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Town Spotlight! Auburn, MA
7/10/2020 (Permalink)
Auburn, MA
According to the 2019 census, the population in Auburn MA was 16,633
Auburn was settled in 1747, and incorporated in April of 1778 as the Town of Ward, named after General Artemas Ward of the American Revolution. The name was changed to Auburn in 1837.
Fun fact: Dr. Robert Goddard launched his first liquid propelled rocket on Pakachoag Hill in 1926!! Did you know that the Doctor is considered the father of modern rocketry?! How cool is that
With auburn being the small town it is, there are only a few schools:
- 2 elementary schools
- 1 middle school
- 1 high school
Students can also attend Bay Path Voc. Tech. High School In Charlton if they wanted to.
Some notable points of interest in Auburn include:
- Goddard Rocket Launch Site
- Lemansky Park
- Auburn Historical Museum
- Auburn Mall
At SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County, we are glad to be able to help communities like Auburn. We're locally owned and operated, meaning we're close to you for your convenience! We'll make any damage "Like it never even happened."
24/7 508-234-3399
Town Spotlight! Dudley, MA
6/11/2020 (Permalink)
We're here to help communities like Dudley!
Dudley, Massachusetts 01571
Dudley was incorporated in 1732, but originally settled in 1714. Dudley gets it's name from Paul and William Dudley. Dudley is located on the border of Connecticut
Today, Dudley is home to many open fields and farms. According to the Town website, Dudley is a "green" community. Dudley has earned the "Green Community" designation. They aim to reduce energy costs day to day!
85 births have been recorded in Dudley! The most popular names being Liam and Mia...how adorable!
In 1887, the West Dudley Cooperative Creamery was established and by 1905 there were 31 dairy farms within the town! These dairy farms and the creamery provided milk and other dairy products for the local area.
Currently the population is 11,682 and is home to many historical landmarks and buildings. Dudley is home to Nichols College which was founded in 1815! One of the most popular historic places in Dudley is the Black Tavern. This is the only building in the town that is on the U.S. Department of the Interiors National Register of Historic Buildings.
The original building was built in 1804 and was originally known as Healy's Inn. Guests and residents of the town began calling it the Black Tavern because the founder, Hezekiah Healy painted the building black. Placed right on the route from Boston to Hartford, it was the perfect spot! These days, the Dudley Elementary School has been successful in raising money to help restore the barn at the Tavern! They host events such as weddings, meetings etc.
The town covers about 22 square miles in Worcester County. It is neighbored by Southbridge, Charlton, Woodstock, Webster and Thompson, CT.
At SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County, we're glad to be able to serve communities like Dudley, where there is so much history to see and learn! Give us a call at (508) 234-3399, we're always here to help!
Town Spotlight! Millville, MA
6/4/2020 (Permalink)
We're glad to be able to serve towns like Millville and surrounding areas!
Millville, MA, 01529
Millville is a little town nestled in the Blackstone Valley along the Rhode Island border. According to DiscoverCentralMa.org, Millville was settled in 1662, but is really Massachusetts' "youngest town" because the town was not incorporated util 1916 after people of the town wanted to separate from Blackstone.
Millville is home to the only intact lock from the Blackstone Canal. These locks allowed boats to travel through the canal even when the elevation changed. You would enter the lock, allow it to fill up, then exit out the other side where the water would be level.
In the 1800's the Blackstone Canal provided a way of transporting goods. Following World War II and the manufacturing of goods moving to the south, the Town's mills started to decline.
Fun Fact!! Charles Leo (Gabby) Hartnett, who was born in Woonsocket, RI, eventually growing up in Millville, went on to play for the Chicago Cubs and the New York Giants!
According to the 2019 Census, Millville's population was 3,242. Definitely lower than its neighboring areas like Uxbridge, Blackstone, and Rhode Island city of Woonsocket.
If you were to take a walk around Millville today, you'd find ruins of old mill foundations and sections of unused railroad that was once used to transport goods. In the town's beginnings, it was a very important piece of transportation and commerce in the Blackstone Valley during the Industrial Revolution.
To learn more about the historic Town of Millville, MA, check out these walking tour directions, it has bits of history, photos, and instructions on taking the "walking tour"! https://blackstoneheritagecorridor.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Millville-Walking-Tour.pdf
SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County is proud to serve towns like Millville!
