2010 News

2010 News Archive
	BEST BUY DEPARTMENT MANAGER PRESENTED WITH THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD PLYMOUTH, MA. December 30, 2010. Mr. Scott Rose, a department manager for The Best Buy Store in "America's Home Town,: mentioned how proud he was to receive the Patriot Award and that Troy Wentworth, also a Private First Class in the Army National Guard, was one of his finest employees. In his nomination of Mr. Rose, PFC Wentworth stated; "Best Buy in Plymouth, as well as... (full story)
	COLER & COLANTONIO EARNS THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD NORWELL, MA. December 22, 2010. Fighting the "War on Terror" has been a total effort by the men and women of the Guard and Reserve. They have been working with their active duty "Brothers & Sisters in Arms" since the onset. It is very reassuring as a Citizen Soldier to know your civilian co-workers and company is... (full story)
	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF A CUSTOM ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND FABRICATION FIRM RECEIVES THE ABOVE & BEYOND AWARD WALPOLE, MA. December 20, 2010. 2I's Inc. custom manufactures, designs and fabricates various products. Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Adam Terrell, US Air Force Reserve is an employee for the firm. He recently nominated his Company President, Mr. Glenn House, for a Patriotic Employer Award. After a further review of company benefits and services the company provides... (full story)
	BJ’s WHOLESALE CLUB SUPERVISOR STUNNED BY PATRIOT AWARD PRESENTATION NATICK, MA. December 16, 2010. They say a picture speaks a thousand words. The recipient of this Patriotic Employer Award was stunned when Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Ombudsman Rick Bedell told her that one of her employees, John Mulhern, had nominated her and the company for this prestigious award. The recipient was Reyna Symonds who... (full story)
	TWO SMITH COLLEGE MANAGERS EARN PATRIOT AWARDS NORTHAMPTON, MA. December 16, 2010. Two Smith College managers were surprised with Patriot Awards during the weekly staff meeting. Mr. John Shenette, Executive Director of Facilities Management and Ms. Diane Benoit, Building Services Director, were the surprised recipients. Both were nominated by employee Leigh W. Buckhout who is a Technical Sergeant (TSgt) in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. TSgt Buckhout's military supervisor... (full story)
	REVEAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES HONORED WITH THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD BEDFORD, MA. December 16, 2010. Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc. is a privately held company that provides industry-leading threat detection products and services. The company's flagship explosives detection system is deployed around the globe to safeguard a diverse and growing number of people, places and transportation systems every day. Recently two of the company's managers were... (full story)
	VA MEDICAL CENTER SUPERVISOR SURPRISED WITH PATRIOT AWARD NORTHAMPTON, MA. December 15, 2010. Leeds is a beautiful section in the City of Northampton. One of the major facilities in Leeds is the Northampton VA Medical Center (VAMC). The Center's staff meets regularly for what are called "town hall" meetings. The December 15th "town hall" meeting had two visitors from MA ESGR in attendance. Their purpose was to surprise... (full story)
	SOUTH COAST FAMILY MEDICINE SUPERVISOR RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD FALL RIVER, MA. December 14, 2010. On this date in December, 1636 there was a gathering of a group of Massachusetts Bay Colonists and their weapons. It was a very significant event in that the first organized militia was formed. We know it today as the National Guard. On this the 374th birthday of the Guard, three members of the Massachusetts Field Committee of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (MAESGR) traveled to... (full story)
	BREWSTER MA TREATMENT FACILITY EARNS TWO PATRIOT AWARDS BREWSTER, MA. December 13, 2010. PFC Paul Grigorenko is a member of the Army National Guard. Mr. Grigorenko also is an employee for The Massachusetts Department of Youth Services - Brewster Treatment Program. Paul stated that although he had only been employed at the center for a short time, he has been encouraged and supported to the max in his... (full story)
	INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER BOSS HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD HOLYOKE, MA. December 9, 2010. Johnathan Alvarado is a Private in the Army National Guard and also an employee at the International Container Company in Holyoke. He took time from his busy schedule to nominate his civilian supervisor, Mr. Bill Sears, for the Patriot Award. In his nomination Private Alvarado wrote; "He takes care of his employees and does make sure they are doing... (full story)
	PLYMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF ADOPTS A SOLDIER AND A SEVEN SEALS AWARD PLYMOUTH, MA. December 7, 2010. The employees of the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department have a very difficult job managing a House of Correction Facility. They have to deal with people who have gone astray twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. However, some of these same people dedicate their free time to take care of their co-workers and other Citizen Soldiers of the county. They hold these hard workers in the highest regard. This has been evident... (full story)
	THE BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME INDUCTS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR THE HALLOWED WALLS SPRINGFIELD, MA. December 7, 2010. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is one of the most historic of the fifty United States, with the landing of the Pilgrims, the first Thanksgiving, Lexington/Concord and the "Shot heard around the world" starting our Freedom Trail, and the first organized militia. A lesser-known but significant first is also claimed by "The Bay State". On a cold December day in 1891, Dr. James Naismith, Physical Education Instructor at the School for Christian Workers (now Springfield College) invented... (full story)
	TWO PATRIOT AWARDS EARNED BY LEXUS AUTO DEALER’S MANAGERS WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA. December 1, 2010. The beautiful new Balise Lexus facility on Riverdale Street in West Springfield was visited by two MAESGR members early this morning to recognize two company leaders. Mr. Carmon Carnibucci/Service Manager and Mr. Paul Sowa/Lexus Master Diagnostic Technician were the individuals receiving the Patriot Awards. Both were... (full story)
	CITY OF TAUNTON FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD TAUNTON, MA. December 1, 2010. To know that one has the maximum support of your employer allows an individual Guard and Reservist comfort in the knowledge you are "Taken care of" while you are away. Taunton Fire Chief Tim Bradshaw gives his department members that support. Employee Timothy O'Leary is also a Sergeant (SGT) in the Army National Guard. SGT O'Leary nominated:... (full story)
	T-MOBILE’S NORTON MA OPERATION CALLS UP THE PRESTIGIOUS ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD NORTON, MA. November 30, 2010. Staff Sergeant (SSgt) David Bouley is a member of the United States Air Force Reserve. He is also an employee for the local T-Mobile USA Office here in Norton, MA. SSgt Bouley recently nominated three of his bosses for the Patriot Award. This past month, the Massachusetts Field Office of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (MAESGR) reviewed the awards and decided to present:... (full story)
	MASSACHUSETTS TOWN HONORED WITH THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD FRANKLIN, MA. November 29, 2010. The "Above and Beyond Award" is given in limited numbers by state and territory ESGR Field Offices. It recognizes employers at the state and local level who have gone above and beyond the legal requirements for granting leave and providing support for military duty by their employees. Some examples of what America's most supportive employers do are:... (full story)
	LYNN MASSACHUSETTS “FOOD PROJECT” MANAGER AND STAFF RECEIVE THE PATRIOT AWARD LYNN, MA. November 23, 2010. The Food Project has built a national model of engaging young people in personal and social change through sustainable agriculture. Each year since 1991, the Food Project has work with hundreds of teens and thousands of volunteers to farm on 37 acres in Eastern Massachusetts in the towns and cities of Beverly, Boston, Ipswich, Lincoln and... (full story)
	HOLYOKE FIRE CHIEF RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD HOLYOKE, MA. November 23, 2010. The High Street Fire Station was the scene as Fire Chief Bill Moran received the Patriot Award in front of about 15 city firefighters. Firefighter Albert Gupkiewicz is also a Technical Sergeant (TSgt) in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He took the time to nominate Chief Moran for this award to... (full story)
	TWO BOSSES AT WILBRAHAM HOME DEPOT STORE ARE RECOGNIZED WILBRAHAM, MA. November 23, 2010. Four members of the U.S. Air Force Reserve and two MAESGR members traveled to the busy Home Depot Store (#2678) on Boston Road in Wilbraham to recognize two to the store's managers. Those being honored were Matt Canty, Operations Manager and Tom Harrison, Department Supervisor. Both were nominated by employee Ryan Leveille, a Technical Sergeant (TSgt) in... (full story)
	WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ATTLEBORO MA EARNS THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD ATTLEBORO, MA. November 24, 2010. Mr. Matthew Bryce is the manager of The Waste Management operation here in Attleboro, MA. One of his employees is Mr. Christopher Chobanian. Mr. Chobanian is also "Twice a Citizen" as he serves as a Staff Sergeant in the Army National Guard. In his praise of Mr. Bryce for the Patriot Award, the Staff Sergeant wrote; "Waste Management is a... (full story)
	SANDWICH MA POLICE CHIEF LOCKS UP A PATRIOT AWARD SANDWICH, MA. November 22, 2010. Being a Police Chief in a small Cape Cod Town with budget constraints is a very difficult and thankless profession. In the summer tourist season, the Town of Sandwich Massachusetts just about doubles in size, taxing all community departments to the fullest. Imagine an already strapped department having up to four guard and reserve members serving at the... (full story)
	MANAGER AT MAIL PROCESSING CENTER REWARDED AS PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER SHREWSBURY, MA. November 22, 2010. The Central Massachusetts Mail Processing Center in the small Massachusetts town of Shrewsbury was the location as two MAESGR members presented the Patriot Award to Maintenance Manager Lynne Parker. Ms. Parker was nominated for this honor by employee Earl Duncan Jr. who also serves as a... (full story)
	VERIZON BUZZARDS BAY MA DIALS UP A PATRIOT AWARD BUZZARDS BAY, MA. November 17, 2010. MAESGR Volunteer Roger Fortin and Staff Member David St. Germain traveled to this beautiful and quaint Cape Cod Community today to present a Patriot Award. Staff Sergeant (SSG) Bruce Harrington, Army National Guard nominated his boss, Mr. Kevin Lyons for this honor for his continuous... (full story)
	THE U.S. ARMY SOLDIER RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER RECEIVES THREE PATRIOT AWARDS NATICK, MA. November 9, 2010. Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) William Millette, U.S. Army Reserve, nominated Misters Richard Benney, Edward Doucette and William Ricci of The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) for Patriotic Employer Awards. Attending the presentation were about 35 members of... (full story)
	HEADQUARTERS, US ARMY TRAINING SITE DIRECTOR RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD CAMP EDWARDS, Cape Cod, MA. November 8, 2010. Staff Sergeant (SSG) Wendy L. Burke, Army National Guard is also the spouse of a soldier currently serving on active duty. She recently nominated her boss, Major (MAJ) Michael J. Koski for the Patriot Award. MAESGR Volunteer Roger Fortin and Staff Member David St. Germain ventured to the rain soaked training site to... (full story)
	PRESIDENT OF A CUSTOM ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND FABRICATION FIRM RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD WALPOLE, MA. November 5, 2010. 21's Inc. custom manufactures, designs and fabricates various products. Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Adam Terrell, US Air Force Reserve is an employee for the firm. He recently nominated his Company President, Mr. Glenn House, for a Patriotic Employer Award. In his nomination, Mr. Terrell wrote; "When Westover was activated in April, I went to my boss and... (full story)
	REVEAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES DISCOVERS TWO PATRIOT AWARDS BEDFORD, MA. November 4, 2010. Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc., is a privately held company that provides industry leading threat detection products and services. The company's flagship explosives detection system is deployed around the globe to safeguard a diverse and growing number of people, places and transportation systems every day. One of their employees, Mr. Ronald F. MacDonald, also serves... (full story)
	CAPE COD INSURANCE FIRM HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD SOUTH DENNIS, MA. November 1, 2010. There is not a more wonderful place to visit than Cape Cod on a Beautiful Autumn Day. Today, Massachusetts ESGR Field Office Volunteer Roger Fortin and Staff Member Dave St. Germain ventured out to this picturesque Cape Cod Town on a mission. On a recommendation from Army National Guard Sergeant First Class (SFC) William Miller, an employee of... (full story)
	CEO OF A LEADING MASSACHUSETTS TECHNOLOGY FIRM PRESENTED THE PATRIOT AWARD NORTON, MA. October 29, 2010. CPS is the world leader in developing and manufacturing advanced materials solutions and products, particularly combinations of metals and ceramics, to improve performance and reliability of applications in a variety of end markets. At a ceremony with more than 20 employees present, The Chief Executive Officer of CPS Technologies, Mr. Grant Bennett was honored today with... (full story)
	PRESIDENT OF ALEXANDER MACHINE & TOOL REWARDED AS PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER WOBURN, MA. October 29, 2010. Tammy Soper, President of the Woburn based company, was nominated by Eric Carty to receive the "Patriotic Employer" award, which was presented to her at the company headquarters on October 29th, 2010. The award is given by the Department of Defense volunteer organization Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), which... (full story)
	U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICES RECEIVE PATRIOT AWARDS AMHERST, MA. October 28, 2010. Captain (CPT) Steven Bonavita of the MA Army National Guard was joined by two MAESGR members at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Office this morning to thank his employer for the outstanding support given to his military career. The surprise presentations were made at the start of the weekly meeting attended by... (full story)
	FRANKLIN MA PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT ACCEPTS THE PATRIOT AWARD RANKLIN, MA. October 28, 2010. Mr. Michael Squilacci is an employee of the Town of Franklin MA. He is also a Staff Sergeant (SSG) in the Massachusetts Army National Guard. SSG Squilacci recently nominated the Town Manager, Mr. Jeff Nutting, for the Patriot Award. MAESGR Volunteer Roger Fortin presented the award to... (full story)
	CEO OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF CENTRAL AND WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD WORCESTER, MA. October 27, 2010. While it may have looked like ghosts, goblins and ghouls at the quarterly meeting of the Girls Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (GSCWM), it was also a great opportunity to recognize their leadership in supporting our men and women who serve. MAESGR Central Area Chair Tony Ingrisano presented the Patriot Award to CEO Patricia Hallberg. This award was one of the first such awards nominated by... (full story)
	NORTON MA OFFICE OF T-MOBILE USA DIALS UP THREE PATRIOT AWARDS NORTON, MA. October 21, 2010. Staff Sergeant (SSgt) David Bouley is a member of the United States Air Force Reserve. He is also an employee for the local T-Mobile USA Office. SSgt Bouley nominated three of his bosses for the Patriot Award. MAESGR Volunteer Roger Fortin and Program Support Specialist David St. Germain traveled to T-Mobile in Norton today to present the awards to Misters... (full story)
	BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER ICU MANAGERS RECOGNIZED WITH PATRIOT AWARDS SPRINGFIELD, MA. October 19, 2010. The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Baystate Medical Center was the venue today as two MA ESGR members arrived to present Patriot Awards to two of the unit's managers. Ms. Shelia Eliott, ICU Nurse Manager and Ms. Diane Tillman, Assistant ICU Nurse Manager. They were both nominated for this honor by one of their employees, Michelle Dunfield. Michelle is also a... (full story)
	ANOTHER FED EX SUPERVISOR RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD WESTBORO, MA. October 15, 2010. As the sun shone through the remnant clouds of an overnight Nor'easter, the clambering of forklifts filled the air at the FED EX facility in Westboro, MA. Massachusetts Army National Guardsman John Fox had submitted his employer and especially... (full story)
	BUSY CUMBERLAND FARMS STORE IS THE LOCATION FOR A PATRIOT AWARD PRESENTATION PITTSFIELD, MA. October 7, 2010. The Cumberland Farms at 154 First Street in Pittsfield, MA was very busy as two MA ESGR members arrived on this rainy morning. The purpose of their visit was to present the store manager, Jean-Marie Laurin, with the Patriot Award. Mrs. Laurin was nominated for this honor by... (full story)
	FAMILY-OWNED CHARLTON MA COMPANY PRESIDENT HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD CHARLTON, MA. October 06, 2010. On a dreary and rainy fall morning in Charlton, the mood was far from somber for Specialist Robert Rockwood of the MA Army National Guard. He was excited about recognizing his employer Mr. Mark E. Meacham, President of Mark E. Meacham Inc. for his... (full story)
	WEST BRIDGEWATER WATER DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENT RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD WEST BRIDGEWATER, MA. October 06, 2010. Specialist (SPC) Ronald Randall Jr., United States Army Reserve is an employee of the West Bridgewater, MA Water Department. He recently nominated his boss, Superintendent Richard Krugger, for the Patriot Award. The award was presented at a meeting of... (full story)
	STOUGHTON POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES THE PRESTIGIOUS ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD STOUGHTON, MA. October 5, 2010. The recent meeting of the Stoughton Board of Selectmen had a very special ceremony. A nomination by Police Officer and Air National Guard (ANG) Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Christopher Davis, prompted MAESGR Members Arthur Parker and David St. Germain to attend the gathering today in order to... (full story)
