RCN America - Massachusetts: February 2025

Friday, February 28, 2025

JUSTLIVING COMMUNITIES ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF WYNDEMERE SENIOR LIVING IN WHEATON, IL

Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of what it means to serve older adults. This is a new chapter for our organization, but our commitment to resident-focused care remains unchanged.”

— Larry Bradshaw, JustLiving’s Board Chair

CHICAGO, MA, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Feb. 28, 2025, -- JustLiving Communities (JustLiving.com) announced today that it welcomed a second community into its family with the acquisition of Wyndemere in Wheaton, IL.

Strategies for Youth (SFY) is a national policy and training organization dedicated to improving interactions between law enforcement and youth.

Strategies for Youth hosted the forums as Mass. prepares to lead the nation by unveiling the first statewide regulations on police interactions with youth.

We know that interactions with police are the front door to youth entry in the legal system. Our mission is to work with gatekeepers – the police – to use developmentally appropriate practices.”

— Shelley R. Jackson, Strategies for Youth

CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Massachusetts prepares to lead the nation by unveiling the first statewide regulations on police interactions with youth, dozens of parents, advocates, and former law enforcement officers came together virtually this week to sound off on how those standards should take shape.

National nonprofit Strategies for

Annissa Essaibi George

Prestigious award now in its 32nd year recognizes and honors remarkable women who meet the challenges they face with confidence, persistence and compassion.

Annissa's commitment to helping girls succeed through mentorship and enrichment programs that support their growth and development perfectly aligns with NEWLA’s mission.”

— Bob Scannell, President & CEO Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester

DORCHESTER, MA, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester (BGCD) has named Annissa Essaibi George as this year’s New England Women’s Leadership Awards (NEWLA) Event Chair. The event will be held on Tuesday evening, May 13, 2025 at the Seaport Hotel in Boston.

Essaibi George, former President and CEO

The firm, as a leader in Nantucket real estate & vacation rentals, represented nearly one-third of the island’s total real estate dollar volume last year.

Our success stems from our deep-rooted understanding of the island and our commitment to our clients.”

— Greg McKechnie, Principal Broker at Great Point Properties

NANTUCKET, MA, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Great Point Properties’ report details a year marked by strong demand, limited inventory, and record-breaking

SDI Architecture breaks ground on the cheetah reserve and education center in Somaliland.

Building a Future for Cheetahs: SDI Architecture and CCF Partner on a New Education Complex in Somaliland, Advancing Conservation Through Innovative Design.

We're not just building an Educational Complex–we're creating a lifeline for communities who are living on the lands with cheetahs.”

— Prasanna Lachagari

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS , UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), supported by the Royal Commission for AlUla, is building a new Cheetah Education and Training Center at their second African outpost, in

ATwin Education: Igniting Curiosity Through Innovative Learning

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In an era of globalization, fostering students' curiosity and personalizing learning experiences have become key challenges in education. In an

Integration with Network to Code eliminates multi-vendor complexities and delivers consistent network security endorsement

BOSTON, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IP Fabric, the Automated Network Assurance Platform, today announced the launch of Firewall Policy Management in collaboration with Network to Code. IP Fabric integrates with Network to Code’s open source Enterprise Network

Enables mobile service providers to meet growing customer demand

ANDOVER, Mass., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axyom.Core, a global leader in cloud-native wireless core and enterprise radio access network (RAN) solutions, today announced the launch of its best-in-class 5G Core for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services.

The expanding market for 5G FWA presents a significant opportunity for

Takes on additional responsibilities to his role as CEO of Titan.ium Platform

LOWELL, Mass., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Titan.ium Platform today announced that Bruno Lacoste has been appointed to a new position with the parent company as Group Leader Signaling and Security, Lumine Group Inc. This is an additional responsibility to his role as CEO of Titan.ium Platform. This promotion recognizes Lacoste’s exceptional leadership and reflects the Lumine Group’s commitment to strengthening its leadership in telecommunications innovation.

