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  1. "Be a Santa to a Senior" Program in Full Swing at Duval's PharmacyRead the original story

    Friday | Press Release News From 24-7 Press Release

    PLYMOUTH COUNTY, MA, December 04, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Old Colony Elder Services , a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point that serves Plymouth county as well as the towns of Avon, Easton and Stoughton, is encouraging the general public to participate in the "Be a Santa to a Senior" program by providing a gift to a senior in need.

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    Related Topix: Plymouth County, MA, Non-Profit, Stoughton, MA, Life, Holidays, Christmas, Whitman, MA

  2. Contractors get work despite violations

    Wednesday Dec 2 | The Boston Globe

    ... The Saugus-based firm has two stimulus contracts worth $8.8 million for resurfacing on roadways in Harvard, Littleton, Avon and Stoughton, Highway Division records show. "It does appear that they were not truthful, and they signed this contract ...

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    Related Topix: Massachusetts, Boston University, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Saugus, MA, Stoughton, MA

  3. a oeBe a Santa to a Seniora Program in Full Swing at Duvala s PharmacyRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 2 | PR-inside.com

    2009-12-02 19:57:06 - Gift Program Makes Holidays Merry for Isolated Seniors PLYMOUTH COUNTY AND AVON, EASTON AND STOUGHTON, MA Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) that serves Plymouth county as ...

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    Related Topix: Plymouth County, MA, Stoughton, MA, Non-Profit, Life, Holidays, Christmas, Whitman, MA

  4. BHS Seniors To Miss 2 Games After Alcohol IncidentRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 24 | WBZ TV

    ... were cited for having open containers of beer. The three players and a former player were pulled over by police in Avon on Saturday shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Central Street. Linebacker Edward Cassidy, 17, who was allegedly driving the car, was ...

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    Related Topix: High School Football

  5. November is National Family Caregivers Month

    Sunday Nov 22 | PR-inside.com

    2009-11-22 20:49:44 - Old Colony Elder Services Holds a oeCaregiver Night Outa PLYMOUTH COUNTY AND AVON; EASTON AND STOUGHTON, MAa According to the National Family Caregivers Association, more than 50 million people in the U.S. provide care for a ...

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    Related Topix: Plymouth County, MA, Stoughton, MA, Brockton, MA, Medicine, Health, Massage Therapy, Health

  6. Coach's award ceremony todayRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 21 | Boston.com

    The Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association will honor Avon High School coach Rich Gifford with a Victory Club award at its Hall of Fame banquet today at 5 p.m. at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester.

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  7. Logan Furniture Buys 127,600 SF...Read the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | Banker & Tradesman

    Braintree-based Logan Furniture has purchased a 127,600-square-foot building in Avon Industrial Park in Avon, which will serve as the firm's new corporate headquarters and a warehouse.

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    Related Topix: Braintree, MA, Real Estate, Jones Lang Lasalle

  8. Musician gives new twist to accordianRead the original story

    Oct 27, 2009 | Boston Globe

    ... I hate that song I know you you paid everything -- To " Single Stream Recycling The conversion of a recycling plant in Avon, Mass. has allowed for recyclables to be placed all in one container, rather than residents having to separate glass, ...

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    Related Topix: Mercedes-Benz, Pop/Rock, The Beatles, Animated TV, Children TV, The Beatles, Entertainment, Television, John Lennon

  9. Old Colony Elder Services Disappointed Over Lengthy Home Care Wait List

    Oct 26, 2009 | PR-inside.com

    DATELINE: PLYMOUTH COUNTY AND AVON; EASTON AND STOUGHTON, MAa Old Colony Elder Services of Brockton, one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts explained that the waiting list was imposed on September 8th and forty one days later, more than 1,000 people are waiting.

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    Related Topix: Family, Elderly, Plymouth County, MA, Stoughton, MA, Brockton, MA

  10. Old Colony Elder Services Holds Senior Wellness Fair at Belair TowersRead the original story

    Oct 20, 2009 | PR-inside.com

    DATELINE: PLYMOUTH COUNTY AND AVON; EASTON AND STOUGHTON, MAa The event was hosted by Old Colony Elder Services of Brockton, one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.A The event, which offered free screening services and advice for residents of the senior housing complex, was sponsored by the ...

