Wellness Nurse at Avita of Wells (Northbridge Companies)
has been named a 2024 Frontline Honors honoree by Senior Housing News
Senior Housing News recently caught up with Rosell to discuss their time in the senior housing & senior living industry
Rosell: I knew I wanted to be a nurse before working in this industry
I did not know I would end up being a nurse in an Assisted Living Community for memory care
I took on a job here at my community in Activities
I fell in love with the place and the residents
Then after completing nursing school while working here
I was fortunate enough to have a position here
SHN: What’s your biggest lesson learned since starting to work in the industry
Rosell: To have patience and go with the flow
SHN: What’s your favorite part about your job
Rosell: That I get to have fun and socialize with the residents when things are not crazy
so being able to enjoy their presence and have fun is a huge blessing
SHN: What do you want the general public to better understand about your job and the industry you serve
Rosell: If your loved one is ever diagnosed with a form of dementia
just understand that you are not alone and there are people out there to help you
SHN: What’s something that you wish other people in your organization — particularly leaders who don’t work on the front lines — understood better about your job
Rosell: The leaders in my organization understand the hard work that gets put into the job
Some of them were in my position before me
I do not think I can make them better understand my job
To view the entire Frontline Honors Class of 2024, visit https://frontlinehonors.com/
Senior Housing News (SHN) is the leading source for news and information covering the senior housing industry. SHN is part of the Aging Media Network
NORTHBRIDGE — Kirk Rumford said he felt like the world was breaking apart on Tuesday when he learned the town's animal control officer had shot and killed Rumford's husky puppy, Odin, in what police say was a case of mistaken identity
was killed after police said he was mistaken for a coyote
At 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, the animal control officer responded to Fowler Road for a report of a coyote in someone's backyard, Police Chief Tim Labrie said
LaBrie did not identify the animal control officer
Labrie said the animal control officer searched the nearby woods for a coyote
he hears a bloodcurdling scream from the same woman (who initially reported a coyote)," the chief said
"He returned and saw the coyote near the woman
He starts to yell at the coyote to try and distract it and it started walking toward him
Police chief says dog 'looks identical to a coyote'The animal control officer soon discovered he had shot a domestic dog
the dog looks identical to a coyote," Labrie said
"If you look at the picture of the dog next to a photo of a generic coyote
Rumford said he doesn't buy the explanation of what happened. He noted that Odin was 55 pounds, which is quite a bit larger than coyotes. According to MassWildlife
a typical male coyote weighs between 34 and 47 pounds
'Protecting breeding locations': Coyotes are looking for love, and they don't want your dog crashing the party
Rumford also said the behavior described by police does not match the Odin he knew
"He (animal control officer) said he was growling at him and baring his teeth," said Rumford
Rumford said Odin would often escape and visit neighbors but never created problems
Rumford had gone to the grocery store to buy several items
including dog biscuits to help lure Odin home
when he got an alert on his phone from his Ring camera
Rumford said he called police and spoke to Labrie
Rumford thought Odin was taken into custody and that he may be facing some sort of fine
they told me he was shot and killed," said Rumford
Labrie said the animal control officer will not be punished
he has "euthanized" several coyotes throughout the years
and this was a simple case of mistaken identity with no ill intent
"He has been with us for 21 years and never had anything like this," Labrie said
"He has euthanized coyotes for dozens of residents
Rumford said the breeder from whom he bought Odin has offered him a free puppy
He said he's upset and sad and wants people to know what happened
"I just don't want this happening to anyone else," Rumford said
"He was my reason to come home every day."
Norman Miller can be reached at 508-626-3823 or nmiller@wickedlocal.com
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In a game where Northbridge High School bounced Oxford 39-0 in the first round of the Division 7 tournament
it was head coach Ken Lachapelle's resumé that told the story
The performance couldn't have been more fitting for Lachapelle
who's 400th career victory as a head coach earned him the honor of the New England Patriots Coach of the Week
Ken Lachapelle becomes the first coach in MIAA and New England history to reach 400 victories as a head coach
"It's really unbelievable when you think about it," said Catholic Memorial head coach John DiBiaso
who earned his 369th coaching victory on Friday night
they would have to go 10-0 for 40 years to reach 400," DiBiaso said
and to do it all with the same school is just unbelievable," said long-time Foxboro High School head coach Jack Martinelli
who earned his 312th coaching victory on Friday
who presently holds the role of Executive Director of Community Affairs for the New England Patriots
had a meeting with the Rams on Tuesday at Northbridge High School
he presented a generous donation of $1,000 to the football program on behalf of the Kraft family and the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation
The acknowledgment pays homage to Coach Lachapelle's commitment to the development of the next generation
"Reaching 400 wins is a monumental achievement that reflects Ken Lachapelle's unwavering commitment to excellence and love of the game," Tippett said
The visit and donation presentation will be showcased on the Patriots' weekly television program
"Patriots All Access." You can catch the episode on Friday night at 7 p.m
and it will also be available for immediate viewing on Patriots.com
The acknowledgment and support underscore the Patriots' dedication to community engagement and the recognition of exceptional individuals
