Fall 2023 South Shore Home Life and Style

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EMPOWERING WOMEN

Celebrating the inspiring career journeys of local women who are following their passions and making a difference in the South Shore community.

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Fall Fun ur family is big on autumn adventures. Get lost in a corn maze?

Check. Pick your own apples? Check. Hang out in “Carvershire” drinking mead and

VOLUME FIVE | ISSUE THREE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / CO-FOUNDER

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(my husband always gets excited about that one). One of the great things about the South Shore is that even when you live

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near the ocean, you don’t have to drive too far to find yourself at a local farm. arlier this season, convinced my

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9-year-old son to take an afternoon drive to check out the pumpkins and flower fields at lliot arm in akeville. rmed with a pair of pruning shears, my son marched bravely between rows of beautiful blooms (he’s afraid of bees) and helped snip a selection of stems so we could build our own bou uet. Back at the farm store, rewarded him with a box of fresh apple cider doughnuts. f you re looking for some inspiration for your next autumn

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jaunt, be sure to check out our “Fall Fun Checklist.”

Fall is also a great time of year for relaxing in your own backyard. Our cover story, example of this.

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riter aura e isto had the opportunity to chat with iana

veni, owner of Hingham urniture

greenhouse. peaking of plants, our story,

rowing ision, showcases

the masterful interior plantscapes and inspirational career of Cityscapes founder Jan Goodman. omen ssue, we ve included many stories about

local women who are making a difference on the South Shore, and beyond. ake for example, our article on

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esign, and find out what led her to

build an over-the-top abode for her chickens and an equally impressive

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hip new hot sauce tasting room, The Fermentary. Be sure to check out our calendar for more great fall activities and events and follow us on Facebook outhshorehomelifestyle and nstagram

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LAURA DESISTO is a Cohasset resident who got her start writing copy for Boston ad agencies. She has penned stories for numerous lifestyle magazines, writing about everything from local celebrities to education.

She is also the author of a memoir, “Resurfacing: Sisterhood, Sharks and Storms.” For this issue, DeSisto wrote a story about the South Shore roots of the Boston greenery business, Cityscapes. he also profiled a trio of women who are making a positive impact on women’s health and penned a feature about a fancy Hingham chicken coop.

SARAH HINCHEY is a portrait photographer with a studio in downtown Hingham with a unique talent for putting people at ease in front of the camera. Her mission is to build self-love and confidence in every person she photographs, reflecting back to them the beauty that everyone else sees. For this issue, Hinchey captured stunning portraits of local business women for our Empowering Women section. She also captured photos of a luxurious chicken coop and greenhouse.

A regular contributor to South Shore Home, Life and Style magazine, JEN MCINERNEY has been a writer and editor for nearly 30 years. Her work has appeared in local, national and international publications, including Hingham Life and Plymouth Magazine, as well as Boston Homes, Club Business International, Global Traveler and Max Magazine, among others. For this issue, she wrote a story about a vibrant new hot sauce taproom and communal gathering place, The Fermentary.

DERRICK ZELLMANN is an award-winning photographer whose work has been published both nationally and internationally. His work blends artistic vision and advanced technical skill allowing him to creatively capture people, food, fashion and more. For this issue, he photographed the South Shore founder of Cityscapes, a Boston company that specializes in transforming spaces with plants.

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ANNA DALEY YOUNG

South Shore singer-songwriter Anna Daley Young’s debut album celebrates the journey of self-discovery.

INTERVIEW BY MARIA ALLEN

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It’s been an exciting year for Anna Daley Young, a South Shore singer-songwriter with an electric smile and a smooth voice that combines elements of country, folk and pop. In May, the Weymouth native released her debut album, “Go My Own Way,” and in August she had the chance to perform for a crowd of thousands at the Levitate Music Festival. We chatted with Anna to learn more about her musical journey.

Has music always been a passion for you? deeply private thoughts and feelings. Born and raised in Weymouth, Massachusetts, I grew up with unlimited access to inspiration from my dad — a fellow musician, who taught me to play guitar when I was 12 years old. instruments were the toys that filled my childhood. t was magical to have the privilege of growing up in such a creatively inclined household where my interest in music was piqued from an early age — and only continued to grow as I did.

What led you to become a singer-songwriter? ike anything, the involvement of music in my life ebbed and flowed

participated in musical theater

and used to sing with my dad’s band, but music was not my sole focus until about 18-19 years old. After graduating from high school, I decided to pursue a career as a hairstylist. Working at a hair salon gave me the opportunity to pursue a creative career. It wasn’t until the pandemic hit that I started to see music as more than ust a hobby. t was then, in

, that finally made the spontaneous switch to become a full

time musician — and I couldn’t be more thankful that I did.

I imagine the pandemic gave you time to focus more on songwriting?

The silence of quarantine and the distance away from the world gave me the time to hone my newfound craft — songwriting. In the isolation and unending alone time, I found myself reaching for my guitar and notebook to express my thoughts. In all of those “lost months” spent inside, I found myself. I discovered that I was an artist, a singer-songwriter, a creator — titles I never saw myself having the privilege to possess.

Exiting the pandemic, I was ready and eager to share my songs with the world. At my core, music has always been who am. But, when the whole world was isolated amid a pandemic, that was the first time found myself not only turning to music — but creating music — to help understand the world around me.

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y Own Way ” re ect this ourney?

It’s interesting to think about the album’s timeline because songwriting and the act of creating is never a linear process. Each song starts with a feeling or a thought that I can’t seem to shake, and it soon develops into a story. From thinking about writing an album and creating the overarching theme of “Go My Own Way,” to writing the music and lyrics to each of the 10 songs, to the polished version ready to be recorded in the studio took almost a year. It’s really interesting to think about who I was at the start of this album to who I am now because I feel like creating and crafting “Go My Own Way,” I was also creating and pursuing a future that I had only dreamed about. As the album grew, I grew as a singer-songwriter — and also as a person.

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world through a creative lens. Throughout my childhood, I

Is there a theme to the album?

“Go My Own Way” was written to capture that feeling of independence and encourage individuality. It’s funny, I think I wrote “Go My Own Way” because it was a message that I really wanted to hear, and, in a way, it was like this album was my way of encouraging myself to chase my dreams. This album is a love letter to myself, and all those who have found themselves on the path less traveled — take risks, follow your dreams, and go your own way. This album is the manifestation of what’s to come as I continue to follow this incredible path. he album is filled with different characters, and

on the

surface — it seems to consist of other people’s stories. But all of these characters live within me, and — in my opinion — they live within each one of us. Each one of these songs is meant to illustrate universal human experiences.

How do you find inspiration for your songwriting?

The greatest inspiration for songwriting and — more broadly, all of my creative endeavors — is other people’s stories and experiences. Trying to understand those around me will constantly challenge me and serve as a neverending source of inspiration.

Ever since I can remember, I have seen and interpreted the

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would look around at a restaurant, an airport, at other cars on the highway and create these little anecdotes about people — transforming them from strangers to characters, each with their own unique story. Before I was lucky enough to call it my career, I created little poems — which now take the form of songs — to understand the world around me. These poems would come to me as little phrases, or I’d start singing a line or two — and these lines would become a song. Benjamin Percy is quoted expressing a similar sentiment: “Writing is an act of empathy. You are occupying and understanding a point of view that might be alien to your own — and work is often the keyhole through which you peer.”

One of the album tracks is called “Fall.”

What is the message of this song? he chords my dad first taught me on the acoustic guitar , , ,

later blossomed into my first song,

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song s message illustrates another first one s first love.

Love, as many of us know, is complicated and confusing and magnificent and miserable. t s all-consuming.

hen

I set out to write this song, I wanted to illustrate the arc of young love and the transformative nature of that relationship. The song starts with “I like this melody, I like this tune / I like the idea of me and you” and ends with the

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declaration, “I won’t ever fall for you again.” It was a song rooted in the idea that love isn’t always what you hope it to be, and, oftentimes, the reality of love is far messier than the idea that exists in our heads.

Is there a certain track that you are particularly proud of on this album?

The song that comes to mind is Mt. Maiden Street because it was actually the last song I wrote for the album. In a way, I can already see the evolution of my songwriting from the first few chords wrote to pair with some old poems I had written, to this song, which happened so organically. Sometimes a song comes to you, and that’s what happened with Mt. Maiden Street.

I was driving down the street, and the entire chorus ust came to me instantly. hat night, finished writing and recorded a rough first version that sent to my producer the moment finished it. n a way, feel like that song was the missing piece to the album, and once finished it, knew

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You recently performed at the Levitate Festival. What did it feel like to be up on that stage?

Levitate was a dream. Everything about the experience was magical, from the initial call to play the show to seeing the poster with my name on it alongside big-name artists to playing the festival — it truly was a dream come true. But think the greatest feeling of all was the overwhelming support I felt from my family and friends, fans, and complete strangers. Having people choose to spend their time listening to me perform, looking out in the crowd to see my people clad in my ADY-merch, and the immensity of love and connection through music — it truly was such a special day and such a proud accomplishment of mine.

Where can people catch your performances locally, on the South Shore?

The beauty of this career is getting to perform at different venues and connect with people in all walks of life. think that s truly one of the biggest blessings of being a musician is the diversity of experience. That said, I try to mix things up, so the best place to learn about where I’m playing is to follow my Instagram, @annadaleyyoung. At the beginning of each month, To learn more about Anna Daley Young, visit annadaleyyoung.org.

