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.

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Newton

Massachusetts

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

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.”

RARE Restoration (now in Newton) is a full-scale repair and restoration service specializing primarily in furniture and lighting, though we’re...

Where Sushi, Cocktails & Asian Fusion Come Together

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

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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

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After everything goes wrong, you deserve the confidence and comfort of everything going right. Insurcomm Restoration is your trusted local partner...

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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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Evan Walsh | The Walsh Team at William Raveis Real Estate 

The Walsh Team – William Raveis Real Estate is a top-producing real estate team based in Wellesley, with offices in Natick and Needham, serving Dover, Sherborn, and the greater MetroWest area. Led by Evan Walsh, the team specializes in residential sales, luxury properties, land, and complex transactions where pricing strategy, timing, and execution matter. Evan Walsh is a graduate of Dover-Sherborn High School and a former Dover resident of more than twenty years, with deep roots in the local community. Earlier in his career, he served as Head Lifeguard at Farm Pond in Sherborn, an experience that reflects long-standing ties to the area well beyond real estate. With nearly two decades of real estate experience specifically in Dover and Sherborn, The Walsh Team takes a data-driven, market-savvy approach that goes far beyond simply listing a home. Every transaction begins with a clear analysis of local supply and demand, buyer behavior, pricing psychology, and current market conditions—so homeowners can make informed decisions with confidence. Evan is also the author of REAL[i]TY Check, a locally focused blog series that cuts through headlines and hype to explain what’s actually happening in the Dover-Sherborn housing market. The series is written for homeowners who want clarity and context—grounded in real data and real experience, not sales pitches. The Walsh Team pairs deep local knowledge with modern marketing, including professional photography, video, drone footage, and targeted digital exposure. Just as important, the team is known for straightforward guidance—even when that means advising a client to wait or rethink timing. Proudly serving MetroWest with professionalism and transparency.

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8 New Luxury Residences in Coolidge Corner/Brookline

80onVernon | 8 Luxury Residences | New Construction

Welcome to 80onVernon, the new standard of excellence for Coolidge Corner in Brookline, exclusively marketed by Todd Glaskin, Tina Sachs and Gregg Leppo of Coldwell Banker Realty. All of 80onVernon's eight luxury residences offer thoughtful layouts with accompanying amenities, ensuring that there is something to suit even the most discerning buyer. The exterior boasts an elegant brick and modern paneling finish, accentuated by dozens of oversized windows producing a modern profile that floods each residence with light. Building offers dedicated garage parking and elevator. Construction is nearing completion 2026. Contact Todd Glaskin, Tina Sachs or Gregg Leppo today to schedule a showing. Email: Team@80onVernon.com

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The no. 1 seeded Needham High School boys soccer team advanced to the Division 1 South finals with a 4-0 win over Silver Lake in the semi-finals on Tuesday at Braintree High School. The Rockets scored all four of its goals in the second half. Needham takes on BC High, seeded third, on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 4:15 p.m. at Braintree High School. <a href="http://miaa.ezstream.net/index.cfm?itemid=7470" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get all the MIAA bracket info here. </a>

The no. 1 seeded Needham High School boys soccer team advanced to the Division 1 South finals with a 4-0 win over Silver Lake in the semi-finals on Tuesday at Braintree High School.

The Rockets scored all four of its goals in the second half. Needham takes on BC High, seeded third, on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 4:15 p.m. at Braintree High School.