This is the 29th year in which the Patriots have joined the National Football League in conducting the High School Coach of the Week program
which recognizes outstanding high school coaches and promotes youth football throughout New England
The 2024 season marks the 13th year that Tippett has taken the award on the road to visit the schools that benefit from the program
one of the weekly winners will be named the New England Patriots High School Coach of the Year and will receive an additional $2,000 contribution towards the school's football program
For the 14th straight year, the Patriots will also be accepting nominations for High School Coach of the Week honors. Those who wish to nominate a high school football coach in New England who leads a team to an exceptional weekly performance or reaches a personal career milestone are encouraged to send submissions to nominatecoach@patriots.com
All nominations must be submitted following a team's Friday night or Saturday afternoon game to be considered for that week's Coach of the Week award
The Patriots Foundation is the non-profit through which the Patriots support charitable and philanthropic organizations throughout New England
This support comes in the form of direct grants
The foundation assists a variety of charitable organizations and programs throughout New England by supporting their educational
After leading his team to a 12-1 overall record and a trip to the MIAA Division I State Championship
Needham High School's Doug Kopcso has been selected as the New England Patriots Coach of the Year
"The Miracle on Hancock Street" between North Quincy and Quincy on Thanksgiving Day proved to be one for the ages
The 43-41 final score in favor of North Quincy led to head coach Ryan Craig's selection as the New England Patriots Coach of the Week
Wachusett Regional High School's total team effort reared its head in a resounding 32-27 victory over Algonquin
The performance couldn't have been more fitting for the Mountaineers head coach Mike Dubzinski
who collected his 200th career victory as a head coach
leading to his selection as the New England Patriots Coach of the Week
There are some games that are circled on the calendar in the preseason
Boston College High School certainly had Friday the 18th circled
picking up a commanding 30-13 victory over Catholic Conference rival Xaverian
leading to head coach Paul Zukauskas being selected as the New England Patriots Coach of the Week
The Joseph Mason Cup goes through Tech Boston Academy
The 5-1 Bears topped Latin Academy 32-26 in a tightly contested Boston City League matchup
leading to head coach Raul Brown being selected as the New England Patriots Coach of the Week
The 4-0 Reading Rockets surged to a win over Woburn High School this past week
dominating 28-6 in a hostile road environment
Reading's performance moved them to 2-0 in Middlesex League-Liberty Division play
leading to head coach John Fiore being selected as the New England Patriots Coach of the Week
17 Natick RedHawks cruised to a victory over Milford High School this past week
Natick's dominance moved them to 3-1 in the Bay State Conference
leading to head coach Mark Mortarelli being selected as the New England Patriots Coach of the Week
The 2-0 Bishop Fenwick Crusaders added a statement win over Bishop Stang this past week
The Crusaders dominance earned their head coach of 27 years David Woods his 200th career win
leading to Coach Woods being selected as the New England Patriots Coach of the Week
Midland Wachusett's own Leominster High School added a win in dramatic fashion this past week
securing a 36-35 nail biter on the road over Milford High School
The back-and-forth contest saw Leominster prevail despite being down 8 points late in the fourth quarter
The victory ultimately earned Head Coach Devin Gates the New England Patriots Coach of the Week Award
15th-ranked Mansfield High School's football team showed up on the road
ninth-ranked Everett High School at Memorial Stadium in Everett
Though it was expected to be a close matchup decided by the final possession
the Hornets' dominant victory earned Head Coach Michael Redding the New England Patriots Coach of the Week Award
In a highly anticipated Thanksgiving matchup between Division 1 powerhouses Xaverian Brothers and St
earning Head Coach Al Fornaro the New England Patriots Coach of the Week Award
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NORTHBRIDGE, Mass. - The Northbridge Fire Department said Anthony Genga has been caring for and protecting people as a firefighter for about 25 years
but now it’s time to return the favor as he battles cancer
And he said he can’t believe the outpouring of support he and his family are receiving
“You guys have been so amazing for my family and myself
I could never repay any of you," Genga said at the haircut fundraiser
"A lot of you look kind of weird right now.”
no one fights alone;" it’s the message to Northbridge Deputy Fire Chief Anthony Genga
who’s battling adult T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
one being diagnosed with cancer," Genga said
"and the outpouring of support from my fellow firefighters
from my community has been overwhelming and humbling
Genga received his Leukemia diagnosis in October and had to be hospitalized for about a month
he said from organizing meal trains for his family to fundraisers like this week’s buzz-off
“Tony called me a couple of days ago and said that his hair was starting to fall out and that it was time," firefighter Thomas Nardelli said
And I figured we might as well raise some money for the family as well as we're doing it.”
and they asked if we would do the buzz off and we were so excited," Chick’s Barbershop owner Lori Simpson said
"We love Tone and his family and the community
From firefighters to police officers and extended family of the departments
more than 40 people got their haircut to help raise money for Genga and his family to go back and forth to Dana Farber in Boston for treatment
And Nardelli said they’ll keep helping out every step of the way
He's the heart and soul of this department
as we always say," Nardelli said
"He just means so much to the town of Northbridge and clearly tonight you can see that he means so much to the department itself and everyone else that's coming out.”