I will post my schedule of where I’ll be playing, and I’m really fortunate that those gigs can be anywhere from here on the outh hore to Boston to a bit further, like Newport or the Cape and beyond!

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The Giant Adirondack Chairs Instagram feed features dozens of photographs of custom chair projects built by Caranci for local businesses. With most of his chairs measuring 10 feet tall and 4.5 feet wide, these supersized seats make a big impression on passersby and provide a fun photo op. In fact, aranci now has social media followers who find enjoyment traveling the South Shore and Cape Cod, seeking out Giant Adirondack Chairs so they can lounge and snap photos.

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In Plymouth, for example, one monumental blue Adirondack chair graces Shirley Square, nestled snugly at the intersection of Main and North Street. There’s also a vibrant yellow chair that can be spotted at the Village Landing Marketplace, and another blue chair emblazoned with a hand painted logo for Cafe Nicole, which offers fantastic views of Plymouth Harbor.

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Earlier this summer he traveled all the way to Provincetown to construct a vibrant rainbow chair for the Surfside Hotel & Suites in Provincetown.

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LENS ON THE LANDSCAPE

Photographer Gregg Shupe shares simple tips for capturing dynamic images of homes in the fall season.

By MARIA ALLEN Photography by GREGG SHUPE A professional photographer for more than 40 years, Gregg Shupe, owner of Shupe Studios, specializes in high-tech product photography as well as architectural and landscape photography. A graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree in Professional Photography, Shupe often travels all across the South Shore and New England for his work. Whether photographing apartment buildings and corporate offices or restaurants, hospitals, or residential homes, his aim is always to capture spaces in a way that captivates the interest of the viewer.

Shupe skillfully plans out his shoots to represent homes in the best light possible.

One of my benefits is a free pre-shoot walk-through, which allows me to understand the scope and timing of the project and how the sun affects it,” says Shupe. “I often will add a little warmth in post-production as a warm image projects homeyness and good living.”

The way he approaches a photography assignment also changes depending on the season. His advice to anyone looking to photograph a property in the fall is to start early. “Fall can be a magical time for architectural photography and landscapes,” says Shupe. “Less moisture in the air means cleaner, crisper shots and more vibrant color. However, you are dealing with a short window and mother nature can be fickle.

One of the things Shupe loves most about his job is that every day is different. “That constant change and the very cool locations you end up getting to see, makes it all worthwhile.”

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Helpful Tips for Landscape and Architecture Photography from Gregg Shupe LANDSCAPES Once September arrives, plants have had a full growing season behind them and have recovered from summer dryness. Lawns are greener, plants look healthier, and the landscape is more lush. In many respects fall is the best time of year for landscape photography. If your intent is to make the best impression–think fall.

EXTERIORS OF BUILDINGS Building construction tends to finish in the fall so you will be shooting completed pro ects while everything is new and fresh, with easy access to the premises. t also means that this year s pro ects can be photographed and utilized for marketing purposes during winter and spring. Too many times I’ve seen people wait for spring only to be done in by weather and lose months of promotion. f your building is still under construction, fall exterior shots allow you to make it appear that the pro ect is farther along and provides the opportunity to merchandise it in advance. Good examples are apartment buildings or condo complexes where you will be pre-selling prior to pro ect completion. hotos go a long way toward helping people visuali e your pro ect, making for an easier sell.

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FALL FOLIAGE – OR NOT Landscape photography in the fall doesn’t necessarily mean that it has to include fall foliage. The great thing about fall is that you can get the best of both worlds–a nice summer feel or a colorful fall foliage scene. Your subject matter and the purpose of the photo will be the guiding factors. For example, you may want your building to say summer, while a co y outdoor fireplace

might think that when stick season arrives all is lost, but we can often pull a rabbit out of a hat. Shot at the right time of day with the right lighting, trees are less visible, with the added bonus of showing off the architecture.

Another option in stick season is shooting at dusk, i.e. magic hour, where the lack of foliage goes unnoticed and can make for a terrific shot - with your building architecture in full view.

is perfect with a little fall foliage.

DON’T WAIT STICK SEASON I spend a lot of time in Vermont where they refer to late fall, when the leaves come down, as stick season. You

If you need a head start on next year for residential structures, commercial buildings, or landscapes, fall photography can provide superb results. However, the window is rapidly closing so the time is now.

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South Shore Arts Festival Preview Gala On June 10, South Shore Art Center kicked off its Arts Festival with a Festival Preview Gala featuring the collective known as TRIIIBE. This experiential event featured works by National Geographic photographer Cary Wolinsky of Norwell and artists Alicia, Kelly, and Sara Casilio (identical triplets). During their intensive, six-year collaboration, TRIIIBE challenged global ideas on identity and stereotypes, using iconography to make pointed social and political commentary. Wolinsky and the Casilio sisters spoke about how their creative journeys merged, the work they produced, and the themes and issues they tackled. Sadly, Wolinsky passed away unexpectedly on June 16. Through TRIIIBE, their partnership produced artful photographs that provoke conversations about gender, equality and identity.

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“YOUR BACKYARD THROUGH MY EYES” AT JAMES LIBRARY “Your Backyard through My Eyes,” an exhibit of new works by world-renowned and awardwinning plein air artist Dianne Panarelli Miller, will be on display through October 7 at the James Library in Norwell. The homegrown artist is celebrating over 40 years of painting across the South Shore and beyond. Her work is included in regional, national, and international collections. This is Miller’s first solo show since 2019, showcasing new and intimate paintings of locations spanning Boston to Cape Cod, captured on canvas in Miller’s signature style.

She is a signature member of the New England Plein Air Painters, a “Copley Master” at the Copley Society in Boston and a juried member of the Salmagundi Club in New York City. 24 West St., Norwell, jameslibrary.org

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PLYMOUTH CENTER FOR THE ARTS JURIED ART SHOW Stroll through the galleries at The Plymouth Center for the Arts and view the annual Juried Art Show. The organization’s signature art exhibit of 2023, this show features drawing and pastel, oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, photography and fine crafts. For more information, visit artsplymouth.org

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SIGNATURE STROKES: PASTEL PAINTERS SOCIETY EXHIBITION The Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod will host its biennial juried exhibition showcasing the talents of signature members at the South Shore Art Center in Cohasset.

The Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod is a non-profit corporation sustained by membership contributions, gifts and grants. Founded by Cape Cod pastel artist Sarah Fielding-Gunn and a handful of other local pastelists in 1995, the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod’s goal was to establish viable exhibition venues for the medium while fostering the public education and appreciation of pastels.10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Bancroft Gallery 119 Ripley Road, Cohasset, 781-383-2787 ssac.org

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2024 FACE VALUE: PORTRAITS FROM THE ARTHUR S. GOLDBERG COLLECTION This multimedia exhibition celebrates one of the most important genres in art history with an array of portraiture from the collection of Arthur S. Goldberg. Goldberg, based in Chestnut Hill, is known for his figurative artwork collection, and this collaborative endeavor draws from these works with a specific compositional focus on the head and shoulders. Featuring a range of materials—from ceramic and resin to painting and drawing—Face Value Celebrates the powerful magic of portraiture, the creative achievements of contemporary artists working in the genre, and a collector’s impact on the arts community. 455 Oak St., Brockton, 508-588-6000, fullercraft.org

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HOLLY HILL FARM FEST A fundraiser for Holly Hill Farm, this event features local food bites, live music, local craft beer, lagers, wine and refreshments, and an exclusive live auction. By attending, guests help support Friends of Holly Hill Farm a 501c3 non profit organization. Tickets are $125* by 9/15/23. $150 after 9/15/23 ($45* of each ticket is a tax deductible donation that goes directly to support our non profit organization).

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Scituate Community Christmas will be holding its largest fundraiser of the year – the annual Cornhole Tournament on September 23 at the Susan Phippen House on 3A in Scituate. The day features a cornhole tournament, football tailgate, food and drink, spectator games, music and more.

This event is designed to bring folks together in friendly competition and raise funds to support the mission of Scituate Community Christmas. The organization helps meet the needs of the local community at Christmastime and throughout the year by supporting families during times of hardship while inspiring the values of kindness, compassion, philanthropy and volunteerism. 1 - 6 p.m. For more information, visit scituatecommunitychristmas.org.

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SUNSET PICNIC AT WEIR RIVER FARM FEATURING ALDOUS COLLINS The Sunset Picnic Series at Weir River Farm in Hingham concludes for the season on September 28 at 5 p.m., with performances by Aldous Collins, Widowmaker and Just the Dip. Visitors can enjoy refreshments from local breweries and food trucks or stop into the farm store for picnic supplies, including Trustees-grown meat, dairy and produce. Attendees are invited to pack a picnic blanket and chairs and relax with friends while listening to live music and watching the sun set over the Boston skyline. In the event of cancellation due to severe weather, ticket holders will be notified via email and refunded in full within 14 business days. 140 Turkey Hill Lane, Hingham, thetrustees.org/program/weir-river-farmsunset-picnics

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OPENING NIGHT FOR THE PHIL The Plymouth Philharmonic’s 108th season starts with a three-minute musical fireball and two heartwarming, heart-wrenching, hope-against-hope masterpieces that always leave us wanting more! The musicians’ choice: a suite from Romeo and Juliet, the centuries-old tale of feuding families and star-crossed lovers set to Prokofiev’s orchestral brilliance. The director’s choice: Ellis Island: The Dream of America, one of the most performed American classical works in the last 20 years. The dream unfolds as actors Marianne Leone and Ed Hoopman, accompanied by the orchestra, recount the true-life stories of seven immigrants from seven countries who passed through this iconic portal in search of something more. For tickets, visit plymouthphil.org.

