It’s always wild to see how many groundbreakings we report on each month. If you ever need a sign to see how the construction industry is doing in our region, read December’s issue. Beginning on page 12, we go back and review all of the projects that broke ground this year. It is truly inspiring to see them all!
It’s awards season, as well. We’ve got all three New England chapters of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) awards featured in this issue. Turn to page 21 to see all of the people, projects and firms that were recognized this year. Congrats to all the winners!
Anastasia Barnes
I encourage you to read more about The Pryde, New England’s first LGBTQ-friendly senior affordable housing complex underway in Boston’s Hyde Park neighborhood (pg. 9). The project is a joint development by Pennrose and LGBTQ Senior Housing Inc. Pennrose is a nationally recognized developer with “heart and soul,” literally. NEI General Contracting is converting the former William Barton Rogers School into 74 units of housing and additional community amenities including an art space and art gallery; classrooms for Life Long Learning programs; and space for yoga, large meetings, indoor pickleball, and other activities.
Two new firms recently opened up shop in Boston: Flad Architects and H.J. Russell & Company. Both companies have a heavy presence in the southern part of the U.S., as well as New York. Learn more about these firms on page 35.
My good friend and colleague Chanda Smart of OnyxGroup Development and Realty is on the board of trustees for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk County (CAC). She invited me to attend this year’s “Step Up & Speak Out Benefit,” which included awards, a silent auction and a buffet style dinner. CAC raised almost $600,000 at this year’s event! Michael Fish of Dellbrook|JKS is also on the board of trustees and was one of the people recognized that evening. Awards are given to those individuals who have demonstrated a unique level of support for the CAC’s mission in responding to children and families who are victims of violence, exploitation, and abuse. Read about the award on page 29. If you’re interested in learning more about the CAC, you can visit https://www.suffolkcac.org.
Did you know we have extended the deadline for our HP25 Anniversary Edition? You have until Jan. 6 to share the story, mission, or evolution of your company or organization in this special issue. Turn to page 11 for all the details!
The holidays are here! I’ll be binging on my favorite holiday movies, A Christmas Story and A Christmas Carol (the Alastair Sim version). Happy holidays to you and yours from all of us at High-Profile Monthly.
Enjoy the read, and I’ll see you next year!
Anastasia Barnes
