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North Shore Bank’s Jeans Day Program Breaks $100K Mark with Donation to the Saugus Family YMCA
North Shore Bank recently presented the Saugus Family YMCA with a $1,500 contribution. The proceeds were raised by Bank employees as part of their weekly “Jeans Day” program.
In exchange for $5 each week, the Bank’s staff can wear jeans to work with the funds collected, pooled and then donated to a local organization. With this donation to the Saugus Family YMCA, the Bank’s Jeans Day Program has now raised over $100,000 for local non-profits and charitable organizations since its inception.
Erin Riley, Branch Manager of the Bank’s Lynn Fells Parkway, Saugus branch said, “The focus of our Jeans Day program has always been to help local organizations and initiatives that contribute to the strength of the communities we serve. We’re proud to hit this $100,000 milestone. It says so much for the generous staff here at North Shore Bank.”
As a part of the YMCA of Metro North, the Saugus Family YMCA is a diverse association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of youth, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility in our community.
Julieann Garland, Branch Manager of the Bank’s Hamilton Street, Saugus branch added. “The Saugus Family YMCA has been an advocate of healthy living for decades. We felt that with the money raised through our Jeans Day program we had a wonderful opportunity to support the children and families in our community.”
Ricky Baez, Director of Curriculum and Educational Advancement for the YMCA, said part of the donation will go towards building the STEAM program.
“We can’t thank North Shore Bank enough for their continued support and generosity," Baez said. "A portion of these funds will go into directly supporting STEAM based curriculum. With the addition of 4 new classrooms recently, this donation will help us creatively fund projects, purchase materials and bring in specialists to create some hands-on experiences for the children we serve.”
In exchange for $5 each week, the Bank’s staff can wear jeans to work with the funds collected, pooled and then donated to a local organization. With this donation to the Saugus Family YMCA, the Bank’s Jeans Day Program has now raised over $100,000 for local non-profits and charitable organizations since its inception.
Erin Riley, Branch Manager of the Bank’s Lynn Fells Parkway, Saugus branch said, “The focus of our Jeans Day program has always been to help local organizations and initiatives that contribute to the strength of the communities we serve. We’re proud to hit this $100,000 milestone. It says so much for the generous staff here at North Shore Bank.”
As a part of the YMCA of Metro North, the Saugus Family YMCA is a diverse association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of youth, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility in our community.
Julieann Garland, Branch Manager of the Bank’s Hamilton Street, Saugus branch added. “The Saugus Family YMCA has been an advocate of healthy living for decades. We felt that with the money raised through our Jeans Day program we had a wonderful opportunity to support the children and families in our community.”
Ricky Baez, Director of Curriculum and Educational Advancement for the YMCA, said part of the donation will go towards building the STEAM program.
“We can’t thank North Shore Bank enough for their continued support and generosity," Baez said. "A portion of these funds will go into directly supporting STEAM based curriculum. With the addition of 4 new classrooms recently, this donation will help us creatively fund projects, purchase materials and bring in specialists to create some hands-on experiences for the children we serve.”
Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals award $223,000 in grant funding to 11 community organizations
Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals have awarded $223,000 in grant funding to 11 community-based organizations. As part of an ongoing commitment to the communities the hospital serves, these grants will provide much-needed funding for local organizations in support of their shared mission to meet the community’s needs.
Particular emphasis for the grant awards are programs and services that focus on priority needs identified in the 2022 Community Health Needs assessment: Chronic/Complex Conditions, Mental Health & Substance Use, Equitable Access to Care, and Social Determinants of Health, with a focus on food and housing insecurity.
“We are proud to support organizations that give back to our communities,” said Tom Sands, president of Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals. “By partnering with and investing in these organizations, we are able to expand our reach to help our most at-need residents and provide them with access to key services.”
Grant recipients were selected by the Beverly and Addison Gilbert Community Benefits Committee, comprised of hospital board members, hospital leaders and community-based organizations from across the service area.