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OCTOBER 1

HINGHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY CONDUCTS 97TH HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR Dating back to 1924, Hingham’s Historic House Tour is one of the oldest and longest-running house tours in the country. This self-guided, selfpaced tour takes place on October 1, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Private residences featured on the tour include: The Samuel Lincoln Cottage (1650), The Peter Jacob House (1752), The Crocker Wilder House (1802), The Charles R. Cook House (1820) and The Francis Overton House (1874). Historic community buildings, including The Old Ship Meeting House (1681), The Old Ordinary (1686), The Benjamin Lincoln House (1720), Hingham Heritage Museum (1818 and 2017) and Wilder Memorial Hall (1879), will also be part of the tour. hinghamhistorical.org

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“THE HISTORY OF THE BAKER CHOCOLATE COMPANY” AT JAMES LIBRARY On October 5 at 7 p.m., local historian Anthony Sammarco details the delicious saga of Massachusetts’s Baker Chocolate Company at the James Library in Norwell. In 1765, Dr. James Baker of Dorchester stumbled upon Irishman John Hannon crying on the banks of the Neponset River. Hannon, though penniless, possessed the rare skills required to create chocolate, a delicacy exclusive to Europe, and Baker, with pockets bursting, wished to make a name for himself. Using a mill powered by the same river upon which they met, the duo built America’s oldest manufacturer of this treat. Both bitter and sweet, Sammarco’s tale of “The History of the Baker Chocolate Company” encompasses Hannon’s mysterious disappearance and the famed La Belle Chocolatière advertising campaign to cacao bean smuggling sparked by Revolutionary War blockades. 24 West St., Norwell, jameslibrary.org

OCTOBER 5

BOOGIE AT THE BOG Step into your waders and get ready for Boogie at the Bog, a new annual event to benefit and celebrate the launch of Frogfoot Farm Neighbors feeding Neighbors, a farm-to-food relief partnership with A.D. Makepeace Company (ADM) to support our neighbors in need and vision for food system change goals. The evening will include a cocktail hour in a bog of floating berries, delicious food from local food businesses, live music, and dancing amid century-old cranberry bogs. Frogfoot Farm will grow produce for food pantries that struggle to source healthy, fresh food. In addition, the farm will be a training site for a regional gleaning program. Every year, thousands of pounds of food goes to waste in the fields because farmers either do not have the labor to harvest a crop or the market to sell it to. The Marion Institute’s trained gleaning volunteers will harvest this food before crops are lost, and deliver it to local food pantries or commercial kitchens to be made into prepared meals for food insecure individuals and families. 5 - 8 p.m. $175/ticket, with sponsorships available. 158 Tihonet Road, Wareham, marioninstitute.org

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OCTOBER 8

LEVITATE FLANNEL JAM Hoot and Holla! Flannel Jam is Levitate’s celebration of fall in New England. Featuring live music, experiential art, Levitate’s Fall line release, accompanied by fall staples: peak fall foliage, hot cider donuts, hot cider and whiskey, kid’s activities and so much more. Marshfield Fairgrounds. For tickets, visit levitateflanneljam.com.

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MAD LOVE MUSIC FESTIVAL AT SOUTH SHORE CONSERVATORY The Mad Love Music Festival returns to South Shore Conservatory’s Hingham campus on October 8 for a one-day outdoor festival featuring local musicians, food, drink and activities for the whole family. This year’s bands include: Aldous Collins Band, GA-20, Dalton and the Sheriffs, Chase Stebbins & The Only Known, Coral Moons, and Sound Waves. Proceeds from the event benefit SSC’s Dave Jodka Scholarship for Future Rockers, enabling students from all backgrounds to experience the love of music that Dave inspired in his family and in his life. One Conservatory Drive, Hingham, madlovemusicfestival.org

OCTOBER 8

CLIMB OUT OF THE DARKNESS FUNDRAISER WALK Climb Out of the Darkness is a free community walk and fundraiser that brings support and awareness to Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD), which are among the most common complications of pregnancy and childbirth. Join survivors and supporters at Cronin Field in Hingham on October 8, 10 a.m. to noon, to break the stigma and raise funds to help make local resources more accessible to parents who need them. Climb Out of the Darkness is a program of Postpartum Support International, and is the world’s largest event raising funds and awareness for the mental health of new families. Cronin Field, 1-49 Burr Road, Hingham. Follow on IG @climboutsouthshore.

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O C T OBER 1 3 – NOV E M BER 10

“WHAT WE CARRY” AT THE JAMES LIBRARY “What We Carry,” an exhibit by Quincy-based artist Kayleigh MacDonald, will be on display at the James Library in Norwell from October 13 through November 10, with an opening reception on October 13, 6-8 p.m. MacDonald’s exhibit is an ongoing photographic investigation of sustained vigilance as a source of trauma. Portraits of women and gender non-conforming individuals with what is physically carried for protection serve as a point of entry for conversations surrounding self-preservation, collective trauma, and recent gender-based legislation. “What We Carry” contains difficult images, including portraits of individuals with guns.

This project engages with the nuances and subtleties of weapon ownership, including the paradox of purchasing the very weapons used to target your own community. MacDonald’s mediums originate in the fields of fine art and documentary photography, performance, and land-based alternative photographic processes.

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DOGTOBERFEST AT BARREL HOUSE Z On October 14, join Barrel House Z from noon to 10 p.m. for DogtoberFest, an all-day celebration and fundraiser for local animal shelters. Brewery visitors are invited to bring their dogs dressed in their best Halloween costumes to the event. Votes in the form of donations will be cast for the best-dressed pup and all proceeds will go to a local animal shelter. 95 Woodrock Road, Weymouth, barrelhousez.net

HINGHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSTS TAVERN NIGHT AT OLD ORDINARY Tavern Night at Old Ordinary, Hingham Historical Society’s annual sell-out event, will be held on October 14, 7-10 p.m.

Guests gather under the tent for an extraordinary evening of light bites, beer, craft cocktails and live music in support of the Old Ordinary house museum. Built in 1686, Old Ordinary served stagecoach travelers along the main road to Boston in search of “an ordinary meal” and a drink in the tap room for 150 years. 21 Lincoln St., Hingham, hinghamhistorical.org

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OCTOBER 15

THE HINGHAM ARTS WALK Experience the arts while walking through downtown Hingham, as artists display their talents in shops, on the sidewalks, in open studios and in historic buildings. The Hingham Arts Walk takes place on October 15 from noon to 4 p.m. Visitors will be treated to fine art painting, illustration, photography, jewelry, mixed media, youth art, pottery, pastel, collage, wood and decorative arts in the exhibit. Artists will demonstrate, display and sell their work during the Arts Walk, while visitors stroll, browse, and chat with artists and enjoy live music from a local band. discoverhingham.com.

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PLACEMAKING: EXPLORE THE SOUTH SHORE This special art exhibition was curated by South Shore Art Center for the Massachusetts State House. The word “placemaking” is defined as “capitalizing on a local community’s assets, inspiration, and potential, with the intention of creating public spaces that improve urban vitality and promote people’s health, happiness, and well-being.”

The exhibition Placemaking: Explore the South Shore features works by artists living in the coastal communities represented

by Senator Patrick O’Connor – Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Hull, Marshfield, Norwell, Scituate, and Weymouth – that capture distinctive spaces through both representational and abstract images. We will feature 16 artists and works will include oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, graphite, printmaking, collage, digital photography, and aerial photography. ssac.org

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OCTOBER 20

“HAUNTED SOUTH SHORE” AT JAMES LIBRARY On October 20 at 7:30, learn all about hauntings and the haunted along the South Shore corridor with Greater Boston Paranormal Associates at the James Library in Norwell.

Attendees will hear all about spooky investigation experiences and learn just how paranormal investigations work while participating in a mini-investigation, right at The James Library! Greater Boston Paranormal Associates’ methods are both technological and spiritual, in the belief that their approach to the field with open minds and hearts leads to the possibility of answering centuries-old investigative questions.

24 West St., Norwell, jameslibrary.org

OCTOBER 20

SOUTH SHORE HEALTH CELEBRATES MOONLIGHT & MIRACLES GALA South Shore Health will celebrate its 21st annual Moonlight and Miracles Gala on October 20 at the Weymouth Club. This critical fundraiser will benefit the lifesaving emergency services at South Shore Health: the Emergency Department at South Shore Hospital, the Level II Trauma Center, EMS, and Mobile Integrated Health programs. 75 Finnell Drive, Weymouth, southshorehealth.org.

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OCTOBER 21

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BORROMEO STRING QUARTET AT JAMES LIBRARY The Borromeo String Quartet comes to the James Library in Norwell for a special performance on Sunday, October 22, at 3 p.m. Admired and embraced for both fresh interpretations of the classical music canon and championing works by 20th and 21st century composers, the ensemble has been hailed for its “edgeof-the-seat performances,” by the Boston Globe, naming the ensemble “simply the best.” Performing artists include Nicholas Kitchen, violin, Kristopher Tong, violin, Melissa Reardon, viola, and Yeesun Kim, cello. 24 West St., Norwell, jameslibrary.org

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“UNTOLD STORIES OF BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN” AT JAMES LIBRARY Bostonians have long enjoyed strolling through the Boston Public Garden amid the beauty of the first botanical garden in the country. On October 24 at 1 p.m., learn the untold stories of its history and look at both natural and man-made features.