	SUPERVISOR OF A TAUNTON BASED MANUFACTURING CORPORATION HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD TAUNTON, MA. October 01, 2010. The Kopin Corporation produces lightweight, power-efficient, ultra-small liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and hetero-junction bipolar transistors (HBTs) that are revolutionizing the way people around the world see, hear and communicate. The company holds over 200 patents worldwide for a variety of... (full story)
	EASTON MA MANUFACTURING COMPANY PRESENTED THE PATRIOT AWARD SOUTH EASTON, MA. September 30, 2010. Specialist Omar Sosa, U.S. Army Reserve recently nominated his boss and Chief Executive Officer of Pharmasol Corporation for The Patriot Award. Accepting the award on behalf of CEO Mark Badia was the company Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Charles Czerkawski. In a ceremony with 4... (full story)
	HAMPDEN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD LUDLOW, MA. September 29, 2010. Two MA ESGR members visited the Hampden County Sheriff's Department Pre-Release Center in Ludlow MA this date to present the Patriot Award. Assistant Superintendent Kevin Crowley was the recipient of this recognition. Mr. Crowley was nominated for this award by employee and MA Army National Guard... (full story)
	LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR OF A GLOBAL FOOD SUPPLIER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD NORTON, MA. September 29, 2010. SYSCO is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. One of the employees of... (full story)
	BELCHERTOWN VETERANS AGENT HONORED BELCHERTOWN, MA. September 28, 2010. The Belchertown Veterans Agent, Raymond J. Janke, was honored today with the Patriot Award. Mr. Janke was nominated for the award by employee Joshua Drohan, also a Sergeant (SGT) in the MA ARNG. If working for the Department of Veterans Affairs and being a member of the ARNG wasn't enough, SGT Drohan is also a... (full story)
	PLYMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT PRESENTED THREE MORE PATRIOT AWARDS PLYMOUTH, MA. September 28, 2010. The Massachusetts Field Office Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (MAESGR) has presented numerous awards to a great many employers over the past years. Massachusetts is considered the birthplace of The American Revolution and of the National Guard as well as America's Militia System here in Plymouth, MA. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the employers throughout the state are very proud of... (full story)
	MAESGR’S THIRD EMPLOYER APPRECIATION DAY HELD AT BARNES NATIONAL GUARD BASE WESTFIELD, MA. September 22, 2010. Thirty-five Employers of Massachusetts Guard and Reserve members gathered early this morning for an action packed and informative day. Barnes National Guard Base in Westfield, Massachusetts served as the venue for this third Employer Appreciation day held at this facility to date. After registration and a continental breakfast, Major Matt Mutti, 104th Fighter Wing Executive Staff Officer opened the... (full story)
	FALL RIVER REMODELING COMPANY PRESENTED THE PATRIOT AWARD FALL RIVER, MA. September 22, 2010. SPC Nathanial Anderson, Army National Guard is very proud to serve in the defense of his state and country. He is also a proud craftsman for the GQ Construction CO. LLC of Fall River, MA. He recently recommended his boss, Mr. Adam Franco for the Patriot Award. At a small ceremony... (full story)
	NAME CHANGE DIDN’T CHANGE SUPPORT FOR THE GUARD AND RESERVE WESTFIELD, MA. September 20, 2010. Westfield State College is now Westfield State University as of July 28, 2010 when Massachusetts Governor Patrick signed a bill creating a Massachusetts State University system. This was a change in name only as the University continues to be a strong... (full story)
	EMC CORPORATION MANAGERS CONTINUE TO EARN PATRIOT AWARDS HOPKINTON, MA. September 20, 2010. A secret operation to present EMC Corporation with a well-deserved Patriot Award unfolded today at the company's world headquarters located here in Hopkinton. Airman Christopher Brennan of the Massachusetts Air National Guard sprung the surprise operation on his... (full story)
	HOLYOKE MEDICAL CENTER MANAGER SURPRISED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD HOLYOKE, MA. September 16, 2010. Mr. Ronald Riethle, the Security Department Manager at Holyoke Medical Center was called to the facility's emergency entrance this morning, but it was not for a problem. It was to surprise him with a Patriot Award for the support he has provided to employee... (full story)
	INTERNATIONAL RENTAL COMPANY BRANCH OFFICE MAINTENANCE MANAGER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD NEW BEDFORD, MA. September 8, 2010. Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Carlos Monterroso is a member of the Security Force of Naval Education Training Center attached to the Navy Reserve. SSgt Monterroso is also employed by Ryder Truck Rentals here in New Bedford, MA. He nominated his boss, Mr. David Alburn for... (full story)
	FALMOUTH MA POLICE CHIEF HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD FALMOUTH, MA. September 7, 2010. Corporal James Porter of the Army National Guard is also a police officer for the Falmouth MA Police Department. Officer Porter recently nominated his boss, Chief of The Falmouth Police, Anthony Riello for the Patriot award. Following the presentation of the honor as five members looked on; Chief Riello stated how pleased... (full story)
	HEALTH MANAGEMENT FIRM RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD BROCKTON, MA. September 7, 2010. Staff Sergeant (SSG) Kevin Paicos of the Army National Guard nominated Mr. Jonathan Richman of Health Management Associates for The Patriotic Employer Award. SSG Paicos wrote that Mr. Richman led an effort and helped raise over $60,000 and supported logistical efforts of his... (full story)
	FAMILY EATERY RECOGNIZED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD NORTH ADAMS, MA. September 1, 2010. Although only open for one year, the owners of Big Shirl's Kitchen in this Northeastern MA town have already demonstrated their support of our Nation's Guard and Reserve members. One of their employees is Kurt Christian. In addition to working at the eatery, Kurt is a... (full story)
	LANDSCAPER HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD WILLIAMSTOWN, MA. September 01, 2010. The small town of Williamstown in Northeastern MA was the scene as two MA ESGR members visited the Countryside Landscape Services, Inc. facility to present a Patriot Award to its founder Gerard St. Hilaire. Mr. St. Hilaire was nominated for this honor by... (full story)
	LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENTS STORE MANAGER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD RAYNHAM, MA. September 01, 2010. Private First Class (PFC) Jeremy Kane, Army National Guard, is a valued associate of the Lowes Home Improvements Store here in Raynham, MA. PFC Kane recommended his Store Manager Mr. Peter McCarthy for the Patriot Award. During the course of a... (full story)
	US COAST GUARD CAPTAIN HONORED WITH THE SEVEN SEALS AWARD AT HIS RETIREMENT CEREMONY BOSTON, MA. August 30, 2010. Retirement from Military Service is a bittersweet occasion for any man or woman. It signals the end of a way of life dedicated to our great country and way of life. When a member of the U.S. Coast Guard or U.S. Navy packs his or her "Sea Bag" for the last time, it is a momentous occasion. "Going over the side" on... (full story)
	ESGR DISPLAY AT THE 2010 WESTFIELD INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW WESTFIELD, MA. August 21-22, 2010. Over 250,000 visitors traveled to Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, MA to be part of the 2010 Westfield International Air Show. The event was held in conjunction with the 104th Fighter Wing's Open House. Despite major traffic problems on Saturday and heavy... (full story)
	FAIRHAVEN REST HOME HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD MIDDLEBORO, MA. August 21, 2010. The Patriot Award (Patriotic Employer) is given to supportive employers of guard and reserve employees. All employers must conform to the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) of 1994. However, some bosses do a little... (full story)
	CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER FOR COMCAST RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD PLYMOUTH, MA. August 19, 2010. Chris Giblin is the Customer Service Manager for Comcast Television here in Plymouth, MA. He was presented with the Patriot Award today with seven other employees in attendance. Mr. Giblin was nominated for the award by one of his employees, Brian Savior. Brian is also a ... (full story)
	SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL OFFICIAL HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD SPRINGFIELD, MA. August 18, 2010. The new Springfield Public School Department's offices on Main Street in the center of downtown were the venue as Mr. Luciano Valles, Supervisor of Speech-Language- Hearing-Vision, was presented the Patriot Award. Mr.Valles was nominated for this honor by employee Rachel Garcia-Gosselin, who is also a... (full story)
	SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE HONORED WITH THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD BOSTON, MA. August 17, 2010. The Above and Beyond Award is one of highest honors that an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Field Office can bestow on an employer. It is recommended and given in limited numbers by The State Field Chair. It recognizes employers at the state and local level who have gone above and beyond the legal requirements for granting... (full story)
