Business presentation in Canton explores sales techniques in digital age
The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce will host sales expert Mark Wayshak at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton.
Wayshak is author of “Game Plan Selling” and “Breaking All Barriers” and will speak about the changing environment for sales staff.
Salespeople were in power because they had information buyers needed, but today buyers are in command because everything they need to research products, services, and companies is available on the internet, according to the chamber statement.
Wayshak’s talk is geared to help salespeople achieve success in such a climate.
The session will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Irish Cultural Centre at 200 New Boston Drive in Canton. It will run from 8 to 10 a.m. The cost is $15 for chamber members and $25 for general admission.
For more information, email Cristoff Shay at cristoff@nvcc.com or call 781-769-1126.
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Legislative meet-and-greet to be held in Dedham in May
The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold a reception for business leaders and members of the public to speak to their legislators in Dedham.
The event will be held at the Endicott Estate from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23.
The cost of attendance is $15 for members, $25 for non-members, and $10 for Facebook fans of the chamber.
There will be no formal speaking program; instead participants can mingle and network with one another and with legislative and business leaders in the community. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, and other refreshments will be available.
Registration is required at nvcc.com or by calling 781-769-1126.
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital breaks ground for new Cancer Center and Surgical Pavilion
Construction is now underway for the new Beth Israel Deaconess Cancer Center & Surgical Pavilion after Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham (BID-Needham) broke ground April 10 for the building which is expected to open in summer 2014, according to a press release.
This comprehensive cancer center and surgical pavilion will consolidate BIDMC’s west suburban cancer services into a new, state-of-the-art facility. The new surgical area will provide the ability for patients to have more advanced surgeries closer to home.
“This will be a very patient-centered facility,” said BID-Needham President and CEO John Fogarty. “Patients and clinicians have worked side by side with the architects for months to design the ideal patient experience. The result is a plan that consolidates all cancer services on one floor and a new surgical center on the second floor which allows for more advanced surgeries including cancer, colorectal, orthopaedic, urology, otolaryngology, and general surgery.”
The three-story, 30,000-square foot building, designed by JACA Architects and being constructed by BOND, will be located on the footprint of BID-Needham’s former administration building. In addition to the new building, a new parking area is being built where parking will continue to be free for all patient and visitors.
“This collaboration between BIDMC and Needham offers a unique opportunity to upgrade and expand cancer and surgical services already being offered in Needham to our patients in the western suburbs,” said Kevin Tabb MD, BIDMC’s President and CEO. “It is the latest example of our commitment to provide the right care in the right place at the right time.”
In the new building, BIDMC will offer patients a full array of cancer care which will include: advanced imaging systems; six new infusion bays; a radiation oncology suite which will include a state-of-the-art linear accelerator to facilitate the delivery of advanced conformal radiation therapy; and access to cutting-edge clinical trials and novel treatments.
“BIDMC already offers coordinated care from extraordinary clinicians in the service of individualized medicine,” said Lowell Schnipper, MD, clinical director of the BIDMC Cancer Center. “This new facility will enable us to provide patients the same world class-care available without them having to travel to and park in downtown Boston.”
The $24 million cost of the cancer center and surgical pavilion will be financed by a combination of community-raised capital campaign funds and significant investments by BID–Needham and BIDMC. BID–Needham will raise $6 million to make this cancer center and surgical pavilion a reality.
“This is an incredible day,” commented Richard W. Davis, Chair of the Board of Trustees, BID-Needham. “We could not accomplish this without the collaboration of the two hospitals and the community’s ongoing support. I am thrilled to be able to be part of such an important chapter in our history and the mission to keep our commitment to provide easy access to health care close to home.”
This project represents Phase II of a dedicated plan to improve and expand care available to patients in the western suburbs. In October 2009, BID-Needham opened a new emergency department and a new inpatient wing.
“BIDMC is proud to partner with BID-Needham in this project,” said Stephen Kay, chair of the BIDMC Board of Directors. “This new facility makes high- quality cancer and surgical care even more accessible.”
To view an animation of what the caner center will look like go to http://bcove.me/8izjd75c.
BIDMC is recognized by US News & World Report as one of the nation’s top hospitals in cancer care. In 2010, BIDMC joined with Commonwealth Hematology-Oncology, the largest community-based private cancer practice in New England, to expand the reach of BIDMC’s services into the community. Together, BIDMC and CHO have more than 22 physicians in 11 locations and infusion centers in communities across Eastern Massachusetts
BIDMC is the official hospital of the Boston Red Sox. For more information, visit www.bidmc.org.
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham has received national and local recognition for its extraordinary stroke care.
