School of Fashion Design

Celebrating over 90 years of excellence in fashion education, The School of Fashion Design is the only educational institution in New England dedicated exclusively to the study of fashion design. SFD provides students with a solid foundation in apparel design and construction, and the skills required for a successful career in fashion. Our technical Certificate program is taught by experts in the field of fashion design. Students may take courses toward the Certificate or on a class-by-class basis to fill professional education interests. For creatives and textile arts enthusiasts, SFD offers workshops in various fiber arts such as weaving, lace making, embroidery, millinery, upcycling, and more. As an SFD student, you will join a diverse community of emerging designers. Our studios are filled with recent high school graduates, students from nearby colleges enriching their education with fashion, and working professionals embarking on a new career path. SFD faculty and students are active partners in our local community, collaborating regularly with organizations and businesses through internships, exhibitions, field trips, and special events. Our reputation for excellence is on display each time our students show their work at fashion shows and exhibits throughout the year. With an SFD Certificate in Fashion Design, our alumni have enjoyed fashion careers with Adidas, Coldwater Creek, J. Jill, New Balance, PUMA, Ralph Lauren, Talbots, Timberland, TJX Companies, and more. Our alumni are designers and costumers for stage and screen, while others have found success launching their own label. Our varied class levels and flexible schedules are designed to meet the needs and profiles of all students. So whatever your level, background, or educational goals, we invite you to schedule a tour to see yourself at The School of Fashion Design. New semesters begin September, January, and June. Your fashion education begins here!

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Celebrating over 90 years of excellence in fashion education, The School of Fashion Design is the only educational institution in New England...

RARE Restoration

RARE Restoration (now in Newton) is a full-scale repair and restoration service specializing primarily in furniture and lighting, though we’re happy to restore treasures of any kind - valuable or sentimental. From seat weaving to refinishing, from carving to rewiring, our team of experts will help bring your belongings back into tip-top shape.”

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Feng Shui Restaurant & Bar

Feng Shui Restaurant &amp; Bar is a stylish Asian fusion restaurant in Braintree offering fresh sushi, authentic Chinese dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and a vibrant lounge atmosphere perfect for dining, takeout, and special occasions.

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William Hall

Braintree

Feng Shui Restaurant & Bar is a stylish Asian fusion restaurant in Braintree offering fresh sushi, authentic Chinese dishes, handcrafted cocktails,...

Insurcomm Restoration

After everything goes wrong, you deserve the confidence and comfort of everything going right. Insurcomm Restoration is your trusted local partner for full-service property damage restoration — from emergency response and mitigation through complete reconstruction, all under one roof. For over 30 years, we've helped homeowners, businesses, municipalities, and insurance carriers recover from water damage, fire and smoke, mold, biohazard incidents, and catastrophic events. Our Services: • Water Damage Cleanup &amp; Mitigation • Fire &amp; Smoke Damage Restoration • Mold Remediation • Biohazard &amp; Environmental Cleanup • Contents Cleaning &amp; Restoration • Full Reconstruction &amp; Rebuild • 24/7 Catastrophe Response Why Insurcomm: • 24/7 Emergency Help Line — fast response when minutes matter • IICRC-Certified Professionals delivering precision craftsmanship • Dedicated project management with a single point of contact • Clear, transparent communication from first notice of loss to final walkthrough • Trusted by national and regional insurers for day-to-day claims and complex losses Insurcomm is a Fortify Company, a national property protection platform with 100+ markets nationwide. Locally rooted, nationally backed. Call our 24-hour response line: (844) 424-9283

Foxborough

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Boston Construct, LLC

Project Planner and Home Renovator MA CSL #75620 / HIC Reg. #217093 Home Additions, Whole House Renovations, Home Building, ADU's Expanding the kitchen? No problem.