Presenter Rose Doherty has been delivering Osher Lifelong Learning Institute presentations since 2015. Admission to this event is free, and donations are gratefully accepted. 24 West St., Norwell, jameslibrary.org

OCTOBER 28

HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE AT MAGICAL MOON FARM Get ready for Magical Moon Farm’s annual family Halloween adventure for children of all ages. There will be a barn dance and fundraiser for Magical Moon featuring live music by Martin and Kelly. There will be an area outside the barn decorated and staged as well as a display of festive refreshments in our farm stand. Costumes are required for entry to the Trick or Treat Adventure & Barn Show. There will be prizes for best costumes in an assortment of categories.

The knighting ceremony and silent auction are from 4-6 p.m. and live music in the barn from 6 - 8:30 p.m. All are invited with reserved tickets. Tickets $25 for adults, kids under 12 admitted free. For more information, visit magicalmoon.org.

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OCTOBER 28

TRICK-OR-TREAT IN HINGHAM SQUARE Visit the local merchants in Hingham Square on October 28, from noon to 3 p.m., for an afternoon of trick-ortreating. Shop owners welcome children in Halloween costumes to stop in for treats and enjoy this funfilled afternoon in downtown Hingham. discoverhingham.com

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CANDLELIGHT TOURS AT THE OLD ORDINARY Step back in time with the Hingham Historical Society at the Old Ordinary to experience what life was like for families during the long, cold, dark New England winters of centuries past. Docents will lead 45-minute tours of the Old Ordinary, which was built in 1686 and served travelers for 150 years as a meeting place to exchange news, celebrate events, and sample the latest batch of cider. The building is heated and lit by battery operated candles. 21 Lincoln St., Hingham, hinghamhistorical.org

NOV E M BER 18

ST. JOHN’S HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE St. John’s Holiday Boutique brings a curated selection of vendors offering everything from homemade jam to exquisite handcrafted jewelry to outdoor apparel. This year, the boutique will be open 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., and is pleased to welcome Santa back from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. for visits and photos. The cafe will offer coffee, tea and a selection of sweet treats. Each year, the boutique donates 100 percent of its door proceeds to the Cohasset Appalachia Service Project, a home-building ministry serving some of the poorest people in the U.S. 172 Main St., Hingham, stjohns-hingham.org/holiday-boutique

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From Crayons to Chromebooks, schools have the power to shape young minds and unlock a child’s hidden potential. Choosing the right learning environment for your child is an important decision for a parent. This directory spotlights a few of the standout schools and enrichment facilities on the South Shore.

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ABC Reading Adventure Headquartered in Scituate, ABC Reading Adventure is a reading and writing tutoring and enrichment center for young learners in preschool through grade eight. The center reinforces early literacy skills and reading concepts in a fun, interactive environment. The reading and writing programs offered at ABC Reading Adventure include: Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, Project Read, Handwriting Without Tears and various multisensory activities.

For preschoolers, each session incorporates letter/sound development, handwriting skills and early phonics. Older students work on paragraph writing, organi ation, fluency and comprehension skills. All classes are tailored to the age and skill level of each student. Private and semi-private classes are available. No matter if you’re looking for extra resources to help prepare your child for kindergarten or seeking some educational enrichment for an elementary or middle school student, ABC Reading Adventure will help your child master the skills they need to succeed.

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Archbishop Williams High School An independent, Catholic, college preparatory school for grades 7-12, Archbishop Williams High School (AWHS) strives to graduate socially aware, morally responsible citizens prepared to succeed and serve their local and global communities. AWHS offers a rigorous six-year academic program with a well-balanced curriculum at the college preparatory, accelerated, honors, and advanced placement levels with AP courses offered graded 9-12. Outside of the classroom, the school has a robust assortment of co-curricular opportunities, including robotics, theater and ensemble, athletics and more. The school also has an exemplary athletic tradition. AWHS fans have had much to cheer about over the years as their athletic teams have brought home state and league championships and been state finalists in numerous sports. AWHS was named Division 3 Boys’ Basketball Champions in 2023. Open houses are scheduled for October 22 and November 5.

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Fontbonne Academy Fontbonne is a Catholic, all-girl, college preparatory high school and early college serving students in grades 7-12 throughout Greater Boston and the South Shore.

Inspiring remarkable girls since 1954, Fontbonne is a leader in private school education and a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston.

The backbone of students’ intellectual development and success is the school’s faculty and staff. Expert and student-centered, they passionately invest in the spiritual, emotional, physical, and social well-being of each student. Today, Fontbonne teaches more than 300 girls from more than 40 cities and towns across Greater Boston and the South Shore.

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Inly School An innovative learning community in Scituate, Inly School draws toddler through 8th-grade students from 20 South Shore towns. Inly’s Montessori+ curriculum blends a studentcentered philosophy with comprehensive academics and hands-on learning to inspire students to become curious, passionate thinkers. The focus is on how students learn, not just what they learn, and instruction is tailored to challenge each child to reach their full potential. At Inly, students thrive in a joyful environment where they feel a sense of belonging and have opportunities for academic achievement and personal growth. They develop a deep understanding of core subjects, many hands-on skills, and a discerning ability to manage one s time they build confidence, self-reliance and independence. Students graduate Inly as independent forward-thinkers and respectful global citizens who succeed at their choice of secondary schools and in real life.

46 Watch Hill Drive, Scituate | 781-545-5544 | inlyschool.org

Thayer Academy Thayer Academy is rooted in the intentionally holistic education of students, who are viewed not solely as athletes or academics, but as whole individuals with affinities and talents in many areas. Unique to Thayer, because of deliberately coordinated scheduling, it is possible to be both a varsity athlete and sing on stage in the school musical. Students are not forced to choose one path or another. he resulting community you ll find at hayer is vibrant and affirming, the culmination of students working together in the classroom, on the playing fields, and on the stage. There is a supportive and collaborative camaraderie that pervades the halls and campus, one where students view classmates as partners, encouraging one another to discover their hidden talents and develop them into lifelong strengths.

745 Washington St., Braintree | 781-843-3580 | thayer.org

Notre Dame Academy A Catholic school sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Notre Dame Academy (NDA) prepares girls and young women in grades 7–12 to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and open-minded leaders. s the first all-girls day school in assachusetts, provides educational experiences that recognize and cultivate the distinctive talents and skills of students.

With an 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio and curriculum including over 20 AP courses, NDA guides each student in her educational journey while building self-esteem and resiliency. Whether competing on one of our 45 athletic teams or participating in over 30 co-curricular organizations and service opportunities, NDA encourages girls to take risks and pursue new opportunities in a nurturing environment. Leadership programming and early expert college counseling prepare young women for a promising future. 100 percent of our graduates are admitted to four-year colleges and universities.

1073 Main St, Hingham | 781-749-2407 | ndahingham.com

St. Sebastian’s Committed to the pursuit of truth through faith and reason, St. Sebastian’s is a Catholic independent day school for 380 young men in grades seven through twelve. With an average class size of 11 and a student/ faculty ratio of 7:1, St. Sebastian’s offers a program of academic rigor and spiritual depth with excellence in the arts and athletics. Talented and devoted art, music, and drama teachers and beautiful arts facilities provide the platform for creative expression. St. Sebastian’s School is a member of the Independent School League (ISL), the oldest Independent School athletic association in the United States and one of the most competitive in the country.

1191 Greendale Avenue, Needham | 781-449-5200 stsebs.org

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From vertical gardens to elaborate holiday displays, Cityscapes take horticulture to new heights.

BY LAURA DESISTO PHOTOGRAPHY BY DERRICK ZELLMANN

n the mid-’80s, a petite 20-something brunette was probably the last person you’d expect to upend a male-dominated industry, but that is exactly what Pembroke’s Jan Goodman did. It all started when Goodman, a newly minted UNH graduate with degrees in landscape design and horticultural technology, saw a help-wanted ad that read: “Love plants? Love people?”

“I saw that ad and yelled out, ‘Yes! Yes I do!’,” laughs oodman.

he ob was watering plants in office

buildings for the company City Gardens in their New Hampshire territory. It only paid minimum wage, which I think was about $4.25 an hour back then. But I’ve never been motivated by money. For me, it has always been about doing something I love.”

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ithin a few years of starting with the company,

oodman finally convinced

management to promote her to a regional salesperson.

sold plant

installation and maintenance pro ects in ew Hampshire and was really crushing it and getting a lot of big accounts. ventually, the company transferred me to the best territory Boston s Back Bay. ob, but after

oodman loved her

years her employer was purchased by a larger company and

she decided to move on. t had become too impersonal and corporate for me, she says.

Since Goodman had a two year non-compete with City Gardens, she had to pivot in order to continue working in the horticulture industry. he decided to open a flower and plant shop in

opley lace, which she called leurtacious.

knew practically nothing about floral arrangements,

oodman laughs. But

learning an entirely different thing was exhilarating and pushing myself to do something completely different was exactly what needed at that point in my life.

By then,

oodman was dating her future husband,

it, his grandmother, Betty was able to teach

hris. s luck would have

rane, owned ovell s lowers in Hingham and she

oodman everything she knew about floral design.

sold a wedding package even though didn t really know what was doing, says

oodman.

hank

od Betty was there to help me. nd by the way,

we believe that Betty was one of the first female flower shop owners in the country. or many years, it was a totally male-dominated industry.

ithin a

few short years leurtacious was designing floral arrangements for iffany o. and eiman hile

arcus at

opley lace.

oodman en oyed the time she spent in her little flower shop, she

missed the world of larger plant installations. n yet another moment of kismet, shortly after her non-compete expired, the airmont

opley la a

Hotel approached her for ust such a pro ect, rom there, it grew like wildfire. started doing Bain the

hristian cience

enter, says

oodman.

apital, the

arriott and

hen got the entire ohn

Hancock tower and all their buildings, that sent me to the next level.