And Genga said while a million thoughts are running through his head
thankful is the word he thinks of when it comes to his department and community
Every one of these people here and the ones that couldn't make it
I never knew I had such a big family until this until this happened," Genga said
"And I wish I could give every single one of them a hug and say thank you from the bottom of my heart and my family's heart.”
Genga said overall he’s doing well despite some bumps in the road
but his doctors at Dana Farber said he’s on the road to recovery
Nardelli told Spectrum News 1 they raised nearly $3,000 for Genga and his family with more fundraisers to come
BOSTON– Northbridge Companies President Wendy Nowokunski
who also Chairs the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association
will speak at the 12th Annual Boston Assisted Living and Senior House Conference on Feb
2025 at Burlington Marriott Hotel in Burlington
The Assisted Living and Senior Housing Conference will be held from 7:00 am to 10:00 am
and is organized annually by the Boston Real Estate Times
one of the largest commercial real estate digital
“Having served seniors and their families for over 30 years
I am looking forward sharing a little bit of the past
present and future opportunities in the world of senior living at the upcoming 12th Annual Conference for the Boston Real Estate Times,” said Nowokunski
Nowokunski is the co-founder and President of the Northbridge Companies
awarded a Top Place to Work by USA Today and The Boston Globe
Nowokunski has established herself as a leader in senior living industry
having been an integral part of the start-up and growth of several companies specializing in senior living
start-up and operations of over 80 communities including active adult
Nowokunski sets the overall vision and strategy for the company
A key component of which is building a culture of respect
Nowokunski was awarded the 2020 Women of Distinction Award by McKnight’s which recognizes influential women leaders in the senior housing field
she has maintained a commitment to providing residents
Northbridge is proud to serve over 1,500 residents and their families throughout New England and to call over 1,500 associates family
Nowokunski serves on the Women in Leadership (WIL) committee of Argentum
the national trade organization for senior housing
on the Advisory Council for American Senior Housing Association (AHSA)
as the chair of the board of Mass-ALA and has been speaker for these organizations as well as Urban Land Institute (ULI)
and MIT Center for Real Estate Professional Development Institute
Northbridge has been recognized by The Women’s Edge as being one of the top Women-Led Businesses in 2017-2024
She is co-founder and board member of the One Angel Foundation
a non-profit organization dedicated to making a difference in underprivilege children’s lives worldwide by providing resources to stabilize housing
educational and health needs one community at a time
NORTHBRIDGE ― An 18-year-old died in a single-car crash early in the morning April 14
Police identified the victim as Maverick Westcott of Milford
Police responded to a one-car crash with entrapment at about 4:15 a.m.
Northbridge Police Chief Timothy Labrie wrote in a press release
in the area of School Street and Quaker Lane
The car sustained heavy damage to its roof
Westcott was extricated from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene
The initial investigation found that the vehicle was traveling south on Quaker Street at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control
flipped over the guardrail and struck a tree
The Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council Accident Reconstruction Team
The Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D
NORTHBRIDGE — Molly Gahan unquestionably has the mindset and skill set to continue her basketball career at the collegiate level
who consistently and repeatedly has met the challenge before her in the classroom and on the court
has elected to solely focus on her studies wherever she opts to continue them in the fall
said Wednesday afternoon of her final season of organized basketball
and I’ll try to play club or intramural basketball in college
but I just think for my future I should focus on academics
I’m definitely excited for the next couple months
The 5-foot-11 Gahan is a four-year varsity starter and captain in basketball who entered Friday night’s game versus Quaboag Regional 66 points shy of scoring the 1,000th of her career
That would make her the 10th player in school history and the third girl to reach a magical mark she has had her eye on for quite some time
“It’s definitely been an individual goal of mine since eighth grade or freshman year,” Gahan said
“It’s always been that milestone that I want to hit
but obviously I want the team to win first and (1,000) is something just to think about
“I want to make sure we’re winning and advancing as much as possible
the Rams were off to an 8-2 start and 56-21 since Gahan’s freshman season
so that box has been checked on a regular basis
They’re well on their way to a fourth straight state tournament appearance
with Gahan the only senior and returning starter
Juniors Kate Leonard and Ellory Manning and freshmen Chloe Barnett and Audrey Siemaszko have smoothly stepped into the lineup
with freshmen Maya MacLeod and Emily Flauto filling key reserve roles
“We’ve had some big shoes to fill,” said Gahan
who was especially close with last year’s seniors as she had played “up” with them dating to middle school
“but I think the younger girls have stepped it up
but I feel like we all work together as a team very well
Gahan played guard her first two seasons before shifting inside to take advantage of her height
a former three-sport athlete at Northbridge
who suited up for the basketball and cross-country teams at Leominster
bolstered by efficient and effective up-and-under and drop-step post moves
is averaging 16.6 points and has had four games with 10-plus rebounds and outings with five and six blocks
“Just really proud of the progression she’s made,” coach Jeff Kozik said
“The jump she made in a leadership role as a junior
She scored over 400 points and really took the reins on what our team was going to do last year
“And I’m excited for her to reach her milestones this year and see how far she can take this team.”
