2009 News

2009 News Archive
	WESTPORT LOBSTERMAN CATCHES AN ESGR SEVEN SEALS AWARD WESTPORT POINT, MA. December 18, 2009. Today was a bitterly cold 15 degree day. Three MAESGR Members traveled to the fishing lobster dock on the "Point". The purpose of this fridged visit to this picturesque fishing village was to present The Seven Seals Award to Mr. Timothy Field of Westport for his unbelievable donation of his 38 foot lobster boat "Revolution" to... (full story)
	LOCAL MANAGER OF GLOBAL CORPORATION HONORED WITH PRESTIGIOUS ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD NEEDHAM, MA. December 17, 2009. Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) is a 92,000 employee organization with offices around the world. The corporate headquarters is located in Falls Church, Virginia, with three additional major offices in Australia, Asia and Europe serving clients in more than 90 countries. Their Global Infrastructure Services Office is located in Needham, MA. The office was the venue today for a presentation of The Above & Beyond Award to... (full story)
	WORLD FAMOUS MASSACHUSETTS HOSPITAL HONORED WITH THE COVETED ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD BOSTON, MA. December 16, 2009. World famous Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston was the location today for the presentation of a well-deserved Above & Beyond Award. The honor was given to Dr. Yolanda L. Colson, MD, PhD of Brigham and Women's Division of Thoracic Surgery. The Award followed the nomination of Dr. Colson by Staff Sergeant (SSgt) David L. Owens, a member of the staff who is also a flight engineer with the Air Force Reserve. SSgt Owens in his nomination stated... (full story)
	MASSACHUSETTS SAND AND GRAVEL COMPANY RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD BLACKSTONE, MA. December 14, 2009. Kimball Sand Company, Inc. was started in 1979 by owner Robert W. Kimball as a small sand and gravel business. It has grown into a large company with a staff of 61 friendly and knowledgeable employees. One of the knowledgeable staff nominated his boss for an award. In a ceremony today at company headquarters, CEO Wayne Kimball was presented The Patriot Award. Mr. Kimball was... (full story)
	LARGEST SECURITY FIRM IN THE NORTH EAST HONORED WITH THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD WALPOLE, MA. December 14, 2009. Apollo Security, an organization spread over seven northeastern area states was presented the Above & Beyond Award for it's consistent and long-standing support of The Guard and Reserve. Of their more than 1,200 local employees, they have over 75 Guard & Reserve Members. Apollo supervisor, Greg Pais received the Patriot Award this past September. The Above & Beyond Award was accepted by... (full story)
	PITTSFIELD ADMINISTRATOR HONORED BY EMPLOYEE FOR SUPPORTING HIS MILITARY CAREER PITTSFIELD, MA. December 7, 2009. Mr. Gary Shepard, Administrator of the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority, was presented the Patriot Award in his office in the Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) located in Downtown Pittsfield. He was nominated for this award by employee James Barnes who is also a Master Sergeant (MSgt) in the US Air Force Reserve. MSgt Barnes said... (full story)
	FIRST TRANSIT, INC GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD PITTSFIELD, MA. December 7, 2009. In a brief ceremony in this city located in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains in Northwestern Massachusetts Mr. Chris Greenman was presented with the Patriot Award. Mr. Greenman is the General Manager of the First Transit, Inc facility operating under contact from the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority. He was nominated for this award by... (full story)
	MAJOR RESEARCH CORPORATION DISCOVERS A PRESTIGIOUS ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD CAMBRIDGE, MA. December 02, 2009. A not for profit corporation founded in 1932 by MIT Professor Dr. Charles Stark Draper, was honored today with an Above and Beyond Award. The lab employs more than 850 engineers and scientists. Originally known as the Instrument Lab, the laboratory was renamed in 1970 and became an independent institution three years later. Draper Lab is a major employer of military personnel and as such has... (full story)
	ENERGY CONSCIOUS HOME IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION SEALS AN ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD WOBURN, MA. December 01, 2009. A very well known and respected family owned business here in the "Bay State" was honored today with the prestigious Above and Beyond Award. David Normandin, the dynamic, patriotic and enthusiastic Operations Officer of Newpro Operating LLC accepted the Award for this supportive company. This is the second time in recent weeks that this energy conscious company has been recognized for their Guard and Reserve support. Newpro has also... (full story)
	MASSACHUSETTS UTILITIES CORPORATION RECEIVES TWO MORE PATRIOT AWARDS BOSTON, MA. December 02, 2009. Mr. John Quinn, a supervisor at the NSTAR Massachusetts Avenue facility in Boston and Corporate CEO, Mr. Tom May were each honored with an ESGR Patriot Award in a ceremony here today. Both gentlemen were nominated because of their outstanding support of Staff Sergeant (SSG) James Hamm who is an employee and member of... (full story)
	MANAGER AT HOLYOKE MALL RESTAURANT RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD HOLYOKE, MA. November 30, 2009. The Ruby Tuesday Restaurant located in the Holyoke Mall at Ingleside was the location for The Patriot Award here today. Just minutes prior to opening the doors for the holiday shoppers looking for a place to eat and before continuing their visits to the mall, two members of the Massachusetts ESGR Committee presented the prestigious award to Ruby Tuesday Manager, Ms. Christine St. Marie. Ms. St. Marie was... (full story)
	TWO JC PENNEY LEADERS RECEIVE PATRIOT AWARDS AND ALSO SIGN A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT HOLYOKE, MA. November 30, 2009. Management and employees at the JC Penney store at the Holyoke Mall at Ingleside took a short break from the hectic holiday shopping season to participate in the presentation of Patriot Awards to two managers. Store Manager David King and Department Manager Karen Fortier were the recipients of the honored awards. Both honorees were... (full story)
	PATRIOTIC POLICE CHIEF RECEIVES HIS THIRD PATRIOT AWARD ATTLEBORO, MA. November 23, 2009. Chief Richard Pierce of the Attleboro Police Department is no stranger to MAESGR or to being a great leader. In the recent past, he has penned a Statement of Support and has been honored with the Patriot Award twice before by his officers. This particular award was requested by ... (full story)
	HOTEL BUSINESS CENTER PROVIDER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD BOSTON, MA. November 23, 2009. The Westin Boston Harbor Hotel in the Historic Seaport District of Boston was the setting for the presentation of The Patriot Award. Mr. Carlos Wilson was awarded a Patriot Award in the Penfield's Business Center located within the Westin Hotel. Mr. Wilson was nominated for the honor by... (full story)