In his new role, Lacoste will leverage his deep industry expertise with more

Progress Appoints Ed Keisling to the Role of Chief AI Officer

Senior engineering leader to oversee Company’s AI strategy and continued rapid development of AI-powered solutions across the global Progress product portfolio

BURLINGTON, Mass., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of AI-powered digital experience and infrastructure software, today announced the appointment of Ed Keisling as the Company’s Chief AI Officer (CAIO). In this newly

Image of a Caucasian blond woman smiling with her arms crossed and wearing a dark blue blazer

2025 BEPC Excellence Awardee Sarah M. Allen, JD, LL.M., AEP®

Boston Estate Planning Council Logo

National Association of Estate Planners & Councils Logo

This award recognizes professional excellence in estate planning and significant contributions to the community.

WESTFORD, MA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Boston Estate Planning Council (BEPC), the definitive professional group of estate and wealth planners in Greater Boston, selected Sarah M. Allen, JD, LL.M., AEP® to receive its highest honor, the BEPC Excellence Award. This award recognizes professional excellence in estate planning and significant contributions to the community.

Allen will be honored by her peers at

Paul Brennan, Managing Partner of Brennan Staffing Group

Brennan Staffing Group launches a dedicated HR division, connecting businesses with top HR talent in the Greater Boston Area and throughout Massachusetts.

With hiring challenges rising, securing top HR talent is critical. Expanding into HR staffing lets us better serve clients by connecting them with the skilled professionals they need.”

— Paul Brennan, Managing Partner of Brennan Staffing Group

LEOMINSTER, MA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Brennan Staffing Group, a trusted leader in professional staffing solutions, is expanding its services by launching a

Being Mindful in Recycling: Keeping Yogurt Cups and Electronics Separate

Preserve, continues to explore new possibilities in recycling while sustaining safe practices for their consumers and the planet.

Since its founding, Preserve has served as an end market for recycled material, creating solutions that safely bring material back into market for continued use.”

— Ron Gonen

WALTHAM, MA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In the last few months, concerns about flame retardant in black plastics recycling have been on the rise.

Although the estimated exposure was reported incorrectly and the corrected

Recent Solar Project

Solops acquires 79MW New York portfolio of 4-disribution generation from Solar Site Developers

We are proud to advance decarboniZation together with the team at Solar Site Developers who have been partners in the preliminary stages of bringing these projectst life,”

— Matt West, Chief Operating Officer, Solops, LLC

NEEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Solops LLC (“Solops”), a distributed generation platform with the mission

Unwind in the serene ambiance of our salt cave, where the tranquil environment promotes relaxation and rejuvenation. Breathe deeply and let the gentle salt particles work their magic as you escape the stress of daily life.

Salt Therapy: The Business Opportunity You Don't Want To Miss.

Breath New Life Into Your Business.

Handcrafted from Himalayan salt our 3D salt art radiates beauty and calmness.

Tranquil Elegance with 3D Salt Art.

Innovative salt room and salt cave designs will launch in 2025. They aim to enhance wellness services while safeguarding consumer health.

Our research shows that around 60% of salt rooms aren’t built correctly, making them ineffective. Consumers deserve the best. We ensure every salt room meets optimal design criteria.”

— Dr. Margaret Smiechowski

ORLEANS, MA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Margaret Smiechowski, a leader in salt therapy

The XLERATOR Hand Dryer has changed the way the world maintains hygiene in restrooms.

Designed to enhance hygiene, efficiency and environmental sustainability

2024 BUILDINGS Product Innovation Awards Winner

It’s an incredible honor that the judges saw the impact of our work pushing the boundaries of innovation.”

— Joshua Griffing, Excel Dryer Director of Marketing and International Sales

EAST LONGMEADOW, MA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Excel Dryer, Inc., was awarded for being a leader in its industry by continuously innovating its products. The 2024 BUILDINGS

Dual-Sided Cold Plates Cool Hot Components Mounted on Both Sides for Increased Performance.