Commercial or residential disaster cleanup - we are ready for water damage, fire, smoke damage, biohazard, vandalism and more 24/7
Call (508) 234-3399 if you need any water, fire, mold, cleaning, or other restoration services! We're here to help!
Town Spotlight! Sutton, MA
5/27/2020 (Permalink)
In 1704, Edward Pratt was granted an 8 square mile section of land, which we now know as Sutton!
There were three families that first settled in Sutton were the Marsh family, Johnson family, and the Carriel brothers. In 1717, a huge snow storm hit Sutton and buried the cabins!
Benjamin Marsh acted as a selectman, town moderator, and established the First Baptist Church of Sutton and served as pastor of the church until 1775.
Today, Sutton lies in the heart of the Blackstone Valley, very close to our neighbors in Rhode Island. Sutton has five villages within the town:
- Sutton Center
- Manchaug
- Wilkinsonville
- West Sutton
- South Sutton
As of 2018, the population was 9,385. Much less than the population of our friends in Uxbridge and Southbridge. Today, Sutton is home to retail and manufacturing industries. Unified2, Polyvinyl Films, and Villancourt Folk Art are just a few places that call Sutton home.
The Sutton police department became a full-time agency in 1968, according to () The department consists of 15 full time officers, 1 part time officer, 5 special officers, 4 full time dispatchers, 4 part time dispatchers, and 1 secretary. Sutton PD is responsible for 140 miles of roadway.
To learn more about the Town of Sutton, visit https://www.suttonma.org/about-sutton
Town Spotlight! Southbridge, MA
5/13/2020 (Permalink)
Welcome to part two of our 'Spotlight Series'! This week, we'll discuss the town of Southbridge, MA!
Southbridge, as you may know, is located in Worcester County, MA. As of July 2018, the population was 16,931. The town was incorporated in the winter of 1816. Before becoming incorporated, the Nipmuck and Mohegan tribes lived in Southbridge.
Fun fact! Southbridge is one of the 14 municipalities in the state of Massachusetts that are technically cities, but remain to have 'The town of..." in their name.
With water power coming from the Quinebaug River, Southbridge became a hub for saw and gristmills (flour or corn mill) in the 18th century, when the 19th century came around, textile mills started to take over the town!
Southbridge has earned the title "Eye of the Commonwealth" (of Massachusetts" due to their long running history of making optical products! The American Optical Company was founded in 1826 in Southbridge, prior to this, most frames and lenses had to be imported from Europe. William Beecher from Connecticut traveled to Southbridge to begin a life in the jewelry trade. Then, one day, he got a pair of awful eyeglasses. He thought to himself "I can do this better!" then he got to work, and what we now know as the American Optical Company soon began, and for a lack of better words, exploded!! By 1905, they were already employing 2,000 people!
By the 1960's, Southbridge had a movie theater, an airport, and an AM radio station!
Today, the Town of Southbridge has a (semi) brand new middle/high school, one private catholic school, 2 elementary schools, a fully functional police and fire department, and a hospital! If you're into nature and hiking, Southbridge is home to some beautiful parks, conservation areas, and trails!
To learn more about the wonderful town of Southbridge, you can visit here and here
SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County is proud to be able to provide water and fire damage restoration services to cities and towns like Southbridge! Don't forget...we're available 24/7/365 for any of your restoration or cleanup needs!
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Town Spotlight! Uxbridge, MA
5/6/2020 (Permalink)
This is our very first installment of our 'Spotlight Series'! Check back in every week for a new city/town spotlight blog!
Now, let's get into the history!
Uxbridge, MA was incorporated in 1727! It quickly became a part of one of the first industrialized regions in the US.
In the beginning, Uxbridge was a hub of textile mills during the Industrial Revolution. The first United States Air Force dress uniform was called "Uxbridge Blue" after the Bachman-Uxbrige Worsted Company! Pretty cool fact!
If you're from Uxbridge, you might already know this, but, did you know that the first woman who legally voted, did so in Uxbridge!? Her name is Lyida Taft. She was allowed to vote at a few town meeting, her voting came about after the death of her husband and son, who were allowed to vote at the time. The townspeople voted to allow her to vote in place of her son and husband in 1756.