	LOCAL OFFICE OF AN INTERNATIONAL WATER CORPORATION RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD NEW BEDFORD, MA. August 16, 2010. Veolia Water handles every step in the water cycle for public authorities, including withdrawing water from nature, producing and piping drinking water. It collects, conveys and treats wastewater, in order to recycle it (irrigation, watering, groundwater recharge, etc.) or release the treated water into the environment. Veolia Water conserves water resources upstream and protects release environments and... (full story)
	LARGE MASSACHUSETTS BASED PLUMBING REPRESENTATIVE COMPANY RECEIVES A PATRIOT AWARD AND A CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION NORWOOD, MA. August 16, 2010. The J.H. Pokorny Associates LLC is a Plumbing Manufacturer's Representative Company. They are a third generation company serving much of New England for over 65 years. Fifteen members of the staff gathered together today as Mr. Richard Pokorny was presented with The Patriot Award by MAESGR Volunteer Roger Fortin. Mr. Fortin then presented a... (full story)
	LOCAL OFFICE OF A NATIONAL ENGINEERING FIRM RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD BROCKTON, MA. August 14, 2010. Mr. John Gerish, PE, is the manager of the Massachusetts office of Reynolds Smith & Hill Engineering Solutions. He accepted the Patriot Award today from Massachusetts Field Office Volunteer Roger Fortin. Mr. Gerish was recommended for the honor by one of his employees, Juan Ocampo, who is also... (full story)
	MASSACHUSETTS TOWN’S POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD MILTON, MA. August 13, 2010. Army Reserve Corporal Russell Winthrop also serves as a police officer on The Milton Police Department. He recently nominated his Chief, Richard Wells, Jr. for the Patriot award. Accepting the award on behalf of the Police Chief, and the department, was Deputy Chief Charles Parish. Speaking for the Chief, Deputy Parish stated said that Chief Wells was very... (full story)
	EMPLOYERS OF US AIR FORCE RESERVISTS EXPERIENCE MOBILIZATION CHICOPEE, MA. August 7, 2010. Employers of US Air Force Reservists traveled to Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee, MA to get a firsthand look at what their employees do when they don their military uniforms. The day started early with everyone reporting to the Base Hanger to sign in and pick up their "mobilization" and ESGR information packets. Each mobility folder had the employer's... (full story)
	STOUGHTON POLICE DEPARTMENT HONORED WITH A PATRIOT AWARD STOUGHTON, MA. August 5, 2010. Stoughton Police Officer Christopher Davis is also a Staff Sergeant (SSgt) in the Air National Guard (ANG). He truly is proud to wear both uniforms. One in defense of his country and the other to protect and serve the good people of Stoughton, MA. In his nomination of the police department for the Patriot Award, he wrote; "My... (full story)
	SHREWSBURY MA HOME DEPOT SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND TWO MANAGERS HONORED WITH PATRIOT AWARDS SHREWSBURY, MA. August 5, 2010. Staff Sergeant (SSgt) John Connelly, U. S. Air Force Reserve is also an associate for The Home Depot here in town. Mr. Connelly is a very happy employee of this particular store. In his nomination of two of his managers for The Patriot Award, John wrote; "Home Depot provides pay difference for me and the company has been very... (full story)
	TWO GOLDEN NOZZLE MANAGERS RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR SUPPORT WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA. August 4, 2010. The FL Roberts' Golden Nozzle Car Wash on Memorial Drive in West Springfield was the location as three MA ESGR members and two US Air Force Reserve leaders arrived to present the Patriot Award to two of the company's managers. Both awardees were nominated for this recognition by Brian Albert, an employee and also... (full story)
	FALMOUTH MA WAL-MART ASSISTANT MANAGER PRESENTED THE PATRIOT AWARD FALMOUTH, MA. August 2, 2010. Ms. Linda Bishop is the Assistant Manager at the Falmouth Wal-Mart Store. One of her employees, Christopher Cantwell, is also a Sergeant (SGT) in the Army National Guard. When Ms. Bishop was presented with the award, she stated that she knew first hand how... (full story)
	PRESIDENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMPANY RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD WEST WAREHAM, MA. August 2, 2010. Churchill Transportation is a freight hauling company located on the "Cranberry Highway" on the road to Cape Cod. Today, two of The MAESGR Field Office members visited the headquarters to present the Patriot Award to the Company President, Mr. Matthew Churchill. President Churchill was recommended for the award by employee and... (full story)
	AVON MA SERVICE CENTER MANAGER HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD AVON, MA. July 27, 2010. The United States Aluminum Corporation has a division here in Avon, MA. One of their employees is also a Specialist in the Army National Guard. Joshua Connolly is proud of his service in the Guard and grateful to his employer. He nominated his manager, Robert Maher, for a Patriot Award. After receiving the award, Mr. Maher stated how... (full story)
	NORFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD CANTON, MA. July 23, 2010. Norfolk County District Attorney William Keating was presented the Patriot Award here today. He was nominated for the honor by employee and U.S. Marine Corps Reservist Second Lieutenant (2LT) Michael Devlin. When nominating The District Attorney, The Marine... (full story)
	MASSACHUSETTS HOSPITAL DEPARTMENT CHIEF RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD AND HONORED WITH THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD WORCESTER, MA. July 21, 2010. Hospital staffs are normally a very tight knit group of people who work very closely together and cover for each other when needed. The Anesthesiology Department of St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA is one such organization that ... (full story)
	COMCAST IN MALDEN IS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING SUPPORT MALDEN, MA. July 21, 2010. When a Cable system isn't working properly customers call Comcast in Malden for quick support. When one of Comcast employees received a call to service, he too turned to Comcast in Malden and received the same quick support he was accustomed to ... (full story)
	DOCTOR BRIAN K. BREDVIK EYES THE PATRIOT AWARD SPRINGFIELD, MA. July 19, 2010. Ophthalmologist Brian K. Bredvik, MD, was the recipient of the Patriot Award early today at the Springfield Eye Associates newly constructed modern office in Springfield. The practice consists of ... (full story)
	LARGE INSURANCE COMPANY DIRECTOR PRESENTED THE PATRIOT AWARD SPRINGFIELD, MA. July 16, 2010. The large MassMutual facility on State Street in Springfield was the scene as ESGR and Air Force Reserve members arrived to honor Ms. Angela Winkler, Director, with the MassMutual Financial Group. Ms. Winkler's employee Shane Robitaille has a second career as Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt) in the US Air Force Reserve (USAFR). The high value the USAFR places on... (full story)
	LARGE MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH PLAN ORGANIZATION HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AND ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARDS WATERTOWN, MA. July 16, 2010. The Tufts Health Plan is a large medical provider here in Massachusetts. Today, one of their supervisors received a Patriot Award and the company was honored with the highly regarded Above and Beyond Award. Employee David M. Owens is also serving as a... (full story)
	PHOENIX HOUSE DIRECTOR IN HOLYOKE EARNS SPECIAL RECOGNITION . HOLYOKE, MA. July 14, 2010. Mr. Dan Pendar, Director at the Phoenix House in Holyoke, Massachusetts was presented the Patriot Award for his outstanding support of the step-mother of a wounded U. S. Marine. Suzann Bouchard, an employee at the Holyoke Phoenix House, submitted a Patriot Award nomination form for Mr. Pendar after observing a Patriot Award presentation to a supervisor at Westover Air Reserve Base where she... (full story)
	HOLYOKE FIRE DEPARTMENT DEPUTY CHIEF THANKED FOR HIS GREAT SUPPORT . HOLYOKE, MA. July 14, 2010. Deputy Chief Timothy Moran of the Holyoke Massachusetts Fire Department was presented an Outstanding Performance Certificate from the MA ESGR Field Office for his outstanding support of a wounded U.S. Marine and his family. He was nominated for this recognition by Suzann Bouchard, the step-mother of U. S. Marine Sergeant (Sgt) Joshua Bouchard. With only two... (full story)
	MASSACHUSETTS SEARS AUTO CENTER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD . HANOVER, MA. July 14, 2010. As Staff Sergeant (SSG) Alan Mixer US Army Reserve was doing his duty, he thought about how well his supervisor and Sears Inc. have treated his service obligations to his country. He nominated his Manager, Patrick Cole, for the Patriot Award. When he was presented the award, Mr. Cole... (full story)
	MA STATE POLICE MILITARY LEAVE BENEFITS COORDINATOR HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD . MA STATE POLICE HQ, FRAMINGHAM, MA. July 12, 2010. Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Eric Bernstein, US Coast Guard Reserve is also a Sergeant in The Massachusetts State Police. Sgt Bernstein recommended Ms. Linda Turner, the Military Leave Benefits Coordinator for the State Police for the ESGR Patriot Award. In his nomination, the Sgt stated: "Linda Turner has... (full story)
	MARYLOU’S COFFEE HOUSE RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD . CEDARVILLE, MA. July 9, 2010. Specialist (SPC) Kerri Babbitt, U.S. Army Reserve thinks highly of her boss. So much so that Ms. Babbitt nominated her employer, Ms. Jessica Lally of Marylou's Coffee for a Patriot Award. After receiving the Award, Ms. Lally stated that she was very pleased with... (full story)
