are available both in person at the Robbins Center and remotely through tele-practice.

The partnership with the Hart Speech Foundation is designed to help advance continuing education opportunities for certified Speech-Language Pathologists while also supporting People Who Stutter (PWS) and others in need of communication services.

“Our shared mission is to provide supportive, family-centered care while helping individuals develop the confidence and communication skills necessary to thrive academically, socially, and professionally,” said Don Hart of the Hart Speech Foundation. “By partnering with Emerson College and the Robbins Center, we can further strengthen access to quality speech-language resources and professional development.”

The Robbins Center emphasizes a client and family-centered approach to care, recognizing that communication challenges can impact social interaction, academic achievement, self-esteem and professional growth. Family members and caregivers are encouraged to observe and participate in treatment services as part of the therapeutic process. Anyone interested in learning more about how to make a referral can reach out to Robbins_Center.emerson.edu.

The Hart Speech Foundation is a recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals who stutter through advocacy, education, and scholarships for those in need of services.

For more information about the Hart Speech Foundation, visit: www.hartspeech.org.

Autism Learning Center Opens Doors in Green Bay, WI with Ribbon-Cutting Celebration. WEAP welcomes families to their new location.

Wisconsin Early Autism Project’s Green Bay team welcomes families to their new location at 3189 Voyager Drive, Green Bay.

GREEN BAY, WI… Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP), provider of LEARN Behavioral, officially opened the doors of its new Green Bay Learning Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. 

Hosted by the Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce, the ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at WEAP’s new location at 3189 Voyager Drive, Green Bay, WI, on April 30, 2026.

During the ceremony, Senator André Jacque and Mayor Eric Genrich shared remarks. Annika Osell, Member Engagement Manager of the Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce, and Ben Delie, Alderman for District 10, also shared remarks. Members of the Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce and other guests were in attendance.

Ribbon-cutting attendees were able to tour the facility, enjoy light refreshments, and meet WEAP’s leadership team: Kerry Hoops, MA, BCBA, Regional Clinical Director; Samantha Bernard, Associate Regional Director; and Jamie Schuh, BCBA, Community Director for Green Bay.

“We’re honored to be part of this community and grateful to offer life-changing services right here in Green Bay,” said Samantha Bernard. “Our new Learning Center was designed to support both individual growth and peer collaboration. It’s a place where children can gain essential skills—and where their journey toward success in school and life begins.”

“We are deeply committed to helping families thrive and honored to have such wonderful community support of our mission,” said Kerry Hoops.

No Waitlist and Flexible Treatment Hours

WEAP is Wisconsin’s premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based autism services for children. The new Green Bay Learning Center provides center-based ABA therapy, Early Intervention and School Readiness Programs, and behavioral sleep assessment. The center serves children ages 18 months to 6 years old. Special features of the Green Bay Learning Center include a SMART Board room, school readiness areas, gross motor space, and a large indoor play area. Outside of the center, the Green Bay team offers in-home ABA therapy. There is no waitlist, and flexible treatment hours are available to accommodate busy family schedules.

For more information or to enroll a child at the Green Bay Learning Center, call (920) 338-1610 or visit https://wiautism.com/locations/greenbay

About WEAP

WEAP, celebrating over 30 years, has become a world-renowned leader in early diagnosis and treatment for children with autism. Their evidence-based approach to care has helped thousands of children with autism throughout Wisconsin. 

WEAP has center-based ABA therapy Learning Centers in Altoona, Beloit, Brookfield, De Pere, Glendale, Janesville, Madison, Madison South, Menomonie, Milwaukee (Menomonee Falls), Mount Pleasant, Oak Creek, Oshkosh, Reedsburg, Sheboygan, Stevens Point, Sun Prairie, and West Bend. WEAP continues to expand and will open the doors of its Greenfield Learning Center later this year.

About LEARN Behavioral

LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism treatment, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 100 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of evidence-based care—customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com.

New Autism Services Provider in Yuma, AZ.

Autism Spectrum Therapies announces autism services now available in Yuma County –No Waitlist

YUMA, AZ… To meet the demand for autism services in southwest Arizona, Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), a provider of LEARN Behavioral, is proud to announce that it has expanded its autism services to Yuma County.

AST, a contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based autism services for children with autism at its state-of-the-art Phoenix and Tucson facilities, is bringing access to families in Yuma.