A licensed 56-bed acute care community hospital, BID-Needham has served the residents of Needham, Dedham, Dover, Medfield, Newton, Wellesley, Westwood and surrounding communities for more than 100 years. This community hospital, previously known as The Glover Hospital, joined Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in 2002. The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, complete diagnostic facilities, and a brand new, award-winning Emergency Department. For more information, visit www.bidneedham.org.
Dedham jail seeks mentors for prisoners
Norfolk County’s sheriff is looking for volunteers to mentor prisoners at Norfolk County House of Correction in Dedham.
Mentors are paired with inmates while they are in prison, and they continue to meet after the release from prison, according to Sheriff Michael G. Bellotti, who began the program in 2011.
“The idea is to help the inmates stay on a productive, law-abiding path after they leave our walls,” Bellotti said.
Prospective mentors are interviewed and screened by Norfolk County Sheriff’s office staff to determine how well they will fit the program, but Bellotti said people from all walks of life could make good mentors.
About 40 mentors have been paired with inmates since the program began.
Funding in 2011 came from a US Justice Department grant received by the non-profit organization Volunteers of America, which partnered with the sheriff’s office to administer the program.
Anyone interested in becoming a mentor can contact Assistant Superintendent Patty Spataro at 781-751-3416.
Norfolk County registry to hold computer seminar on property research
Norfolk County’s register of deeds will host a free informational seminar about using computers to research property records.
William P. O’Donnell will hold the seminar at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at 649 High St. in Dedham on Thursday, May 9, at 4:30 p.m.
The seminar is intended for both real estate professionals and the general public, and will include a presentation, written handouts, and hands-on exercises.
Computer assisted land records research is currently available both at the registry and on the Internet at www.norfolkdeeds.org.
The seminar is free, but anyone planning to attend should register by contacting Alicia Gardner at 781-461-6104 or agardner@norfolkdeeds.org, and providing name, address, e-mail, and a daytime phone number.
Kehillah Schechter Academy of Norwood improves its financial situation
The following was submitted by Kehillah Schechter Academy
Through a combination of resourceful negotiations with and cooperation from lenders, extraordinary generosity of major donors, and bold steps to lower the cost of Jewish day school education, the Board of Trustees of the Kehillah Schechter Academy (KSA) has successfully completed the transformation of the School into a financially viable, stable and secure institution.
Dr. Michael Agus, Director of the Medicine Critical Care Program at Boston Children’s Hospital and KSA President, said, “Our school has reduced its debt from $11 million to $1.7 million. Now that we have a strong financial foundation, we can focus all our efforts on the School’s mission to inspire and empower our students to become thoughtful, collaborative, compassionate Jewish learners who skillfully solve problems, resolve conflict and excel as Jewish citizens of the world.”
Dr. Agus added, “At the heart of KSA’s success are its pedagogical leadership and vision. While the Board focused on financial sustainability, Co-Heads Dr. Nitzan Resnick and Rabbi David Paskin have been busy reinforcing the historic strengths of the school by focusing on its three Guiding Principles: personalized learning, collaborative partnerships, and Jewish identity and heritage. They have introduced a unique system of personalized goals for each and every student, bringing the concept of differentiation to a new level that personalizes curriculum for all. The Co-Heads have also embraced the latest educational technology, implementing a 1 to 1 Chromebook program for every student in grades 6-8 and embracing the use of laptops, tablets, smartboards and other appropriate technologies in K-5 ensuring that the School is second to none in educational excellence.”
Incoming President Gregg Rubenstein, an attorney and partner at Nixon Peabody, said, "At the end of the day parents seek to send their children to a school committed to academic excellence, a warm, nurturing community of teachers and learners, and to teaching the Jewish values essential to success in our ever-challenging world. With Dr. Resnick and Rabbi David at the helm and a stable and secure financial future, the school can reach even greater heights of Jewish programming, excellence in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) essential for tomorrow’s leaders and child-centered learning that has defined the School for the past 25 years."
Rubenstein added, “Academic excellence, cutting-edge curriculum and innovative Jewish learning, however, are no longer sufficient. KSA is also committed to addressing the cost of Jewish day school education, as demonstrated by our tuition freeze for next year. We owe it to our current families, our future families and our community to do everything possible to manage costs and, more importantly, ensure that we provide true value for the sacrifices families make to fund tuition.”
KSA (formerly the South Area Solomon Schechter Day School) this year marks its 25th anniversary. For 18 years, the school was located in Stoughton. In 2007, KSA moved to its new 5-acre campus that includes a state-of-the-art 50,000 square-foot building just off Route 1. It draws about 170 boys and girls from 30 communities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Accredited by the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE), Kehillah Schechter Academy has earned a national reputation for excellence in Judaic and General Studies, including its strong science and math program.