	CHIEF OF PLANS & PROGRAMS IS PRESENTED THE PATRIOT AWARD . CHICOPEE, MA. July 9, 2010. Mr. Anthony Willis, Chief of Plans & Programs with the 439th Air Wing at Westover Air Reserve Base, was honored with the Patriot Award today in front of many of his co-workers. In the nomination of his boss, TSgt Desmond Farrell stated: "My supervisor goes overboard in allowing me to fulfill my duties as a reservist. Not only does he... (full story)
	MASSACHUSETTS EMERGENCY 911 CALL CENTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD TAUNTON, MA. July 6, 2010. Technical Sergeant (TSgt) Christine Sheridan of The Massachusetts Air National Guard is also an employee at the Massachusetts 911 Call Center. She appreciates her supervisor's support on her behalf so much that she put Mr. Frank Pozniak, Executive Director of the facility, in for The Patriot Award. Ms. Sheridan wrote: "The State 911 Center has enthusiastically... (full story)
	MASSACHUSETTS POLICE CHIEF AND HONOR GUARD CAPTAIN RECEIVE THE PATRIOT AWARD WALTHAM, MA. July 5, 2010. Chief of Police Thomas Lacroix and Captain Donald Feeney (Commander of the Honor Guard) were each presented the Patriot Award here today. They were nominated by police officer, Kevin Duffey. Officer Duffey is also a Sergeant in the U. S. Army Reserve. In nominating the two honorees, the Army SGT wrote... (full story)
	OLD COLONY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY LOCKS UP THEIR FOURTH PATRIOT AWARD BRIDGEWATER, MA. July 2, 2010. Agencies that deal with law enforcement and criminal justice are usually high stress and high tempo. Bare bones budgets and tight staffs have a tendency to increase those levels. This is especially true at this Bridgewater, Massachusetts Facility. There are many ... (full story)
	VOWS BRIDAL OUTLET IS HONORED WITH THE SEVEN SEALS AWARD . WATERTOWN, MA. July 1, 2010. In December of 2009, Richard & Leslie DeAngelo were thinking about military members and how difficult it must be for them to make long range plans. The DeAngelo's own and operate Vows Bridal Outlet and know the complexities of planning a wedding. They also know that the choosing, fitting and paying for a wedding gown can be taxing on any bride, especially if the bride is marrying... (full story)
	READING POLICE CHIEF HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD READING, MA. June 30, 2010. Chief James W. Cormier of the Reading Police Department received the Patriot Award for his support of members of the Guard and Reserve. Also present were for this event were Reading Town Manager Peter I. Hechenbleikner and Chief Cormier's daughter Lauren and son Steven. Dr. Tom Mulvaney, MA ESGR Employer Outreach Director... (full story)
	THE HOME STORE PRESIDENT IS PRESENTED THE PATRIOT AWARD . WHATELY, MA. June 29, 2010. The Home Store is the largest custom modular home builder in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and New Jersey with thirteen locations serving this area. In business since 1986, the Home Store has built over 1,000 homes. At the... (full story)
	WALGREEN’S STORE MANAGER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD . WARE, MA. June 25, 2010. The Walgreens store in the small Western Massachusetts town of Ware was the scene as Store Manager Stephen Benoit was presented the Patriot Award. Mr. Benoit was nominated for the award by Airman First Class (A1C) Robert W. Cyr, a member of the MA Air National Guard (ANG) who worked for him at the... (full story)
	ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD PRESENTED TO KADANT SOLUTIONS DIVISION . AUBURN, MA. June 24, 2010. A company "Lunch and Learn" cookout was the scene as Jose Garcia, President of Kadant Solutions Division, accepted the Above and Beyond Award on behalf of the company. Approximately 60 employees witnessed the presentation while... (full story)
	LITTLE PEOPLE'S COLLEGE PROGRAM DIRECTOR RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD NEW BEDFORD, MA. June 15, 2010. Little People's College was started by two sisters who are certified, experienced elementary and nursery school teachers, as well as mothers. Joyce taught in the Fairhaven Public School System and Sandy taught in the New Bedford Public School System. Both sisters plan and oversee the curriculum and activities at each of their 14 locations. Private First Class (PFC) Yesenia Miranda, US Army Reserve, is... (full story)
	MANAGER FOR FULFILLMENT SERVICES INC. RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD WALPOLE, MA. June 15, 2010. Sergeant (SGT) Chad E. Thomas, US Army Reserve is an employee of Fulfillment Services Co. Inc. He nominated his company for the Patriot Award. In his nominating statement, SGT Thomas wrote; "I have been with Fulfillment Services Inc. for less than a year but in this time they... (full story)
	HUDSON MASSACHUSETTS AMBULANCE COMPANY SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD HUDSON, MA. June 14, 2010. Top Ambulance Service is an independently owned mobile service. One of their employees, Ms. Joyce H. Avedisian is also a Senior Airman (SrA) in the Air National Guard. In her nomination statement, she wrote; "Although Top Ambulance is a small company, ever since I was hired, Mr. Pattison and Mr. Silva have both been supportive of my.... (full story)
	BOSTON MAYOR THOMAS M. MENINO HONORED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR EXTRAORDINARY SUPPORT OF EMPLOYEES WHO SERVE IN THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE BOSTON, MA. June 14, 2010. In The City of Boston, one of the most famous cities in the United States, the honorable Thomas M. Menino, was honored with a Patriot Award today, in recognition of extraordinary support of its employees. Mayor Menino was nominated for the Patriot Award by Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Ken Viega who is.... (full story)
	MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION, OTIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD HOST EIGHTH ANNUAL EMPLOYER APPRECIATION DAY BOURNE, MA. June 11, 2010. More than 42 employers and Massachusetts Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve Field Office members came together today for the eighth annual Employer Appreciation Day. The group gathered at the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Jim Cummings led the attendees in ... full story)
	NATURAL GAS DRIVEN EQUIPMENT CORPORATION RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD WALTHAM, MA. June 10, 2010. Tecogen, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of natural gas engine-driven equipment located here in Waltham, MA. The company markets two product lines: TECOCHILL engine-driven chillers in the 25-400 ton size range and 60, 75 and 100 KW TECOGEN cogeneration modules. One of their employees is Mr. Rafael Rivera who is also... (full story)
	SCHOOL HEAD MASTER OF A COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD NEWTON, MA. June 9, 2010. Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart is a Historic School and was the setting here today for the presentation of a Patriot Award. Mr. Yifei Zhang is a teacher in the school and is also serving as a Second Lieutenant (2LT) in the Army Reserve. Mr. Zhang recommended Headmaster of the Middle School, Mr. Peter Badini for the honor. Mr. Zhang stated; "The administration and... (full story)
	STELLAR PERFORMANCE BY LOCAL EMPLOYER RESULTS IN PATRIOT AWARD . June 9, 2010. John Snook, Vice President for Stellar Industries Corp. of Millbury MA, was awarded a Department of Defense Patriot Award by ESGR today for outstanding support to one of their employees who serve in the Massachusetts Army National Guard. In his nomination, Christopher Hackathorn spoke highly of his... (full story)
	LARGE INSURANCE COMPANY CALL CENTER SECTOR MANAGER HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD DEDHAM, MA. June 7, 2010. More than 65 employees of the Progressive Insurance Company Call Center enthusiastically applauded as Jonathan Schroll, Sector Manager, received the Patriot Award from First Lieutenant (1LT) Matt Arthurs. Mr. Arthurs is also an employee of Progressive and a member of the MA Army National Guard. Mr. Schroll stated; "I am both honored and... (full story)
	CITY OF QUINCY TRAFFIC AND PARKING DEPARTMENT RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD QUINCY, MA. June 7, 2010. Today, in historic City Hall overlooking the "City of Presidents", Mr. Fred Sousa was presented the Patriot award. Mr. Sousa was nominated for the honor by employee and Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Michael Callahan of the MA Air National Guard (ANG). Mr. Sousa stated that he was proud to be working alongside SSgt Callahan who... (full story)
	MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF THE SHAW GROUP INC. RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD STOUGHTON, MA. June 4, 2010. The Shaw Group Inc. was founded in 1987 as a fabrication shop in Baton Rouge, LA by Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer J. M. Bernhard Jr. and two colleagues. Today, the company has more than 28,000 employees. The Shaw Group's core values have remained... (full story)
	LARGE INSURANCE COMPANY MANAGER PRESENTED THE PATRIOT AWARD PITTSFIELD, MA. June 3, 2010. On a very sunny spring morning three members of the MA ESGR Field Office traveled to the Guardian Life Insurance Company in the picturesque Berkshire Mountains to present a Patriot Award to Ms. Aimee Bernardo. Ms. Bernardo is the Manager, Accounting & Cash Analysis at the... (full story)
	MANAGEMENT FIRM SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT & RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD NEW BEDFORD, MA. June 2, 2010. The Day & Zimmermann Company delivers a broad spectrum of industrial, defense and workforce solutions to commercial and government customers. By providing customized outsourcing solutions and capabilities to their clientele, they help their customers build leadership positions in the various markets. They also practice what they... (full story)
	AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE, MA. May 26, 2010. It was a very hot day (over 90 degrees) as three MAESGR members visited the 439th Communications Squadron (CS) facility at Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee, MA to present a Patriot Award to Jeremy Downer, an Air Reserve Technician and Captain (CPT), in the 439th CS. CPT Downer was.... (full story)
	ONE OF THE NATION’S LARGEST MANUFACTURES OF HI-TECH SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS RECEIVES A FOURTH PATRIOT AWARD NORWOOD, MA. May 24, 2010. 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 cares about their Guard Members and Reservists. Covidien, formerly... (full story)
	FORTH ANNUAL EMPLOYER APPRECIATION DAY ON NAVAL STATION NEWPORT R.I. A GREAT SUCCESS NAVAL STATION, NEWPORT, R.I. May 21, 2010. MAESGR sponsored their 4th annual Employer Appreciation Day at the Naval Station (NAVSTA) in Newport, R.I. today. The Navy pulled out all of the stops to ensure the 21 employers and 5 MAESGR Members had a great time. The morning began in Fall River. MA where the group assembled and then transported to the base via bus. The bus was met at the.... (full story)
	2010 ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER HONORS MASSACHUSETTS EMPLOYERS AND MAESGR VOLUNTEERS HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, MA. May 15, 2010. The 2010 MA ESGR Awards and Recognition Dinner was held at the Minuteman Club at Hanscom Air Force Base on May 15, 2010. Over 100 employers, MAESGR members and guests gathered for this very special annual event. Numerous awards were presented to various... (full story)
	RETIRED FIRE CHIEF HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD PITTSFIELD, MA. May 12, 2010. There was a light rain when two MAESGR members travelled to the beautiful Berkshires in Western Massachusetts to present a Patriot Award to James Sullivan, the recently retired Chief of the Pittsfield Fire Department. Mr. Sullivan was Chief when firefighter Jeremy Healy nominated him for this award. Firefighter Healy is also Sergeant (SGT) Healy in the U. S. Army Reserve. The Pittsfield Fire Department was... (full story)
	SENIOR CARE HOME RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD MIDDLEBORO, MA. May 11, 2010. Nestled in a small town located in the Southeastern section of the "Bay State" is a 20 bed personal care facility that caters to their senior residents. The Hannah B. G. Shaw Home can provide just about every service needed to care for their clients. The home also provides for their employees as well. One of their managers, Mr. Robert H. Salomaa is also a... (full story)
	CAPE COD POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AND THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD OAK BLUFFS ON CAPE COD, MA. May 1, 2010. On a perfect spring day at the Otis ANG Base, the leader of the Oak Bluffs Police Department, Chief Erik Blake, was honored with the Patriot and the Above and Beyond Awards. The presentation took place at the 102d Intelligence Wing facilities at Otis ANG Base. On hand for the presentation were Colonel (COL) Anthony Schiavi, Commander 102nd IW and... (full story)
	WORLD HEADQUARTERS OF A MEDICAL SUPPLY CORPORATION RECEIVES 3 PATRIOT AWARDS BOSTON, MA. April 30, 2010. Army National Guard Captain (CPT) Stephen Pellerin is an employee of Boston Scientific Corporation. He thought so much of, and had such high praise for his company, that he nominated three upper management people for Patriot Awards. In his nominations, CPT Pellerin wrote: "Boston Scientific is a model employer in the area of great support for...
	WELL ESTABLISHED NEWTON MASSACHUSETTS FIRM REVERED WITH THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD NEWTON, MA. April 28, 2010. Maguire Plumbing has been a staple in Newton Massachusetts for many years. They also are strong supporters of their military employees. One such technician is also a Staff Sergeant (SSG) in the Army National Guard. Mr. Anthony Farese put his boss and CEO of the company, Mr. Dennis V. Maguire in for the prestigious Above & Beyond Award. In his narrative the Staff Sergeant wrote: "Dennis paid me for almost fourteen weeks while I was... (full story)
	NORWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD NORWOOD, MA. April 28, 2010. U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant First Class (SFC) Gerald Mahoney recently received The Bronze Star with "V" device (Valor) for risking his life to save a fellow soldier. However, SFC Mahoney is no stranger to laying his life on the line for the good of others every day, SFC Gerald Mahoney is also a Fire Fighter and proud member of the... (full story)
	WORLD LEADER IN FIBER-OPTICS CLEARLY SEES THE NEED TO SUPPORT THE TROOPS CHARLTON, MA. April 26, 2010. Jack Cassidy, Manufacturing Supervisor for Incom, Inc. of Charlton MA, was awarded a Department of Defense Patriot Award by ESGR today for outstanding support to one of their employees who serves in the Massachusetts Air National Guard. In her nomination, Rosea Pheap spoke highly of her supervisor noting that Mr. Cassidy is very... (full story)
	CONTRACTING DIVISION OF THE U.S. ARMY LAB RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD NATICK, MA. April 26, 2010. Anything that has to do with the well being and safety of our nation's soldiers is researched, studied and improved in the US Army Lab located here in Natick, Massachusetts. One of the facility's employees, Mr. Michael Griffin, is also a Second Lieutenant (2LT) in the Army National Guard. He took some time to... (full story)
	TOWN OF FALMOUTH , MA . RENEWS IT’S COMMITMENT TO THEIR GUARD AND RESERVE MEMBERS FALMOUTH, MA. April 26, 2010. The town meeting is one of the best examples in the United States of America of democracy at work. Monday night, one of the oldest towns in Massachusetts held one such gathering. The Town of Falmouth convened a meeting with the full Board of Selectmen and towns people in attendance. All business was put aside for... (full story)
	THE APRIL QUARTERLY MEETING OF MA ESGR HELD AT JOINT FORCES HEADQUARTERS MILFORD, MA. April 22, 2010. Field Chair, Tom Boyle, convened the quarterly meeting of the twenty-three MAESGR Committee Members in attendance. His first order of business after leading the group in the Pledge of Allegiance was to introduce the guest speaker of the evening, Attorney William F. Sinnott. Attorney Sinnott, a member of the Boston Bar Association (BBA), briefed the gathering on an initiative he is heading up to provide... (full story)
	SUPERVISOR SURPRISED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD ON “PATRIOTS DAY” SPRINGFIELD, MA. April 19, 2010. Patriots Day is a state holiday in Massachusetts celebrating the first battles of the American Revolution in Lexington and Concord. It seemed appropriate that this special day be marked by the presentation of the Patriot Award to Mr. John Fitzpatrick of Smurfit-stone Container Corporation. Mr. Fitzpatrick is Eduardo Maldonado's supervisor. Maldonado is also... (full story)
	SEARS HOLDING SUPERVISOR RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD ON “TAX DAY” HOLYOKE, MA. April 15, 2010. Mr. Gary Stone, District Facilities Coach for Sears Holdings Corporation was presented with the Patriot Award by two members of the MAESGR Committee. The presentation ceremony took place at the entrance to the Big Kmart store in Holyoke MA. Mr. Stone was... (full story)
	CAPE COD HEALTH GROUP PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD BUZZARDS BAY, MA. April 13, 2010. Army National Guard Specialist (SPC) Richard Czubinski is a proud member of the Army Guard and employee of The Royal Health Group. SPC Czubinski nominated his boss, Mr. James Mamary for the Patriot Award. In a ceremony held at the office of The Royal Health Group today, Mr. Mamary penned... (full story)
	FIRE PROTECTION COMPANY CEO HONORED WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD WALTHAM, MA. April 12, 2010. "Leadership by example" are key words constantly heard in business and the military. Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The NOREL Company, Mr. Thomas Norton is truly an individual who lives by this principle. NOREL Service Company was founded by Mr. Norton in 1971 and is.... (full story)
	SPOUSE’S EMPLOYER RECEIVES SURPRISE RECOGNITION FROM MAESGR WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA. April 2, 2010. Mr. Christopher Catalina, Manager of Home Depot Store #2662 in West Springfield was surprised early on this "Good Friday" morning by members of the MAESGR Committee and the husband of one of his employees. The purpose of their visit to the store was to present him with a.... (full story)
	LAHEY CLINIC MANAGER HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD DANVERS, MA. April 1, 2010. Two MAESGR members who are both medical doctors, visited the Lahey Clinic in Danvers today to recognize shift manager Pamela Gagnon for her support of employee Dale Rice's military career as a Colonel (COL) in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Ms. Gagnon was presented the Patriot Award by.... (full story)
	EVERGREEN SOLAR SUPERVISOR HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD DEVENS, MA. March 30, 2010. On a rain soaked day at the former Fort Devens, Rick Foster, a supervisor, with Evergreen Solar was honored with the presentation of a Patriot Award. The event took place at the Evergreen Solar facility on Barnum Road, not far from where the old Army.... (full story)