In 1732, it was voted to have a schoolmaster in each part of town, resulting in 13 one-room school houses by the end of 1760.
The towns police work dates back to the beginning days when Uxbridge separated from Mendon in 1727. In 1922, the first full time patrolman was hired, his name was William H. Smith.
Today Uxbridge is home to a wonderful selection of historic land, parks, and buildings and is buzzing with history!
To learn more about the town of Uxbridge, click here!
SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County is proud to serve communities like Uxbridge and we're here to help with any water, fire, or storm damage!
(508) 234-3399
Northbridge Mass Adjusting to working from home
4/10/2020 (Permalink)
Photo: https://thewell.northwell.edu/well-informed/working-from-home-coronavirus
Working from home can be a huge change for someone who has never done it before. Since a lot of you are new to working from home (including a few of us here at SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County) we figured why not help everybody out a bit and make a helpful blog post about being successful working from home!!
1) Communication is key! Stay in touch with your colleagues/boss. Send email updates every so often, maybe each hour with a list of things you've accomplished. This will also help keep you on track and accountable!
Check in with your managers/boss. Maybe every hour! Prove that you're engaged with your work. Even though you're at home, give work all your attention just as you would in the office! Checking in gives your boss/es confirmation that you are working and helps keep you on track!
2) Have a set work space away from distractions (like Netflix) Being in a separate room can help you maintain that productiveness you may have in the office. Especially if you have kids and significant others at home now. If you can't separate due to children (and significant others) make sure you communicate expectations for them for the day.
School work, chores, set a schedule and boundaries!!
2a) Speaking of boundaries, there needs to be a line between relaxing and working areas. Don't work from the couch! Or your bed. This gives you a chance to turn on Netflix or your favorite show on TV. You might say you won't but you will get sucked in!
3) Follow a routine, make a schedule. Even though you're home, your commute to the office is a little less, you should still get up at the same time as you would on a normal day, get dressed, make your coffee and get working!
Sticking to a routine will make this transition to working at home a bit easier on your body and mind. Make time for breaks, go for a walk around the yard, stretch your legs and body. Give your eyes a break from the screen too!
4) While you're in the office, I'm sure you aren't on YouTube, browsing Facebook or Twitter at your desk. Stick to that at home! Don't let yourself get distracted by social media, Candy Crush or other things on your phone.
Working from home means you have to be independent, responsible and manage to keep yourself on task all day! It will probably take a bit of getting used to, but making a schedule can help!!
Make set time blocks for you to take a "browsing break" Not that we're condoning browsing social media at work, but if you do, only do it during a set time frame for a set amount of time!
We know it's a tough transition from the office to the home office, or dinner table. We're all in this together! Working from home is helping to flatten the curve and stop the spread of coronavirus!
If you need cleanup of your commercial or reddientail property with flooded basement, broken pipes and other disaster cleanups and we will be your master of service
call us 24/7 508-234-3399
Auburn - What to do while social distancing at home
3/17/2020 (Permalink)
Working from home, school's closed? What do I do now??
Staying home for a while might get boring after a bit. We're here today to give you some suggestions on what to do while you're at home staying healthy!
Start spring cleaning! There's no excuse now :)
Start a blog or journal! Write down your daily routine, how you're feeling...
Read that book you bought 2 months ago and never started
Have a "spa day" with face masks, moisturizer, maybe paint your nails!
Make a meat and cheese board and pretend you're at a fancy-schmancy restaurant
Do some yoga! YouTube has some great follow along videos!
Go through your clothes and junk drawers, see what you actually still need. Make a bag/box of items to donate!
Have a bake-off!
Watch that movie on your 'watch list' that you haven't had time to watch. Click here for a great list of shows and movies to watch on different streaming platforms!
Color
FaceTime your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends!
Cuddle with your cat or dog (or husband/boyfriend/wife/girlfriend)
Learn a new language
Work out! Again, YouTube has great follow-along workouts!
Cook that meal for the family!
Play cards or board games
Invent a new game!
Click here for a bunch more ideas for what to do while you're home quarantining
SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County wishes you nothing but good health and happiness. If you need your business cleaned and sanitized, call us at (508) 234-3399. We have certified products to help stop the spread of germs.