	MA ESGR COMMITTEE ANNUAL TRAINING DAY VERY INFORMATIVE MILFORD, MA. November 21, 2009. Twenty Six members of the Massachusetts Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve MA ESGR) convened at the Massachusetts National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters in Milford, MA on a beautiful fall day for training. Classes included a special guest speaker , general updating for all members and break out groups for ... .. (full story)
	OLD COLONY FACILITY CHIEFS RECEIVE TWO PATRIOT AWARDS BRIDGEWATER, MA. November 19, 2009. On this absolutely beautiful New England Fall day, MAESGR Staff Member, Dave St. Germain, made a surprise visit to the Old Colony Correctional Center in Bridgewater, MA. The purpose of his visit was to honor the Superintendent of the Facility, Mr. Steve O'Brien and Watch Captain Peter Pascucci during the... (full story)
	FORMER DOD FREEDOM AWARD RECIPIENT RENEWS THEIR PLEDGE TO THE TROOPS AND ESGR BRAINTREE, MA. November 18, 2009. Brothers Nick, Ron and Pete Cardi better known throughout Southern New England as Ni-Ro-Pi signed the Statement of Support for the Guard & Reserve today renewing their commitment to our nation's citizen soldiers. Cardi Furniture, retail giant in Southeastern New England, and the Cardi Brothers are pioneer members of ESGR since 1972. Nick, Ron and Pete are well known.... (full story)
	COLLEGE PUBLIC SAFETY SUPERVISOR HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD CHICOPEE, MA. November 18, 2009. Bright and early this morning, members of the MA ESGR Committee traveled to the College of Our Lady of the Elms. Their purpose was to present the Patriot Award to Jeff Bedard, Public Safety Supervisor. Mr. Bedard was nominated for this honor by employee... (full story)
	ONE OF THE NATION’S LARGEST MANUFACTURES OF HI-TECH SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS RECEIVES THREE PATRIOT AWARDS MANSFIELD, MA. November 17, 2009. Covidien is more than a leading provider of medical devices, supplies and pharmaceuticals. It is a $10 billion company with over 40,000 employees who are passionate about helping doctors, nurses, and other medical industry professionals to be the most effective they can be. They are also a company who... (full story)
	TELL TOOL INC. PRESIDENT RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD AND PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT WESTFIELD, MA. November 16, 2009. David Smith, the President of Tell Tool Inc., was presented the Patriot Award at the company's Westfield, MA facility today. He was nominated for this honor by Jason Roberts who, in addition to being the company's Materials Manager, is also a... (full story)
	MASSACHUSETTS FIRM HONORED WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD WESTBOROUGH, MA. November 13, 2009. Jeanette Soucy, an employee of Alpha Analytical, Inc. is also a Master Sergeant (MSgt) in the US Air Force Reserve. Today, MSgt Soucy assisted MAESGR Member David St. Germain in presenting The Above and Beyond Award to Mr. Mark Woefel, CEO of Alpha Analytical, Inc. of Westborough, MA. The ceremony was ... (full story)
	FIRE CHIEF SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT EASTHAMPTON, MA. November 11, 2009. At 11:00AM on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, Chief David Mottor, the leader of the Easthampton Fire Department, signed a Statement of Support. His goal was to demonstrate his outstanding support for members of the National Guard and Reserves. Chief Mottor was proactive as he... (full story)
	POSTAL SERVICE SUPERVISOR RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD SPRINGFIELD, MA. November 11, 2009. While most Americans enjoyed the Veteran's Day holiday with a day off from work, US Postal Service employees stationed at the Springfield Bulk Mail Center (BMC) were on duty as usual. The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. One such employee was... (full story)
	TURBOCARE MANAGER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD CHICOPEE, MA. November 11, 2009. Bright and early on Veteran's Day, members of the MA ESGR Committee visited the TurboCare facility to present Barry Bradley, Operations Manager, the Patriot Award. Mr. Bradley demonstrated how important this honor was by having ... (full story)
	TRIAL DIVISION CHIEF OF THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD BOSTON, MA. November 10, 2009. One Ashburton Place in Historic Boston was the venue today for the presentation of the honored Patriot Award to the Chief, Trial Division, and Government Bureau Massachusetts Office, of the Attorney General. Mr. Tom Boyle, Chairman for the Massachusetts Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (MA ESGR), presented the award to.... (full story)
	MAJOR MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH ALLIANCE PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT CAMBRIDGE, MA. November 4, 2009. Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is an academic public health system that provides comprehensive medical services at three hospitals and more than twenty primary care practices. With over 5000 employees, volunteers and hundreds of Harvard-affiliated faculty, the organization serves nearly 400,000 residents in Boston's metro-north region. It has... (full story)
	R. B. LANDSCAPE RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD EAST LONGMEADOW, MA. October 30, 2009. The owner of a family landscaping business was honored with the presentation of the Patriot Award today. Mr. Robert Black was nominated for the recognition by his son Raymond Black, who is an employee and also a member of the Army National Guard. In his nomination, Specialist (SPC) Black said... (full story)
	FALL RIVER HVAC FIRM RECEIVES THE HONORED PATRIOT AWARD FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FALL RIVER, MA. October 29, 2009. The Massachusetts Committee for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, on behalf of The U.S. Department of Defense, presented Mr. George Mercier, CEO of GM Refrigeration, The Patriot Award here today. Well known throughout The "Spindle City" GM has provided... (full story)
	MASSACHUSETTS POLICE TRAINING ACADEMY PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT RANDOLPH, MA. October 28, 2009. An old restored historic school building in Randolph, MA houses one of the most important institutes of higher learning in the entire State of Massachusetts. Every municipal police officer in the state is... (full story)
	U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HONORED BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR EXTRAORDINARY SUPPORT OF EMPLOYEES WHO SERVE IN THE MASSACHUSETTS NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE BEDFORD, MA. October 22, 2009. The Massachusetts Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (MAESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, presented 3 Patriot Awards to an employer in recognition of extraordinary support of one of its employees who... (full story)
	COMCAST CABLE COMPANY OF NATICK HONORED WITH THE COVETED ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD NATICK, MA. October 21, 2009. The Above & Beyond Award for outstanding support of its military member employee force was presented today to Mr. Dennis Forde, Manager of Comcast Cable Company of Natick, on behalf on the Company's outstanding performance. Mr. Forde was previously... (full story)
