Cape Cod

Harbor Point at Centerville Assisted Living Community Named One of the Country's Best by U.S. News & World Report for Third Straight Year

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Friday, April 26, 2024

CENTERVILLE, Mass., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harbor Point at Centerville, a Benchmark Mind & Memory Care community, has ranked among the best assisted living with memory care communities in Massachusetts and the entire U.S. for the third straight year. In U.S. News & World Report's third annual Best Senior Living ratings published last week, the community was selected following a comprehensive resident and family member survey. Harbor Point is the only assisted living community on all of Cape Cod to have earned this prestigious award.

Key Points: 
  • In U.S. News & World Report's third annual Best Senior Living ratings published last week, the community was selected following a comprehensive resident and family member survey.
  • Harbor Point is the only assisted living community on all of Cape Cod to have earned this prestigious award.
  • -Kate Fontana, executive director, Harbor Point at Centerville
    Harbor Point earned "Best" status by achieving the highest possible rating for memory care.
  • For more information about Harbor Point at Centerville, click here or go to its U.S. News profile at https://health.usnews.com/best-senior-living/harbor-point-at-centerville... .

Mill Creek Announces Groundbreaking of Modera South Shore Marshfield

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

 MARSHFIELD, Mass., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced it has broken ground on Modera South Shore Marshfield, a contemporary garden-style community boasting a charming seaside-town locale. 

Key Points: 
  • With an upgraded clubhouse, elevator access, spacious layouts and lofts in select units, we believe Modera South Shore Marshfield will quickly ascend to a best-in-class living option in the neighborhood."
  • Located just south of Route 139 at 70 Commerce Way, Modera South Shore Marshfield features direct access to Route 3—which serves as the gateway to Boston to the north and Cape Cod to the south.
  • Modera South Shore Marshfield will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom homes with a generous average size of 1,129 square feet.
  • Modera South Shore Marshfield will be built to, and is pursuing, an NGBS Silver Certification.

Avangrid Receives Federal Record of Decision for New England Wind

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

New England Wind, consisting of the New England Wind 1 and New England Wind 2 projects, has the potential to create thousands of jobs and provide enough clean, reliable energy to power nearly 1 million homes and businesses in the region.

Key Points: 
  • New England Wind, consisting of the New England Wind 1 and New England Wind 2 projects, has the potential to create thousands of jobs and provide enough clean, reliable energy to power nearly 1 million homes and businesses in the region.
  • With this federal approval, New England Wind stands apart as the most advanced and shovel-ready offshore wind opportunity in the Northeast region.
  • “We applaud the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management for issuing the Record of Decision for New England Wind.
  • BOEM’s Record of Decision for Avangrid’s New England Wind lease area represents a key and substantial step in the direction of moving forward on offshore wind.

MASSACHUSETTS TO HOST INAUGURAL CLIMATECH SUMMIT

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

BOSTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Massachusetts will host the inaugural edition of ClimaTech, a new, global leadership conference focused on innovation and bringing new technologies to market to combat the climate crisis and spur economic growth.

Key Points: 
  • "Massachusetts is the premier place to host the first-ever ClimaTech," said Governor Maura Healey.
  • Additional inaugural ClimaTech Partners include GE Vernova, Fenway Sports Group, Live Nation, Hydro-Québec with additional support from the ANA CMO Global Growth Council, Boston Calling, and the United Talent Agency.
  • "Hosting the inaugural ClimaTech summit is an incredible opportunity to show global climate leaders how Massachusetts is uniquely qualified to be the climate innovation lab for the world," said Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO Dr. Emily Reichert.
  • The regional advisory board includes the Northeast Clean Energy Council, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Greentown Labs, Meet Boston, and ClimateHaven.

The Atrium at Faxon Woods Appoints Alzheimer's Expert as Executive Director

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

QUINCY, Mass., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Atrium at Faxon Woods, a Benchmark Mind & Memory Care community, today announced that Sandy West, CDAL, CDP, has been appointed executive director. West has over 30 years of experience in senior living operations, 25 with Benchmark, and has a specialty in caring for those with memory loss.