<a href="http://miaa.ezstream.net/index.cfm?itemid=7470" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get all the MIAA bracket info here. </a>

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Pauli's

Thirteen years ago, on what should have been just another quiet Fourth of July weekend, a small family-run sandwich shop in Boston’s North End made a decision that would change its future forever. Without a big advertising budget. Without a marketing department. Without knowing whether anyone would even care. The Barker family built a lobster roll so ridiculously oversized that it made people stop, laugh, argue and, most importantly, pay attention. They called it the USS Lobstitution. What happened next became part of Boston food lore.
The first story appeared in the neighborhood newspaper (North End Patch). The idea was celebrated by some and criticized by others. A rival restaurant questioned the audacity of using so much of New England’s most treasured ingredient for what many dismissed as a publicity stunt. But the debate only fueled the story. One television station became several. Food writers took notice. National media soon followed. Before long, the little sandwich shop tucked into Boston’s North End had become one of America’s most recognizable destinations for lobster rolls.
That one outrageous idea transformed Pauli’s.
Over the next thirteen years, the family-owned restaurant became a fixture on national television, including shows like the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Good Morning America, while earning coverage from countless local, national and international news outlets. More importantly, it established an identity that still defines the restaurant today: if customers loved something, Pauli’s wasn’t afraid to dream a little bigger.
As imitators emerged over the years, the family never stopped innovating. The original USS Lobstitution eventually gave way to the six-foot, 15-pound Lobzilla, once again capturing headlines and reminding people where the oversized lobster roll phenomenon began.
Today, thirteen years after the sandwich that changed everything, the Barker family returned to where the story started. Standing proudly in front of the USS Constitution, the historic ship that inspired its name, family members and employees gathered to unveil the USS Lobstitution 2.0. A new 15-foot long lobster roll overflowing with approximately 20 pounds of fresh lobster meat, it is the biggest lobster roll Pauli’s has ever created.
But for the Barker family, the sandwich represents far more than size. It represents the belief that a small family business with a bold idea can compete with anyone. It represents every early morning, every late night, every risk taken and every obstacle overcome over the past thirteen years. And perhaps most importantly, it is a reminder that originality cannot be manufactured.
“As we’ve watched restaurants unveil their own giant lobster rolls over the years, we’ve never been upset,”
said Paul Barker, owner of Pauli’s. “If anything, we’ve been proud. It told us that one crazy idea from a little family business in Boston made people think differently. But every once in a while it’s important to remind people where that idea began.”
He continued, “We didn’t have investors. We didn’t have a giant marketing budget. We just believed that if we were willing to work harder, think bigger and have a little fun, people might notice. Thirteen years later, we’re still here, and we’re still dreaming bigger.”
While the USS Lobstitution 2.0 is available for large private parties, corporate gatherings and special events ($1,999.99 USD) Serves 80-100, the Barker family says the biggest sandwich they’ve ever built isn’t just about making headlines.
Throughout the remainder of 2026, as Boston celebrates its 250th anniversary, Pauli’s will donate several USS Lobstitution 2.0 sandwiches to military service members, veterans and first responders as a way of thanking the people who dedicate their lives to serving others.
“It felt right,” Barker said. “The original USS Lobstitution was inspired by one of America’s greatest symbols, the USS Constitution. As we celebrate this country’s 250th birthday, we wanted this anniversary to stand for something bigger than us.”
Thirteen years ago, the USS Lobstitution introduced America to a family business that refused to think small.
Today, the Barker family isn’t simply unveiling an even bigger lobster roll. They’re celebrating the idea that imagination will always outlast imitation, that passion can still outperform marketing budgets, and that sometimes the biggest stories begin in the smallest kitchens. Pauli’s is the 2026 Best of Boston winner for Best Gigantic Lobster Roll presented by Boston magazine and is ensuring they honor that title. 
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Local Event: The Lobster Roll That Changed Everything: Thirteen Years Later, Pauli’s Unveils USS Lobstitution 2.0

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"Celebrate our nation's 250th birthday on the common with your friends and neighbors," <a href="https://www.natickma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=12983" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">says the town of Natick</a>.Credit: Shutterstock

Local Event: July 4 Natick Community Picnic

July 4 Natick Community Picnic

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Albemarle Road, Newton, MA, 02460