	OPERATIONS CHIEF OF THE CAPE COD CANAL RECEIVES PATRIOT AWARD BOURNE, MA. October 20, 2009. The scenic Cape Cod Canal was the backdrop today for the presentation of The Patriot Award to Mr. Roger Mathurin, Director of Marine Operations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps of Engineers operates and maintains the canal year round. The nomination for the award was made ... (full story)
	BOSTON, MA. CORPORATE REAL ESTATE FIRM PENS STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND IS HONORED WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS SEVEN SEALS AWARD BOSTON, MA. October 5, 2009. 53 State Street, located in the heart of Historic Boston's Financial District, was the venue today for a signing of a Statement of Support and the presentation of the coveted Seven Seals Award. The award was recommended by Mrs. Jennifer Campagna, Executive Assistant to... (full story)
	SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON, CT. HOSTS EMPLOYER APPRECIATION DAY NEW LONDON, CT. October 2, 2009. The Massachusetts Committee for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, (MAESGR) kicked off this fiscal year treating an excited group of 27 employers as temporary submariners today as they toured the... (full story)
	NATIONAL CONSULTING FIRM RECEIVES THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD CANTON, MA. September 30, 2009. Mercer Inc. is a large nationwide company that specializes in consulting, outsourcing and investments. During a ceremony held here today, the CEO, Mr. Jeff Miller, accepted the Above & Beyond Award for Mercer Inc. Mr. Miller stated how .... (full story)
	SHERIFF GARVEY RECEIVES HIS SECOND PATRIOT AWARD NORTHAMPTON, MA. September 30, 2009. Robert J. Garvey, the Hampshire County Sheriff, was presented his second Patriot Award during a brief ceremony at his facility. Sheriff Garvey was nominated for this recognition by one of his employees, Shannon McPhee, who is also a... (full story)
	WALPOLE BASED SECURITY FIRM RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD WALPOLE, MA. September 29, 2009, The corporate offices of Apollo Security in Walpole, MA was the site of a Patriot Award presentation today, Lance Corporal (LCpl) Kristopher Jenkins, US Marine Corps Reserve, an employee of Apollo Security, nominated his supervisor, Greg Pais for the award because... (full story)
	REGIONAL OFFICE FOR A LARGE NATIONAL ENGINEERING FIRM RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD MANSFIELD, MA. September 28, 2009. The regional office of UC Synergetics was honored with the Above and Beyond Award today. The corporate offices are located in Charlotte, NC. Nominated by Reserve member and former employee of the firm, Matthew Arsenault, the award was accepted on behalf of ... (full story)
	UNION PRESIDENT RECEIVES SECOND PATRIOT AWARD EAST LONGMEADOW, MA. September 28, 2009. The President & Business Manager of The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 98 was awarded the Patriot Award at his office today. Dean L. Pursell, a union member, and also a Senior Master Sergeant in the Air Force Reserve, nominated him to... (full story)
	TITAN USA IS HONORED WITH TWO AWARDS WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA. September 25, 2009. Ralph Colby, the Managing Director at Titan USA in West Springfield, received both the Above and Beyond and Patriot Award during a brief ceremony at the facility. Employee, and Army National Guardsman, SGT Dalila Navarro submitted Mr. Colby for the Patriot Award. SGT Navarro stated "My boss deserves this recognition because he was never... (full story)
	EMPLOYERS FLY TO SAN ANTONIO, TX TO SEE RESERVE FORCE MEMBERS IN ACTION SAN ANTONIO, MA. September 23-24, 2009. Fifteen Massachusetts employers of National Guardsmen and Reservists had the unique opportunity to participate in a two day Boss lift to San Antonio, Texas. This once in a lifetime event, was sponsored jointly by the Massachusetts and Connecticut ESGR Committees and supported by the 439th Airlift Wing at Westover ARB. They were... (full story)
	MAESGR’S SECOND EMPLOYER APPRECIATION DAY HELD AT BARNES NATIONAL GUARD BASE WESTFIELD, MA. September 18, 2009. Forty Eight Employers of Massachusetts Guard and Reserve members gathered early this morning for an action and information packed day. Barnes National Guard Base in Westfield, MA was the venue of the... (full story)
	SECURITY CHIEF IS HONORED WITH A PATRIOT AWARD LEXINGTON, MA. September 15, 2009. The Chief Security Officer of the Lincoln Laboratory of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Lexington, MA was awarded the Patriot Award here today. Employee and Air Force Reservist Julie A. Novak recommended her supervisor, Shawn Daley for the honor. Senior Airman (SrA) Novak stated that... (full story)
	QUINCY MA BAKERY HAS A “SWEET DAY” AND IS HONORED WITH THE SEVEN SEALS AWARD QUINCY, MA. September 2, 2009. Beth Veneto owns and operates Ginger Betty's Bakery. The bake shop specializes in products made of gingerbread. On a flight to Savannah, GA one day, Ms. Veneto was seated next to a soldier returning home from a tour in the Middle East. They started a conversation and the soldier shared with her some of his thoughts and anxieties. But mostly... (full story)
	“SPINDLE CITY” PHARMACY MANAGERS ARE THE RECIPIENTS OF DOUBLE PATRIOT AWARDS FALL RIVER, MA. August 31, 2009. The fifth largest city in the State of Massachusetts, and the one time largest cotton manufacturing city in the world, was the setting today for two Patriot Awards. Located in one of the historic old mill complexes in the city, two Specialty Scripts Pharmacy Managers, Jesse D'Almeida and Andrew Robinson, each received a Patriot Award. They were both... (full story)
	CAPE COD FIRE DISTRICT HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD CAPE COD, MA. August 24, 2009. The Massachusetts Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (MAESGR) Field Chair Tom Boyle traveled to the monthly meeting of the Centerville, Marstons Mills, Osterville Fire District Commission on Monday evening. Mr. Boyle took the time in order to... (full story)
	TWO AWARDS ATTEST TO A PROUD TRADITION OF SUPPORT THAT CONTINUES AT THE FRAMINGHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT FRAMINGHAM, MA. August 21, 2009. A sea of Red Shirts was present at the Headquarters of the Framingham Fire Department (FFD) today. The uniform of the day was symbolizing the support for America's Troops. Fire Chief Gary Daugherty and Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Burns were each awarded the... (full story)
	COVETED ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD PRESENTED TO HIGH TECH IDENTITY COMPANY BILLERICA, MA. August 18, 2009. The Massachusetts Committee for Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve, (MAESGR) presented an Above and Beyond Award to L1 Identity Solutions in a ceremony held at the company's Billerica facility. L1 Identity Solutions designs, produces and... (full story)
	DIRECTOR AT COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL RECEIVES A PATRIOT AWARD AND SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT NORTHAMPTON, MA. August 14, 2009. Daniel F. S. English, Director of Food & Nutrition Services at Cooley Dickinson Hospital was presented the Patriot Award in a ceremony attended by approximately 20 members of his staff. He was nominated for the award by employee Nelson Alicea, who is... (full story)
	MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE LEADER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD FRAMINGHAM, MA. August 12, 2009. Major Timothy Alben, the Chief of Operations for Eastern Massachusetts, received the Patriot Award at a ceremony today at the Framingham Barracks of the Massachusetts State Police. Major Alben was nominated by .... (full story)
	CHAIR OF THE NORTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT NORTON, MA. August 06, 2009. During a meeting of the Board of Selectmen in the historic 140 plus year old Town Hall, Mr. Tim Giblin penned a Statement of Support on behalf of the board and the people of Norton. Witnessing the ceremony ... (full story)
	REGION PRESIDENT FOR NATIONAL SECURITY FIRM RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD. BOSTON, MA. August 05, 2009. Rick Avery, Region President of Securitas Security Services was honored recently with the Patriot award. He was nominated by one of his employees, David M. DiCrescenzo, who is also a ... (full story)
	CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD NORFOLK, MA. August 03, 2009. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) of The Technology Services Division, Massachusetts Department of Corrections at Norfolk, MA accepted the Patriot Award at a ceremony held here today. Maria Sousa was nominated for the honor ... (full story)
	HAMPSHIRE COUNTY SHERIFF RECEIVES PATRIOT AWARD AND SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT NORTHAMPTON, MA. July 29, 2009. Robert J. Garvey, the Hampshire County Sheriff, was presented the Patriot Award during a brief ceremony at his facility. Sheriff Garvey was nominated for this recognition by... (full story)
	LOJACK CORPORATION TRACKS DOWN A PATRIOT AWARD CANTON, MA. July 29, 2009 Mr. Stephen Bourque, manager at the Lojack Corporation, Engineering Division, Canton, Massachusetts, was presented a Patriotic Employer Award from The Massachusetts Committee for Employer Support of the... (full story)
	CONSULTING FIRM RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD AND PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT NORWOOD. MA. July 28, 2009 Mercer, a consulting, outsourcing and investments firm, is a very large nationwide organization that is tucked away in a very modern campus setting behind US Route 1 in Norwood, MA. During a ceremony held here today with over 100 company managers and... (full story)
	SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA, INC SUPERVISOR PRESENTED THE PATRIOT AWARD NORTHAMPTON, MA. July 27, 2009. Freddy Dejesus, a Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. supervisor, was presented with the Patriot Award at his duty station at the Coca-Cola America plant in Northampton. Securitas' local offices are in nearby Springfield. Mr. Dejesus was... (full story)
	COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT AT LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RECEIVES PATRIOT AWARD BOSTON, MA. July 27, 2009. In an outstanding recommendation of his supervisor, U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sergeant (SSG) Joseph F. Connolly asked that Michelle Brackney be given a Patriot Award. Ms. Brackney was nominated by the Staff Sergeant because she supported him through... (full story)
	CUSTOM PAINTING AND DECORATION COMPANY RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD BRAINTREE, MA. July 24, 2009. Steve Austin, President of Quality Preferred Painting accepted the Patriot Award today from MAESGR Eastern Area Chair, John Pelosr. Mr. Austin was nominated by Marine Reserve Lance Corporal (LCpl) Christopher DiNunno. According to LCpl DiNunno, Steve Austin has... (full story)
	ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON RECEIVES THE PRESTIGIOUS SEVEN SEALS AWARD BRAINTREE, MA. July 23, 2009. Cardinal Sean Patrick O'Malley, Shepard of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, received The Seven Seals Award in a ceremony today. Members of The Massachusetts Committee for The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (MA ESGR) presented Cardinal Sean (as he is referred to by his flock) the... (full story)
	FUJITSU OF AMERICA SUPERVISOR PRESENTED THE PATRIOT AWARD BURLINGTON, MA. July 23, 2009. Robin Tower, Office Manager for The Fujitsu of America Branch in Burlington, MA received The Patriot Award today. Ms. Tower was nominated by one of her employees, Rebeka Olmonde who is also a Specialist (SPC) in The Massachusetts Army National Guard. SPC Olmonde stated... (full story)
	182nd CAV REGIMENT DEMONSTRATES THEIR CAPABILITIES AND HOLDS A LIVE FIRE EXERCISE FT. DEVENS, MA. July 22, 2009. Under an overcast sky, family members, friends, employers, former members and veterans were bussed from the Ft. Devens Range Control parking lot to a field operation firing range to join the1st Squadron, 182nd Cavalry Regiment. Upon arrival at the range, guests were given... (full story)
	BRIDGEWATER MA SPECIALIZED TRUCKING COMPANY RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD BRIDGEWATER, MA. July 22, 2009. Two members from the Massachusetts Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (MA ESGR) paid a visit today to The R. B. Express Company of Bridgewater, Massachusetts. They were there to present The Patriot Award to owner of the company, Mr. Richard Brown. Mr. Brown was... (full story)
	MBTA BUS OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR IS RECOGNIZED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD CHARLESTOWN, MA. July 21, 2009. Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Barly Mui who is a member of the Marine Reserves honored his MBTA Supervisor with the Employer Support the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) "Patriot Award". The award was presented to... (full story)
	CEO OF ENOS HOME OXYGEN & MEDICAL SUPPLY CO. INC. RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD NEW BEDFORD, MA. July 20, 2009. Mr. Jon Enos, CEO of Enos Home Oxygen & Medical Supply Co. Inc. of New Bedford, MA received the Patriot Award at a ceremony today at the plant. Mr. Enos was nominated by a military member and... (full story)
	CHICOPEE EMPLOYER’S COMPTROLLER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD CHICOPEE, MA. July 17, 2009. Bill Driscoll, comptroller of the United Plastics Group (UPG) plant in Chicopee, MA was presented with the Patriot Award at a ceremony at the facility. Mr. Driscoll was nominated for this recognition by employee Jeff Morse who is... (full story)
	MAYOR RUBERTO OF PITTSFIELD RECEIVES AWARD AND SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT PITTSFIELD, MA. July 16, 2009. On a beautiful sunny afternoon in the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts, Mayor James M. Ruberto of Pittsfield was presented the Patriot Award for his strong support of the Guard and Reserve. The mayor was nominated for this honor by Air National Guard Staff Sergeant... (full story)
	DIVISION MANAGER OF ANALOG CORPORATION RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD WILMINGTON, MA. July 16, 2009. Mr. Mike Schipani, Division Manager for The Analog Corporation, accepted the Patriot Award today. In a ceremony at the plant, Southeastern Area Chair, Joachim-Ingo "Ski" Borowski and Program Support Specialist Dave St. Germain presented the award to Mr. Schipani on... (full story)