Hey Auburn - February is National Burn Awareness Month
2/6/2020 (Permalink)
It is important to be educated about the causes, severity, and treatment of burns.
The month of February is National Burn Awareness Month. According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), almost every 60 seconds someone in the US sustains a burn injury that requires medical attention.
Types of Burns
- Friction Burns
- Carpets
- Motorcycle accidents
- These look like a "scrape"
- Cold Burns
- Thermal Burns
- Hot metals (pots or pans)
- Hot liquids
- Flames
- Radiation Burns
- Sunburns
- Radiation therapy
- Chemical Burns
- Electrical Burns
Burn Degrees
When talking about burns, we often hear them referred to as first, second, or third degree.
First - Degree: Affect only the outer layer of the skin. They can cause some pain, itchyness, swelling, and redness
Second - Degree: Affects the outer and second layer of skin. They can cause pain, swelling, blistering, and redness
Third - Degree: Affects the outer, second, and deep layers of skin. Sometimes they are referred to as "full thickness burns" The skin will appear white, charred, or burned skin. There will be little to no sensation because the nerve endings will be damaged.
Some precautions you can take at home to avoid burns:
- Keep chemicals stored safely away from the reach of children
- Child-proof electrical sockets
- Be sure cords are not frayed
- Keep children out of the kitchen area while cooking
- Turn pot handles inward to lessen the risk of someone bumping into and spilling anything on themselves or others
- Unplug irons, straighteners, curling irons, when not in use
- Check water temperature, especially before a child or elderly person is going to use it.
- Always check your smoke detector batteries 2x a year.
For more information about burns and prevention visit here and here
Check out this weeks Homeowner Tip Blog
Preparing for Natural Disasters - Massachusetts
12/27/2019 (Permalink)
We're faster to any size disaster!
When a natural disaster threatens our community, it's hard to be prepared. Whether it's a blizzard, heavy rains or strong winds, Mother Nature doesn't usually give us a warning. The time to prepare for a storm is not while it's happening...it's now!!
No matter if you live in the North East, or Mid- West, you should always be prepared for any type of disaster. No matter the extent of the damage to your home or business, SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County is here and ready to help you get your business or home back to its preloss condition!
In 2018, there were 1,797 injuries in the US.
When you're preparing for a disaster, there are some things you should always have ready:
Family Emergency Plan - This should include places to find shelter, evacuation route from the house, emergency contact numbers.
Be Financially Prepared - Gather important medical and financial information, keep an emergency savings account, and be sure your insurance will cover your needs!
Pet Emergency Plan - Be sure you and your children know how to get your pet ready and transport them if needed. You should have a kit with items for them such as food, blankets etc.
Emergency Weather Alerts - FEMA has a mobile app that will notify you of any warnings for 5 locations, as well as provide shelter information. Get the app here
Food and Water
When you are preparing a kit with food be sure the foods:
- Have a long shelf life
- Require little to no cooking or refrigeration
- Can meet the needs of babies if applicable
Storing Emergency Food:
- Store foods away from appliances with an exhaust fan, this can cause them to spoil
- Store away from products such as gasoline and oil, some foods may absorb the smell
Preparing emergency food:
This may be tough if you have lost power, gas, and water, but having these tools will help
- Cooking utensils
- Eating utensils
- Paper plates, cups, napkins or paper towels
- Manual can and bottle opener
- Aluminium foil
- Propane or charcoal grill, or camping stove
- Only use charcoal grills OUTSIDE of your home
Emergency water
You should store at least 1 gallon of water per day for each person and pet. Store more if there are pregnant women, or sick people in the home. You should have at least a 3 day supply stored up now, in case a disaster does strike.
If your Massachusetts home suffers from a natural disaster, give us a call at (508) 234-3399, we're faster to any size disaster!
SERVPRO First Responder Bowl
12/12/2019 (Permalink)
The SERVPRO First Responder Bowl Kicks Off December 30
Annual college bowl game honors the everyday heroes in hometowns across the country
Whitinsville, MA (Grassroots Newswire) December 10, 2019 -- SERVPRO is proud to present the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, scheduled to kick-off on December 30, 2019, at 12:30 ET at the Gerald J. Ford Stadium, located on the campus of Southern Methodist University (SMU) in University Park, Texas. This is the second annual SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, and it honors the sacrifice and service of those who stand as the first line of defense in local communities – the brave men and women who respond when the unexpected or the unthinkable happens, says Don McKendall of SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County. This year’s game, televised by ESPN, will feature the Western Michigan University Broncos and the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers.