Awardees include:
· Action Inc. Welcome Home Program: Provides permanent housing and support services to chronically homeless individuals and families, in accordance with the Housing First model. The services provided include intensive, one-on-one case management tailored to each participant’s individual needs, with the goal of helping them remain stable in their home.
· Backyard Growers agriCulture on a Community Scale: A community-driven transformation of the garden in the Gloucester Housing Authority (GHA) Willowood neighborhood to provide a space where residents can grow and prepare healthy food, share knowledge and socialize.
· Beverly Bootstraps Mobile Markets: A free farmers market that promotes better health and nutrition and addresses food insecurity by providing low-income residents with free fresh fruits and vegetables. In order to alleviate barriers such as transportation and mobility issues, the markets are brought directly to housing locations throughout Beverly. In addition to access to healthy foods, the markets incorporate nutrition education, healthy recipes and referrals to a Beverly Bootstraps Case Manager for further assistance.
· Gloucester Police Department Teach to Reach Program: The Gloucester Police Department’s Community Impact Unit will continue their efforts in providing the “Teach to Reach” initiative. The project provides opportunities for members of local community organizations to participate in training to become a certified recovery coach. These vital recovery coach services provide support to individuals in their efforts to stop or reduce their use of alcohol, opiates or other substances.
· Greater Lynn Senior Services Food & Thought Program: This “Food is Medicine” collaboration of the City of Lynn’s Food Security Task Force aims to address issues leading to food insecurity. In addition to providing access to healthy food through the food pantry, the program incorporates nutrition counseling, nutrition education sessions, cooking classes and individual supports to identify and address behavioral health issues.
· Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless CASA Program: This homelessness prevention model embeds highly trained advocates inside community health centers and public schools to assist those facing a financial crisis to obtain or retain housing.
· North Shore YMCA Enhance Fitness: An evidence-based group exercise program, offered for free to older adults, that’s designed to offset the effects of aging and chronic illness as well as minimizing the risk of falls, all while fostering a supportive social community.
· Pathways for Children Nurturing Fathers Program: A nationally registered, evidence-based, family education curriculum designed to prevent child abuse and neglect by increasing knowledge of parenting skills, child development, and community services and resources. The program will be offered to at-risk families with children in Beverly, and presented in English and Spanish.
· SeniorCare Rendever Virtual Reality Program: Designed to reduce feelings of anxiety, stress, depression and isolation among older adults through the use of virtual reality (VR). The VR program has a variety of applications, including reminiscence therapy, socialization, physical therapy and exercise, and applications addressing dementia.
· The Open Door Medically Tailored Groceries Program: An innovative program to help adults with, or at risk for, chronic illness and struggling with food insecurity better manage their health with access to free, diet-specific, nutritious food. In addition, the program provides nutrition counseling, educational workshops and help with meal planning and preparation.
· Wellspring House Pathways to Jobs Program: Provides intensive educational and job training readiness and career counseling to help community members obtain employment or transition to a job with higher wages.
Particular emphasis for the grant awards are programs and services that focus on priority needs identified in the 2022 Community Health Needs assessment: Chronic/Complex Conditions, Mental Health & Substance Use, Equitable Access to Care, and Social Determinants of Health, with a focus on food and housing insecurity.
“We are proud to support organizations that give back to our communities,” said Tom Sands, president of Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals. “By partnering with and investing in these organizations, we are able to expand our reach to help our most at-need residents and provide them with access to key services.”
Grant recipients were selected by the Beverly and Addison Gilbert Community Benefits Committee, comprised of hospital board members, hospital leaders and community-based organizations from across the service area.
Awardees include:
· Action Inc. Welcome Home Program: Provides permanent housing and support services to chronically homeless individuals and families, in accordance with the Housing First model. The services provided include intensive, one-on-one case management tailored to each participant’s individual needs, with the goal of helping them remain stable in their home.