New Dual-Sided Cold Plates from ATS Increase Liquid Cooling Efficiency and Economy

New liquid-cooled cold plates provide equal cooling performance for components on both sides of the plate, increasing efficiency, space savings and economy.

NORWOOD, MA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) has introduced a line of liquid-cooled cold plates that provide equal cooling

Craig J. MacKenzie

The Savings Bank

I am honored to join TSB. With the Bank’s reputation for excellence and strong commitment to driving transformative change for both customers and employees, this makes for an exciting journey ahead.”

— Craig J. MacKenzie, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

WAKEFIELD, MA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Savings Bank has announced the appointment of Craig J. MacKenzie of Lowell, Ma to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. MacKenzie

Child eating yogurt to help boost immune health.

A family drinking milk together. Milk provides essential nutrients that can help your family stay healthy.

Dairy foods like milk, cheese, and yogurt are nutrient powerhouses, delivering key nutrients that provide immune system fuel and protect against winter illness.

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the winter months bring cold weather and increased risks for illness, parents are focused on keeping their children healthy. The secret to better health and

SpherePX Technology Powers Early Detection and Personalized Prevention

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alira Health, a global healthcare advisory and technology company, is proud to collaborate as a commercial partner with the digital development of Project Interception, a pioneering initiative in the field of cancer prevention led by Gustave Roussy, one of the world’s top cancer research institutes. This

Massachusetts 2024 Graduates Again Top of the Nation in Advanced Placement Success

Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
Executive Office of Education

Boston — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that a third of students who graduated from Massachusetts public high schools in 2024 scored a 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam, the state’s highest percentage ever and the highest in the nation for the second year in a

Passenger service begins March 24, 2025
Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Boston — Governor Maura Healey and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) have announced free weekend service and parking to celebrate the beginning of South Coast Rail service. The MBTA is on schedule to begin South Coast Rail passenger service the morning of March 24, 2025, pending final FRA approval. This will be the first time the region has had passenger rail service in 65 years. A schedule will be released next week.

"We are so excited to be less than a month away from the launch of South

Meeting addressed progress and strategic direction for company’s induced mesenchymal stem cell (iMSC) therapy programs

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eterna Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ERNA), developing innovative cell therapies for the treatment of advanced solid tumors and autoimmune diseases, today announced a successful inaugural meeting of its newly formed Scientific

Results-oriented EMEA Channel Sales Leader Driving Partner Engagement and Recruitment for On-Premises, Hybrid Cloud, and SaaS Data Protection

Boston, Massachusetts, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HYCU, Inc., a leader for modern data protection for on-prem, cloud services, and SaaS, and one of the fastest growing companies in the industry, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has

Dad Only Tried To Shoot Me Twice

ARPress

A memoir that examines the complexities of family dynamics, exploring how childhood hardships shape a person’s identity.

You son of a bitch! I’ll shoot you. Gimme those keys!” He pointed the gun at me. His hands and the gun were shaking. “GIMME…THOSE…KEYS!”

— excerpt from the book

MA, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ARPress is honored to be the publisher of Dad Only Tried to Shoot Me Twice, a captivating memoir by Mark E. Johansen. The book that takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the trials and tribulations of a tumultuous father-son

Designation applies to the treatment of adult patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (R/M HNSCC) whose disease has progressed following treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy and an anti-PD-(L)1 antibody

BOSTON, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical-stage company developing next-generation therapeutics for difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track Designation to PYX-201 for the treatment of adult patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (R/M HNSCC) whose disease has

PathMaker Neurosystems Welcomes Pritesh Shah to Board of Directors

BOSTON, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PathMaker Neurosystems Inc. (“PathMaker”), a clinical-stage neuromodulation company pioneering a breakthrough non-invasive treatment approach for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is pleased to announce the appointment of Pritesh Shah, Pharm.D., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Shah

Parents Forum: A Lifeline & An Anchor

'How To Tell Somebody Something They’d Rather Not Hear’

As someone who teaches people to listen for a living, I continue to be inspired by Parents Forum and the work they do to support parents in developing vital communication and listening skills.”