this three-sport captain is not only a four-year starter in basketball
but field hockey and — soon to be — lacrosse
Gahan is a National Honor Society member who has a weighted grade point average of 4.4 and been taking advanced placement classes since her sophomore year
Her current schedule includes the AP trio of literature
And Gahan signed up for a year-long internship program
one in which she spends an hour four afternoons a week assisting and learning from owner Danielle Desrosiers at The Green Plate Café in downtown Whitinsville
“It’s a good experience for sure,” said Gahan
who is leaning toward majoring in business or accounting in college
with most of the schools she has been accepted to having offered merit scholarships
which prepares high school students for careers in business
and is serving as a student councilor for the fourth year
Molly's favoritesHere are a few lighthearted thoughts from Molly Gahan as she waits to score her next basket down low on an up-and-under move:
Favorite musician: “I listen to mostly country
but I’d say when we won the state championship with my travel basketball team when I was younger (fifth grade)
but it was the same girls I played with last year
Invite any three people to dinner: “They’d be my dad
My dad and I always go to girls’ basketball games together
and I think (Bueckers and Clark) would say some pretty inspirational things
so I think it would be a good experience.”
—If you know a student-athlete who should be considered for a Scholastic Spotlight profile, contact Rich Garven at rgarven@telegram.com
ASHBURNHAM- The terrific winter season for the Oakmont Regional girls basketball team began on Dec
13 with a two-point win over neighboring rival Gardner
are headed for the large school division semifinals of the prestigious Clark University Basketball Tournament
in the Clark quarterfinals at home on Friday night
Oakmont defeated Littleton in a regular-season game
We’re 19-0 right now and the energy is up,” said Oakmont senior captain Molly Horgan
Added first-year Oakmont coach Tina Seabury
The girls stayed together and we made some good defensive adjustments
The Spartans took an early lead on sophomore Lucy Horgan’s layup in the opening seconds and never trailed from there
building a first-quarter lead of 16-12 and 28-22 at halftime
led by its 5-foot-11 senior star Molly Gahan
battled evenly with the Spartans in the second half
pulling to within 39-36 with 50 seconds left
but could get no closer amidst Oakmont’s tenacious defense and smart possession play down the stretch
More: Updated: Scoring leaders for Gardner-area girls, boys high school basketball
well-coached team and they don’t make many mistakes,” said Northbridge coach Jeff Kozik
“It was also a great environment for them--in the Clark at home with all their fans behind them.”
Oakmont was paced by sophomore forward Olivia Martin who scored 12 points
“We haven’t had too many close games this year
so it was good to have a game like this,” said Martin
“We had to play tough defense especially against their No
Before being sidelined with an ankle injury in the first half
senior captain Amaiya LeBlanc netted 8 points
Both LeBlancs swished a couple of 3-pointers
Senior captain Kyra Pappas buried a 3-pointer from the left corner early
Molly Horgan added six points and junior Allie McLaughlin
scored four and played solidly at point guard after Amaiya LeBlanc had to exit the game
the Spartans pulled ahead 25-19 thanks to Amaiya LeBlanc’s jumper and layup after darting to the hoop
but the challenge for the Spartans was to stop Gahan
who has eclipsed 1,000 points and is only a handful away from becoming the Rams’ all-time girls scoring leader
who can power in the paint and can also score from the perimeter
a couple of 3-pointers and was 9 for 14 from the foul line including one with 50 seconds left
pulling the 14-4 Rams to within a 3-point shot from tying the game
“I knew it was a close game and clock was going down
McLaughlin calmly sank two free throws in the final seconds
The Spartans are hoping for some more clutch shots on Thursday and hoping to keep their impressive win streak going
The longest Oakmont girls winning streak happened in 2019 when the Spartans went 22-0 before losing to Sutton in the Central Mass
Division 3 semifinals at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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— Northbridge football coach Ken LaChapelle got his 400th win last Friday night and the congratulations have continued to pour in ever since
who is a four-time Super Bowl champion and the defensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs
and a former QB of Grafton who played against Coach LaChapelle's Northbridge team years ago
sent an autographed Chiefs hat to commemorate the miilestone win
"It was really special to be a part of it," said QB Joel LaChapelle
"I was there for the 324th when I was younger; just a heartwarming thing to be a part of it
just proud to be part of one of the milestones of his career."
especially the last couple years it was rough," said captain Ben DiRenzo
"So seeing him have pride and confidence
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— A Northbridge man is grieving after the town's animal control officer mistook his dog for a coyote and shot and killed him.
had a tendency of getting out of the house
Northbridge Police said they received two calls about a coyote sighting Tuesday.
The animal control officer went to one of the homes and found the dog.
The town's police chief said the animal approached the officer and after it wouldn't stop
he immediately came to me,” said Chief Timothy Labrie
spoke to the calling party and then we're able to identify the owner of the dog by going to a neighborhood in which we had received complaints about a dog being loose quite often and where we had prior coyote sightings."
clutz and just loves to play,” said Rumford
he's such a good dog.' All my friends are like
'he doesn't have a mean bone in his body.'"