	CONSIGLI CONSTRUCTION PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND WAS HONORED WITH A PATRIOT AND ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD MILFORD, MA. July 13, 2009. On a sunny July day in Milford, members of the Massachusetts Committee for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, (MAESGR) arrived at the headquarters of Consigli Construction Co., Inc. The purpose of their visit was to recognize Company President, Anthony Consigli, for his support of... (full story)
	WESTFIELD STATE COLLEGE LEADERS RECEIVE PATRIOT AWARDS WESTFIELD, MA. July 10, 2009. Westfield State College President, Dr. Evan Dobelle and Assistant Vice President, Curt Robie were each presented The Patriot Award during a ceremony in the President's Office at the College here today. Senior Airman (SrA) Miguel Dejesus, a member of the Air Force Reserve and... (full story)
	BANQUET CATERING COMPANY RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD AGAWAM, MA. July 11, 2009. Chez Josef, Inc. a banquet and catering facility with more than 100 employees, received the Patriot Award today. Accepting the award with other staff members looking on was Ms. Linda Skole. Chez Josef was nominated for this prestigious honor by... (full story)
	GLANCY CRANE AND RIGGING OF AVON MA RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD AND PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AVON, MA. July 8, 2009. Dave Glancy, Manager at Glancy Crane and Rigging in Avon, MA received the Patriot Award and signed a statement of Support. Mr. Glancy was nominated by Sergeant (SGT) Jason Newcomb, Massachusetts Army National Guard. SGT Newcomb wrote... (full story)
	WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY’S SUPERVISOR RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD SPRINGFIELD, MA. July 6 2009. Rich Panek, supervisor at Western Massachusetts Electric Company's (WMECO) facility at 300 Cadwell Drive in Springfield, MA, was presented the Patriot Award in an event observed by approximately 20 employees. Mr. Panek was nominated for the award by... (full story)
	VERIZON WIRELESS FACILITY RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD ROSLINDALE, MA. July 2, 2009. Verizon Wireless' Roslindale MA Facilities Manager Gerry Dilorio, received the Patriot Award today. He was nominated by one of his workers, TSgt Dennis Mello of the Rhode Island Air National Guard. In nominating... (full story)
	GRAHAM AUTO SALES AND SERVICE RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD EAST BRIDGEWATER, MA. July 1, 2009. Specialist (SPC) Michael Randall of the Massachusetts Army National Guard nominated his employer, Mr. Dan Graham, for The Patriot Award. In his request, SPC Randall declared that, "Dan is extremely... (full story)
	THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON CATHOLIC TELEVISION PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD WATERTOWN, MA. June 30, 2009. Catholic TV of Watertown, MA was the recipient of the "Patriot Award" from the Employer Support the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). Accepting this prestigious award was Father Robert P. Reed the Network Director of Catholic TV. The nominator for this award was... (full story)
	MCI CONCORD SUPERINTENDENT SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD CONCORD, MA. June 29, 2009. MCI Concord Superintendent Peter Pepe was honored today with the presentation of The Patriot Award. Mr. Pepe was nominated by Sergeant (SGT) Oren W. Havey of the Massachusetts Army National Guard. SGT Havey nominated Superintendent Pepe for his strong... (full story)
	GROTON ARMY/COMMUNITY COVENANT COMMITMENT PLEDGED TODAY GROTON, MA. June 25, 2009. Members of The Massachusetts Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (MAESGR) were invited to attend an event where the Groton Community joined together today to pledge their support for those who serve in the military. Community officials at... (full story)
	DEFENSE CONTRACTOR MANAGER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD NEEDHAM, MA. June 23, 2009. Mr. Jerry Clarizia, Security Manager, General Dynamics C4 Systems located in Needham, MA, was presented the Patriot ward today. Mr. Clarizia was nominated by Army National Guard Sergeant (SGT) Christopher Mills. SGT Mills wrote: "Jerry has been very understanding with my... (full story)
	OPERATIONS MANAGER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD REVERE, MA. June 22, 2009. Allied Waste System is a strong supporter of the Guard and Reserves. Massachusetts Army National Guard Sergeant (SGT) Gerald F. Tehan, Jr., nominated the Operations Manager of his division, William "Gino" Dugan for ESGR's Patriot Award. In his... (full story)
	MASS BAY COMMUTER RAIL (MBCR) RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD SOMERVILLE, MA. June 22, 2009. Specialist Ramon E. Quezada is a member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard. Mr. Quezada is also employed by The Mass Bay Commuter Rail (MBCR) Somerville Engine and Railroad Repair Facility. MBCR is a private contractor working for the Massachusetts Bay... (full story)
	UMASS-LOWELL DAY WITH ESGR LOWELL, MA. June 9, 2009. On a wet and dreary Tuesday morning, members representing the Massachusetts ESGR Committee arrived at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell to recognize three members of the University in separate ceremonies at different locations on the campus... (full story)
	VETERANS HOSPITAL MANAGER HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD BROCKTON, MA. June 9, 2009. Sergeant (SSG) Tracy A. Knowles is a member of Massachusetts Army National Guard and is also employed as a staff member of the Brockton Veterans Administration Hospital. When SGT Knowles... (full story)
	MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION HOSTS EMPLOYER APPRECIATION DAY BOURNE, MA. June 5, 2009. On an overcast and rainy South-Coast morning, sixty-seven civilian employers of members of the National Guard & Reserve Components gathered at 0800 Hours at the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office to begin a day of visits to units of the Army National Guard, Air National Guard and US Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve. Welcome aboard greetings... (full story)
	POLICE SUPERVISORS RECEIVE PATRIOT AWARDS AND SIGN A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT BOSTON MA. June 3, 2009. In the C-6 Precinct Area of Boston commonly referred to as South Boston and the new Seaport District, two Boston Police Department Supervisors were presented Patriot Awards today. Captain Robert Flaherty and SGT George Collier were recommended for the honor by two of their police officers who... (full story)
	LOCAL REALTOR OWNER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD MARLBOROUGH, MA . June 2, 2009. Ernie Houde, owner of Weichert Realtors E.H.A. (Ernie Houde Associates) was surprised today in front of 10 employees. Prior to a scheduled weekly board meeting, Mr. Houde was... (full story)
	Supervisor of LOCAL catering business RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD MARLBOROUGH, MA. June 2, 2009. Harry LeBouf, supervisor at Sebastians, a local catering business was presented with the Patriot Award in front of 11 co-workers of a Massachusetts Army National Guardsman, Sergeant First Class (SFC) Ronald Florentine who is... (full story)