— Graham Bodie, Professor of Media & Communication, University of Mississippi

CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With over 30 years of success in a wide variety of settings, Parents Forum fosters caring, honest and respectful communications in families. ‘How To Tell Somebody Something They’d

Stefan Willimann, CEO, TribalVision

Leading strategy and demand generation digital marketing agency announces the appointment of Stefan Willimann as its new CEO following its recent acquisition.

From my first conversations with Rahul and Damien, it was clear that TribalVision is a well-run agency with exceptional talent and a strong foundation.”

— Stefan Willimann, CEO

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Willimann is a seasoned agency leader with a track record of driving business transformation and client success, putting data & analytics at the center of the organizations he has led. He previously served as CEO of SIGMA Data Insights, where he led the

The Falcons will face the 5th-seeded Northern New Mexico team in the quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 28th at 5 pm CST

Securing the 4th seed proves our players' dedication and hard work throughout the season. We're eager to compete at the highest level in the upcoming tournament.”

— Fisher College's head coach, Anthony Leonelli

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fisher College, located in Boston’s historic Back Bay, is proud to announce that Fisher College's men's basketball team has achieved a significant milestone by earning the 4th seed in the upcoming

Waterstone Properties

Braintree Marketplace, one of Massachusetts busiest shopping centers, seeing more than 1.9 million visits annually and 106,000 vehicles per day.

Waterstone Properties Group has closed on the acquisition of a 86,000SF retail condo within Braintree Marketplace in Massachusetts.

Our strategy is rooted in strong supply and demand fundamentals within suburban markets and secondary cities, presenting a compelling acquisition opportunity,”

— Richard Greer, CIO of Waterstone

NEEDHAM, MA, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Waterstone Properties Group has closed on the acquisition of a 86,000SF retail condo within Braintree Marketplace, one of

Latest CarGurus Brand Campaign Celebrates Life’s Big Deal Moments, Like Buying a Car

The “Big Deal” campaign pays tribute to the momentous experience of car shopping, along with the trusted digital tools from CarGurus that help consumers find the best deal on their big deal

CarGurus Big Deal campaign

BOSTON, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CarGurus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARG), the fastest-growing automotive shopping site in Canada1, today announced the launch of its latest national brand campaign, “Big Deal”, recognizing the important role cars play in people’s lives. The new

OnPage Wins Spot on G2’s 2025 Best Healthcare Software Products

The recognition underscores OnPage’s leadership in secure clinical communication and commitment to improving patient outcomes

WALTHAM, MA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- OnPage Corporation, a provider of an advanced, secure critical communication and collaboration platform that ensures urgent alerts are never missed, today announced it has been named to G2’s 2025 Best Software Awards for Best Healthcare

Epiphany Wellness recognizes that while addiction affects all individuals, the experiences, challenges, and societal expectations of men and women can vary.

SOUTHBOROUGH, MA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Epiphany Massachusetts Drug & Alcohol Rehab, a premier addiction treatment center in Southborough, Massachusetts, is proud to announce the launch of its gender-specific rehabilitation programs, designed to provide tailored, compassionate, and

HIFI Vent - Modern, Seamless HVAC

Innovative plaster-in vents offer invisible integration for high-velocity and traditional HVAC systems, combining premium performance with minimalist design

LEXINGTON, MA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HIFI Vent is revolutionizing HVAC design with its innovative plaster-in vents, offering a seamless, modern solution for both high-velocity and traditional HVAC systems. Engineered for superior performance while disappearing into interior spaces, HIFI Vent's products