Dr. Agus invites parents of pre-K – 8th grade children to contact the school’s Admissions office as soon as possible while there is space in all grades for 2013-14. Financial assistance may be available. For enrollment information, contact Sandi Morgan Dunn: 781-769-5555, or email smorgan@ksa-ne.org.org. For donor information, contact Sara Ades Goodwin: sgoodwin@ksa-ne.org / 781-769-9400. The school’s website is www.ksa-ne.org.
Neponset Valley tasting event participants announced
The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the participants of the 14th annual Flavors of Neponset Valley tasting event.
The event will take place on Wednesday, March 20, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Patriot Place in Foxborough. Tickets are $40 or $375 for 10.
For more information, visit www.nvcc.com or call 781-769-1126.
Restaurants and beverage companies include:
Angry Cookie
Aquitaine Bar a Vin Bistrot
Atlantic Coffee
Bertucci's – Norwood/Canton
Off the Vine Catering
British Beer Company
Burke Distributors
CBS Scene
Chili's-Walpole
Dave & Busters
Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse
Dancing Deer Bakery
Easton Country Club
Edible Arrangements of Foxboro
Ever So Humble Pie Company
Harrow's
Harpoon Brewery
HESSCO Elder Services
J&L Catering
Jalapenos Grill
JP Licks at Legacy Place
Kendall Jackson/M S Walker, Inc.
Kings at Legacy Place
Konditor-Meister
Lemate Cocktail Mix
Mayflower Brewery
Mai Pearl
Meat House
Narragansett Brewing Co./Colonial Wholesale Bev.
Norton Country Club
Olivadi
One Bistro
Quality Beverage
Raes Fresh
Raven's Nest
Salem Food Market
Showcase
Skipjack's Seafood Emporium
Summer Shack
Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro
Tavolino Resturant
Texas Road House
Twenty8 Food & Spirits
Twist Bakery
Woburn's Kayla Smith joins 200-point club
Woburn senior Kayla Smith hit a career milestone Saturday night by reaching a career total of 200 points as the Tanners' girls' hockey team routed Stoneham, 8-0,on the road.
Smith entered last night's game with 195 career points. A hat trick and two assists later, she's now the second Tanner to earn 200 points in her career, joining Colleen Sanborn, who graduated in 2005 with 284 points off 206 goals and 78 assists.
Smith's 200th point came on her 103d career goal. With 4 1/2 minutes remaining in the third period and her team up 7-0, the senior captain took a pass across the crease from linemate Ashley Moran and fired top-shelf, past the Stoneham netminder and straight into the record books.
Woburn coach Bob MacCurtain was thrilled to see his star player reach the plateau.
"It's a great accomplishment,both at an individual level and as an indication of being a part of a lot of really good teams with great players." he said.
Smith's five points propelled undefeated No. 1 Woburn to its 10th win of the season.
Foundation for MetroWest gives $85.5k to 39 area food pantries
The Foundation for MetroWest announced last week that it has distributed $85,500 in grants from their MetroWest Hunger Relief Fund to 39 food pantries throughout the region.
The MetroWest Hunger Relief Fund was recently established to provide more resources to local food pantries and food support organizations.
“Twenty percent of all grants requested through our discretionary grant program this year were for food support,” said Judy Salerno, executive director of the foundation. “This was a significant increase from previous years, and it showcases just how prevalent the issue of hunger is in our MetroWest region.”
Organizations that received funds include:
- Acton Community Supper
- Ashland Emergency Fund
- Open Table, Inc., Concord
- Dedham Food Pantry
- Jewish Family Services, Framingham
- United Way of Tri-Co Curtis Family Supper, Framingham
- United Way of Tri-Co Pearl Street Café, Framingham
- St. Bridget’s Food Pantry, Framingham
- Lucy & Joe’s Food Pantry, Framingham
- Hope Worldwide, Framingham
- Holliston Pantry Shelf
- Project Just Because, Hopkinton
- Hudson Community Food Pantry
- Lexington Interfaith Food Pantry
- City of Marlborough Heat & Eat
- Open Table, Inc., Maynard
- Maynard Food Pantry
- Medfield Food Cupboard
- Medway Food Pantry
- Medway Village Food Pantry
- Daily Bread Food Pantry, Milford
- Salvation Army, Milford
- Millis Ecumenical Food Pantry
- Natick Service Council
- A Place to Turn, Natick
- Needham Community Council
- United Perishes of Southborough Food Pantry
- Stow Food Pantry
- Sudbury Community Food Pantry
- Walpole Community Food Pantry
- Salvation Army, Waltham
- Middlesex Human Services Bristol Lodge, Waltham
- Grandma’s Pantry, Waltham
- J.F. & C.S. Family Table, Waltham
- Sacred Heart Church Food Pantry, Waltham
- Celebration International Food Pantry, Wayland
- Wellesley Food Pantry
- Westborough Food Pantry
- Westwood Council on Aging
For more information, please visit the foundation's website.
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