	GENEROUS LUMBER COMPANY SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND IS HONORED WITH THE SEVEN SEALS AWARD ABINGTON, MA. 28 May, 2009. With more than 40 staff members of Cape Cod Lumber, Brigadier General (BG) Thomas Sellars of the Massachusetts Army National Guard and a fellow employee and Guardsman... (full story)
	MILTON CATERPILLAR RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD MILTON, MA. May 22, 2009. Mr. Mike Davidson, Power Systems Field Service Supervisor proudly accepted the Patriot award today and another Award on behalf of Mr. Ken Faulkner, Power Systems Manager who was unable to attend. Mr. Faulkner and Milton Caterpillar were nominated for the Award by Mr. John Thompson... (full story)
	David Packard Company, Inc. a CNC MACHINE & LASER ENGRAVING COMPANY IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE PATRIOT AWARD OXFORD, MA. May 21, 2009. The David Packard Company was honored with the Patriot Award today. Accepting the award in front of 8 of the Company's Employees was Mr. Brian Packard, the Supervisor of this precision machine shop founded in 1986. The David Packard Co. currently... (full story)
	ELMWOOD STREET SCHOOL HONORED WITH THREE ESGR AWARDS MILLBURY, MA. 21 May, 2009. Memorial Day is often considered the unofficial start of the Summer Season in the United States. More often than not, some Americans forget the true meaning of this most solemn weekend. However, this was not the case for the... (full story)
	HAMPDEN COUNTY SHERIFF RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD LUDLOW, MA. May 20, 2009. Michael J. Ashe Jr., the Hampden County Sheriff, was presented the Patriot Award during a brief ceremony in his office. Sheriff Ashe was nominated for this recognition by one of his employees, Richard Garcia, who is also a... (full story)
	INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION HONORED WITH BOTH A PATRIOT AND ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD NEEDHAM, MA. 14 May, 2009. Greg Huff, a retired member of the US Army, accepted the Patriot Award and a coveted Above and Beyond Award. Mr. Huff is the Manager of the Needham MA Branch of... (full story)
	MASHPEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS RECEIVES PATRIOT AND ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD MASHPEE, MA. 12 May, 2009. Members of the Massachusetts ESGR Committee presented The Patriotic Employer and Above & Beyond Awards to the Mashpee Public Schools this morning. Patrick Dillon recommended the school system for the two honors. Mr. Dillon is a... (full story)
	PLYMOUTH MA. MOTEL HONORED WITH PRESTIGIOUS ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD PLYMOUTH, MA. 09 May, 2009. Two Inn Keepers of a very favorite tourist venue located on the shores of Historic Plymouth Bay were honored this week with the Prestigious Above and Beyond Award. Brothers David and Steve Harrington were recommended for this honor by their employee, Bruce Pratt. Mr. Pratt also... (full story)
	MANUFACTURING COMPANY SUPERVISOR RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD BOSTON, MA. 08 May, 2009. John Chiappone is a Captain in the Massachusetts National Guard. His civilian employer is Proctor and Gamble, located in the old Gillette razor plant just off US. Route I-93 in Boston. The twice a citizen soldier thinks... (full story)
	ARMY NATIONAL GUARD LIEUTENANT COLONEL HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD CAMP EDWARDS, CAPE COD, MA. 08 May, 2009. Massachusetts Army National Guard LTC Randall Cordeiro received the Patriot Award today. Major Paul Benenato a member of the full-time technician staff, recommended... (full story)
	SOMERVILLE DISPOSAL COMPANY PRESIDENT ACCEPTS DEFENSE DEPARTMENT "PATRIOT EMPLOYER AWARD" SOMERVILLE, MA. 05 May, 2009. In the maintenance shop of his company compound, a very unassuming gentlemen, who also happens to be the President of F.W. Russell & Sons Disposal Co., was honored today... (full story)
	PATRIOT AWARD PRESENTED TO HOSPITAL EVENING RESOURCE NURSE NEW BEDFORD, MA. 05 May, 2009. St. Luke's Hospital, one of South Eastern Massachusetts' premier medical facilities, has a very caring ICU Manager. Ms. Beth Sweet was nominated by Specialist Joseph... (full story)
	TURNERS FALLS MA MANUFACTURING FIRM RECEIVES PATRIOT AWARD AND SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT TURNERS FALLS, MA. 04May, 2009. Mr. Peter Haas, owner and President of Hillside Plastics, Inc. received the Patriot Award today and then signed a Statement of Support. Mr. Haas was recommended for this honor... (full story)
	ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER HONORS MASSACHUSETTS EMPLOYERS AND MAESGR VOLUNTEERS MILFORD, MA. 02 May, 2009. The 2009 MA ESGR Awards and Recognition Dinner was held at the Doubletree Boston Hotel on May 2, 2009. Over 100 employers, MAESGR members and guests gathered for this very special annual event. Numerous awards... (full story)
	LARGEST MASSACHUSETTS GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY RECEIVES PATRIOT AWARD AND SIGNS STATEMENT OF SUPPORT WESTWOOD, MA. 01May, 2009. MAESGR Area Chair for Eastern MA Mr. John Pelose paid a visit today to NSTAR Gas and Electric Utility Co. He presented The Patriot Award to... (full story)
	Warner Bros., LLC and Local 98 Receive Patriot Awards SUNDERLAND, MA. April 30, 2009. Three ESGR Patriot Awards were presented during a ceremony at the Warner Bros., LLC facility on Main Street in Sunderland, MA. Dean L. Pursell, an employee and... (full story)
	R.M. SULLIVAN TRANSPORTATION RECEIVES DOUBLE PATRIOT AWARDS SPRINGFIELD, MA. 29 April, 2009. Mr. Robert Sullivan, President of Sullivan Transportation Co. and Supervisor Mr. Todd Douville were each presented with a Patriot Award today by... (full story)
	HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE HOSTS EMPLOYER APPRECIATION DAY BEDFORD, MA. 24 April, 2009. A beautiful day greeted a large group of employers of guard and reserve members at Hanscom Air Force Base. The air base is home to the 85th Aerial Port Squadron, US Air Force Reserve as well as... (full story)
	HISTORIC MASSACHUSETTS TOWN PENS STATEMENT OF SUPPORT CONCORD, MA. 20 April, 2009. On 19 April, 1775, the opening battle of the American Revolution happened in Concord at the site of "The North Bridge". This was the first skirmish/battle that led to the creation of our great country. It was here that the... (full story)
	ALLIED WASTE SERVICES RECEIVES COVETED ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD TYNGSBORO, MA. 17 April, 2009. The Tyngsboro division of one of the largest waste management corporations in the United States, Allied Waste Services, was honored today by the... (full story)
	ROUSSEAU BROTHERS, INC. RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD SPRINGFIELD, MA. April, 2009. Skip Rousseau of Rousseau Brothers, Inc. received The Patriot Award at the company's facility at 23 Randle Place, Springfield, MA. Also present at the ceremony were... (full story)
	CRANBERRY PRODUCING COMPANY RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD SOUTH CARVER, MA. 16 April, 2009. A Patriot Award was bestowed on John Garretson, CEO of Slocum & Gibbs Cranberry Company. Staff Sergeant (SSG) Wayne Rosario nominated his boss for the award because of Mr. Garretson's strong support in the... (full story)
