Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Mother's Day Restaurants

Show Mom how much you care this Mother's Day: treat her to brunch or out to dinner with the entire family. From Italian to Mexican to Asian, Braintree MA has so many restaurants to choose from - you are sure to find the one to put a smile on Mom's face!  Now, be a good kid and call today to make reservations.
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Mother's Day Restaurants 2013

Bertucci's
412 Franklin St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 849-3066

Cafe Asiana
25 Pearl St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-0883

Campanale's Restaurant & Lounge
88 Pearl St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-6966

El Sarape
5 Commercial St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-8005

Kristin's Breakfast & Lunch
349 Washington St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-2022

Legal Sea Foods
250 Granite St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 356-3070

Maria's Restaurant
240 Quincy Ave
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-3730

Spazio
200 Quincy Ave
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 849-1577

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Monday, March 18, 2013

Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Bunny Pictures in the South Shore

Here are the Easter Bunny sightings as well as some Easter Egg Hunts on the South Shore during March 2013.  If you know of any places that are having Easter Egg Hunts that are not listed, please share!
Nordstrom Wing, Level One
ARRIVING Saturday 3/2 Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.  Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Lunch with the Easter Bunny  Colony Place - Plymouth, MA
March 16, 23rd, 30th 11am-2pm inside Red Robbin March 17th and March 24th   11-2pm inside TGIFridays
Easter Sunday March 31st brunch inside Alden Park Bar and Grill 10am-3pm. Bring your own camera for free photos. Bring to the whole family for lunch or brunch with the Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny is hopping into Silver City Galleria to take photos with you! The Children will receive a special treat from the Easter Bunny!
March 15 – March 30
Monday – Saturday 11:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Easter Bunny pictures. The Easter Bunny will be at Emerald Square on level 1 in front of Sears starting Friday, March 8th to take pictures with you & your family!
Easter Bunny HOP HOP on down to the Emerald Square Mall on Sunday, March 10th from 10 am – 12 noon to meet the bunny himself! We are asking for a $3 donation to the Plainville/Attleboro Rotary and the Simon Youth Foundation to attend the event.
Starting at 10 am on level 1 outside the Play Area, enjoy light snacks provided by Dunkin Donuts & Garelick Farms, fun crafts & activities, a live petting zoo from Farm Visits, prizes, giveaways & more!
The bunny himself will hop by around 10:45 am, and will lead a fun parade down to his new home at Emerald Square where attendees will pick up their Easter Egg Maps and start on the hunt! There will also be a special craft & goodie bag for any Kidgit members who attend! Not a Kidgit member? Sign up for only $5 for the entire year, right at the event! (FYI – Kidgit members do NOT need to pay the $3 entry fee!)
Buttonwood Zoo  - New Bedford, MA
The Easter Bunny is coming to Buttonwood Park Zoo! Don’t miss your chance to meet him at our Milk & Cookies or Breakfast programs.
Milk & Cookies with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, March 23 at 11:00am, 1:00pm, & 3:00pm
Saturday,  March 30 at 11:00am, 1:00pm, & 3:00pm
Cost: Zoo members: $10/person; Non-Members: $15/person; Children under 1 are free
Snack on milk and cookies as you visit with the Easter Bunny. Zoo admission, one ride ticket, and a small gift for each child are included in program price. Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by clicking here or by calling (508) 991-4556 x 14.
Saturday March 23rd 9am Pancake Breakfast $5 Free Face Painting Free Raffle Photo with the Easter Bunny $5 Other Raffles All proceeds to benefit Parish Outreach