Come join the fun at Albemarle Rd with carnival rides, food, games &amp; live music at the gazebo with Ingrid Chiemi, the CK&nbsp;Brass Quintet, City Hall Strummers, FM Collective and harmony highway followed by the Bo &amp;&nbsp;Bill Winiker Band + fireworks at the Newton Independence Day 2026 Festivities put together by Newton's awesome Parks &amp; Recreation Dept! More info at <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newtonma.gov%2Fgovernment%2Fparks-recreation-culture%2Fcultural-development%2Fevents-fairs-and-festivals%2Fjuly-4th&amp;data=05%7C02%7CIngrid.Schroffner%40umassmed.edu%7C994a2c119b4f46e2d5e508ded076cc33%7Cee9155fe2da34378a6c44405faf57b2e%7C0%7C0%7C639177405818555528%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=O5WGPV1hfQTitLAdY8AIuOg%2FQzX0VJuYcClQr3g5kNo%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.newtonma.gov/government/parks-recreation-culture/cultural-development/events-fairs-and-festivals/july-4th</a>
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Local Event: July 4th Live Music Including Ingrid Chiemi at the Albemarle Road Festivities

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Come join the fun at Albemarle Rd with carnival rides, food, games & live music at the gazebo with Ingrid Chiemi, the CK Brass...

July 4th Live Music Including Ingrid Chiemi at the Albemarle Road Festivities

Albemarle Field

Live music on the main stage starts at 6pm with the Bo and Bill Winiker Band. Come early to save your space in the field. Try out the delicious food from the many food trucks and explore the artisan craft booths, local business exhibitors and the carnival. At dusk, settle in for the grand finale…a fantastic fireworks display!
While most of the events are free on the 4th, there is a charge for food trucks and the carnival. A portion of these sales are sent back to the community in the form of free programs and events.

Local Event: Bo And Bill Winiker Band Concert And Fireworks Spectacular

Bo And Bill Winiker Band Concert And Fireworks...

Live music on the main stage starts at 6pm with the Bo and Bill Winiker Band. Come early to save your space in the field.  Try...

Bo And Bill Winiker Band Concert And Fireworks Spectacular

Join poet Wendy Drexler and Dr. Rashmi Kaura of Hebrew SeniorLife’s Wolk Center for Memory Health for a virtual poetry reading and conversation about Drexler’s fourth collection, Harvest of What Remains. Through poetry and personal reflection, Harvest of What Remains shares Drexler’s experience caring for her husband as Alzheimer’s disease gradually changed their lives and relationship.
The program will explore how writing became a powerful tool for processing grief, stress, anger, fear, and moments of uncertainty throughout her caregiving journey. Together, Drexler and Dr. Kaura will discuss how poetry and reflective writing can offer comfort, insight, and emotional support to caregivers throughout the different stages of the caregiving journey.
Wendy Drexler is a recipient of a 2022 artist fellowship from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Her fourth collection, Harvest of What Remains, received honorable mention for the Paul Nemser Prize and was published in February 2026 by Lily Poetry Review Books. Her work has appeared in The Hudson Review, The Sun, and The Threepenny Review, among others. She was awarded the 2025 E.E. Cummings Prize from the New England Poetry Club, where she currently serves on the advisory board.
Rashmi Kaura, MD is a palliative care and geriatric specialist at the Deanna and Sidney Wolk Center for Memory Health. She is board certified in hospice and palliative care, geriatric medicine, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed her Bachelor of Science in pharmacology and basic medical sciences from King’s College in London, England. She received her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from King’s College School of Medicine and Dentistry. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Overlook Medical Center and her fellowship in geriatrics and palliative care at Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Local Event: Processing Alzheimer's Caregiving through Poetry: Author Wendy Drexler with Dr. Rashmi Kaura

Processing Alzheimer's Caregiving through...

Join poet Wendy Drexler and Dr. Rashmi Kaura of Hebrew SeniorLife’s Wolk Center for Memory Health for a virtual poetry reading...

Processing Alzheimer's Caregiving through Poetry: Author Wendy Drexler with Dr. Rashmi Kaura

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