Key Points: 
  • QUINCY, Mass., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Atrium at Faxon Woods , a Benchmark Mind & Memory Care community, today announced that Sandy West, CDAL, CDP, has been appointed executive director.
  • For over 12 years, she served as executive director of Benchmark's Harbor Point at Centerville Mind & Memory Care community in Centerville, Mass.
  • I can't think of a more perfect person to lead our premiere Boston area community," said Mike Lord, regional director of operations.
  • Faxon Woods' Mind & Memory Care program offers carefully created living environments and unique opportunities for those with memory impairment to find joy in each new day.

Provincetown Five-Star Boutique Guest House Scott House Ptown Opens Rooms for Spring and Summer 2024

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

PROVINCETOWN, Mass., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Provincetown five-star-reviewed boutique guest house Scott House Ptown has opened rooms for select spring events and for the summer 2024 season.

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  • PROVINCETOWN, Mass., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Provincetown five-star-reviewed boutique guest house Scott House Ptown has opened rooms for select spring events and for the summer 2024 season.
  • This year marks the fourth Scott House Ptown has been owned and operated by proprietor Mark Scott.
  • For more information about Scott House Ptown and visiting Provincetown , visit the guest house's web site https://www.scotthouseptown.com/ .
  • For spring and the summer high season Scott House books exclusively through Air B&B.

Nextdoor Reveals the Winners for the 2024 #LoveYourNeighborhood Photo Contest, Following A Record-Breaking Number of Entries

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Today, Nextdoor (NYSE: KIND), the neighborhood network, announced the winners of the latest - and largest - #LoveYourNeighborhood photo competition to date.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Nextdoor (NYSE: KIND), the neighborhood network, announced the winners of the latest - and largest - #LoveYourNeighborhood photo competition to date.
  • “It was low tide,” said Deb Gaston, grand prize winner of the #LoveYourNeighborhood photo contest 2024.
  • “Shelby and I were alone somewhere between the beautiful bayside beaches of Chapin and Mayflower on Cape Cod.
  • Two additional runner-up winners, Sharon Smith of the Rose Garden, California Nextdoor neighborhood and David Swanson of the Willow Lake, Arizona Nextdoor neighborhood received the second and third-most votes.

MD Esthetics Acquires Inject

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

This practice is part of the growing premier MD Esthetics brand which is comprised of eight corporate and franchisee owned practices.

Key Points: 
  • This practice is part of the growing premier MD Esthetics brand which is comprised of eight corporate and franchisee owned practices.
  • MD Esthetics by The Zen Spa, formerly known as The Zen Spa, quickly built their customer base through strong Instagram and social media following.
  • Ashley Penta, the owner of InjectZen trained under Doctor Pedro as the first student of MD Esthetics Academy.
  • MD Esthetics intends to implement its business operations and leverage its marketing reach to optimize and significantly grow this new territory.

Nacha Announces Board of Directors for 2024, Reflecting Expertise in the Payments Industry

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Nacha announced its Board of Directors for 2024, featuring accomplished professionals representing a wide array of backgrounds within the payments ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • Nacha announced its Board of Directors for 2024, featuring accomplished professionals representing a wide array of backgrounds within the payments ecosystem.
  • The Nacha Board provides strategic guidance related to the modern ACH Network and the governance of Nacha as an industry association.
  • "I want to thank each member of the Board of Directors for their commitment to serve," said Jane Larimer, Nacha President and CEO.
  • "I am honored to lead such a distinguished group of professionals who are dedicated to advancing the payments industry," said Joe W. Hussey, Nacha Board Chairperson.

2023 Winners of the Innovations in Alzheimer's Caregiving Awards

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Monday, January 22, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the 16th year of the Innovations in Alzheimer's Caregiving Awards, The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, Bader Philanthropies, Inc., and Family Caregiver Alliance are pleased to celebrate three organizations—each delivering a state-of-the-art program that addresses the needs of caregivers and those they care for living with Alzheimer's disease or a related condition.

Key Points: 
  • One of the AFSC's programs is the Alzheimer's Family Community Center at the Cape Cod Mall.
  • This unique site offers a multi-service resource within a local shopping mall setting, potentially the first one in the nation.
  • Join us in honoring the 2023 Innovations in Alzheimer's Caregiving Award winners with program presentations, conversation, hors d'oeuvres, and beverages.
  • The mission of FCA is to improve the quality of life for family caregivers and the people who receive their care.