	WAREHAM HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL RECEIVES MAESGR CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION WAREHAM, MA. 15 April, 2009. In a ceremony attended by 10 faculty and staff members at the Wareham High School, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Barry Rabinovitch and Wareham High School Principal Patrick Clark accepted a certificate of appreciation from... (full story)
	PLYMOUTH HILLS CLEANING SERVICE RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD PLYMOUTH, MA. 13 April, 2009. Ms. Paula Landry, the proprietor of a large cleaning company located here in Plymouth, MA. received The Patriot Award today. At company headquarters, Program Support Specialist Mr. David St. Germain said that Ms. Landry... (full story)
	ATLAS COPCO COMPRESSORS, LLC MANAGER HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD W13 April, 2009. Mr. Paul Moody, manager of the Atlas Copco Compressors, LLC, on 94 N. Elm Street, Westfield, MA. received the Patriot Award today. Mr. Moody was honored because of his total support of the organization's employees who are... (full story)
	Sheriff Glodis Signs Agreement with the Army Reserve and a Statement of Support WEST BOYLSTON, April 9, 2009. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office became the first law enforcement agency in New England to enter into a partnership with the Army Reserve, aimed at recruiting and retaining Army Reservists for employment at the Sheriff's Office... (full story)
	QUINCY HOME DEPOT MANAGER HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD QUINCY, MA. 09 April, 2009. Mr. Tyrone A. Hines is one of five associate who are members of the Guard and Reserve at the Home Depot Store in Quincy, MA. Private First Class (PFC) Hines who is a member of Massachusetts Army National Guard presented... (full story)
	WINCHESTER HOSPITAL IS THE SETTING FOR THE PATRIOT AWARD WINCHESTER, MA. 07 April, 2009. As the senior management of Winchester Hospital looked on, Dr. Jose Baez presented Dr. Mohammed Jaleel with the respected Patriot Award. Dr. Baez is a member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard was very pleased... (full story)
	WAKEFIELD POST-MOBILIZATION SEMINAR WAKEFIELD, MA. April 4-5, 2009. The Sheraton Hotel in Wakefield was the site for a post-mobilization weekend seminar. Up to 300 military and family members returning from deployment back to local Army National Guard and Army Reserve units attended this seminar. The tone of the reintegration program was set with a... (full story)
	EMPLOYER APPRECIATION DAY AT THE U.S. NAVAL WAR COLLEGE, NEWPORT, RI. Naval Education Training Center, (NETC) Newport, RI. 03 April, 2009. A mixed group of Massachusetts leaders and employers gathered here in Newport today. They were representatives in fields of Bio-Technology, Education, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, City and Town Government, Research and Development and Veterans Organizations who braved the... (full story)
	CAMBRIDGE HOSPITAL RECEIVES PATRIOT AWARD CAMBRIDGE, MA. 31 March, 2009. The Youville Hospital Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Mr. Tom Cappuccio received the Patriot Award today. Army National Guard Specialist and employee Adler Piersaint recommended his boss for the award. The award was... (full story)
	TREMBLAY BUS COMPANY RECEIVES PATRIOT AWARD AND SIGNS STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FALL RIVER, MA. 31 March, 2009. On a recent Spring Day, another Brave Fall River Native left the "Spindle City" to serve his country in the war on terror. However, before the member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard Specialist departed, he... (full story)
	MITRE CORPORATION PENS STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND RECEIVES THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD BEDFORD, MA. 27 March, 2009. MITRE Corporation of Bedford, Massachusetts was presented the Above & Beyond Award for their outstanding support of its military member workforce. Employing a large number of Guard and Reserve personnel, MITRE has demonstrated a great concern for their people in uniform. MITRE has also developed many initiatives for the support of... (full story)
	TAUNTON FIRM RECEIVES FIVE PATRIOT AWARDS TAUNTON, MA. 26 March, 2009. General Dynamics employee and U.S. Army Reserve Major Heather White recommended five members of the management team for the Patriot Award. Ms. White told the... (full story)
	CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION DIRECTOR, PORT OF BOSTON, RECEIVES AWARD BOSTON, MA. 23 March, 2009. The Director of the Port of Boston for Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security, Mr. William Ferrara accepted the Patriot Award in his office today. Mr. Ferrara received the Patriot Award for... (full story)
	SPRINGFIELD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT SPRINGFIELD, MA. 23 March, 2009. Ira H. Rubenzahl, President of Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) signed a Statement of Support on behalf of the college during a meeting of the STCC Veterans Support Group (SVSG). This was the first meeting of the SVSG and the... (full story)
	LOCAL USDA OFFICE RECEIVES PATRIOT AWARD AMHERST, MA. 19 March, 2009. With all twelve area representatives for the USDA/Rural Development Division on hand, Mr. William C. Gouzounis, the Area Supervisor, was presented The Patriot award. Mr. Gouzounis was recommended for the award by... (full story)
	ARCON CORPORATION HONORED AND RECEIVES THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD WALTHAM, MA. 17 March, 2009. Massachusetts Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve Committee presented an Above & Beyond Award today to the ARCON Corporation of Waltham, MA. ARCON received the award for outstanding support of their... (full story)
	CAMBRIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND CHIEF HONORED WITH ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD CAMBRIDGE, MA. 16 March, 2009. with Harvard University, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities of the United States as a backdrop, Chief Gerald Reardon, head of The Cambridge Fire Department accepted ESGR's Above and Beyond Award. The fire department was... (full story)
	BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT SIGNS STATEMENT OF SUPPORT, RECEIVES PATRIOT AND ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARDS BOSTON, MA. 12 March, 2009. The oldest professional firefighting organization in The United States of America received accolades today from The Massachusetts Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (MAESGR). Chief William Meyer organized the event for his fellow firefighters... (full story)
	RECOGNITION GIVEN TO VEOLIA WATER NORTH AMERICA NEW BEDFORD, MA. 12 March, 2009. Mr. John Caron of Veolia Water North America received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award for his support of military member employees under his supervision. Located in New Bedford, MA Velolia currently has 2 staff members serving in... (full story)
	DEDICATED NON PROFIT GROUP RECEIVES THE SEVEN SEALS AWARD BRAINTREE, MA. 28 February, 2009. Care Packs is a non-profit organization that is staffed and managed by an all volunteer group of generous men and women. These people are absolutely dedicated to sending "Care Packages" to US troops in Iraq and Afghanistan... (full story)