Labrie said he supports his animal control officer who has worked for the department for more than 20 years.
The police have also offered to pay for Odin’s cremation.
Rumford said he's hopeful something like this never happens again.
NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Citizens Bank today announced that CIT Northbridge Credit
as advised by First Citizens Institutional Asset Management LLC
provided a $45 million revolving credit facility to creative materials distributor
MacPherson's is the largest creative materials distributor in North America
distributing over 50,000 products from over 200 brands to retailers worldwide
Georgia and maintains warehouses in both Suwanee and in Reno
"We appreciate the expertise of CIT Northbridge Credit and their agility in coming up with a financial package that will support our growth objectives," said Dave Schofield
"MacPherson's is well-known in the creative materials industry for their expansive offerings
exclusive brands and talented leadership," said Neal Legan
who leads the team that advises CIT Northbridge Credit
"We look forward to working with MacPherson's and facilitating their strategic initiatives."
CIT Northbridge Credit is a trusted financial partner supporting middle-market companies with a broad range of flexible asset-based debt solutions
A joint venture advised by First Citizens Institutional Asset Management
it provides revolving and term loan commitments from $15 million to $150 million to companies across various industries and business cycles
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alongside members of the City Council and representatives from various local and state offices
welcomed residents to the much-anticipated event
celebrating a space designed to bring the community together through “play and inclusivity.”
“This celebration is about more than just a playground,” said Mayor Miranda
“It’s about creating outdoor spaces where families
and neighborhoods can come together to play and make lasting memories.”
The playground
a collaborative effort between the City of Santa Clarita and the Saugus Union School District
features inclusive play equipment designed for children of all abilities
and interactive educational elements such as the Braille alphabet and a tic-tac-toe board
Designed with accessibility in mind, the playground boasts smooth surfacing and elevated play structures, ensuring that every child, regardless of ability, can participate in the fun. The space will be reserved for students of nearby Helmers Elementary during school hours, while afternoons, weekends, and non-school days will be open to the public
Sammy Clarita celebrates with the students
City leaders emphasized the importance of partnerships in making projects like this possible
Representatives from Congressman George Whitesides’ office
and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office were on hand to present certificates of recognition for the successful completion of the project
eagerly helped cut the ribbon before rushing onto the playground to test out the new equipment
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NORTHBRIDGE — As Pat O’Connor addressed his team inside the locker room Thursday following a wild win over Northbridge in the MIAA tournament
the David Prouty boys’ basketball coach told his players that “big guys make big plays.”
in his team’s latest thrilling victory — Jayden Rubio proved to be the biggest of them all
The soft-spoken sophomore guard poured in a game-high 29 points
including two critical free throws in the first overtime
to power the 19th-seeded Panthers to a 69-61 victory over No
14 Northbridge in double overtime of a memorable Division 4 first round matchup at Veteran’s Memorial Field House
“I really believe if the game is in reach at the end of the game
we just have kids that are going to make plays,” O’Connor said
“It’s in their DNA to make plays at end of games and they’re dawgs and warriors.”
Trailing by 10 points with less than five minutes to play in the fourth quarter
and then by two points in the first overtime
Thanks in large part to Rubio’s resilience
Sporting some blood from a cut above his nose
the David Prouty floor general sunk two free throws with 5.9 seconds left in OT to tie the game and force a second extra session
Rubio made four more freebies as the Panthers prevailed to move on in the MIAA tournament
David Prouty will face the winner of Friday's game between Clinton and Sutton at a time and date to be determined
More: Check out the updated Hometeam Central Mass. boys' and girls' basketball scoring leaders for 2024-25
“We never got nervous and stayed together as a team,” Rubio said
“We pulled it out for our seniors because we love those guys.”
