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09/03/2026

SMC joined Carleigh Beriont, a progressive candidate for New Hampshire's District 1 Congressional seat, for a press conference today in Rochester.

Alongside supporters Beriont laid out her 3-point plan for protecting manufactured homeowners from private equity. Housing and affordability issues have been common themes throughout her campaign. Multiple progressive groups and organizations have endorsed Beriont in recent days.

This support has allowed the candidate to rapidly climb the polls. Listen to the full press conference at the link below.

U.S. House candidate Carleigh Beriont (D-NH) holds a press conference on affordable housing in Rochester, NH.

09/02/2026

Since the start of the year, SMC has asked employees to nominate colleagues who have gone above and beyond, and it is now time to celebrate how amazing our team is.

Most recently, Emma Kehoe received the SMC Spotlight Award. Emma is very self-motivated, she consistently brings new ideas, proactively offers to help her clients and colleagues, attends events at all hours, and, most recently, put her all into a large client campaign while seamlessly managing her day-to-day tasks.

We appreciate everything you do, Emma!

08/26/2026

A huge congratulations to Attorney Chelsie Vokes of Bowditch & Dewey LLP, who was awarded with Worcester Business Journal's 40 Under Forty recognition.

As an integral part of Bowditch's higher education practice, Chelsie is a go-to attorney for colleges and universities navigating employment, Title IX, and other complex legal issues. She serves as a trusted legal advisor to over 30 higher education institutions across Central and Western Massachusetts.

Read the full profile on her work and community leadership at the link below:
https://wbjournal.com/honoree/40-under-forty-2026-chelsie-vokes/

08/20/2026

Planning who inherits a vacation home often isn't a straightforward process. It carries both financial and emotional value.

In Wealth Management, Bowditch & Dewey LLP Partner, Katherine Dorval, shares top tips on how to help clients succeed in this process, including how to create a fair ownership plan, using LLC's, and the ways to evaluate the best timing to transfer ownership.

Read more at link below.

https://www.wealthmanagement.com/estate-planning/help-clients-plan-who-inherits-their-vacation-home

Advisors can guide clients through frank family talks and smart structures to avoid estate conflicts over cherished properties

08/14/2026

It's Friday, which means we’re celebrating the impactful work our clients are doing across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. From navigating AI in hiring (Bowditch & Dewey LLP) and raising awareness for organ donation (New England Donor Services) to advancing clean energy and education , our clients are making a real difference.

Check out these stories and more by visiting the link in our bio!

08/07/2026

Friday Wins is SO back! This week we're featuring headlines from our incredible clients YouthConnect, Bowditch & Dewey LLP, Midwest Innocence Project, and FirstLight.

08/04/2026

Today: Read about a Washington Post investigation that found some for-profit trade schools collected more than $300 million in GI Bill funding while charging veterans tens of thousands of dollars for short, low-quality courses- including classes on growing grass and making fake rocks. The report raises concerns about fraud, oversight, and whether veterans are receiving the education they were promised.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/interactive/2026/08/04/gi-bill-schools-charged-huge-sums-train-vets-how-grow-grass-make-fake-rocks/

For free advocacy and expert advice to help veterans understand their rights and fight for the value of their GI Bill, visit Veterans Education Success.

Trade schools fleeced VA — and taxpayers — of more than $300 million, often by teaching short and easy courses, a Post investigation finds.

07/30/2026

Client News of the Week: Summit Legal Aid is providing Greene County residents with free civil legal help through a $50,000 opioid grant program launched earlier this month.

The program is dedicated to assisting residents recovering from substance abuse disorders. Supported by county opioid settlement funds, this 2-year program helps individuals overcome legal hurdles that could stand in the way of a fresh beginning, offering advice and representation from attorneys and paralegals to assist in court.

Read the full article below for more details.

Greene County residents recovering from drug or alcohol addiction have a new program to assist them with legal issues. Summit Legal Aid is providing new free civil legal help through a $50,000 program launched earlier this month. The program, approved by the Greene County Board of Commissioners in D...

07/28/2026

Hillary Casson, UP Education Network CEO, recently sat down with the Dorchester Reporter to talk about UP Academy Holland's success as it exits receivership.

Today, UP Holland is one of the strongest-performing schools in Dorchester, ranking number two in ELA growth among Dorchester schools and placing in the top 10% of Boston Public Schools for ELA growth.

Read more about this receivership success story via the Dorchester Reporter.

https://www.dotnews.com/2026/07/21/holland-elementary-school-exits-receivership-after-12-years/

On July 1, the UP Academy Holland reverted in name and function to the John P. Holland Elementary School, officially exiting state receivership status after 12 years under the management of the non-profit UP Education Network.

07/24/2026

A recent Monadnock Ledger-Transcript story examines a lawsuit challenging New Hampshire's repeal of mandatory vehicle emissions inspections, raising important questions about compliance with the Clean Air Act and the state's approach to protecting air quality.

Read more:

Marilyn Jonas plans to file a lawsuit against New Hampshire after the state ended mandatory car emissions inspections, violating the Clean Air Act.