	MIDDLESEX COUNTY SHERIFF JAMES V. DiPAOLA HONORED FOR EXTRAORDINARY SUPPORT OF EMPLOYEES WHO SERVE IN THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE MEDFORD, MA. March 30, 2010. The Massachusetts Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced today that Middlesex County Sheriff James V. DiPaola of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Sheriff's Office was honored with a.... (full story)
	ERNIE’S TOWING HAULS AWAY A PATRIOT AWARD NORTHAMPTON, MA. March 22, 2010. Paul Guertin of Ernie's Towing was presented the Patriot Award at the company's Easthampton Road facility in Northampton. Mr. Guertin was nominated for the award by Army National Guard Private First Class (PFC) Daniel Joyce who... (full story)
	LOCAL SUPERVISOR OF INTERNATIONAL CASH HANDLING COMPANY RECEIVES A PATRIOT AWARD WESTFIELD, MA. March 22, 2010. Before dawn two members of the MA-ESGR Committee arrived at the Loomis Branch #5105 facility to present a Patriot Award to Mr. Stephen Sicard, the company's ATM Supervisor. Mr. Sicard was nominated for this prestigious recognition by employee... (full story)
	EMC SUPERVISOR RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD HOPKINTON, MA. March 17, 2010. On his first day back to work after a long deployment, Brian Giracca returned with something special for his Boss, a Department of Defense Award for Patriotism. Two members from the Massachusetts Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (MA-ESGR) arrived at EMC in Hopkinton and kicked off the St. Patrick's Day Pot Luck Lunch by ... (full story)
	MASSACHUSETTS “CITY OF PRESIDENTS ” PUTS THEIR “JOHN HANCOCK” TO A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT QUINCY, MA. March 15, 2010. The City of Quincy ("quin-zee") is also known as the "City of Presidents" and the "Birthplace of the American Dream!" Quincy is the birthplace of the second and sixth U.S. Presidents, John Adams and his son, John Quincy Adams. Monday night in weather meant only for beings equipped with web feet or fins, South Eastern Area Chair ... (full story)
	A MASSACHUSETTS FIRE CHIEF RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD EASTON, MA. March 13, 2010. A fire station located in the small community of Easton, located just south of Boston was the venue today for the presentation of the Patriot Award. Fire Fighter Timothy J. Vamosi who also is a Petty Officer Second Class (E-5) in the US Coast Guard Reserve nominated his Fire Chief, Thomas Stone for the Patriot Award. In his nomination... (full story)
	SUPERVISOR OF A WORLD WIDE CORPORATION WITH A DIVISION IN MASSACHUSETTS RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD WALTHAM, MA. March 12, 2010. Reed Business Information is one of North America's largest business-to-business information providers, with market-leading publications and websites, as well as a range of services. Reed Business Information is a member of the Reed Elsevier Group plc,a leading provider of... (full story)
	HOLYOKE MEDICAL CENTER LEADERS RECEIVE MULTIPLE AWARDS HOLYOKE, MA. March 12, 2010. Three members of the MA ESGR Committee traveled to the Holyoke Medical Center today to present three Patriot Awards and one Above and Beyond award. All of these awards resulted from award nominations submitted by Dr. Martin Lesser who is a Major in the Army National Guard. Dr. Lesser is a primary care physician in private practice whose chief affiliation is with... (full story)
	CORRECTIONAL CENTER LOCKS UP TWO MORE PATRIOT AWARDS BRIDGEWATER, MA. March 11, 2010. Old Colony Correctional Center is a major employer of members of the Guard & Reserve with 6 employees currently deployed overseas in operations with the Global War On Terror. One of the correctional officers employed at the center, Mr. Raymond Gelewski, is also a... (full story)
	FAMOUS SOUTHEASTERN MA FAMILY RESTAURANT IS SERVED A PATRIOT AWARD SOMERSET, MA. March 9, 2010. Located on the West Bank of the Taunton River, The Magoni Family has been satisfying the hungry families of Southeastern Massachusetts for fifty five years. Magoni's Ferry Landing Family Restaurant is famous for their great... (full story)
	NORTH ATTLEBORO ARTIST RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA. March 9, 2010. In The United States of America no one understands the plight of another Soldier, Sailor, Marine or Airman more than another vet does. Mr. Joe Coggeshall, owner and Chief Artist of The Shovelheads Tattoo Studio, is a Vietnam Veteran who knows and really... (full story)
	CAPE COD ENGINEERING FIRM RECEIVES A PAIR OF PATRIOT AWARDS DENNIS, MA. March 5, 2010. With five employees in attendance, Misters T. Varnum Philbrook & Kelly Philbrook accepted Patriot Awards while on a job site today. Both men were nominated by Army National Guard Sergeant (SGT) and employee Joshua Drohan. The SGT wrote in his nomination of his employers; "My bosses always adapt... (full story)
	SUPER STOP AND SHOP STORE MANAGER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD Hyannis, MA. March 4, 2010. Another General Manager in one of the largest chains of grocery stores in New England was honored with The Patriot Award today. Mr. David Hardiman accepted the honor on behalf of the store in that facility here today. Mr. Hardiman was nominated for the honor by Army National Guard First Sergeant (1SG) and... (full story)
	USO FACILITY IN LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SETTING FOR THE SEVEN SEALS AWARD BOSTON, MA. March 3, 2010. The recently renovated USO lounge in Boston's Logan International Airport was the most fitting location today for the presentation of the Seven Seals Award. Mr. Ed Freni, Director of Aviation, accepted the award on behalf of The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport). In remarks during the ceremony, Mr. Freni stated; "Massachusetts is the original home of the... (full story)
	HOLLAND CO. MANAGER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD ADAMS, MA. March 3, 2010. Two MAESGR Committee members travelled to the picturesque valley town of Adams in beautiful Berkshire County, only 15 minutes from the New York and Vermont state boarders, to present a Patriot Award to Matt Holland. Mr. Holland is the grandson of the company's founder and the Production Supervisor at... (full story)
	SUPPORTIVE AUTO DEALERSHIP RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD WEYMOUTH, MA. March 2, 2010. Mr. Gerry Good, Jr., one of the principals of Good Brothers Dodge, was honored with the Patriot Award at the dealership today. One of his employees, Alex Workman, who is also a Specialist in the Army National Guard nominated his boss for this recognition. Mr. Workman stated in his nomination of Mr. Good; "My employer has always... (full story)
	ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST MEDICAL SUPPLY, DEVICES AND PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATIONS RECEIVES THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD MANSFIELD, MA. March 1, 2010. The Covidien Corporation of Dublin, Ireland, with its main U.S. Headquarters in Mansfield, MA was honored again today with the coveted Above and Beyond Award. After reviewing company policies, The Massachusetts Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve decided that Covidien is a company that truly... (full story)
	NOREL SERVICE COMPANY HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD WALTHAM, MA. February 24, 2010. The NOREL Service Company, Inc. was established in 1971 by Mr. Thomas F. Norton. NOREL has 30 employees who are specialists in the installation, service and testing of fire detection, fire sprinkler and fire pump systems. Mr. Edward Morse is the General Manager of the organization. Mr. Morse is also a Petty Officer First Class (E-6) who... (full story)
	FINAL RESTING PLACE FOR MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD BOURNE, MA. February 22, 2010. One of the most beautiful areas of Cape Cod, and by far the most hallowed of grounds in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts was the venue today for the presentation of The Patriot Award. With twelve employees in attendance and thousands of our departed heroes' souls present... (full story)
	COOL EMPLOYER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD RAYNHAM, MA. February 15, 2010. Preferred Freezer Services Inc. is a private company with only twelve employees specializing in Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage. Today at their facility located in Raynham, MA Mr. Scott Brown accepted the Patriot Award on behalf of the company. He was nominated by Adam Blunt who is also... (full story)
	AUTO DEALER’S SERVICE MANAGER HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA. February 15, 2010. Employees and customers at the Balise Honda Showroom took a short break from the traditionally hectic President's Day activities experienced by car dealers to witness the presentation of the Patriot Award to Michael Yuscavich. Mr. Yuscavich is the Service Manager at the facility and is the supervisor of Scott... (full story)
	SOFTWARE COMPANY EARNS THE PATRIOT AWARD WALTHAM, MA. February 12, 2010. Superlogics Inc. has a small 12 member workforce manufacturing software and assembling a wide range of cost effective, high performance, extremely reliable Intel®-based rack-mount computer systems. They also create and assemble touch panel computers as well as other... (full story)
	HOCKOMOCK “Y” RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD FOXBORO, MA. February 11, 2010. The YMCA that serves the greater Foxboro/Mansfield Massachusetts area received the Patriot Award today. Five employees of the facility gathered around as MAESGR Program Support Specialist Dave St. Germain presented the Patriot Award to Kimberly Cohen. Ms. Cohen was nominated for the award by employee Lauren Diogo, who is also a member... (full story)