· Backyard Growers agriCulture on a Community Scale: A community-driven transformation of the garden in the Gloucester Housing Authority (GHA) Willowood neighborhood to provide a space where residents can grow and prepare healthy food, share knowledge and socialize.
· Beverly Bootstraps Mobile Markets: A free farmers market that promotes better health and nutrition and addresses food insecurity by providing low-income residents with free fresh fruits and vegetables. In order to alleviate barriers such as transportation and mobility issues, the markets are brought directly to housing locations throughout Beverly. In addition to access to healthy foods, the markets incorporate nutrition education, healthy recipes and referrals to a Beverly Bootstraps Case Manager for further assistance.
· Gloucester Police Department Teach to Reach Program: The Gloucester Police Department’s Community Impact Unit will continue their efforts in providing the “Teach to Reach” initiative. The project provides opportunities for members of local community organizations to participate in training to become a certified recovery coach. These vital recovery coach services provide support to individuals in their efforts to stop or reduce their use of alcohol, opiates or other substances.
· Greater Lynn Senior Services Food & Thought Program: This “Food is Medicine” collaboration of the City of Lynn’s Food Security Task Force aims to address issues leading to food insecurity. In addition to providing access to healthy food through the food pantry, the program incorporates nutrition counseling, nutrition education sessions, cooking classes and individual supports to identify and address behavioral health issues.
· Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless CASA Program: This homelessness prevention model embeds highly trained advocates inside community health centers and public schools to assist those facing a financial crisis to obtain or retain housing.
· North Shore YMCA Enhance Fitness: An evidence-based group exercise program, offered for free to older adults, that’s designed to offset the effects of aging and chronic illness as well as minimizing the risk of falls, all while fostering a supportive social community.
· Pathways for Children Nurturing Fathers Program: A nationally registered, evidence-based, family education curriculum designed to prevent child abuse and neglect by increasing knowledge of parenting skills, child development, and community services and resources. The program will be offered to at-risk families with children in Beverly, and presented in English and Spanish.
· SeniorCare Rendever Virtual Reality Program: Designed to reduce feelings of anxiety, stress, depression and isolation among older adults through the use of virtual reality (VR). The VR program has a variety of applications, including reminiscence therapy, socialization, physical therapy and exercise, and applications addressing dementia.
· The Open Door Medically Tailored Groceries Program: An innovative program to help adults with, or at risk for, chronic illness and struggling with food insecurity better manage their health with access to free, diet-specific, nutritious food. In addition, the program provides nutrition counseling, educational workshops and help with meal planning and preparation.
· Wellspring House Pathways to Jobs Program: Provides intensive educational and job training readiness and career counseling to help community members obtain employment or transition to a job with higher wages.
Beacon Communities and Harborlight Homes Host Groundbreaking
for Beverly Village for Living and the Arts
for Beverly Village for Living and the Arts
Beacon Communities and Harborlight Homes have broken ground on the Beverly Village for Living and the Arts, at the historic former home of the Briscoe School. Upon completion, the development will be a mixed-use community centered around affordable housing for seniors.
The groundbreaking included a speaking program featuring Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Department of Housing and Community Development Undersecretary Jennifer Maddox, Beverly Mayor Michael Cahill, State Senator Joan Lovely, State Representative Jerry Parisella, and MassHousing VP of Multifamily Housing, Mark Teden.
The adaptive reuse plan will creatively transform the former school’s existing footprint into a vibrant, liveable space that is service-enriched and offers a multitude of resident amenities. Former classrooms will be turned into 85 units of affordable housing for low-income seniors, and former locker rooms will become six live/work studios with an artist occupancy preference. The former auditorium will be preserved for future use as a community performing arts space, maintaining the building’s historic connection to its community. The former gymnasium will house resident amenities including a community room, computer learning center, wellness and fitness spaces, library and reading room, as well as a workshop. Outdoor amenity spaces will include a terrace and patio.
