Greater Boston

NPCC Appoints New Board Members Dedicated to Bulk Power System’s Reliability and Security in Northeast US and Canada

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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The Northeast Power Coordinating Council, Inc. (NPCC) has appointed two new members to its board of directors.

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  • The Northeast Power Coordinating Council, Inc. (NPCC) has appointed two new members to its board of directors.
  • He also has over 22 years’ experience managing technical teams in the fields of engineering and grid operations (distribution, transmission, and generation).
  • He currently sits on the board of the Association de l’Industrie Électrique du Québec (AIEQ).
  • Amanda Downey is a member of National Grid’s New England Leadership Team and serves as Vice President of Strategy Development and Partnerships.

Goulston & Storrs Elevates Linh Lingenfelter and Paul Momnie to Directors

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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BOSTON, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs , an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that corporate attorney Linh Lingenfelter and real estate attorney Paul Momnie have been promoted to Directors at the firm.

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  • BOSTON, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs , an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that corporate attorney Linh Lingenfelter and real estate attorney Paul Momnie have been promoted to Directors at the firm.
  • "We are excited to welcome these two extremely talented lawyers into our directorship ranks," said Michelle Porter, Co-Managing Director at Goulston & Storrs.
  • "Linh and Paul have proven themselves to our firm and our clients, and we look forward to their continued contributions and leadership in their new, highly deserved roles."
  • Momnie is a member of the firm's Real Estate practice, where he focuses on real estate development, permitting, and land use matters.

Chapman Construction Group Awarded and Underway with Installation of 800MW Vineyard Wind 1 Project's Electrical Service Platform

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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SANDWICH, Mass., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chapman Construction Group, Inc. (CCGI), based in Sandwich, MA, has been awarded and is underway with construction operations associated with the completion of offshore construction, installation and commissioning of the 800MW Vineyard Wind 1 project's electrical service platform (ESP). The wind farm will be located approximately 14 miles southeast of Martha's Vineyard and 35 miles off the Cape Cod peninsula. CCGI is working as a labor consultant and subcontractor with Tier 1 EPCI contractors Semco Maritime and Bladt Industries in the construction of the substation. The electrical service platform will provide electrical power generated from the Vineyard Wind project, which will be comprised of an array of 62 wind turbine generators to be installed on monopiles in water depths ranging from 121 to 181 feet in the Atlantic Ocean.

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  • The electrical service platform will provide electrical power generated from the Vineyard Wind project, which will be comprised of an array of 62 wind turbine generators to be installed on monopiles in water depths ranging from 121 to 181 feet in the Atlantic Ocean.
  • The wind energy project's 3,200-ton electrical service platform was transported via ship to the offshore Vineyard Wind 1 site from Denmark, where the headquarters of EPC partners Semco Maritime and Bladt Industries are located.
  • With an 800MW capacity, Vineyard Wind 1 is expected to meet the electrical demands of more than 400,000 homes and businesses in Massachusetts.
  • Chapman Construction Group, Inc. is a WBE, DBE, and Veteran-owned electrical contracting and general contracting company based in Sandwich, Massachusetts.

Eastern Bank Announces DPV Transportation (DPV) As A Commercial Banking Customer

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Eastern Bank is pleased to announce global ground transportation company DPV Transportation, Inc. (DPV) as a new commercial banking customer.

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  • Eastern Bank is pleased to announce global ground transportation company DPV Transportation, Inc. (DPV) as a new commercial banking customer.
  • After working with Eastern Bank as a small business banking customer during its start-up, DPV is now transitioning to the bank’s commercial banking portfolio.
  • By working with community-focused banks like Eastern Bank, we are able to create financing packages that meet the needs of our clients.”
    Greg Buscone, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Banking Officer of Eastern Bank, added, “MassDevelopment leads important work involving the expansion of businesses in our community, and we appreciate their additional financing as we proudly announce DPV Transportation as a commercial banking customer.
  • The Commercial Banking team advising DPV Transportation includes Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Banking Officer Greg Buscone; Senior Vice President and Commercial Group Director Dan Field; Senior Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager David Nussbaum; and Commercial Portfolio Manager Tom Barcikowski.

EMASS Senior Softball League Opens Player Registration for 2024 Season

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Eastern Massachusetts Senior Softball (EMASS) is opening its annual registration campaign for slow-pitch softball players age 50 and older.

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  • Eastern Massachusetts Senior Softball (EMASS) is opening its annual registration campaign for slow-pitch softball players age 50 and older.
  • Interested players can register for the EMASS 2024 season at https://e-mass.org/current-programs .
  • EMASS has six divisions that accommodate a range of skill levels, two that play on Saturday mornings and four on weekday mornings.
  • “I joined EMASS when I retired and really didn’t know a single person,” offers Joe Groden, an EMASS Division coordinator.

UNCF, Governor Maura Healey, Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll and State Representative Russell E. Holmes Celebrate Black History Month, UNCF’s 80th Anniversary and HBCUs at Massachusetts State House

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Nearly 200 HBCU alumni, supporters and advocates in the Greater Boston are expected to attend this unique gathering in celebration of Black History month, UNCF’s 80th Anniversary and HBCUs including Governor Maura Healey, Lt.