This year, SERVPRO asked their franchisees nationwide to submit the name of a local first responder to be considered for special recognition at this year’s game. SERVPRO has selected one first responder from this group of nominees to be honored with an award during a presentation on the field at the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl. In addition to the award presentation, SERVPRO will provide the selected first responder with complimentary airfare, accommodations, and tickets for the game.
Even if you can’t attend the game, you can still participate. Whitinsville area residents who wish to honor the dedication of these hometown heroes across the country may purchase a “Sponsor a Responder” ticket for $15 at https://www.firstresponderbowl.com/first-responders-1 to help send a first responder to the game for free. According to McKendall, SERVPRO’s goal is to distribute more than 10,000 complimentary SERVPRO First Responder Bowl tickets to first responders and their families nationwide. Everyone who chooses to “Sponsor a Responder” will be recognized on the stadium’s video board during the game.
First responders - including police officers, firefighters, EMS workers, correctional officers, search and rescue teams, dispatchers, security guards, federal agents, border patrol agents, and military personnel—may register to receive complimentary tickets at https://reservations.aresttravel.com/attraction/single/7045/1425.
“Every day, across the nation, ordinary people make an extraordinary commitment to their friends and neighbors to put themselves in harm’s way when the unexpected happens,” said Rick Isaacson, CEO of SERVPRO Industries, LLC. “The SERVPRO First Responder Bowl is one way we celebrate these dedicated first responders and their families as the hometown heroes they are.”
SERVPRO specializes in disaster restoration, cleanup, and repair services, helping to remediate damage, making it “Like it never even happened,” for both commercial and residential customers. For more information on SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County, please contact Don McKendall at (508) 234-3399 or don@SERVPROmckendall.com. For more information about SERVPRO, please visit https://www.SERVPRO.com.
About SERVPRO
Founded in 1967, the SERVPRO franchise system is a leader and provider of fire and water cleanup and restoration services and mold mitigation and remediation. SERVPRO’s professional services network of more than 1,700 individually owned and operated franchises responds to property damage emergencies ranging from small individual disasters to multi-million dollar large-loss events. Providing coverage in the United States and Canada, the SERVPRO system has established relationships with major insurance companies and commercial clients, as well as individual homeowners.
Shark Warning! - Orleans, MA
8/20/2019 (Permalink)
There have been multiple sightings of sharks this summer so far, which sparks great concern over swimming at the beach and other marine activities like boating or sailing. These sightings have caused two Massachusetts beaches to close its swimming. The first sighting of a shark was in Orleans at Nauset Beach. Another shark was spotted near Marconi Beach.
Two people were attacked by sharks last year, resulting in one death, so surveillance and caution is increased for this summer. Always make sure to not go too far out where its difficult to make it back to shore. Use caution and look out for your loved ones who are swimming too.
To view local shark sightings - view the "Sharktivity" Map!
Shark Sighting Article posted August 17th: https://www.pressherald.com/2019/08/17/sharks-prompt-swimming-bans-at-massachusetts-beaches/
Red Sox Giveaway - Auburn, MA
7/15/2019 (Permalink)
Red Sox Giveaway Booth This Friday, July 19 at Peabody Supply Co-Auburn.
Have you ever been to a Boston Red Sox game? Fenway Park is magical and nostalgic for many - the smell of fresh roasted peanuts, beer, hot dogs, and an open field. There's even a chance you can catch the flying ball. It's America's pastime for a reason, which is why we are making an exciting announcement.
We at SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County are excited to announce that we are doing a BOSTON RED SOX GIVEAWAY. We know Massachusetts residents like free stuff (who doesn't?) so we are serving you guys 2 Red Sox tickets at Fenway Park July 31st at 7:10PM. The game will be against the Rays. Bring your friend, spouse, or colleague to this exciting home game at Fenway!
This Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm:
Samantha and Mike from the marketing team will be at Peabody Supply Co- Auburn (101 Milbury Street, Auburn, MA). You'll see our SERVPRO green tent, table and our signature-SERVPRO truck! Come say hi and enter our giveaway for FREE!
At SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County, we don't just aim to restore your property after water or fire damage. We also serve our community. People like you who make our business thrive, and it's only right that we give back to our community.
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Nate Lashley's Story & Rocket Mortgage Classic Triumph!
7/1/2019 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County is a Proud Sponsor of the PGA Tour
Nate Lashley is a 36 year old pro American golfer who was had his fair share of adversity in his life. He started golfing at an early age with the support and help from his loving parents.
His life would change forever after the 2004 University of Arizona regional match in Oregon. After seeing his parents and college sweetheart, Leslie, after his match Nate would get the horrible news that every son and boyfriend fears. Days after, after worrying about his families whereabouts, they found the bodies of his dad, mom, and girlfriend. They had been in a plane crash near Wyoming.
After this, he could not be present in the game with everything going on. He chose to try something else, so he began working in real estate by 2012. However, shortly thereafter he realized that he wanted to golf, and that it came naturally to him. He recently won his first match as an alternate in the PGA Golf Tour. His story is inspiring for all of us who have overcome adversity and make it to the other side.
SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County has been a proud partner of the PGA Tour since 2014.
Fourth of July Fireworks Dates/Times - Northbridge, MA
6/27/2019 (Permalink)
Fourth of July is full of fun time for family and friends. Fireworks, cookouts, food, and games make the whole occasion something to remember. Independence Day is truly a time to celebrate out countries independence from Great Britain.
Come on down with the family and celebrate America's birthday! Remember to stay safe with the fireworks, since those account for hundreds of emergency room visits per day during the month of July.
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Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Opening - Worcester, MA
6/21/2019 (Permalink)
Dairy Queen is coming to Worcester, Massachusetts June 27th.
Massachusetts is excited to announce the grand opening of Dairy Queen on Grafton Street in Worcester.
The event will take pace 11AM June 27th on Grafton Street. This Week In Worcester reports the store will be opened until 11PM Sunday through Thursday, and will close later at 11:30PM Fridays and Saturdays. There will be loads of specials, like Blizzards, hot desserts, chicken strip baskets, fries, burgers, and much more delicious food. You do NOT want to miss this. Music and softer lighting will create a relaxing environment for hungry and thirsty customers. Come early, the parking lot will hold 50 cars, but additional parking will be available within the same plaza (next to Family Dollar and Advanced Auto Parts).
Source/More Info: https://thisweekinworcester.com/grafton-st-dairy-queen-june-27/
Sobriety Checkpoint - Worcester, Ma
5/9/2019 (Permalink)
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There will be a sobriety checkpoint conducted by the Massachusetts State Police in Worcester County this upcoming weekend. The sobriety checkpoint aims to bring awareness to impaired driving and to of course remove impaired drivers from the road.
This will take place from Friday, May 17th to Saturday May 18th. Please note that the time and locations of checkpoints have not been disclosed. If you are driving sober and responsibly, there's nothing to fear, right?
Right.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2016 impaired driving accounted for about 28% of traffic-related deaths. SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County reminds you to drive responsibly and with caution, because you never know who will be affected by your actions.
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/impaired_driving/impaired-drv_factsheet.html
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SERVPRO is Striving for Excellence
12/7/2016 (Permalink)
SERVPRO is Striving for Excellence
As a national leader in cleanup and restoration, it’s only natural for SERVPRO to receive regular recognition for excellence in a variety of fields. View our list of awards below for a sampling of SERVPRO’s awarded achievements.
2016 Entrepreneur Magazine
Ranked #4 Franchise Opportunity overall SERVPRO ranked #1 in the Restoration Services category
The SERVPRO Story:
Ted and Doris Isaacson launched SERVPRO in 1967 as a painting business in Sacramento, Calif. With a background in cleaning and restoration, however, Ted and Doris soon transformed the company into a franchisor of cleanup and restoration specialists.
After selling its first Franchise in 1969, SERVPRO continued to grow, acquiring the Bristol-Myers Domesticare Division and its 175 Franchises in 1979.
SERVPRO relocated the corporate headquarters from Sacramento to Gallatin, TN, in 1988 in a strategic move to place itself within 600 miles of 50% of the U.S.