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - Taunton, MA
Bristol-Plymouth Business Professionals of America students are hosting an Easter Bunny breakfast on Saturday, March 16 from 9 – 11. Adults $6.00 and children 11 and under are $3.00. Bring your cameras to take your picture with the bunny! Bristol-Plymouth is located at 940 County Street, Taunton, MA – across from Home Depot and Target. The funds raised are used for students to travel to a national competition in Orlando this May
Mark your Calendars! “The Club That Has No Fun” will be hosting their annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, March 24, 2013, at the Abington VFW from 8am until noon.  The Rockland Lions pull out all the stops for this fantastic (open to the public) brunch buffet.  The Lions load the buffet line with all-you-can-eat sausage, bacon, famous home fries, pancakes, french toast, donuts and more.  On the lunch side are pasta, sliced ham and turkey, Italian meatballs and more.  The buffet line ends with a full scale omelet station where the Lions make your favorite omelets and custom fried eggs to order while you watch.  There will be games, prizes, and of course, the Easter Bunny himself will be live and in person. The Rockland Walgreens staff will be on hand to handle the pictures with the Bunny with all proceeds going to the Rockland Lions Club and its charities. Adults $6.00 Children $4.00 and pictures are $4.00
South Shore Easter Egg Hunts

Saturday March 3oth Eggs, Candy, Kids & Community!
Thousands of candy-filled eggs to find!
And Prizes!
And a Petting Zoo!
And an Arcade! 
It’s a morning full of excitement & fun for kids up to 12 years old.
Admission: a canned good item that will be donated to the Rehoboth Food Pantry.
Sat. March 30, 2013 OPENING WEEKEND!  Photos with the Easter Bunny
Sun. March 31, 2013 Annual Easter Egg Dash-12:30 sharp!
Easter Egg Hunt at St Joseph Manor - Brockton, MA
We would be so “hoppy” if you would join us for an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 24, 2013 from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm (Easter Egg Hunt starts promptly at 2:15pm) at St. Joseph Manor, 215 Thatcher Street, Brockton, MA. We will have refreshments and plenty of Easter Eggs to be found! There will a magic show, juggling and animals for special entertainment! For more information please contact Marni Dunton, Marketing Coordinator, or Diana Caperello, Director of Recreational Activities, at 508-583-5834! Visit us on the web at www.SJMbrockton.org. Don’t forget to bring your basket!
PHILLIPS CANDY HOUSE 21ST ANNUAL SPRING EGG HUNT - Dorchester, MA
Pope John Paul II Park, Dorchester
Saturday, March 22nd, 11am Egg Hunt, 2-4 Easter Bunny Guest Appearance
In celebration of the Easter holiday, Phillips Candy House, Boston’s oldest chocolatier, will sponsor the 21st Annual Department of Conservation & Recreation’s Spring Egg Hunt. This year, the egg hunt eggs-travaganza includes a total of 10,000 eggs. In addition, children and families will enjoy samplings of Phillips’ signature hot cocoa.  Immediately following the hunt, the Phillips family invites kids and parents to join them at the Candy House for photos and a meet and greet with the Easter bunny. 
Saturday March 30th at 10:30 am 2000 eggs with candy, prizes, free passes and more. $15.00 admission includes playland access for the day.
Grace South Shore Church - Hanover, MA
Please join us and invite friends on Saturday March 30th  10am   On the church grounds, a free Easter Egg Hunt with groups for children ages 0-12 years old. Refreshments will be served.       

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Friday, February 15, 2013

Prepare for an emergency - before one happens

The best time to prepare for an emergency is before one happens.  Make sure you and your family know emergency phone numbers and your kids know how to place a call for help.

Need-to-Know Numbers
During an emergency, it's easy to become disoriented and upset, so you need to have all important phone numbers readily available ahead of time.

Consider printing out or programming some of the emergency numbers in your cell phone. In addition, make sure people who come to the house to watch your kids (babysitters or relatives, for example) familiarize themselves with the list.

If you choose to create your own phone list, make sure it includes these numbers:
  • emergency medical services: In most places this is 911, but your community may have its own number — check your telephone book if you're unsure.
  • family doctor and dentist
  • fire and police department
  • hospital emergency room
  • neighbors and/or relatives
  • parents' cell phone and work
  • pharmacy
  • poison control center: 1-800-222-1222. This toll-free number will put you in touch with the center in your area.
Your list should also include known allergies (especially to any medication), medical conditions, medications taken by family members, and insurance information for all members of the family.