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PLANTS WITH A PURPOSE Jan Goodman launched TransPLANTed, in 2019, to support Boston’s important causes. She bought a box truck and with the help of her daughter, Sam, and sisterin-law, enn

aulfield, she converted it into a roaming

greenhouse with a clear roof. They nicknamed the vehicle

prout.

Goodman’s crew takes Sprout to pop-up locations around Boston, partnering with corporations to sell plants and arrangements with all proceeds going to non-profit organi ations, including Big ister Boston, the NAACP, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and St. ude

hildren s esearch Hospital. his initiative, along

with her many other charitable endeavors, helped earn oodman a spot on eople maga ine s

indest eople

in merica list. o track prout s whereabouts, follow @transplantedboston on Instagram.

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In 2000, Goodman incorporated her new venture, Cityscapes, and the company’s more than three-decade run has been nothing short of remarkable. By gaining the trust and long-term business of some of the largest corporations, apartment buildings, institutions and hotels in Boston, she grew Cityscapes into the most successful interior and exterior landscape company in New England with annual revenue of more than ten million dollars.

If you’ve spent any time in Boston, chances are pretty good that you have viewed a number of her company’s projects, including their spectacular, awardwinning holiday displays, which often feature full-sized antique sleighs and two story Christmas trees. oodman says that one reason why

ityscapes continues to flourish is that she

and her staff are continually educating themselves on trends and innovations in the industry, such as the construction of living walls - self-contained vertical gardens of plants placed into a custom metal framework and mounted to an existing wall.

“We also now offer what we branded as Living Fernature ™,” she says. “Think of a coffee table or work surface with a mini-greenhouse of plants under the glass.

What’s cool is that if you’re having a stressful moment at work, you can take a breath and get temporarily lost in the micro landscape.”

These Living Fernature™ and living wall installations are meant to bring nature into the built environment – part of a design movement called biophilic design.

Research has shown that contact with live plants results in reduced stress and increased productivity. Plants also naturally clean the air and improve the humidity levels in buildings.

esigning with nature in mind will benefit us all in the

end,” says Goodman.

As her 60th birthday approaches, Goodman says that it’s time to slow down a bit. She recently brought her daughter, Sam, in as the company’s director of marketing and she is delegating more work to her loyal staff of nearly 100, many of whom have been with the company for decades, and some since its inception.

“I built a ‘she-shed’ in my backyard in Pembroke where I can work from home,” says Goodman. “Of course, I still go into the city to visit clients and collaborate on large-scale projects with my team, but I am able to work remotely because I have such an amazing staff. However, I have no plans to retire anytime soon because this career has never felt like work to me. It’s like the old saying, if you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life.”

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UTOPIA FESTIVAL In 2022, Goodman became the majority owner in Utopia, New England’s premier horticulture and epicurean festival. The festival launched last March with thousands of people in attendance.

“The festival was an explosion of experiences for the senses,” says Goodman. “We had mixologists making high-end cocktails from local spirits. We had charcuterie and candle making classes, and of course indoor and outdoor plant displays and workshops. Anything we could think of to help people live well and live inspired.”

Goodman says that the festival has something for all ages and she loved seeing the diversity of the crowd. “It was like a mash-up of the generations,” she laughs. Plans are already underway for the next festival, scheduled to take place March 22-24, 2024. To follow the fun, follow @utopiaseaport on Instagram.

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A Cohasset home is reimagined to make the most of its river views.

By M AR IA ALLEN

Photography by JESSICA DELANEY AND GR EG PR EMRU

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t isn’t uncommon for a home renovation project to evolve over time. That was certainly the case for this elegant Cohasset property overlooking the Gulf River. Initially, the homeowners reached out to designer Chris McGinty of CM Design because they wanted to reconfigure the hood above their range.

hat began as

a few small kitchen updates, however, quickly turned into a full kitchen renovation, then a first floor renovation, and eventually an extensive overhaul of the home’s interior as well as its exterior walls, roof, landscape and pool house.

“It just kind of snowballed,” says McGinty. For the Gulf River project, McGinty worked closely with Hoadley Martinez Architects out of Cohasset and the team at Archwright Fine Home Builders and Estate Management in Duxbury to transform the home in a way that suited the family’s lifestyle while capitalizing on its spectacular location.

At the time the project began, the family had two grown children living out of the house and one that was still in middle school. The couple chose to continue living in their home during the renovation process, which presented some logistical challenges but also meant that they were able to have excellent communication with the design team throughout the project.

Since the family liked to entertain, the kitchen was a primary focus. itchen designer udith

halen

of the Design Studio was brought on board to help coordinate the kitchen transformation. “One of the main goals was to open up the kitchen and make it more conversational,” explains McGinty. The Archwright team raised the kitchen ceiling, extended the room’s perimeter a bit and added floor-to-ceiling

arvin windows to give

the space a more wide open feeling.

The centerpiece of the new kitchen was a very large kitchen island, designed to be a spot the family could gather around on holidays. One of the biggest splurges was a thick slab of marble that was selected for the top of the island. The overall design of the room was kept clean and simple, with white shaker cabinets and subway tile. Hand blown glass pendants above the island were chosen to personalize and elevate the space. A new wet bar was also created. And the original copper range hood, which provided the impetus for the entire renovation, was replaced with a stainless steel hood to coordinate better with the other kitchen

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The home’s overall decor is timeless and unfussy, with a subtle nod to coastal living. White and neutral paint tones and organic textural furnishings keep the focus on the natural beauty outside the windows.

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The new pool house features a wet bar, television, comfortable sitting area, as well as a separate changing area tucked behind a sliding barn door.

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appliances.

McGinty aimed to keep the home’s overall decor timeless and unfussy, with a subtle nod to coastal living. ew hardwood floors were installed throughout the first floor and existing windows were replaced with larger models that would fill the home with natural light.

hite

and neutral paint tones and organic textural furnishings kept the focus on the natural beauty outside the windows.

“The design was all about bringing the family together and making the home more user friendly,” says Brian Lafauce, partner at Archwright Fine Home Builders and Estate Management. A new mudroom was built to serve as a convenient landing area for coats and boots and a formal dining room was transformed into a more user-friendly multi use space that would function as both a walk-in pantry and a custom homework area for the daughter. A powder room was updated with herringbone porcelain tile on the floors and a new vanity, mirrors, lighting and hardware.

The home’s landscape and pool house were also completely transformed to accommodate the family’s desire to enjoy the outdoors and provide a relaxing retreat for family and guests.

new pool was

constructed to better fit with the landscape and beside it an existing small shed that had served as a pool house was replaced with a much larger three-season pool house equipped with many creature comforts. Some of the pool house features include a flat screen television, wet bar, bathroom and changing area. “The homeowner wanted to be able to be in the pool and also have the game on inside the pool house, explains

c inty.

Accordion doors on the side of the pool house open wide to provide a comfortable spot for the family to relax in the shade. A large sliding barn door was installed to separate the changing area. A triptych of surfboard images was hung above a blue couch and woven stools added a natural element. Outside the pool house, lounge chairs were adorned with easy-to-clean white sunbrella cushions. All of the surrounding hardscaping was done by Paragon Landscape and Construction in Hanover.

The completed project showcases how outdoor living spaces can seamlessly be married together with a home.

hether lounging by the pool on hot summer

days or gazing through a window on a cool fall evening, the family can now fully appreciate their little slice of paradise.

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ingham’s Diana Cousineau Aveni has a dizzying array of credits on her resume.

talented fine

artist and accomplished home chef/cookbook author turned interior designer (she’s the owner of Hingham Furniture & Design and Framing Concepts) Aveni has never shied away from a challenge or a chance to expand on her skills. But there’s one thing that she herself didn’t see coming – the fulfillment that would come from raising chickens in her backyard. The inspiration for her new hobby arose after Aveni noticed that eggs from commercially-raised chickens were making her feel ill.

“Concerned that I might have an egg allergy, I spoke with my doctor,” says Aveni. “He explained it most likely isn’t an allergy. Conventional eggs from chickens raised in close quarters can release toxins from stress that seeps into their eggs and causes inflammation in the human body,” says Aveni. “I thought, well, I love eggs so I guess I’ll just have to build a chicken coop in my backyard and then treat my chickens like queens so they are happy!”

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As with everything she does, Aveni meticulously designed her hen house. Were it not for the wood shavings on the floor, the cedar plank-sided coop could easily pass for a home office or a she shed, with its double rench doors and brick herringbone walkway. n automatic door lifts up at sunrise and closes at sunset to allow the chickens access to an attached outdoor run. hickens have poor vision and their internal clock tells them to go inside at dusk for their own safety, says veni. he coop is also fully heated and air-conditioned.

othing but the best for my girls, she laughs.

n order to serve up fresh microgreens for her hens, she also commissioned an ad acent

-by-

-foot pine-

sided greenhouse. n addition to greens, she grows fruits and vegetables for herself and her husband, teve. olyacrylic walls and roofing help to capture warmth and sunlight, allowing veni to grow produce in every season. n oversi ed,

-bulb pendant light with aged brass rods and hand-blown glass hangs high from the

ceiling and anchors the open, airy space.

hat light fixture reminded me of a dandelion, which seems so

appropriate for a greenhouse. says veni. tanding in front of the chicken coop, the designer points to a hand carved sign above its double doors, which reads Hooha s

luckingham alace.

y husband teve nicknamed me Hooha a long time ago, laughs veni. fact that my chickens definitely get the royal treatment.

ot surprisingly, those chickens

eds, sa Browns, ustralian Ocelots and the largest of all, Brahmas here s

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Hooha’s Stracciatella Soup Serves 2 to 3 2 large, farm-raised eggs 4 cups low-sodium chicken bone broth 4 teaspoons finely grated, lightly packed Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs (toasted for added flavor) or semolina flour Pinch of freshly ground black pepper Handful spinach leaves, sliced into 1/2-inch ribbons (can also use chard, arugula, sorrel, or any tender green) Place broth in a 2-quart saucepan and bring to a simmer.