AST now offers autism services in home-based, community-based, and school-based environments in Yuma County. Since there is no physical Yuma location, clients receive contemporary ABA therapy services at their home, school, or in the community. 

Managing Behavior Analyst, M.S., BCBA, LBA, Vianei Oros Zamudio, who is bilingual in Spanish and English, oversees services for children and their families. AST Yuma serves all ages, from 18 months to 6 years old. 

“We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with new families by expanding our services to the greater Yuma area,” said Julianne McKenzie, M.ED., BCBA, LBA, Regional Clinical Director for Arizona. “We value being a part of the Yuma community and look forward to helping find success for every child in our care.” 

Key features of AST Yuma:

-No waitlist and flexible treatment hours to accommodate busy family schedules. 

-Serving children ages 18 months to 6 years old with personalized therapy plans.

-Easily accessible for families in the region as services are home, school, and community-based.

About AST

AST, part of the LEARN Behavioral network, is one of the nation’s leading providers of compassionate autism care. In addition to Yuma’s services, AST has ABA therapy Learning Centers in the Phoenix and Tucson areas.

For more information or to enroll a child for autism services in Yuma, call (480) 761-1155. 

To learn more about AST Phoenix, visit https://autismtherapies.com/locations/phoenix. To learn more about AST Tucson, visit https://autismtherapies.com/locations/tucson.

About LEARN Behavioral

LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism treatment, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 100 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of evidence-based care—customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com

Contemporary Dermatology Opens Doors of New Basking Ridge Office with After Hours/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Left to right:  Michele Vitiello; Cindy Ayr; Albert LiCata, president, Bernards Township Regional Chamber of Commerce; Chennel Dunning; Dr. Mark Lichtenberg; Dr. Robert Nossa, founder of Contemporary Dermatology; Lazara Moreno; and Marie Chen, MS, PA-C. 

BASKING RIDGE, NJ…  More than 40 business neighbors and chamber members attended Contemporary Dermatology’s After Hours/Ribbon Cutting event held in collaboration with the Bernards Township Regional Chamber of Commerce on May 20, 2026.

The event celebrated Contemporary Dermatology’s new office in Basking Ridge, conveniently located at 100 Marketplace, 25 Mountainview Blvd, Unit 206-B.

The new Basking Ridge office provides medical and aesthetic dermatology services to patients in Somerset County and beyond. 

Founded and led by Dr. Robert Nossa, a board-certified dermatologist, Contemporary Dermatology combines advanced medical knowledge with the latest technologies to offer comprehensive care. 

“We are committed to delivering the highest standard of comprehensive dermatologic care to adult and pediatric patients in the Basking Ridge community and beyond,” said Dr. Nossa. 

Dr. Robert Nossa, Dr. Mark S. Lichtenberg and Marie Chen, MS, PA-C work together offering unsurpassed care and stellar patient service at the new Basking Ridge office. The experienced team diagnoses and treats a wide range of skin conditions, including acne, psoriasis, skin cancer and more, with an emphasis on personalized care.

Services offered include skin cancer screenings, dermatologic surgery, acne treatments, eczema/psoriasis treatments, hyperhidrosis treatments, laser rejuvenation, Botox and dermal fillers, chemical peels and microneedling.

Basking Ridge is Contemporary Dermatology’s first location in New Jersey and fourth location overall. The practice has three state-of-the-art offices in Massachusetts, in Plymouth, Hyannis and Marstons Mills.

Contemporary Dermatology is now accepting new adult and pediatric patients at their Basking Ridge office. To schedule an appointment, call 908-549-5800 or visit www.contemporarydermatology.com/basking-ridge-location

About Contemporary Dermatology

With locations in New Jersey and Massachusetts, Contemporary Dermatology is a leading provider of comprehensive dermatology services, including medical dermatology, skin cancer diagnosis and treatment and aesthetic services. Their modern practice is home to the latest technologies that allow their highly trained professionals to focus on treating a wide array of medical skin conditions and cosmetic concerns. 

In addition to Basking Ridge, Contemporary Dermatology has state-of-the-art offices located in Plymouth, Marstons Mills and Hyannis, MA. The practice treats patients of all ages. For more information, visit www.contemporarydermatology.com or call the Basking Ridge office at 908-549-5800.