“Beacon Communities is thrilled to be able to work with all of our partners to create affordable housing for seniors at this historic location,” said Dara Kovel, CEO of Beacon Communities. “Being able to preserve the history of the Briscoe School while sustainably transforming it into a place for seniors and the arts to thrive is an exciting next step for Beacon, its partners and the city of Beverly.”
At the heart of the development plans are sustainability, historical preservation, and resident engagement. The existing three-story building will be completely rehabilitated while still preserving important historical features including the windows and facade. The building will feature numerous sustainable design features, including: energy efficient lighting and heating/cooling systems, a new state of the art stormwater mitigation system, high-efficiency water fixtures, electric vehicle charging station, bike storage, and gardens with composting education.
“This is a great day for the city and region to honor this historic building and how it will now serve Beverly,” said Andrew DeFranza, executive director for Harborlight Homes. “For the first 100 years, it was a place of education. For the next 100, it will be home, a thriving senior affordable community. Harborlight Homes is grateful to be part of this important project and respectful renovation.”
The adaptation of Beverly Village for Living and the Arts continues the legacies of Beacon and Harborlight Home of producing affordable homes with high-quality wraparound services which not only impacts the quality of life for all residents, but also supports seniors aging in place. It ensures that residents can remain actively involved in the community. The property is a short walk from the closest commuter rail station, and it’s accessible to the local bus system. It is also next door to the vibrant Beverly Council on Aging, and has walking paths to the city’s pedestrian network. The project will ensure the building remains a community asset not just through the creation of much-needed affordable housing, but also by bringing together community members of all ages through the arts.
“Our team at SV Design is proud to have a hand in preserving Beverly’s treasured Briscoe Middle School as a home for seniors and artists that will bring another level of vibrancy to the city,” said Thad Siemasko, founding Principal of the architecture and interior design firm. “The restored building will create a truly unique experience for residents and the community at large. All members of the project team collaborated exceptionally well on this project proving it takes a village to create a village!”
“Beverly Village for Living and the Arts is an incredibly unique combination of rental homes for residents with a range of incomes, live and workspaces for artists, and the preservation of the historic Briscoe School theater that will continue as a performance venue for future generations,” said MassHousing Executive Director Chrystal Kornegay. “MassHousing is pleased to be part of this truly transformative project with Beacon Communities, Harborlight Homes, DHCD, the City of Beverly, and all the partners involved in recreating this former school campus.”
The groundbreaking included a speaking program featuring Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Department of Housing and Community Development Undersecretary Jennifer Maddox, Beverly Mayor Michael Cahill, State Senator Joan Lovely, State Representative Jerry Parisella, and MassHousing VP of Multifamily Housing, Mark Teden.
The adaptive reuse plan will creatively transform the former school’s existing footprint into a vibrant, liveable space that is service-enriched and offers a multitude of resident amenities. Former classrooms will be turned into 85 units of affordable housing for low-income seniors, and former locker rooms will become six live/work studios with an artist occupancy preference. The former auditorium will be preserved for future use as a community performing arts space, maintaining the building’s historic connection to its community. The former gymnasium will house resident amenities including a community room, computer learning center, wellness and fitness spaces, library and reading room, as well as a workshop. Outdoor amenity spaces will include a terrace and patio.
“Beacon Communities is thrilled to be able to work with all of our partners to create affordable housing for seniors at this historic location,” said Dara Kovel, CEO of Beacon Communities. “Being able to preserve the history of the Briscoe School while sustainably transforming it into a place for seniors and the arts to thrive is an exciting next step for Beacon, its partners and the city of Beverly.”
At the heart of the development plans are sustainability, historical preservation, and resident engagement. The existing three-story building will be completely rehabilitated while still preserving important historical features including the windows and facade. The building will feature numerous sustainable design features, including: energy efficient lighting and heating/cooling systems, a new state of the art stormwater mitigation system, high-efficiency water fixtures, electric vehicle charging station, bike storage, and gardens with composting education.