In a medium bowl whisk together the egg, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs and black pepper. Once the stock is simmering, stir in the sliced spinach.

Pour the egg mixture into the soup. Do not stir. After a few seconds, stir the mixture gently into the soup. Cook at a gentle simmer for another minute.

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This new endeavor has added even more to Aveni’s already jam-packed daily routine of zipping between her warehouse in Weymouth and client appointments.

feed my girls first

thing in the morning and do a daily clean up in their coop,” says Aveni. “Even though it seems a bit much, it actually feels like I’m slowing down because I am connecting to the natural rhythms of the day. People really cannot believe Diana Aveni is cleaning out a chicken coop! They know me as the Gucci-wearing lady who is always impeccably dressed.”

But those closest to Aveni know that this new venture is not as much of a departure as it may seem. “I grew up in Connecticut where we had an enormous backyard garden,” she says. “I have professional culinary training and worked my way through college at high-end restaurants where I was inspired by quality ingredients. By building a greenhouse I am now able to step right outside and get that same quality.”

Before her days as an interior designer, Aveni wrote and illustrated a series of three cookbooks titled, “Cooking to Please for Good Health and Happiness.”

“That title was actually pretty foretelling,” says Aveni. “Because my own health has improved so much since I started raising chickens and growing my own produce. Besides being able to eat eggs again, my asthma and other allergies are so much better.”

The free-spirited designer isn’t exactly sure what’s next for her, other than her determination to embrace a more relaxed pace after a very hectic and stressful COVID period. As for her husband, Aveni says he is always supportive of her sometimes ‘wacky and creative energy.’

“I never question my wife,” says Steve. “I could come home to a giraffe in our backyard and it wouldn’t surprise me.”

And that’s a good thing, because a few weeks after our interview, without her husband’s knowledge, a box of baby ducks arrived at the Aveni’s home. “What can I say?” she laughs. uck eggs make the fluffiest pastry

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Tenacity and teamwork are two things that have led to career success for Sheri Sibley, Broker/Owner at Engel & Volkers, South Shore. Upon moving to Duxbury 29 years ago, Sibley realized that she wanted to have a career where she could spend her days helping families find their dream homes on the outh hore.

The idea to take this career path had been brewing ever since Sibley was in college and working for a savings and loan institution. “I met my friend Dale and he inspired me to obtain my degree in real estate,” says Sibley. “I went from being an appraiser to working for the FDIC as a review appraiser and asset manager.” Sibley went on to work as a Realtor for 14 years, before obtaining her broker’s license in 2008. In addition to her extensive experience and education, Sibley says the thing that sets her team apart is the specialized services they provide to clients.

“We knock it out of the park with our premarketing process,” she says. “We are the only agency on the South Shore that offers a host of professional network services as part of the commission. That is our secret sauce.”

Sibley works tirelessly on behalf of her clients and her steadfast determination ensures a high level of client satisfaction. rom the first meeting with potential homebuyers, she and her team remain laser focused on the client’s needs. A collaborative work environment makes it possible for members of her team to work together, discussing issues as they arise and finding solutions.

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Owner/Stylist at Beehive the Salon | Beehive Beauty 339-217-2132, beehivebeautyinc.com Sue Casale, the owner of Beehive Beauty and Beehive the Salon, has not only mastered the art of transforming hair, she has cultivated a thriving community of empowered women. Each of her salons feature a modern aesthetic and her dedicated team of professional stylists ensure that each client has an incredible experience. asale was fortunate to find mentors early in her career who helped inspire her career journey. She spent time working as an educator for a global hair care brand and also worked behind the scenes at national hair shows, assisting the top talent in the industry. n , asale opened her first salon, lements, in lymouth. wasn t afraid to hustle, working hours a week to meet my goals, she reflects. n 2011, Casale decided to bring her expertise closer to home, selling Elements and establishing Beehive the Salon in Duxbury. The success of the salon led her to open a second location at uxbury s illbrook tation.

Beehive is all about supporting the community - our team, our town, and most importantly, our clients, says asale. he salon s friendly front desk staff provides excellent customer service and stylists are committed to knowing the latest haircut and color trends. have to give a shout-out to lymouth outh High chool s cosmetology program, says asale. ll but one of our stylists are from the program and it definitely strengthens the tribe vibe at Beehive. rom livedin color to dimensional Balayage, Beehive Beauty ensures that each customer achieves the perfect hairstyle to make them feel beautiful and confident.

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Orthodontist at South Shore Orthodontics 781-815-4557, smilessouthshore.com or r. mily . achs, being an orthodontist is about much more than ust fixing teeth it s about transforming lives, one smile at a time. valued member of the outh hore Orthodontics team, she has a natural gift for connecting with young people who come in for treatment and en oys seeing them grow into confident young adults. pride myself on being able to help kids feel welcome and excited about their treatment, says r. achs. any patients who come in are nervous to get braces, so to hear them say, hat wasn t bad at all is very rewarding.”

Dr. Sachs holds a doctoral degree in dental medicine from the niversity of onnecticut and a asters of cience in entistry and ertificate of Orthodontics from ndiana niversity. aised in ew ngland, she en oys working in the outh hore community. Our office is like a huge family, says r. achs. e love what we do, and it makes me look forward to going to work in the morning.”

The most gratifying aspect of her job, however, is witnessing the reactions of patients when they complete their treatments. t s ama ing to see a patient look in the mirror for the first time after they get their braces off, says r. achs. hey cannot stop checking out their new smiles Special Advertising Section

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A lifelong Scituate resident, Tricia Duffey knows the main streets and back roads of her hometown better than almost anyone. Her extensive knowledge of the South Shore community has proven to be a valuable asset throughout her 18 year real estate career. A sales associate at Jack Conway for the last three years, she is known for her down-to-earth nature and excellent customer service. Her unwavering pursuit of excellence also led her to become a member of the Jack Conway Ambassador’s Club, an impressive designation bestowed upon the top two percent of sales agents.

Duffey is dedicated to educating her clients and fostering a sense of partnership so that buyers feel more confident navigating the often complicated homebuying process. “I assure my clients that they have a professional to guide them,” says Duffey. “My knowledge of the market helps them feel confident that they are finding the best home in their price range in the very best location.” hether working with first-time homebuyers, young families, or people who are ready to downsize, Duffey is committed to helping her clients find a home that suits their needs. any of my clients say that I became their newest friend in town and that really makes me happy,” says Duffey. “For me, that’s what it is all about. I want my clients to feel like the process was seamless, pleasant and smooth, which is no easy task in real estate!”

Being part of a family-owned real estate business like Jack Conway has also helped Duffey provide top level service to her clients. “Jack Conway is entrenched in the community and if I need anything, I just go there and get it done. I have complete control, from start to finish.

When the time came for Duffey to settle down and raise her own family, she knew the South Shore was exactly where she wanted to be. “I have family and friends that moved away and each time they come back they talk about how beautiful it is and how much they miss it,” says Tricia. “I love to wake up and smell the sea air. I feel blessed to live here.”

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CEO/Owner of Powell Studio 781-421-6544, thepowellstudio.com From nursing to nurturing beauty, Jennifer Powell, the owner of Powell Studio in Hanover, has always had a passion for helping people feel their best. Since opening the doors of her boutiquestyle medical aesthetics spa in 2015, her business has become a premier destination for both men and women looking to enhance their natural radiance.

With over two decades of experience as a Registered Nurse, Jennifer’s career trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. She previously worked in a range of medical settings, including neurology, neonatal ICU and emergency rooms. he also became a certified sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) and later went on to serve as the Central MA SANE Regional Coordinator. Fueled by her desire to help empower women, Jennifer set her sights on opening her own business.

“I’ve always been driven to learn and grow, so entrepreneurship felt very natural,” Jennifer explains. “I love that at Powell Studio, I still get to be present and care for people like I did in the hospital setting, but now I can help them look and feel their very best.”

Specializing in medical aesthetics services, the team at Powell Studio strives to provide patients with a VIP experience. Personalized consultations ensure that each individual’s unique needs and aspirations are thoroughly understood. “We only offer services that we believe in and know will give the desired results to our clients,” she says. “Our treatments and less-is-more approach leave clients feeling knowledgeable and confident about how they look, and that is our favorite kind of self-care.”

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Outside of work, Jennifer is always looking for ways to further her knowledge.

She is currently enrolled in Purdue Global University’s online program to get her Master’s Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She also cherishes her role as a mother to five children. feel grateful that my path has allowed me to prioritize selfcare, leaving the space in my life to be 100 percent present with my amazing friends and family and enjoy every little moment that is so precious.”

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Broker at Preferred Properties 617-719-1483, virtahomes.com Nancy Virta’s success as a realtor comes not only from her 33 years of experience, but also from her patient and understanding personality.

