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Partnering with Purpose: Spotlight on Skilled Purpose and Our Growing Collaboration

Partnering with Purpose: Spotlight on Skilled Purpose and Our Growing Collaboration At our February Dinner Meeting, members had the opportunity to hear from Vinnie English and Joe Thorpe about an inspiring new initiative—Skilled Purpose, a nonprofit that offers hands-on trades training and job placement support for individuals in recovery from substance use disorder or those…

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At Home Magazine Summer 2025

summer 2025 at home magazine

At Home Magazine Summer 2025 Discover the Summer 2025 issue of At Home Magazine Cape Cod: Your Ultimate Guide to Home Building, Remodeling, and Home Improvement With valuable insights and inspiration for your dream home or upcoming remodel. Read the issue …

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New Home Inspection Regulation Aims to Protect Buyers’ Rights in Massachusetts

New Home Inspection Regulation Aims to Protect Buyers’ Rights in Massachusetts The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) has finalized a new regulation designed to protect Massachusetts homebuyers by ensuring they are fully informed of their right to a home inspection. Set to take effect for contracts signed after October 15, 2025, this…

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Housing and Taxes Emerge as Key Issues in Governor’s Race

Housing and Taxes Emerge as Key Issues in Governor’s Race As Massachusetts looks ahead to its next gubernatorial election, a recent poll reveals a clear message from voters: economic realities are driving decisions more than party lines. Reducing housing costs topped the list of concerns, with nearly one-third of respondents citing it as the most…

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Remembering Guy Webb: A Legacy of Dedication, Leadership, and Kindness

Remembering Guy Webb: A Legacy of Dedication, Leadership, and Kindness We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Guy A. A. Webb, a beloved leader in the Massachusetts home building community, who died on June 1, 2025, after a nearly two-year battle with cancer. He was 64. For nearly three decades, Guy served as…

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Skilled Purpose: Launching Workforce Recovery Through Trades Training

Skilled Purpose: Launching Workforce Recovery Through Trades Training The Michael English House, Inc. is preparing to launch its Skilled Purpose pilot program—a 12-week carpentry training course designed to support individuals in recovery or recently reentering society after incarceration. The program is seeking donations to help cover tools, training, and participant support. To learn more or contribute, visit: skilledpurpose.org…

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Proposes Coastal Resilience Plan Amid Rising Sea Threats

Healey-Driscoll Administration Proposes Coastal Resilience Plan Amid Rising Sea Threats As climate change accelerates, Massachusetts is taking proactive steps to protect its vulnerable coastal communities. A newly released draft plan by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs outlines a comprehensive 50-year strategy to address rising sea levels, intensifying storms, and increased flooding risks…

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