	MA EMPLOYERS ARE REUNITED WITH MOBILIZED EMPLOYEES FORT SILL, OK. February 10-11, 2010. On February 10th, amid ominous predictions of heavy snow, 30 employers and civic leaders flew out of Westover ARB aboard a New Jersey based KC-135 refueler. Their destination was a reunion with their employees training at Ft. Sill, OK. During the flights down and back, all members of this ESGR boss-lift had an opportunity to enter the ... (full story)
	LARGE MASSACHUSETTS BASED ENGINEERING FIRM RECEIVES THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD BILLERICA, MA. February 9, 2010. The Engility Corporation conducts and leads research projects in the development of advanced Civil Air Traffic Control (ATC)/ Management (ATM) concepts. Today, the company President, Mr. Stephen R. Robinson accepted the Coveted Above and Beyond Award for their outstanding support of all their military member workforce of ... (full story)
	GREATER BOSTON YMCA RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD WALTHAM, MA. February 8, 2010. With a few members looking on, Mr. John Fish accepted the Patriot Award on behalf of the YMCA here in Waltham today. Mr. Fish was nominated by employee and Army National Guard Specialist Lawrence O. Mittica. In his nomination, Mr. Mittica wrote: "He is the best supervisor possible. I want him to know... (full story)
	MANAGER FOR A GIANT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY PRESENTED AN ABOVE & BEYOND AND PATRIOT AWARD HATFIELD, MA. February 8, 2010. The Verizon Communications facility in the small New England town of Hatfield was the scene as its Manager, Phil Marciano was presented two awards from MAESGR. Employee and Navy Reservist Quentin Antes nominated Mr. Marciano for the Patriot Award to thank him for all his support. In his nomination Quentin wrote: "Phil was very... (full story)
	THREE MANAGERS AT TIMBERLYN HEIGHTS AWARDED PATRIOT AWARDS GREAT BARRINGTON, MA. February 8, 2010. In a private wooded setting with a spectacular view of the Berkshire Mountains, Timberlyn Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was the venue today for the presentation of three Patriot Awards. Employee and MA Army National Guard Specialist (SPC) Ian Percival Mangosan was on... (full story)
	HOLYOKE HEALTH CENTER HEAD CHEF RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD HOLYOKE, MA. February 4, 2010. The Holyoke Health Care Center was the location for the presentation of the Patriot Award to Mr. Larry Santos. Mr. Santos was nominated by employee Harry Rodriquez who is also a Private First Class (PFC) in the MA Army National Guard. In his nomination PFC Rodriquez said: "My boss Larry is pro military and a retired... (full story)
	FIRST STUDENT INC. DISPATCHER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD HOLYOKE, MA. February 4, 2010. On a cold morning two MA ESGR members visited the First Student, Inc. facility in Holyoke to present Jose Guzman the Patriot Award. Mr. Guzman is the company's dispatcher and was nominated for this recognition by employee Juan Rodriguez who is also a... (full story)
	TWO SUPERMARKET MANAGERS RECEIVE PATRIOT AWARDS EAST LONGMEADOW, MA. February 2, 2010. On a cold New England day two managers from the East Longmeadow, MA Super Stop & Shop Store were presented Patriot Awards. They were Bob Jones, Store Manager, and Hope Nelson, Customer Service Manager. Both were nominated by employee Joshua Dufresne who is... (full story)
	THE LARGEST MEDICAL TRAUMA CENTER IN NEW ENGLAND HONORED WITH THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD BOSTON, MA. February 2, 2010. Dr. Jonathan Olshaker, Director of the Emergency Medicine Department of the world-famous Boston Medical Center, accepted the Above and Beyond Award today on behalf of his department. Dr. Olshaker and the Emergency Medicine Department were nominated by... (full story)
	FAA FLIGHT STANDARDS OFFICE HONORED WITH AN ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD LEXINGTON, MA. February 2, 2010. The Boston Flight Standards Office of the Federal Aviation Administration was the location today for the presentation of the prestigious Above & Beyond Award. Ms. Janet R. Malouin received this honor for her outstanding actions in support for one of her military member employees. Ms. Malouin has already received the... (full story)
	MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, BOSTON, MA. January 27, 2010. The Massachusetts Port Authority (MassPort) joined thousands of employers across the nation who have pledged their support for the National Guard and Reserve. In a ceremony attended by more than 20 executive members of MassPort, CEO & Executive Director Thomas J. Kinton, Jr. signed a Statement of Support re-committing the agency to give and preserve the jobs in addition... (full story)
	THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL TREASURER PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND IS HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD BOSTON, MA. January 21, 2010. Today, MA ESGR members John Pelose, Roger Fortin and David St. Germain ventured out to historic Beacon Hill. In one of the oldest and most recognized historic State House buildings in the United States of America, the General Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts penned an ESGR Statement of Support and received the coveted... (full story)
	AIRCRAFT GUIDANCE AND INSTRUMENT SYSTEM CORPORATION LOCATES A PATRIOT AWARD LINCOLN, MA. January 20, 2010. Located about 1 mile from the location of "The Shot heard around the world", Avidyne Corp is a private company categorized under Aircraft/Aerospace Flight Instruments and Guidance Systems specialty corporation. Captain Joseph Friel of the Massachusetts Air National Guard is a member of the engineering force at Avidyne. Because of the company's outstanding... (full story)
	INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FIRM MANAGER AND SUPERVISOR RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD HOPKINTON, MA. January 19, 2010. The EMC Corporation aids organizations and companies to design, build, and manage flexible, scalable, and secure information infrastructures. EMC allows information to be accessible, searchable, shareable, and, ultimately, actionable. The security manager at EMC Corporation is Mr. Robert (Bob) Smith. Mr. Smith is also a... (full story)
	SWANSEA FIRE CHIEF HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD SWANSEA, MA. January 16, 2010. In the words of Swansea, MA Firefighter and USMCR Corporal (Cpl) Andrew H. Windle, "Chief Peter Burke is a true patriot who has supported me through one of the toughest times in my life. He is a fantastic leader who is compassionate and very supportive! The Chief has vast experience in all areas and his broad knowledge and understanding... (full story)
	LOCAL OFFICE OF A LARGE NATIONAL CORPORATION RECEIVES THE COVETED ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD LEXINGTON, MA. January 13, 2010. Mr. James Mollison, facility manager at the Riverside Research Institute, one of 28 corporate offices located throughout the nation, was honored today with The Above and Beyond Award. Mr. Mollison had previously penned a Statement of Support and received The Patriot Award. Mr. Mollison stated how thrilled and pleased he was to be... (full story)
	MA ESGR HOLDS THEIR QUARTERLY MEETING, CELEBRATES THEIR AWARD RECIPIENTS AND HOSTS TWO VERY SPECIAL GUESTS OF HONOR HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, BEDFORD, MA. January 12, 2010. After finishing a fantastic repast in the Hanscom Minuteman Club, MA State Chair, Mr. Tom Boyle, convened the quarterly meeting of the twenty six MAESGR Committee Members in attendance. Chairman Boyle's first order of business was to introduce two very distinguished guests of honor. The guest speaker of the evening was ... (full story)
	INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD CAMBRIDGE, MA. January 11, 2010. With operations in 140 countries, The Novartis Corporation was created in 1996 through the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz. The global headquarters is located in Basel, Switzerland and their Vaccines and Diagnostics Division is located here in Cambridge, MA. This was the venue today for the presentation of the Patriot Award to the Director of Research for the division, Dr. Christian Mandl. Dr. Mandl was nominated for this honor by Brigadier ... (full story)
	PLYMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF LOCKS UP TWO AWARDS PLYMOUTH, MA. January 7, 2010. During a ceremony held in America's Hometown and attended by over forty members of the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department, Sheriff Joseph McDonald received the prestigious Patriot and Above & Beyond Awards. The Patriot Award was recommended by Sergeant (SGT) Andrew Carlso. The honor was presented to the ... (full story)
	WORLD WIDE CORPORATION TEAM LEADERSHIP MEMBER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD NATICK, MA. January 5, 2010. The world's leading provider of vision systems, vision software, vision sensors and surface inspection systems used in manufacturing automation, has their world headquarters here in Massachusetts. Today, Mr. Richard Howson, a member of the Natick facility leadership team, accepted the Patriot Award on behalf of Cognex. Sergeant First Class (SFC) Mark Pancake, a member of ... (full story)
	DEAN IN ONE OF MASSACHUSETTS’ OLDEST COLLEGES RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD BRIDGEWATER, MA. January 04, 2010. The ivy covered walls of Bridgewater State College, once called Bridgewater Normal School for Teachers, was the scene today for the presentation of a Patriot Award. Dr. Raymond Guillette, Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management received the award at a surprise gathering by members of his staff and College leadership. Dr. Guillette was... (full story)

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