“I never get rattled,” says Virta, who strives to communicate information as clearly and calmly as possible while walking homebuyers through the often stressful process of buying a home. “My clients always hear from me, their questions are always answered, and their worries are soothed knowing that my finger is on the pulse of this ever-changing real estate market. top-producing agent on the outh hore, irta possesses knowledge of the luxury real estate market as well as the new home construction industry. In fact, she was involved in the design and sale of more than 200 homes at Indian Pond Estates in Kingston.

A proud mother of three and grandmother to seven, Virta is what you would call a “people person,” who takes the time to get to know each of her clients. “I love meeting new people and helping them with their homebuying adventure,” says Virta.

Much of Virta’s new business comes from referrals and she feels honored whenever a client recommends her to friends and family. “I treat each person like they are a ‘forever’ client,” says Virta. “It’s such a big decision to buy or sell a home, but my clients know they can count on me.”

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Three women-led startups are making a positive impact on women’s health.

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Poppies with Purpose Fighting Cancer With Color t just 38 years old, while living in the city with her husband and two young girls, Lisa Carlin was shocked and devastated to receive a breast cancer diagnosis. She was facing a double mastectomy, eight doses of chemotherapy plus six weeks of daily radiation.

“I had to really dig deep to get through that dark time,” says Carlin. “So I turned to my closet and pulled out my hot pink ballet flats and decided to wear them to my treatments. It gave me courage and bravery while the bright pink color lifted my spirits and could always spark a conversation with other patients, my nurses and doctors. It connected us.”

When her own personal cancer battle was finally behind her,

arlin kept circling back to the

thought that she could brighten up other cancer patients’ lives with similar, colorful shoes. She had a background in interior design and architecture and when a friend connected her with Ann Williams, a London-born footwear designer, she was off and running. Williams helped Carlin design the shoes and source a manufacturer. he final result was a pair of hot pink, easy to pop-on comfortable flats that

arlin

named Poppies with Purpose.

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“The inspiration for the name comes from the poppy pattern on my grandmother’s housecoat, which my mom made into a quilt to comfort me during my cancer treatments. That same 1950s pattern is now printed on the duster bag we package and deliver each pair of Poppies in,” says Carlin. hile the first pairs of oppies were manufactured in the signature pink for breast cancer, Carlin has since introduced a navy version for colorectal cancer and a tangerine pair for kidney cancer and leukemia. Since launching the business in 2022 and showcasing the Signature Pink shoe at the American Cancer Society Making Strides Walk in Boston, Carlin has donated a part of her profits to cancer research specifically researcHERS, a group supporting grants for female cancer scientists), as well as to local organizations such as Runway for Recovery that give funds directly to individual cancer patients and survivors.

Carlin says that even beyond the patients themselves, their caregivers, loved ones and even colleagues will often purchase and wear Poppies in a show of support and solidarity.

“Cancer can be a very isolating experience,” she says.

“I like to say that Poppies were designed to bring courage, color and connection to the lives of patients fighting the very same battle that did.

She continues to share her message and mission with her customers and community. In fact, inside the right shoe of every pair, wearers will find a printed message from Carlin: “live each day with a pop of color.”

To learn more, visit poppieswithpurpose.com.

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Free.

Leading the Charge to End Period Insecurity

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n 2019, Hingham resident Kenzie Blackwell took her daughter and a few friends to volunteer at Hope and Comfort in Needham, an organization that provides personal care products like soap and shampoo to those in need.

“I remember looking around the supply room and seeing a very small stack of period products,” says Blackwell. “I asked the tour guide if these items were in demand and was told that the need is so great, they literally cannot keep them in stock.” fter doing some research, Blackwell was horrified to learn that 1 in 4 teens in Massachusetts struggle to afford period products. “I also learned that this leads to many missed days of school due to embarrassment and lack of agency to buy their own products given the expense,” says Blackwell.

Beyond school-aged children, Blackwell also discovered that women of all ages suffer from lack of access to these products.

here are no federal benefit programs to cover

the costs,” she says. “And this imposes a barrier to equity in education and employment.”

Armed with these facts, she approached the staff at her local church, St. John the Evangelist in Hingham, and with their support, created an outreach ministry to help bridge the gap. They named the program Free. (pronounced “Free, Period”). and Blackwell serves at the helm as the founder and director.

“The assistance and encouragement from the congregation and the community has been so amazing,” says Blackwell. “After many months of planning and fundraising, we did our first distribution in

ay of

.

Since then, Blackwell has secured corporate sponsorships and alliances with manufacturers such as Kotex, and the locally-owned brand, Unicorn, which makes organic products. hese relationships have enabled ree. to benefit from bulk purchasing. he non-profit can now fund a one month supply of products for just $2.50 per person.

“This means that for a donation of $30, you are funding a full year’s supply of much-needed period products for an individual in need,” says Blackwell. “Since we do not have employees or salaries, every penny you donate goes right out the door.”

The organization now distributes free supplies to area schools and organizations such as Wellspring, Interfaith Social Services, and many more, delivering over 631,000 period products since their inception. In addition, they are working to sponsor state legislation that may ultimately end period insecurity.

“We recently conducted a needs assessment and found that 92 percent of responding schools in Massachusetts do not have adequate funding for supplies,” says Blackwell.

Free. is working to make period products as readily available as toilet paper in public schools.

“No student should have to miss school during their period,” says Blackwell.

To learn more, visit freeperiodministry.org.

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Comfort Pad by Featherstones

Creating a Softer Landing

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ver the course of her twenty plus years as a licensed massage therapist, Duxbury’s Leigh Lench Smith lost count of how many female clients complained about chest pain when lying face down on the massage table.

“In my practice, I work exclusively with women, many of whom are pregnant with tender breasts, or recovering from breast surgery,” she says. “In 2020, while working on yet another client who rolled over and said ‘ouch,’ a lightbulb went off. I thought there just had to be a way to make women more comfortable.”

Smith was on a mission and was able to use a period of downtime while she was healing from foot surgery to design, patent and ultimately manufacture the Comfort Pad by Featherstones. The molded Talalay foam pad helps women breathe a sigh of relief by supporting their breasts when face down on massage and chiropractic tables, MRI machines, chaise lounges and even in their own beds for stomach sleepers.

“The foam is made from the sap of rubber trees in southeast Asia. They don’t have to cut the tree down to get the sap, so it’s sustainable,” says Smith. All of the manufacturing is done in the United States – the forms are molded in Connecticut and the fabric covers are sewn in a factory in Fall River.

Since Smith uses the “Comfort Pad” with her own massage clients, she has been able to see firsthand what a difference it makes when women are lying prone on a firm surface. Because designed it and tested the prototype, I wasn’t really surprised by the positive feedback,” she says.

What has surprised Smith, however, is the fact that people have found other uses for her invention.

Customers have used the pad for post-surgical comfort after orthopedic surgery, by supporting and propping up a leg, hip or arm. Others take it on flights for back or hip comfort since it can be folded in half and slipped into a carry-on bag.

“The thing I really didn’t see coming,” says Smith “is that one of my clients took the pad to her job as a technician at Boston

hildren s Hospital and used

it to support and prop patients in the MRI machine.

The staff liked it so much, they ordered multiple pads for each machine. They even requested that I develop prototypes for two other pads, in different shapes, which are already in use.”

Leigh Smith says that she’s spent so much of her career providing relief through massage that it’s been especially rewarding to find yet another avenue to bring comfort to women.

To learn more, visit: featherstonesinc.com.

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INSIDE THE FERMENTARY, THE SOUTH SHORE’S FIRST TASTING ROOM FOR CRAFT HOT SAUCE.

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n their very first date, hannon and evin Burke shared enough ghost chili peppers to bring an ordinary mortal to their knees. or those who may not know the three-inch ghost chili pepper, which has a red and wrinkly-looking skin, is one of the hottest peppers in the world, ranking high above alapenos and habaneros.

hile the ghost pepper date brought

their relationship to a new level, the experience remains scorched in hannon s memory. was in pain for hours afterward, says hannon, but with a smile. hat initial encounter brought them together as a couple and ultimately planted the seeds of their homegrown hot sauce business, Burke s Hot auce. he Burkes latest venture, he ermentary, is a one-of-a-kind tasting and tap room that opened in eptember..

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Humble—Yet Hot—Beginnings The Burkes, who both had full-time careers and a young daughter to care for, took advantage of the pandemic shutdown to pause and plant a garden full of hot pepper plants, mostly habanero.

Kevin, a practiced homebrewer of beer, turned his attention to a hot sauce-making kit. The original recipe called for red habanero with red onion, red bell pepper, carrots and garlic. he first few batches were way too hot, he recalls.

o learned

not to go overboard with the habaneros and the scotch bonnet.

He now uses a specially designed software to track the ratio of herbs and spices to control the heat level of the six varieties of Burke s Hot auce Original Habanero, erde errano, ineapple Habanero,

ango cotch Bonnet, hai

Habanero.

e ve tamed it a bit from the original, but it s still hot,

hili Habanero, and

inger

says hannon. f you think it s hot now, you can only imagine how hot it was before.

Having majored in biology in college, Kevin sought to elevate their namesake hot sauce by creating a long-lasting fermented version, rather than a fresh blend that would have a short shelf life. Each handcrafted batch of hot sauce is covered with a salt brine that prevents penetration from outside bacteria, while enhancing the natural flavors.