If you are calling 911 from your cell phone, the dispatcher may not have precise enough information to pinpoint your location so be prepared to give detailed information about where you are (for example, address, city, cross streets, major highway, and nearest exits).

If you have a home alarm, make sure you and others in the home know how to use it to activate local emergency services (ambulance, police, fire station)


Braintree MA emergency numbers

Here is a list of important phone numbers and addresses for homeowners in the town of Braintree, MA:

Braintree Clerk
Braintree Town Hall
One JFK Memorial Drive
Braintree, MA 02184
Phone: 781-794-8240

Braintree Electric Light Department
BELD
150 Potter Road    
Braintree, MA 02184
Phone: 781.348.BELD (2353)

Braintree Emergency Management Agency
Department of Civil Defense
Town Hall
1 JFK Memorial Drive (Rear)
Braintree Ma. 02184
Director Robert F. James
Phone Number -781-794-8188

Braintree Municipal Finance
Town of Braintree Accounting Division
1 JFK Memorial Drive
Braintree, MA 02184

Town of Braintree Assessors' Office
1 JFK Memorial Drive
Braintree, MA 02184
781-794-8050

Braintree Public Safety
Braintree Fire Department
Emergency Dial 911
1 Union Place
Braintree, MA 02184
781-843-3600

Braintree Police Department
Emergency 911
282 Union Street
Braintree, MA 02184
Business Telephone 781-794-8600

Braintree Public Works
Town of Braintree Department of Public Works
Administration
90 Pond Street
Braintree, MA. 02184
Phone: 781-843-8097

Town of Braintree Water & Sewer Department
90 Pond Street, Braintree, MA 02184
Office: 781-843-8097

Braintree Trash & Recycling Home Page
http://www.townofbraintreegov.org/recycling/index.html

And – the most important number to have –
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Thursday, September 20, 2012

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 9/23 12:00-1:30: Captain's Cove Waterfront Quincy, MA

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 9/23 12:00-1:30
The PENTHOUSE at Captain's Cove Waterfront. Sliders from the Master Bedroom and the Living Room lead onto a private balcony overlooking the Marina, meticulous grounds and swimming pool. Close to Quincy center, restaurants, schools, public transportation. It's the perfect LOCATION with a million dollar view for an affordable price.

For Sale: 2BR/2BA Condo in Quincy, MA, $250,000
HOUSE SUNDAY 9/23 12:00-1:30: Captain's Cove Waterfront Quincy, MA
HOUSE SUNDAY 9/23 12:00-1:30: Captain's Cove Waterfront Quincy, MA
HOUSE SUNDAY 9/23 12:00-1:30: Captain's Cove Waterfront Quincy, MA
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David Foley Realty - Keller Williams
617-388-0861
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Friday, August 31, 2012

Looking for a great way to kick off your Labor Day Weekend?

How are you planning to relax and enjoy your holiday weekend? I hear the weather is going to be perfect, so I will be outdoors bike riding at Wompatuck State Park in Hingham. Heavily wooded Wompatuck has a large system of paved bike trails covering a network of abandoned railroad which can be enjoyed by riders of all abilities. The land was once used as an ammunition depot during World War ll.  Many features from this period remain visible, though most of it has become overgrown with trees.  I hear there is also an old rail spur which has recently been converted to a bike path, linking Wompatuck to the Cohasset Commuter Rail Station. I have not found this path yet, but, maybe I will explore this weekend!

Wompatuck State Park in Hingham MA
Wompatuck State Park, Hingham MA

Not up for a bike ride? Join me at the Braintree Farmers Market Clam & Lobster Feast! This Saturday, September 1, in conjunction with the Farmers' Market at the Braintree Town Hall; you can enjoy a freshly prepared New England Clam & Lobster Feast with veggies from the Market farmers. All items are a-la-carte and include little necks, steamers and stuffed quahogs.  Also being served will be clam chowder, lobster bisque & lobster rolls. Tables and chairs will be provided under the Events Tent. The Clam & Lobster Feast has become a much-anticipated tradition at the Braintree Farmers Market.  They will even have live music by the very talented Aaron Belyea, owner of A Street Music, on bass and Paul Chase on saxophone. 