watched from the bench for a majority of the second overtime after he fouled out
LaTour was happy to see his team’s star sophomore guard help extend their season with his clutch shots from the charity stripe
and I know (Rubio) can make those shots,” said LaTour
There’s nothing bigger than pulling off an (MIAA tournament) win like that
“We know how to win,” added junior Fred Neiray
And fresh off winning the Clark Tournament Small Schools championship last weekend
David Prouty keeps piling up “big boy wins” — a calling card for the program since a big win over Northbridge during the 2021-22 season
did the win over Northbridge qualify as one
“I don't know how that could not be a big boy win,” O’Connor said
And Jayden Rubio was the biggest of all for David Prouty Thursday
—Contact Tommy Cassell at tcassell@telegram.com
when work was beginning on the new fixed span North Bridge with photos below as work progresses in April
The timeline to finish the project has moved up about a year to the end of 2027
Aerial drone photos show the expansive work completed in two years
You can see the project in its infancy in early 2024
A single-vehicle collision closed the leftmost lane of the Northbridge
A collision on the Northbridge closed a southbound left lane on Feb
The leftmost southbound lane on the Northbridge
NORTH CHARLESTON — The leftmost southbound lane on the Northbridge
was closed to traffic for nearly an hour Feb
according to North Charleston police spokesperson Harve Jacobs
The closure was a result of a single-vehicle collision
There were injuries sustained as a result of the collision but none were serious
A reporter with The Post and Courier noted an unmarked police car and a North Charleston firetruck on the scene
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NORTHBRIDGE ― The sale of the historic Oakhurst Manor, which suffered a devastating fire last year
Damages from the March 1 fire amounted to $500,000
Clarence Risher bought the manor in 2021 for $1.35 million
according to the state Department of Fire Services
because investigators can’t pinpoint one potential cause
and the cause remains undetermined unless new evidence appears
Risher said two investigators – one with the Town of Northbridge
the other with a private company – theorize that a cigarette was thrown from a second-floor window onto the first-floor roof
Lawsuit detailsRisher signed a purchase and sale agreement in June to sell the manor and its 25 acres for $1.6 million to Atlantic Solutions LLC
a Maryland-based limited liability company whose managing member is Lee Jundanian
Jundanian planned to tear down the manor and develop several homes on the site
The sale called for $800,000 at closing and the balance a seller finance at an 8% interest rate
The balance would be paid down when each developed home was sold
Historic elements salvaged from the manor were to be part of the new homes
Jundanian claimed in a filing last month in Worcester Superior Court that Risher violated the sale’s agreement on a number of counts
One is that Risher allegedly has another buyer lined up and refused to sell to Jundanian
Risher hasn’t made “reasonable efforts” to evict two tenants living in other buildings on the property
The sales agreement states all tenants will be evicted before the property changes hands
there would be a mutually agreed “holdback” on the sale price
The lawsuit says Risher also failed to remove trash and debris from the property and made “unreasonable demands.” Those include staying on the property for six months after the closing
Risher also allegedly took the unauthorized step of removing items from the property
Jundanian wants the court to see that the June sales agreement is honored
and that Risher pay for any damages and legal fees connected to the complaint
Risher said the months since the fire have been “by far the worst year of my life ..
it’s been a roller coaster.” Beyond the fire and lawsuit
he lost his job in September in software development
so Risher subdivided the lot into three parts to make the site more appealing to prospective buyers
the second includes two homes on the property
Risher said he subsequently accepted offers from two buyers
One would pay $200,000 for the manor and restore it
the other agreed to pay $750,000 for the forestland
Lis pendens: a game-changerThose agreements are likely dead
because Jundanian succeeded in getting a judge to grant a so-called lis pendens that gives Jundanian a claim to the property’s title
Risher also said he received verbal offers – one for the entire property and another for the manor – that went nowhere because the two nonpaying tenants refuse to leave
The court documents pertaining to Jundanian’s request for lis pendens name the tenants as Lisa Pepin and Matthew Carr
Risher posted a video on his Facebook page of a verbal confrontation with a man that he identified as Carr
The video shows the man threatening to break Risher’s jaw
Risher said Carr refused his offer of $33,000 as compensation for tools stored in the manor that were destroyed in the fire
A man who identified himself as Matthew Carr was featured in a Telegram & Gazette story days after the fire
he didn't have insurance to cover the loss
and he was under the impression that Risher had insurance to cover any unforeseen contingencies
Risher said he didn’t have insurance at the time of the fire
and owes $50,000 to Millbury National Bank
Risher said he’s planning to evict her through Housing Court
He also said the judge hasn’t told him that Jundanian's lawsuit stops him from selling the property
he believes it’s a moot point because the lis pendens means no title insurance company or mortgage bank will want anything to do with a sale
When asked what he thinks will happen next
Risher said the cash sale for the manor will continue despite the lawsuit
no one will buy the forest until the lawsuit is resolved
and the other buildings won’t sell until the two tenants are evicted
“I think that’s the most likely outcome,” he said
The manor was built in 1890 by the Whitin family
who built the first textile mill in Northbridge
The Catholic Archdiocese of Boston owned the property from 1973 to 1990
then passed it on to the Catholic Diocese of Worcester
which used the mansion for its House of Affirmation
and later converted it into the Oakhurst Retreat and Conference Center
Contact Henry Schwan at henry.schwan@telegram.com. Follow him on X: @henrytelegram
Join members of the Santa Clarita City Council
Saugus Union School District and the community for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Northbridge Park Playground on Wednesday
The event will be held near Charles Helmers Elementary School at 27300 Grandview Drive
Developed in partnership with the Saugus Union School District
this playground will be gated and used exclusively by students during school hours and unlocked for public use during non-school days and hours
The new playground contains a variety of inclusive elements
including play panels with musical features
accessible surfacing for ease of access and accessible elevated equipment
To make this space extra special for Charles Helmers Elementary students
the color of the playground incorporates the school’s signature blue color and even includes a custom kids’ climber featuring their beloved mascot
Northbridge Park has long offered a variety of amenities including basketball and tether ball courts
a barbecue section and a spacious grass field
this offers students and residents another place to play with friends and family and enjoy the outdoors
For more information about the Northbridge Park Playground, please contact Project Manager, Juan Martinez at jjmartinez@santaclarita.gov
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NORTHBRIDGE — A painting of Ed Locke was produced by one of America's most famous artists and became a staple in police barracks around the world — and if you ask him about it
he will say it was all because he was left-handed
"I had a friend growing up that always reminded me that I was always picked because I was left-handed," Locke said
Locke was an 8-year-old student at the Plain School in Stockbridge in 1958
when Berkshire County's most famous painter
who frequently used local subjects for his paintings
was in search of a child for his upcoming piece
which would end up being titled "The Runaway."