“This is a great day for the city and region to honor this historic building and how it will now serve Beverly,” said Andrew DeFranza, executive director for Harborlight Homes. “For the first 100 years, it was a place of education. For the next 100, it will be home, a thriving senior affordable community. Harborlight Homes is grateful to be part of this important project and respectful renovation.”
The adaptation of Beverly Village for Living and the Arts continues the legacies of Beacon and Harborlight Home of producing affordable homes with high-quality wraparound services which not only impacts the quality of life for all residents, but also supports seniors aging in place. It ensures that residents can remain actively involved in the community. The property is a short walk from the closest commuter rail station, and it’s accessible to the local bus system. It is also next door to the vibrant Beverly Council on Aging, and has walking paths to the city’s pedestrian network. The project will ensure the building remains a community asset not just through the creation of much-needed affordable housing, but also by bringing together community members of all ages through the arts.
“Our team at SV Design is proud to have a hand in preserving Beverly’s treasured Briscoe Middle School as a home for seniors and artists that will bring another level of vibrancy to the city,” said Thad Siemasko, founding Principal of the architecture and interior design firm. “The restored building will create a truly unique experience for residents and the community at large. All members of the project team collaborated exceptionally well on this project proving it takes a village to create a village!”
“Beverly Village for Living and the Arts is an incredibly unique combination of rental homes for residents with a range of incomes, live and workspaces for artists, and the preservation of the historic Briscoe School theater that will continue as a performance venue for future generations,” said MassHousing Executive Director Chrystal Kornegay. “MassHousing is pleased to be part of this truly transformative project with Beacon Communities, Harborlight Homes, DHCD, the City of Beverly, and all the partners involved in recreating this former school campus.”
The Salem Pantry to open
its first brick-and-mortar location
The Salem Pantry will open its first brick-and-mortar location this April in partnership with The North Shore Community Development Coalition.
“The Salem Pantry feeds nearly 800 families a week. That is up from about 530 families a week at this time last year. In January alone, we distributed food to nearly 4000 individual people. The need for reliable food isn’t decreasing in our community,” Director of Programs and Partnerships Mike Lilley said. “At the Pantry, we are committed to reliably providing fresh and healthy food to our community. The Market is another way we seek to uphold that commitment.”
The Market, which will open five days a week, including weekend and evening hours, will serve as The Salem Pantry’s main distribution point, providing pantry guests with a consistent location for convenient, no-cost shopping.
The Market will serve as more than a pantry, providing community and health resources outside of food. The Salem Pantry will also partner with The Salem Skipper and The Salem Council on Aging to offer transportation options to The Market, where guests can shop from various produce, dairy, protein, and nonperishable items.
The Salem Pantry will continue to operate its longstanding mobile distribution program. In partnership with community partners, this program provides reliable food access for students, residents, and clients.
For questions regarding The Market, contact The Salem Pantry at themarket@thesalempantry.org.
its first brick-and-mortar location
The Salem Pantry will open its first brick-and-mortar location this April in partnership with The North Shore Community Development Coalition.
“The Salem Pantry feeds nearly 800 families a week. That is up from about 530 families a week at this time last year. In January alone, we distributed food to nearly 4000 individual people. The need for reliable food isn’t decreasing in our community,” Director of Programs and Partnerships Mike Lilley said. “At the Pantry, we are committed to reliably providing fresh and healthy food to our community. The Market is another way we seek to uphold that commitment.”
The Market, which will open five days a week, including weekend and evening hours, will serve as The Salem Pantry’s main distribution point, providing pantry guests with a consistent location for convenient, no-cost shopping.
The Market will serve as more than a pantry, providing community and health resources outside of food. The Salem Pantry will also partner with The Salem Skipper and The Salem Council on Aging to offer transportation options to The Market, where guests can shop from various produce, dairy, protein, and nonperishable items.
The Salem Pantry will continue to operate its longstanding mobile distribution program. In partnership with community partners, this program provides reliable food access for students, residents, and clients.
For questions regarding The Market, contact The Salem Pantry at themarket@thesalempantry.org.