Braintree Farmers Market Clam & Lobster Feast
When:
  Saturday, September 1, 9 AM - 1 PM, rain or shine
Where: 1 JFK Memorial Drive, Braintree MA
Cost: Throw your anchor here for the price list


Braintree Farmers Market Clam & Lobster Feast
Braintree Farmers Market
Clam & Lobster Feast

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David Foley Realty - Keller Williams
617-388-0861
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Thursday, August 23, 2012

What is THE #1 most recommended do-it-yourself home improvement project?

The other day I posed a question to my Facebook friends asking what the top do-it-yourself home improvements project is with the greatest return on investment to a home seller.

So, what is THE #1 most recommended do-it-yourself home improvement with the greatest return on investment to a home seller?

I’m sure the suspense is just killing you, so here it is…According to a 2012 HomeGain.com survey of nearly 500 real estate agents nationwide to determine the top low cost do-it-yourself home improvements for people getting their home ready to sell, here are the survey results of the 2012 top nationwide home improvements that real estate professionals recommend to home sellers, based on average cost and return on investment (ROI) to sellers:

Survey Results of the 2012 Top Nationwide Home Improvements
Survey Results of the 2012 Top Nationwide Home Improvements

It is clear from my Facebook poll that you already know cleaning and de-cluttering ranks as the top suggested home improvement. This is a low cost improvement and it is recommended by 99% of real estate professionals, including myself. Why not? This project costs about $402 with a returning value of over $2,000 to the home’s sale price, or a 403% ROI! Now that's a reason to start cleaning and throwing things away that you haven’t used for years.

Take my free advice, and don’t shy away from project numbers 2 – 5, either.  Spending around $2,500 in the right areas can bring in over $8,500 to the home’s sale price, not to mention a quicker sale.

Thanks to everyone for playing along! Don’t forget to "like me" on Facebook for real estate updates and home tips!

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David Foley Realty - Keller Williams
617-388-0861
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Friday, August 17, 2012

Opportunity "Knocks Three Times" for pre-qualified buyers with these three must see homes!

I can tell the fall is fast approaching as home showings are definitely picking up.  When a you are looking for a new home, whether it be your first or not, it is always a good idea to make sure you are pre-approved for a mortgage loan.  You will benefit as the consumer by knowing exactly what you can afford.  Prequalification also gives you an advantage during negotiations with the current homeowner as it shows your financial strength and ability to close the deal without any financing contingencies.

To become pre-approved for a loan, contact me today and I’ll help you get the ball rolling! If you are already pre-approved and looking for a new home, I have three great must see opportunities for you this weekend.

open house in Braintree MA on Saturday, August 18, from 1-3 PM at 95 Quincy Ave
Open House 8/18 1:00-3:00
95 Quincy Ave Braintree, MA
First is my open house in Braintree MA on Saturday, August 18, from 1-3 PM at 95 Quincy Ave.  This newly remodeled two bedroom, one bath home ready for you to just move in.  There is a roomy finished basement, sunporch and a patio leading to a large back yard. Walk to beach, commuter rail, restaurants, yacht club and Watson Park. Will not last at only $284,900!

Second is my open house in Randolph MA on Sunday, August 19, from 1-3 PM at 15 Oakwood Drive.  The price on this well maintained, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, home has just been reduced to only $231,900. Take a video home tour, come by to see all the recent upgrades for yourself and then place your offer.

home for sale at 44 Pond Street in Norfolk, MA
44 Pond Street Norfolk, MA
Call me today for a showing.
Third is my home listing for sale at 44 Pond Street in Norfolk, MA.  This three bedroom one bath home on a 3.3 acre parcel is being sold as is for only $239,900, well below the median price of a Norfolk home.  This is a great opportunity for builders and contractors to renovate or build new!



Have a great weekend and I hope to see you at one of my showings!!

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