SERVPRO Industries, Inc. is a privately owned company guided by second-generation executive leadership. From working with SERVPRO Franchises to serving at the company’s corporate management level, the Executive Committee has collectively participated in the development of the SERVPRO System at every level.
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Another CVS Charity Classic in the Books
7/5/2016 (Permalink)
(Image courtesy of http://www.cvshealthcharityclassic.com/)
Did you see us?
Representatives from SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County were present at the CVS Charity Classic last week, at Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington, Rhode Island. The event, hosted by local professionals, Brad Faxon and Billy Andrade, featured an array of top golfers in the world on both the women’s and men’s side. The following includes the placement of all those that participated in the tournament with their world ranking included:
F1. Jon Curran (93)/Keegan Bradley (119): -18
F2. Bill Haas (34)/Billy Andrade (N/A): -18
T3. Louis Oosthuizen (14)/Branden Grace (10): -16
T3. Chris Kirk (60)/Steve Stricker (177): -16
T3. Jason Bohn (97)/Kevin Kisner (29): -16
T6. Paula Creamer (61)/Jason Dufner (54): -13
T6. Lexi Thompson (4)/Bryson DeChambeau (148): -13
T8: Brooke Henderson (2)/Jamie Sadlowski (N/A): -11
T8. Tony Finau (80)/Billy Horschel (61): -11
10. Morgan Pressel (28)/Brad Faxon (N/A): -9
SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County would like to thank the CVS Health family for hosting yet again another great event, and Innovex Marketing Solutions for providing our team with admission tickets.
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Educate Children about Fire
6/22/2016 (Permalink)
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) urges parents to educate their children on the many dangers of playing with fire in an effort to prevent child injuries and fatalities.
Compiled into a short list, these tips advise parents to:
- Keep matches and lighters in a secured drawer or cabinet.
- Have your children tell you when they find matches and lighters.
- Develop a home fire escape plan, practice it with your children and designate a meeting place outside.
- Supervise young children closely. Do not leave them along even for short periods of time.
- Take the mystery out of fire by teaching children that fire is a tool, not a toy.
- Teach children the nature of fire. It is FAST, HOT, DARK, and DEADLY!
- Demonstrate how to stop, drop to the ground and roll if their clothes catch fire.
- Show children how to crawl low on the floor, below the smoke, to get out of the house and stay out in the case of a fire.
- Teach children not to hide from firefighters, but to get out quickly and call for help.
At SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County, we urge each and every parent to advise their children about these dangers. Should a situation involving fire occur in the future, please do not hesitate to give us a call and remember, SAFETY is the #1 most important factor to consider once a fire occurs.
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PGA TOUR Sponsorship by SERVPRO
5/23/2016 (Permalink)
SERVPRO Joins PGA TOUR Official Marketing Partner Program
4-year deal includes designation as Official Cleanup and Restoration Company
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (February 18, 2014) – The PGA TOUR and SERVPRO, a national leader in property cleanup and restoration, have announced a new four-year official marketing relationship
SERVPRO joins the PGA TOUR as an Official Marketing Partner and receives the designation as “Official Cleanup and Restoration Company of the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour.” The PGA TOUR partnership is a perfect way to expand our awareness and thank our clients.
“Our customers and our Franchisees love golf so we are thrilled to be a PGA TOUR Marketing Partner. The PGA TOUR partnership is a perfect way to expand our brand awareness and thank our clients for allowing SERVPRO to help make it ‘Like it never even happened,’” said Sue Steen, CEO of SERVPRO Industries, Inc.
SERVPRO currently plans to have a presence at several PGA TOUR tournaments
"Like it never even happened”.
If you need disaster cleanup, call SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County @ 508-234-3399!
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SERVPRO joins the PGA TOUR as an Official Marketing Partner
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SERVPRO joins the PGA TOUR as an Official Marketing Partner and receives the designation as “Official Cleanup and Restoration Company of the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour.” Our customers and clients love golf so we are thrilled to be a PGA TOUR Marketing Partner. The PGA TOUR partnership is a perfect way to expand the SERVPRO our brand awareness and thank our customers and clients for allowing SERVPRO to help make it ‘Like it never even happened”.
If you suffer a disaster and need disaster clean up and restoration from fire and water, call SERVPRO of Southern Worcester County @ 508-234-3399!
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