A Community of Changemakers: Exploring the history of Black activism in Essex County
Essex Heritage is hosting a free symposium on Saturday, March 25 at Salem State University from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Local educators, historians, scholars, and students will lead the audience in exploring the history of African American activism in Essex County.
How can primary sources from the region’s past and contemporary voices in the local Black community inform our understanding of how to approach this topic? How are local museums, educators, and cultural institutions exploring these stories? Join us as we consider these and other questions via scholarly presentations, topic-specific break-out sessions, critical discussions, and facilitated activities.
This event is meant to extend the impact of a recently published guide compiled by Dr. Liz Duclos-Orsello (Salem State University) and Dr. Kabria Baumgartner (Northeastern University) called “African Americans in Essex County: An Annotated Guide.”
After the formal portion of the event, attendees are invited to join Dan Lipcan, Ann C. Pingree Director of PEM’s Phillips Library, for a tour of the Peabody Essex Museum’s exhibition “Let None Be Excluded.“
The symposium is free, but space is limited so registration is required. Coffee will be provided. Lunch can be purchased at the Salem State Cafeteria or Starbucks on campus.
Register HERE. The symposium is hosted by Essex Heritage in partnership with Salem State University.
For a list of this symposium’s speakers and contributors, click HERE.
This project is funded by an African American Civil Rights Grant through the National Park Service. This material was produced with assistance from the Historic Preservation Fund, administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior under Grant Number [P21AP11739-00]. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.
Essex Heritage is hosting a free symposium on Saturday, March 25 at Salem State University from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Local educators, historians, scholars, and students will lead the audience in exploring the history of African American activism in Essex County.
How can primary sources from the region’s past and contemporary voices in the local Black community inform our understanding of how to approach this topic? How are local museums, educators, and cultural institutions exploring these stories? Join us as we consider these and other questions via scholarly presentations, topic-specific break-out sessions, critical discussions, and facilitated activities.
This event is meant to extend the impact of a recently published guide compiled by Dr. Liz Duclos-Orsello (Salem State University) and Dr. Kabria Baumgartner (Northeastern University) called “African Americans in Essex County: An Annotated Guide.”
After the formal portion of the event, attendees are invited to join Dan Lipcan, Ann C. Pingree Director of PEM’s Phillips Library, for a tour of the Peabody Essex Museum’s exhibition “Let None Be Excluded.“
The symposium is free, but space is limited so registration is required. Coffee will be provided. Lunch can be purchased at the Salem State Cafeteria or Starbucks on campus.
Register HERE. The symposium is hosted by Essex Heritage in partnership with Salem State University.
For a list of this symposium’s speakers and contributors, click HERE.
This project is funded by an African American Civil Rights Grant through the National Park Service. This material was produced with assistance from the Historic Preservation Fund, administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior under Grant Number [P21AP11739-00]. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.
Baker Newman Noyes wins Best of Accounting Award
Baker Newman Noyes, a top 100 tax, assurance and advisory firm, has won the Best of Accounting 5 Year Diamond Award for providing superior service to their clients.
ClearlyRated's Best of Accounting® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients. BNN has received this recognition in each of the past five years. Clients of Best of Accounting winners are more than 70 percent more likely to be satisfied than those who work with non-winning firms. Just 27 percent of the 2023 Best of Accounting winners earned the Diamond Award distinction.
“One of our key measures of success is our ability to forge long-term partnerships with clients, working with them to help achieve their goals,” said Baker Newman Noyes Managing Principal Dayton Benway. “It is extremely rewarding to receive feedback that shows our clients recognize and value the hard work and dedication of our team. As always, we look forward to building on these successes and continuing to offer the expertise and personal service that is a hallmark of our firm.”
Since launching their first ClearlyRated Net Promoter® Score five years ago, Baker Newman Noyes has seen consistently favorable results, and that trend continues this year. Highlights include:
“Everyone here at BNN is thrilled to be recognized as a 5 Year Diamond Award winner,” said Benway. “One of our core values is to deliver exceptionally responsive service to every client. Being named Best of Accounting five years in a row tells us we are living up to that value.”