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Boston MedFlight

Boston MedFlight is a nonprofit organization providing the highest level of critical care transport by air and ground to patients in need—regardless of their circumstances. For more than 40 years, since our founding in 1985, we have set the standard for clinical excellence, safety, and compassion in the air medical industry. Our tagline, “Your Life. Our Mission.”, captures the purpose that drives everything we do. Whether responding to an emergency scene or transferring a critically ill patient between hospitals, our team delivers seamless, patient-centered care during some of the most challenging moments in a person’s life. As a nonprofit, we are guided by one unwavering principle: every patient deserves access to lifesaving care, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Each year, Boston MedFlight provides more than $7 million in free and unreimbursed care, ensuring no patient is ever turned away. Our clinical teams are among the most highly trained and experienced in the world, caring for patients of all ages—from premature infants to older adults—across a wide range of conditions. These include adult and pediatric trauma, complex medical emergencies, cardiac and stroke events, high-risk obstetric and neonatal care, and specialized interfacility transfers. We achieve this excellence through rigorous training and preparedness. Every clinician completes an intensive onboarding and education program that includes hospital ICU and emergency department rotations, pediatric and neonatal critical care experience, high-fidelity simulation training, advanced procedural labs, and comprehensive classroom instruction in transport medicine. Our work is supported by a state-of-the-art fleet of Airbus H145 helicopters and Freightliner mobile ICU ground vehicles, each equipped with advanced technology comparable to leading hospital ICUs.

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Beverly

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We protect Greater Boston home buyers in a seller-focused industry by providing trusted advice and helping avoid costly mistakes all the way home. We understand you may feel overwhelmed and nervous about buying a home. It's a big decision. Home buyers deserve a trusted, patient, and loyal advocate who has their best interests in mind. Home buyers should not have to question their real estate agent's loyalty. You deserve 100 percent loyalty 100 percent of the time. Buyers Brokers Only puts clients before commissions, having helped more than 2,000 home-buying consumers purchase more than $1 billion in residential real estate and avoid costly mistakes over over 20 years. Search "Buyers Brokers Only reviews" to hear what our clients say about us. Learn more: https://www.buyersbrokersonly.com/about?patch Book an Online Consultation: https://info.buyersbrokersonly.com/personal-home-buyer-consultation?patch

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Saltbox

Saltbox Catering is a full-service catering company dedicated to crafting exceptional culinary experiences for every occasion. Rooted in a passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and time-honored cooking techniques, we bring restaurant-quality cuisine directly to your event, whether it's an intimate gathering, a corporate luncheon, a wedding reception, or a large-scale celebration. Our team of experienced chefs and hospitality professionals works closely with each client to design customized menus that reflect their vision, dietary needs, and personal style. From elegant passed hors d'oeuvres and beautifully plated dinners to casual buffets and artisan stations, we take pride in sourcing locally whenever possible. We build relationships with regional farmers, fishermen, and purveyors to ensure the highest quality ingredients on your table. Every dish is prepared with care, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to flavor. Beyond the food, Saltbox Catering offers seamless event coordination, professional staffing, and attentive day-of service. Whether you're planning an event for ten or five hundred, Saltbox Catering brings the same dedication, warmth, and culinary excellence to every table we serve.

Saltbox Catering is a full-service catering company dedicated to crafting exceptional culinary experiences for every occasion. Rooted in a passion...

Dependable Cleaners

At Dependable Cleaners, we take pride in providing top-notch cleaning services for all your clothing needs and especially your bedspreads and comforters. We understand that these items not only add comfort but also contribute to the overall aesthetic of your bedroom. Our team of highly skilled professionals employs the latest cleaning techniques and equipment to ensure a thorough and effective cleaning process. We pay meticulous attention to detail, treating each bedspread and comforter with care and precision. Our goal is to remove dirt, stains, and odors, while preserving the quality and softness of your bedding. With Dependable Cleaners, you can trust that your bedspreads and comforters will be returned to you fresh, clean, and ready to enhance your sleep experience. Dependable is the dry cleaning specialist for all your clothing, linens and specialty items. We offer Style service for couture and designer clothing, restoration and preservation of wedding &amp; christening gowns and much more! 12 locations in Boston, South Shore &amp; Metro West plus delivery in over 45 cities and towns 2 Laundromats 320 Quincy Ave, Quincy - and - 1141 Dorchester Ave, Savin Hill - Both Laundromats have free Parking! www.DependableCleaners.com Voted Best of City by Boston Common Magazine 2024 &amp; 2025, and Best of South Shore 2025!