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    Related Topix: Non-Profit, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Medicine, Audiology

  11. Vits and I-Web Enter into Exclusive Multi-year Sales and Marketing AgreementRead the original story

    Oct 18, 2009 | Printing Impressions

    ... and systems. I-Web (Formerly JetWeb USA) has been supplying equipment globally for more than 30 years. Located in Avon, MA, new expanded facilities house all engineering, manufacturing, spare parts and technical services for its products. With ...

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    Related Topix: Marketing

  12. Stupid Criminal: Confused bank robber

    Oct 16, 2009 | WJAR-TV

    Our Stupid Criminal candidate today is from Columbia, South Carolina who allegedly tried to rob a bank Thursday in nearby Avon, Massachusetts. 2 comments

  13. Man tries to rob bank in front of cops

    Oct 16, 2009 | MyFoxBoston

    Police in Avon say a man picked the wrong bank to rob yesterday morning. Demetrius James, 19, of Columbia, S.C., is accused of trying to hold up Avon Cooperative Bank, which is right across the street from the town's police headquarters, the Brockton Enterprise reports. 1 comment

    Related Topix: Brockton, MA

  14. Man arrested after an attempted bank robbery in AvonRead the original story w/Photo

    Oct 16, 2009 | Cw56.com

    A bank robber in Avon made a critical mistake to get himself caught by police. A man tried to rob the Avon Cooperative Bank, which is right across the street from the police station. 1 comment

  15. Old Colony Elder Services Urges Elders Needing Home Care to ApplyRead the original story

    Oct 8, 2009 | PR-inside.com

    DATELINE:A PLYMOUTH COUNTY AND AVON, EASTON AND STOUGHTON, MA. According to Al Norman, executive director of the Massachusetts Home Care Association, home care programs serve approximately 30,000 elders; this year, $16 million has been cut from the approximate $280 million used to fund home care programs.

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    Related Topix: Non-Profit, Plymouth County, MA, Stoughton, MA, Massachusetts, Abington, MA

  16. Drivers sick and tired of RMV backupsRead the original story

    Oct 4, 2009 | Boston Herald

    ... hours. "It doesn't seem efficient. The normal person doesn't have two hours to wait at the registry." Russell Jordan of Avon waited an hour to renew his registration at the Braintree RMV on Thursday. "There weren't even seats for everybody," he ...

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    Related Topix: Braintree, MA

  17. Drivers sick and tired of RMV backups

    Oct 3, 2009 | Boston Herald

    ... hours. "It doesn't seem efficient. The normal person doesn't have two hours to wait at the registry." Russell Jordan of Avon waited an hour to renew his registration at the Braintree RMV on Thursday. "There weren't even seats for everybody," he ...

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    Related Topix: Braintree, MA

  18. Industrial Building In Avon Sells for $1.15M

    Oct 1, 2009 | Banker & Tradesman

    A 22,000-square-foot industrial building in Avon has sold for $1.15 million. The building at 244 Bodwell St.

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  19. Old Colony Elder Services Launches Supportive Housing Program in PlymouthRead the original story

    Sep 28, 2009 | PRWeb

    Plymouth County and Avon, Easton and Stoughton, Ma. September 28, 2009 -- Old Colony Elder Services , a non-profit Aging Services Access Point with main offices in Brockton has launched a Supportive Housing Program in Plymouth that provides supportive services to senior residents enabling them to live longer in the community and preventing ...

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    Related Topix: Plymouth, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Stoughton, MA, Non-Profit

  20. You needna t break the bank when decorating new digsRead the original story

    Sep 23, 2009 | Boston Herald

    ... 15-piece knife set in a block ($23.99 after coupon). On the way back to Boston, I hit the Christmas Tree Shops in Avon for butter-yellow pot holders (two for $3), sage green dish towels (also two for $3) and a toothbrush holder ($1.69). Target in ...

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    Related Topix: Boston, MA, Retail, Bed Bath and Beyond, Household Products, Stoughton, MA, Dorchester, MA, Entertainment

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