Baker Newman Noyes, a top 100 tax, assurance and advisory firm, has won the Best of Accounting 5 Year Diamond Award for providing superior service to their clients.
ClearlyRated's Best of Accounting® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients. BNN has received this recognition in each of the past five years. Clients of Best of Accounting winners are more than 70 percent more likely to be satisfied than those who work with non-winning firms. Just 27 percent of the 2023 Best of Accounting winners earned the Diamond Award distinction.
“One of our key measures of success is our ability to forge long-term partnerships with clients, working with them to help achieve their goals,” said Baker Newman Noyes Managing Principal Dayton Benway. “It is extremely rewarding to receive feedback that shows our clients recognize and value the hard work and dedication of our team. As always, we look forward to building on these successes and continuing to offer the expertise and personal service that is a hallmark of our firm.”
Since launching their first ClearlyRated Net Promoter® Score five years ago, Baker Newman Noyes has seen consistently favorable results, and that trend continues this year. Highlights include:
- Baker Newman Noyes received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 88.4% of their clients, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 50% in 2022.
- Baker Newman Noyes received a Net Promoter® Score of 86, more than 2 times the industry’s average of 39 in 2022.
- Baker Newman Noyes received ratings from 16.6% of their tax, assurance, and advisory clients giving a comprehensive view into the high-quality service this firm provides across the company.
“Everyone here at BNN is thrilled to be recognized as a 5 Year Diamond Award winner,” said Benway. “One of our core values is to deliver exceptionally responsive service to every client. Being named Best of Accounting five years in a row tells us we are living up to that value.”
Panelists share how to 'Thrive' on social media
Feb. 14, 2023
Feb. 14, 2023
Job & Internship Fair planned at Salem State
Salem State Career Services will hold their annual Job & Internship Fair will be held on Wednesday, April 5 from 4:00-6:30 p.m. in the Gassett Fitness Center, 225 Canal St., Salem.
Students of all class years and majors who are looking for full-time employment or internship opportunities will be in attendance.
Register for the fair by clicking this link. The information you provide in registration is entered into Handshake, which students use to research and prepare for the fair. For best results at the fair, please be as detailed as possible with the information you provide in your registration. Please select the class levels, types of positions that reflect your hiring needs, and post your open positions within Handshake.
Students of all class years and majors who are looking for full-time employment or internship opportunities will be in attendance.
Register for the fair by clicking this link. The information you provide in registration is entered into Handshake, which students use to research and prepare for the fair. For best results at the fair, please be as detailed as possible with the information you provide in your registration. Please select the class levels, types of positions that reflect your hiring needs, and post your open positions within Handshake.
Fiona Barr shows off her winning design.
Seventh grader wins Marblehead Festival of Arts logo contest
Marblehead Festival of Arts has named Fiona Barr, a seventh grader, as the winner of this year's Marblehead Festival of Arts logo contest.
Fiona, of Marblehead, revealed her winning design during a dinner earlier this month. The winning graphic, in striking deep blue and red on bright white background, depicts Abbot Hall with bursting fireworks framing the iconic Marblehead tower.
Each year the Festival is represented by a new logo selected from an open design competition. The logo design entry must symbolize the arts and/or the town of Marblehead.
Fiona was inspired by her memories of Abbot Hall and the 4th of July fireworks. Fiona has grown up participating in the Marblehead Festival of the Arts, enjoying the crafts at the Children’s Festival, taking in the street performers, and building model boats for the Regattas on Redd's Pond. After her colored pencil drawing, Two Birds on a Branch, won an Honorable Mention and the People’s Choice Award in the Youth category at the 2022 Festival, Fiona was inspired to enter the 2023 logo contest. Her winning logo will be displayed on all products sold during the 2023 Festival, as well as Marblehead Festival of Arts promotional materials throughout the year.