"We were all sitting down in the classroom
I was sitting on the end because I needed the extra space to reach over and write
as all the desks were designed for right-handed students," Locke
"So I think being out on the end made me stand out compared to my classmates."
Locke would end up sitting down for the photo that would then be turned into the portrait of the runaway
The portrait depicts Locke as a "runaway" child
who is sitting at a lunch counter alongside a Massachusetts state trooper
knowing look while Locke looks on nervously
"We had it shot at the Howard Johnson's in Pittsfield
Rockwell was really nice and easy to work with
plus back then you didn't really talk back to adults
so you just did whatever they said," Locke said
it was on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post."
Northbridge has been home to the Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center since 2021
where it moved from the Grafton State Police barracks into a former town building at 1 Memorial Square in Whitinsville
The portrait of Locke has become a staple for state police officers around the country
determined depiction of quintessential 20th-century American life
A former state trooper helped construct a recreation of the diner setting depicted in the portrait
which is located in the museum in Northbridge
the painting is about history," Stephen Byron
"We have a logbook in the museum that contains the name of every state trooper in the history of the state
strong leaders in the there and I think the painting showcases that side of the job."
The police officer depicted in the portrait is state trooper Richard Clemens
was in attendance Saturday at the event and said that the painting does a great job representing the kind of person her father
and I don't think Rockwell could have known that what he portrayed here with my dad
"My father once ran into a burning building while he was off-duty because he believed there were children inside and suffered serious burns on his body
My dad took a ribbing from his fellow troopers for having his book so far out of his pocket in the painting
At Northbridge
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That overwhelming indicator of employee satisfaction has remained between 96% and 98% over the past four years
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the company is committed to exceptional service
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Northbridge’s success is grounded in the belief that employees do their best work when they feel valued
That mindset shapes a workplace built on flexibility
where employees have the freedom to carve out meaningful careers
“Our people are the pulse of our company,” says president and chief executive officer Silvy Wright
from launching well-being initiatives and investing in training and development to championing a diverse and inclusive workplace
we believe our role is to unlock our employees’ full potential so they’re inspired to do their best.”
The company demonstrates that commitment through its interactions with employees every day
Its dedication to workplace excellence was recognized with Insurance Business Canada’s Top Insurance Employer award in 2024
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senior vice president of people and culture
emphasizes that every employee touchpoint is an opportunity to create a meaningful experience
my goal is to empower employees to bring their best selves to work
creating a ripple effect of impact and inspiration and having some fun along the way,” he says
Creating a supportive work environment is one of many ways Northbridge demonstrates its commitment to employees
The company prioritizes well-being through robust coverage and resources and invests in talent from within to help employees thrive
From achieving a successful work-life balance and building a rewarding career after parental leave to jumpstarting professional success in its new graduate program and settling into a new role after immigrating to Canada
Northbridge’s employee success stories bring its workplace culture to life
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— Workers at a health and rehabilitation center in Northbridge say they're not being paid
they're working with limited staff and they have little supplies to help their patients.
The staff work at Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation and held a rally Friday
The company is owned by Blupoint Healthcare.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is reviewing the Northbridge and Pioneer Valley Health and Rehabilitation locations after becoming aware of complaints from workers and vendors
One nurse we spoke with said the company stopped using direct deposit and several of her checks have bounced.
and there are nurses that have never taken a cart that had to take a cart
we are running on empty,” said Hailey Minichiello
an LPN at Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation
“And I feel like if we don't get the word out
our residents are really going to have no one show up one day
And I don't know what's going to happen."
the dedication from all the workers here and the support
they're just not giving up” said Sheryl who has family members at Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation
“And it's a shame that they're working under these conditions
Mass DPH said they're reviewing and gathering information to determine if a further investigation is necessary.
They said they can't comment on an open investigation
We did reach out to Blupoint Healthcare but had not heard back as of Friday evening
(WCIV) — A 33-year-old man was arrested Friday in connection to a shooting at the Northbridge Apartment Complex that left one injured
Qwontavous Stevens is charged with one count of attempted murder
possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime
and unlawful possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a violent offense
said Moncks Corner Chief of Police Stephen G
the Moncks Corner Police Department responded to the Northbridge Apartment Complex at 110 Northbridge Court around 11:30 a.m
after receiving a report of multiple gunshots from witnesses
they found one person suffering from a gunshot wound
Police claimed the injuries were "non-life-threatening."
Emergency services transported the individual to a local area hospital
Police consider the investigation to be ongoing
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Moncks Corner Police Department at (843) 719-7930
NEW YORK, June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Citizens Bank today announced that CIT Northbridge Credit
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certainty of close and speed of execution were major deciding factors and CIT Northbridge Credit delivered on both."