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Martha Huntley - Hammond RE

With a deep focus on the Brookline and area real estate market, clients benefit from Martha's guidance and advocacy throughout the buying and selling process. She is committed to providing thorough client communication, planning, market insight, troubleshooting, astute negotiating and industry resources. With warmth, sincerity, and vigilance, Martha prepares and supports her clients, every step of the way. Martha offers long-term resident insight, community involvement, keen familiarity with Brookline and surrounding area's beloved neighborhoods, respected schools, beautiful parks, and storied history. Martha is a part of The Kerzner Group; the revered, seasoned, high performance real estate team providing exemplary marketing, sales and negotiating to best position clients for success, buying or selling. The Kerzner Group provides unparalleled concierge services including home sale preparation, home improvements, design and staging. "If curious about your home value or other real estate inquiries and opportunities, I am here to listen and advise. My goal is to meet my client goals, and to make them right at home." Martha

Brookline

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A Brookline man who suffers from Alzheimer's was found Monday morning after being reported missing Sunday, police said.Romualdus Skvarcius, 77, left his Grove Street residence at about 1 p.m. Sunday. Police reported him missing just after 5 p.m. Sunday. He had last been seen in a gray 2016 Volkswagen Jetta.Monday morning, police said Skvarcius was found "safe and sound" on Harvard Street.

A Brookline man who suffers from Alzheimer's was found Monday morning after being reported missing Sunday, police said.

Romualdus Skvarcius, 77, left his Grove Street residence at about 1 p.m. Sunday. Police reported him missing just after 5 p.m. Sunday. He had last been seen in a gray 2016 Volkswagen Jetta.Monday morning, police said Skvarcius was found "safe and sound" on Harvard Street.

Missing Brookline Man is Found

Police said a 77-year-old man with Alzheimer's was found on Harvard Street.

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With something for everyone, the heARTfelt 2026 online auction kicks off Wednesday, June 3 and runs through Saturday, June 13. Discover art, experiences, food &amp; drink, handmade goods, and more — all while supporting Dana-Farber and its life-saving work. Registration is quick and easy. Visit <a href="https://charity.pledgeit.org/heARTfelt2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">charity.pledgeit.org/heARTfelt2026</a> or scan the QR code to browse, register, bid, and win.

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heARTfelt 2026 Online Auction benefiting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

<a href="https://www.schooloffashiondesign.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">School of Fashion Design, Boston</a> - Summer 2026 - June 8th to August 14thCheck out our beginner friendly courses with no prerequisites!<ul><li><a href="https://schooloffashiondesign.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=152102" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Construction Clothing 1</a>instructs students on how to cut, hand sew, and use an industrial machine. Students are also trained in lining, pressing, detailing, and finishing! Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays, 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM or 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM</li><li><a href="https://schooloffashiondesign.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=152098" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pattern Making 1</a> introduces students to the principles, techniques and practice of draft flat patterns for women's garments! Students learn how to create block drafts, slopers, and patterns. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00 PM - 2:15 PM&nbsp;or&nbsp;7:45 PM – 10:00&nbsp;PM</li><li><a href="https://schooloffashiondesign.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=152096" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fashion Sketching 1</a> teaches students the necessary principles and techniques of fashion sketching to create their own fashion plates. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30 PM - 4:45 PM or&nbsp;06:00 PM – 08:15 PM</li><li><a href="https://schooloffashiondesign.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=152110" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">History of Costume</a> dives into costumes from ancient to modern times, with a focus on contemporary design and theatrical costuming. Students will study the fabrics, colors, styles, cultural and psychological impacts of these garments throughout history. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM</li><li><a href="https://schooloffashiondesign.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=152109" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fundamentals of Textile</a> offers a necessary comprehensive understanding of the fibers and fabrics with which you will work with as a fashion designer. Mondays &amp; Wednesdays, 12:00 PM - 2:15 PM</li><li><a href="https://schooloffashiondesign.asapconnected.com/#CourseGroupID=65518" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Check our catalogue</a>, register today, or email admissions@sfdboston.org to get started!</li></ul>

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School of Fashion Design, Boston - Summer 2026 - June 8th to August 14thCheck out our beginner friendly courses with no...

School of Fashion Design - Now Enrolling for Summer 2026

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Spotted on the Brookline calendar: School of Fashion Design - Now Enrolling for Summer 2026

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