Also featured at the event were the other two finalist entries. One, featuring whimsical red-white and-blue buoys, was designed by Cara Grazado, a student at the University of Maryland who was invited to participate in the Art All-State program during her time at Marblehead High School. The other, a sky-blue-and-yellow graphic depicting Chandler Hovey Park and Marblehead Light, was designed by Denis Whelan, a technology executive and Marblehead parent with a rich creative background.
This year, the three finalists were chosen as finalists from 61 submissions by a panel of experts including Wayne George, owner of F. L. Woods Nautical Merchants, Mary Melilli, Graphic Artist and Professor of Media and Communication at Salem State University, and Kristen Nyberg, owner of Nyberg Design and the 2019 logo winning artist.
The 2023 Festival logo was chosen by public vote in Swampscott, Salem and Marblehead and was displayed for the first time at the Premiere Party, along with the rest of the top 17 logo entries.
Newly appointed Board President Jodi-Tatiana Charles shared that the logo contest is the first of many exciting Festival events in 2023. “This year, we have a goal to get our entire community – in Marblehead and throughout Essex County – involved and excited about the fun events the Festival offers, so that together we can continue to support our local artists and provide scholarships to deserving students.”
The Marblehead Festival of Arts would like to thank the logo contest entrants, judges, community voters, supporters and Robert Simonelli, Manager of the Landing, who is generously donating a percentage of all meals and drinks purchased during the event to support the Festival.
Marblehead Festival of Arts has named Fiona Barr, a seventh grader, as the winner of this year's Marblehead Festival of Arts logo contest.
Fiona, of Marblehead, revealed her winning design during a dinner earlier this month. The winning graphic, in striking deep blue and red on bright white background, depicts Abbot Hall with bursting fireworks framing the iconic Marblehead tower.
Each year the Festival is represented by a new logo selected from an open design competition. The logo design entry must symbolize the arts and/or the town of Marblehead.
Fiona was inspired by her memories of Abbot Hall and the 4th of July fireworks. Fiona has grown up participating in the Marblehead Festival of the Arts, enjoying the crafts at the Children’s Festival, taking in the street performers, and building model boats for the Regattas on Redd's Pond. After her colored pencil drawing, Two Birds on a Branch, won an Honorable Mention and the People’s Choice Award in the Youth category at the 2022 Festival, Fiona was inspired to enter the 2023 logo contest. Her winning logo will be displayed on all products sold during the 2023 Festival, as well as Marblehead Festival of Arts promotional materials throughout the year.
Also featured at the event were the other two finalist entries. One, featuring whimsical red-white and-blue buoys, was designed by Cara Grazado, a student at the University of Maryland who was invited to participate in the Art All-State program during her time at Marblehead High School. The other, a sky-blue-and-yellow graphic depicting Chandler Hovey Park and Marblehead Light, was designed by Denis Whelan, a technology executive and Marblehead parent with a rich creative background.
This year, the three finalists were chosen as finalists from 61 submissions by a panel of experts including Wayne George, owner of F. L. Woods Nautical Merchants, Mary Melilli, Graphic Artist and Professor of Media and Communication at Salem State University, and Kristen Nyberg, owner of Nyberg Design and the 2019 logo winning artist.
The 2023 Festival logo was chosen by public vote in Swampscott, Salem and Marblehead and was displayed for the first time at the Premiere Party, along with the rest of the top 17 logo entries.
Newly appointed Board President Jodi-Tatiana Charles shared that the logo contest is the first of many exciting Festival events in 2023. “This year, we have a goal to get our entire community – in Marblehead and throughout Essex County – involved and excited about the fun events the Festival offers, so that together we can continue to support our local artists and provide scholarships to deserving students.”
The Marblehead Festival of Arts would like to thank the logo contest entrants, judges, community voters, supporters and Robert Simonelli, Manager of the Landing, who is generously donating a percentage of all meals and drinks purchased during the event to support the Festival.
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