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Marissa Mendes of the Whitinsville section of Northbridge was sentenced to four to six years for manslaughter while driving under the influence of alcohol and two and a half years to serve and one year to be served concurrently with the first charge for leaving the scene of personal injury and death
Three other charges – motor vehicle homicide by driving under the influence or reckless driving
homicide by negligent operations and driving under the influence of alcohol – were all dismissed at the request of the commonwealth with the consent of the defendant
Scott M. Reed, the motorcyclist, died May 1, 2023, more than 10 months after the crash at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, according to court documents and his obituary
bought the Inn at Pleasant Lake in New London
they bought the New London Inn in the same town
A hit-and-run crash involving a car and a motorcycle was reported to police around 5:30 p.m
Reports indicated that a gray Honda Pilot with significant damage fled the scene traveling north
police located the SUV on Border and B streets in Northbridge
The vehicle had heavy driver-side damage and a flat left front tire
and the driver’s side airbags were deployed
Hanchett reported that while speaking to Mendes
he detected a “strong odor” of alcohol emanating from her breath and described her eyes “to be glassy and slightly bloodshot.”
Mendes told the trooper she had just left Caroline’s Cannabis in Uxbridge and that the SUV that she was driving had been struck by another vehicle as she was pulling out of the parking lot
Mendes said she was then struck by another vehicle on Route 146 but didn’t pull over
When asked if she was on any medications or had consumed any alcohol
Mendes told the trooper that she was on depression medication and had consumed five “nips” of Jim Beam hours prior at her house
Several witnesses described Mendes’ vehicle as the one that struck the motorcycle and fled the scene
At least one witness provided the license plate for Mendes’ vehicle and another took a photo of the car at the crash scene using his phone
with no noticeable wind and it was dry,” according to Hanchett’s report
Two tests came up with a blood alcohol level of 0.16
while several sobriety tests indicated “impairment,” he reported
was the presiding judge for change of plea
Quinlan was the attorney for the defense and Assistant District Attorney Louis J
NORTHBRIDGE — The Northbridge High football team was battered
very soundly beaten in its last two meetings with Blackstone Valley Tech
The combined score of those not-so-competitive matchups was a ghastly 76-14
they were very much in the present for the Rams in the days leading up to their latest matchup with the Beavers
“We talked about it,” coach Ken LaChapelle said
“You do what you have to do to motive your players
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The Rams scored two touchdowns in the opening five minutes
and their advantage never dipped below double digits from there
on Saturday afternoon before a lively Homecoming crowd at Lasell Field
The Rams, who came in ranked eighth in the T&G Fab 15
while the fourth-ranked Beavers dropped to 4-2
so it feels good to finally get back at them,” senior captain Ben Direnzo said
“I think this proves to everyone else in CMass we’re back.”
The Rams had to have sensed this was going to be their day when
fumble and recovery from senior Caden Mastroianni that spanned 75 yards
The play was designed to get the ball to Direnzo
but when the tight end slipped after the snap
junior quarterback Joel LaChapelle alertly went to Plan B
“That’s when he went deep,” Coach LaChapelle said of his grandson
sophomore Mo Rodney Daigle ran it in from the 3 to open the scoring
Daigle scored his second TD six plays later
running 29 yards on a hook-and-ladder pitch from Mastroianni
before junior Jayden Wilson kicked another extra point to make it 14-0
“We spotted them early,” BVT coach Anthony Landini said
“We know they’re going vertically — they like to go vertically — and it’s big on the defensive backs They have to play the ball when it’s in the air
Beavers senior quarterback Alex Burgos incurred a collarbone injury on their second series
The four-year starter cheered on his teammates the rest of the way from the sideline with his right arm in a sling
Junior Lucas Greenstein came in and experienced highs — a 5-yard scoring strike to senior Nathan Harris (3 catches
49 yards) in the fourth quarter — and lows — two sacks
three drops and an interception among others
“I thought that hurt,” Landini said of losing Burgos
“But I thought our backup quarterback came in and did a hell of a job on short notice
But he gave us a shot to make the game exciting.”
The Rams limited the Beavers to 212 yards on 55 plays
Junior tackle Chase Lawson was disruptive with a sack
Seniors Ryan Miley and Avery Sabourin broke up passes
who also had a sack from his defensive end position
Junior Nate Falconer’s interception with two minutes to play clinched the outcome
we really believed in ourselves; coach did
“We just knew if we came and stuck to our fundamentals and played the way we play that we’d have a good day today
Joel LaChapelle submitted another productive performance as a dynamic dual threat
He was 12-of-20 passing for 237 yards and two TDs
the second on a terrific 26-yard end-zone reception by junior Antonio D’Alfonso that helped push the advantage to 21-0 midway through the second quarter
a TD and five additional first downs on 17 carries
scoring from 4 yards with 7:04 to play to extend the lead to 27-7
That capped a 17-play drive in which the Rams ran 13 times
“We have faith in the offensive line and Joel’s running,” coach LaChapelle said
you have to take some time off the clock.”
—Contact Rich Garven at rgarven@telegram.com