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  • Nearly 200 HBCU alumni, supporters and advocates in the Greater Boston are expected to attend this unique gathering in celebration of Black History month, UNCF’s 80th Anniversary and HBCUs including Governor Maura Healey, Lt.
  • Governor Kim Driscoll and State Representative Russell Holmes.
  • For the past eight decades, UNCF has played a crucial role in promoting educational opportunities for African American students and supporting historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the country.
  • Many HBCU graduates have chosen Massachusetts as place to live, work and thrive and on this day, we celebrate them and their many contributions to the Commonwealth.

Mark Wahlberg Enters Exclusive Partnership to Open F45 Training Studios Across Boston

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Club Sports Group (CSG), one of the world's largest fitness platforms which currently operates three F45 Training studios in the Boston area (Swampscott, Weymouth and Westford), has entered an exclusive partnership with Mark Wahlberg to introduce multiple new F45 Training locations across Greater Boston – an inaugural collaboration that further strengthens the Boston fitness market and establishes Wahlberg’s first investment in his own F45 studios.

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  • Club Sports Group (CSG), one of the world's largest fitness platforms which currently operates three F45 Training studios in the Boston area (Swampscott, Weymouth and Westford), has entered an exclusive partnership with Mark Wahlberg to introduce multiple new F45 Training locations across Greater Boston – an inaugural collaboration that further strengthens the Boston fitness market and establishes Wahlberg’s first investment in his own F45 studios.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240206159221/en/
    Club Sports Group (CSG) has entered an exclusive partnership with Mark Wahlberg to introduce multiple new F45 Training locations across Greater Boston – an inaugural collaboration that further strengthens the Boston fitness market and establishes Wahlberg’s first investment in his own F45 studios.
  • The first F45 Training studio under this partnership, which already opened doors in January, is the Boston Financial District location (99 Summer Street), with a second set to open in the North End (111 North Street) neighborhood during the first quarter of 2024.
  • “As we expand our Boston area footprint, we invite even more community members to experience our proven functional training workouts for the most unforgettable and rewarding feeling.”
    To learn more about F45 Training, visit F45Training.com or follow F45 Training on Facebook or Instagram .

PuroClean Looks to Expand to Serve Boston and Greater Boston Area

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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TAMARAC, Fla., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PuroClean, one of the country's leading property restoration and remediation brands, is targeting Boston and surrounding communities as it continues its rapid expansion across the nation. The franchise brand is looking to capitalize on its ongoing success by securing multi-unit franchise owners who will fulfill their mission of unparalleled customer service and quality of work within the Boston area. This expansion aims to address the increasing demand for restoration services in the region, particularly in such areas as East Boston, Malden, Medford, Winchester, Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, and Dorchester.

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  • "At PuroClean, we take pride in offering everyday restoration services tailored to the unique needs of Boston and the surrounding communities," said Steve White, President and COO of PuroClean.
  • Whether in homes or businesses, the people of Boston can trust that their restoration needs are in the best hands with PuroClean."
  • The Greater Boston Area, like many urban centers, faces a multitude of disasters, including water damage, fire incidents, storms, and mold issues.
  • "As we work to expand PuroClean's presence in the Greater Boston Area, we're committed to providing unparalleled customer service and quality restoration to the region," said Tim Courtney, Vice President of Franchise Development for PuroClean.

Avathon Capital Acquires Magical Beginnings to Expand Access to High-Quality Early Childhood Education

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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CHICAGO and BOSTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avathon Capital ("Avathon"), a private equity firm exclusively investing in lower middle-market companies in the education and workforce markets, announced its acquisition of Magical Beginnings Learning Centers ("Magical Beginnings"). Magical Beginnings is a Massachusetts-based network of early childhood education centers operating in the Greater Boston Area.

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  • Leveraging its early childhood expertise, Avathon invests in Magical Beginnings following an extensive search for a founder-owned, center-based platform
    CHICAGO and BOSTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avathon Capital ("Avathon"), a private equity firm exclusively investing in lower middle-market companies in the education and workforce markets, announced its acquisition of Magical Beginnings Learning Centers ("Magical Beginnings").
  • Magical Beginnings is a Massachusetts-based network of early childhood education centers operating in the Greater Boston Area.
  • Founded in 1990 by Linda Hassapis Bonfanti , Magical Beginnings provides high-quality, education-based programs for children ranging from infants through pre-K.
  • Leveraging its early childhood expertise and furthering its commitment to the sector, Avathon invested in Magical Beginnings following an extensive search for a founder-owned, center-based platform.

Harte Hanks Strengthens Senior Leadership Team

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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Garrison, who joined Harte Hanks in an interim capacity in October, 2023, brings notable expertise in cost containment, streamlining operations, and ERP implementations.

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  • Garrison, who joined Harte Hanks in an interim capacity in October, 2023, brings notable expertise in cost containment, streamlining operations, and ERP implementations.
  • Fisher has been consulting for Harte Hanks since March of 2023, most recently leading the Company’s engagement with the Kearney organization.
  • He joined Harte Hanks from Tribune Publishing, where he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer.
  • “We continue to enhance our senior leadership team with modern skillsets to advance our ‘Project Elevate’ initiative.