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ServiceMaster by Gilmore holds 13th Annual Toys for Tots Drive

ServiceMaster by Gilmore is starting to plan their 13th annual toys for tots drive. Since August, staff members have been wrapping boxes for companies that wish to participate. To show their appreciation throughout the years, they are giving away one set of Beyonce tickets to the two companies that donate the most toys. ServiceMaster staff distributed collection boxes. In total, companies have requested over 100 boxes so far. ServiceMaster was up 33% from 2011, and since 2000, they collected over 25,000 toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. In 2012, Staff Sgt. Joseph Gaddi presented president and CEO Steven Gilmore with the United States Marine Corps Reserve Commander Award for Outstanding Support. ServiceMaster by Gilmore is an award winning business providing disaster restoration clean up and construction services to commercial and residential properties throughout Eastern Massachusetts after water, fire, mold and bio-recovery damage. 2012 marked their 30th year in business and their receipt of The President's Award from ServiceMaster Clean recognizing them as the largest franchise in the US specializing in disaster restoration. With more than 4,500 franchise locations around the world, ServiceMaster Clean and ServiceMaster Restore serves customers through a global network of franchises that provide janitorial services, commercial carpet cleaning, hard surface floor care, residential carpet cleaning and upholstery, and disaster restoration services.
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Barnat Development begins work on Phase II of Holmes Beverly - construction led by NEI General Contracting

Beverly, MA Barnat Development has begun construction on Holmes Beverly Phase II, adding 52 apartment homes adjacent to the existing development near the Beverly Depot MBTA commuter rail station. The project is financed through the newly launched Holmes Opportunity Zone Fund, focused on investing in new multifamily construction projects across New England. $10 million of Holmes OZ Fund equity is paired with $21 million in long-term
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