The Burkes presented their perfected product to their trusted tastetesters and received rave reviews. Fueled by encouragement from friends, they decided to take their hot sauce public for the first time at the Hanover Farmers Market in May of 2021. Just two hours later, they were sold out of their supply of 150 bottles of hot sauce. t that point, evin and hannon could have continued making small batches of hot sauce in their home kitchen to sell at weekly farmers markets—but they began to realize that things were really heating up for Burke s Hot auce.

eople kept telling us how good

the sauce was and that we should turn it into a business, recalls.

hannon

e reali ed we didn t want to sacrifice all of our weekends

at markets for a hobby, so we decided to see how far we could go with it. o that end, hannon enrolled in an accelerated business planning course at Bridgewater tate niversity and worked around the clock on a five-year business plan for their burgeoning hot sauce enterprise. The couple secured a space in a shared commissary kitchen in Norwell so they could boost production to meet everincreasing demand. When the commissary kitchen eventually closed, they realized they needed a larger space for sauce-making to bring their product to a broader market.

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Room to Grow Shannon’s business-planning efforts yielded the concept of The ermentary, a noun which has several fitting definitions

he

chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat

he process of fermentation involved in the making

of beer, wine and liquor, in which sugars are converted to ethyl alcohol and

communal gathering place with fermented

foods. The couple envisioned a communal gathering space on the South Shore where hot sauce enthusiasts could come to enjoy beer, wine, light fare and each other’s company. fter searching for over a year and nearly settling on a different location, the storefront at 200 Webster Street in Hanover became available. he former site of Burke s lewerks no relation to hannon and evin featured a brewing area in the back and a tap room with a long L-shaped bar and seating area out front. “When we saw this space, it just made sense,” says Shannon. “It’s such a uni ue and specific application, with the taps and the bar, and the layout is ideal.”

Now, instead of beer being brewed in the back room, the area is set up for hot sauce-making with an industrial-sized kettle, blender and bottle-filler, as well as plenty of shelving for storing finished products. Visitors to The Fermentary will be able to peer through a pair of windows into the hot-sauce making process.

With beer taps and a cold room already in place, the Burkes have plans to pour local craft beers alongside their hot sauce. To start, they’ll serve brews from Untold Brewing in Scituate, Vitamin Sea Brewing in Weymouth, Trillium Brewing Company in Canton, and Widowmaker Brewing Co. in Braintree. In addition, they’ll offer a selection of natural wines as well as snacks and small plates for visitors to en oy while relaxing on the couch, in front of the fireplace, or at one of the many tables at the Fermentary.

For information on upcoming events at The Fermentary, visit thefermentarytaproom.com.

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BURKE’S HOT SAUCE

Combining a hit of heat upfront with the cool, refreshing taste of

One of the questions the Burkes get asked most frequently about their hot sauce is: “How hot is it?” Kevin’s response: “Well, it’s hot sauce, so let’s start there. For most people who really enjoy hot sauce, it will hit that niche for them. It’s not extreme.” Ranging from mild to moderate to hot, the six varieties of Burke’s Hot Sauce offer a healthy dose of heat, which can be utilized as a key ingredient in a zesty dish or a spicy condiment atop tacos or hot dogs.

tomatillos, the Verde Serrano sauce delivers a smooth, fresh finish and is considered the mildest of the bunch. Shannon recommends Verde Serrano on pizza—her pizza is not complete without it!

This classic sauce is billed as the everyday, go-to hot sauce— ideal for unlimited applications, from wings and chili to tacos, eggs and beyond.

VERDE SERRANO ORIGINAL HABANERO

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With its tamed heat and well-balanced mango flavor, this sauce serves up a sultry aribbean vibe. hannon loves to add this sauce to mac and cheese.

MANGO SCOTCH BONNET

Kevin’s personal favorite, this sauce has a savory flavor reminiscent of Sriracha with a medium-to-hot heat and a sweet red bell pepper finish.

Kevin enjoys dressing his sandwiches with Thai Chili Habanero.

Burke’s Hot Sauces, this blend features upfront notes of

THAI CHILI HABANERO

garlic and a subtle ginger flavor on the back end. t s also Shannon’s favorite, and she likes to use it liberally in chicken dishes and soups.

All of Burke’s Hot Sauces are made with locally sourced ingredients and are gluten-free, fat-free, sugar-free and vegan. auces can be purchased at a number of retailers on the South Shore, including Board 143 in Scituate, arket in orwell,

ayflower

ercantile

in Plympton, and Untold Brewing in Scituate,

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as at The Fermentary and well as online at burkeshotsauce.com.

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10 Ways to celebrate Autumn on the South Shore!

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TOUR A CRANBERRY BOG iscover the secrets of the state of

assachusetts official

fruit. The Massachusetts Cranberries growers’ association is holding guided cranberry bog tours that include a discussion of each growing season, cranberry growing history of

assachusetts and features a viewing of a

wet cranberry harvest

ote his is not an in-the-bog-

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For tickets, visit cranberries.org.

BUILD A BOUQUET utumn blooms are absolutely gorgeous, but fleeting. on t miss your chance to pick your own flowers at a local flower field.

ross treet lower arm in orwell is the place

to go for to-die-for ahlias. ou can pick your own and build a beautiful bou uet on hursday through unday all the way into early October until the first frost .

For more info on special farm events, visit Crossstreetflowerfarm.com.

ATTEND A FARM FESTIVAL on t miss the third annual Harvest estival at lliot arm in akeville on October by

. he festival will feature live music

O, face painting by rt on the pot, a petting oo by

hild s lay lpaca, local brews by Harper ane Brewery, cider doughnuts, a selfie station, bouncy house, pumpkin patch and more

O

ll proceeds from the event will

be donated to charity to provide local families in need with essential groceries and farm fresh produce in

.

To find out more, visit elliotfarm.org/harvestfestival.

GET COZY & CRAFTY earn how to knit with ust your two hands. outh hore Blanket arties offers private parties and public pop-up events across the outh hore where guests can learn how to create chunky knit blankets and co y knit pumpkins. eserve your spot at the next chunky knit pumpkin pop-up at Barrel House

on October

and October

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For a complete schedule of events, visit southshoreblanketparties.com.

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RENAISSANCE REVELRY Don’t miss the biggest and best Renaissance festival in New England, King Richard’s Faire. Mix and mingle with members of the royal court, cheer on the knights as they joust on horseback and enjoy a range of acrobatic, comedic and musical entertainment. Costumes are encouraged to help guests get into the spirit of the event, but not required. The faire takes place on weekends through October 22nd.

Get your tickets at kingrichardsfaire.net.

SAVOR CIDER DOUGHNUTS Few things taste as delicious on a fall afternoon as a fresh hot apple cider doughnut. CN Smith Farm in East Bridgewater actually has a designated “Donut Barn” that does a booming business churning out soft, pillowy doughnuts tossed in cinnamon and sugar. Open Thursday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The barn also serves hot or cold brew coffee, apple cider, hot chocolate, lime rickeys, cider slush, and many more tasty treats.

Can’t make it to the farm? They also offer DoorDash on Thursdays and Fridays.

Learn more at cnsmithfarminc.com.

GET LOST IN A CORN MAZE Each year, Sauchuk Farm in Plympton carves a network of paths through a giant corn field forming an intricate pattern. The farm offers both a “kiddie” and a more challenging (and sometimes frustrating) corn maze experience. But both tracks can be tricky if you’re not paying attention. The farm also features a “cow train” ride, bouncing pillow, pumpkin patch and much more. sauchukmaze.com

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HAUNTED HAPPENING Whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, you’re sure to enjoy learning about mysterious hauntings along the South Shore corridor with Greater Boston Paranormal Associates. This one night event will take place on October 20 and is being hosted by the James Library in Norwell. Hear all about the paranormal investigators’ spookiest experiences, learn how paranormal investigations work, and even participate in a mini investigation.

To reserve your spot, visit jameslibrary.org.

PICK YOUR OWN APPLES or PUMPKINS If you’re seeking a quintessential fall activity for your family, picking your own apples or pumpkins can’t be beat. C.N. Smith Farm in East Bridgewater has apple orchards and fields of pumpkins to explore and at Sauchuk Farm in Plympton you can take a hayride out to the pumpkin field. One of the most stunning pumpkin displays, however, is put on at Wheelwright Farm in Cohasset. Each year, hundreds of pumpkins are artfully arranged to form a creative design.

For more information, visit cohassetasp.org/pumpkin-patch/

AMERICA’S HOMETOWN PARADE Hand-built parade floats, patriotic marching bands, historical reenactors and plenty of community spirit are on display each year at America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade. This year’s parade will step off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 18, in front of Plymouth Rock.

Spectators line the streets of downtown Plymouth to watch this event each year so get there early to claim your viewing spot. If you’d rather avoid the crowds, tune into WCVB Channel 5 for the Live Televised Special.

For a complete schedule of events and parking information, visit usathanksgiving.com.

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Bramhall’s Country Store Photograph by Allison Kathleen DiMaggio Situated in a quiet corner of Chiltonville, Bramhall’s Country Store comes alive with autumn colors each year. First established in 1828, the historic building now operates as a farm stand and offers a range of local food products such as dried pastas and local honey, as well as a selection of prepared foods, like homemade soup and fresh lobster rolls.

In September and October (until the first frost), Bramhall’s also operates a bustling cut flower business with gorgeous bouquets of cosmos, dahlias and zinnias sold out of the Blooms Barn. An assortment of pumpkins are also available at Bramhall’s. This image, taken by calligraphy artist and flower farmer Allison Kathleen DiMaggio, really captures the essence of fall on the South Shore. To see more of her photography, visit allisonkathleen.com.

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