	J. M. DEVINE COMPANY RECEIVES "THE PATRIOT AWARD" NORWOOD, MA. On 27 February 2009, MAESGR Eastern Area Chair presented The Patriotic Employer Award to Christopher Devine of J.M. Devine Company Inc. The person making the nomination was Navy Chief Petty Officer, James Devine... (full story)
	Archdiocese of Boston Pens Statement of Support and Cardinal Sean Patrick O'Malley is Recognized with The Patriot Award BRAINTREE, MA. 26 February, 2009 The Archdiocese of Boston held a Signing Ceremony of a Statement of Support for our nations Reserve and Guard Members today. Monsignor John McDonough, a 2-star retired Air Force General (Chaplain), signed the Statement of Support on... (full story)
	WALTHAM MA HOME DEPOT MANAGER RECEIVES PATRIOT AWARD WALTHAM, MA. 25 February, 2009. The Patriot Award was presented to Mr. Mark Quental, the manager of the Home Depot in Waltham. He was nominated for the award by SSgt Daniel St.Laurent, a member of the Army Reserve, in New York... (full story)
	LARGEST EQUIPMENT RENTAL COMPANY IN THE WORLD RECEIVES PATRIOT AWARD BOSTON MA. 22 February, 2009. United Rentals Inc. of Boston is 1 of the 625 branches located throughout the world. Assistant Manager Scott Christopher accepted the Patriot Award for Branch Manager, Mr. Joel Lindsey. Mr. Lindsey was recommended for this honor by... (full story)
	CONCORD MA FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND IS PRESENTED WITH A PATRIOT AWARD CONCORD, MA. 19 February, 2009. One of the most revered and historic towns in our great United States of America was the site today of two significant events. Fire Department Chief Ken Willette signed a Statement of Support and was... (full story)
	COMFORT INN OF FOXBORO AWARDED 2 PATRIOT AWARDS FOXBORO, MA. 18 February, 2009. Just a short distance from the Headquarters of The World Champion New England Patriots in Foxboro, Massachusetts, two other Patriots were recently honored. Technical Sergeant Charles Woodward, US Air Force Reserve, is... (full story)
	J. K. SCANLON CO. RECOGNIZED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD AND THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD East Falmouth, MA. 16 January, 2009. It had to be one of the coldest days of the new year. East Falmouth on Cape Cod can be one of the coldest as well as one of the most deserted areas of Massachusetts on a January Winters Day. However, a grand occasion took place at the... (full story)
	THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC RECEIVED THE PATRIOTIC AND ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD FOR SUPPORTING THE TROOPS FRANKLIN, MA. 13 February, 2009. That was the message when the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) organization, an organization within the Department of Defense, awarded the Patriot Award and the Above and Beyond Award to Mr. Mike Nemergut of the Air Quality Instruments (AQI) Group... (full story)
	EVERGREEN SOLAR, INC. RECEIVES PATRIOTS AWARD AND SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT BOSTON, MA. 13 February, 2009. Mr. Rodolfo Archbold, Vice President for World-Wide Operations of Evergreen Solar, Inc. located at 113 Barnum Road, Devens, MA., signed a Statement of Support in a ceremony at the plant today... (full story)
	ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD PRESENTED TO WELL KNOWN BOSTON MA ESTABLISHMENT BOSTON, MA. 11 February, 2009. The Massachusetts Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (MAESGR), a U.S. Department of Defense organization, presented The Bull and Finch Pub known throughout the United States as "Cheers, the place where everyone knows your name," Patriotic Employer and Above & Beyond Award. This prestigious award honors... (full story)
	MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT PENS STATEMENT OF SUPPORT BOSTON, MA. 10 February, 2009. The headquarters of Department of Veterans Affairs in Historic Boston Massachusetts was the location for a signing of a Statement of Support. The signer was Captain Thomas G. Kelley, USN (RET) the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Secretary of the Department of Veterans Services... (full story)
	BRISTOL COUNTY SHERIFF SIGNS STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND RECEIVES THE SEVEN SEALS AWARD DARTMOUTH, MA. 10 February, 2009. Prior to the monthly Homeland Security Meeting convened at the Bristol County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Thomas Hodgson signed a Statement of Support and was presented the prestigious Seven Seals Award by the... (full story)
	EMPLOYER APPRECIATION DAY ANYTHING BUT ROUTINE US Coast Guard Station - Gloucester, MA - 7 February 2009. MAESGR launched the first ever Employer Appreciation Day at the US Coast Guard Station, Gloucester, MA. The station is staffed by 35 regular Coast Guard members and 15 personnel of the Coast Guard Reserve... (full story)
	K-9 ACADEMY RECEIVES THE “PATRIOTIC EMPLOYERS AWARD” MIDDLEBORO, MA. 05 February, 2009. The All American K-9 Academy in Middleboro was the site of a Patriotic Employer Award to Mr. Robert Solomini, proprietor of the school. Mr. Solomini was nominated for the award by Specialist Kevin Grayson, an... (full story)
	CELLDEX THERAPEUTICS INC. IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE PATRIOT AND ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARDS Needham, MA. 5 February, 2009. Celldex Therapeutics Incorporated has a policy to seek out military members and provides a comfortable work environment for Reservists, Guardsmen and returning veterans. In addition... (full story)
	Patriotism shines a light on Canton By Candace Hall Thu Feb 05, 2009, 09:12 AM EST - Canton , MA - Canton Journal Canton, MA. January 30, 2009 - A Canton employer, City Lights Electrical Co., has received one of the highest awards a business can get for supporting military reserve troops. The award, the Seven Seals Award, was presented to company CEO Maryanne Cataldo... (full story)
	HARVARD VANGUARD MEDICAL ASSOCIATES SIGNS STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND IS HONORED NEWTON, MA. 27 January, 2009. The Massachusetts Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, (MAESGR) recently conducted a triple event at the headquarters of Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates. Harvard Vanguard Medical employs over 4000 people at... (full story)
	ASTRO CHEMICAL INC. RECEIVES ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD Springfield, MA. January 16, 2009. Mr. Christopher J. Diamond, President of Astro Chemical Inc. received the prestigious Above and Beyond award from the Massachusetts Committee, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (MAESGR). Making the presentation were... (full story)
	MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH CARE GROUP SIGNS STATEMENT OF SUPPORT Boston, MA. January 14, 2009. Partners Health Care demonstrated its commitment to National Guard and Reserve Veterans in a Statement of Support Signing Ceremony held recently at Partners Headquarters in the Prudential Center in historic Downtown Boston. The signing was held in collaboration with the... (full story)
	PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD Plymouth, MA 05 January, 2009. The headquarters of the Plymouth, MA Fire Department in "America's hometown" as the venue that kicked off the new year for The Massachusetts Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. US Coast Guard Reservist Aaron Wallace, head of ... (full story)

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