COMPANYNEWSLETTER ThinkCuttingEdge.com ISSUE 7, FEBRUARY + MARCH 2023 67 Point Allerton, Hull
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244 Farm Lane, Westwood
Guest Suite+ Garage Addition, 2016 Built Home
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MAKING PROGRESS ON
64 Woodside Road, Winchester
Interior and Exterior Renovation + Addition, 1931 Built Home
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WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK
Founded in 1998 by The National Association of Women in Construction, Women In Construction Week aims to further its mission of strengthening and amplifying the successes of women in the field and works to emphasize the growing role of women in the industry. It formally takes place from March 5th - March 11th, but the drive for women in this industry is an endless pursuit. This year's NAWIC theme, 'Many Paths, One Mission,' celebrates the different journeys women have taken toward the same goal: strengthening and amplifying the success of women in the construction industry.
We featured these women across our social media pages during this week with the hopes to inspire and encourage the next generation.
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C UTTINGEDGEWELCOMES
CAMERON GARADOSKI
staff carpenter
MINA SOLIMAN
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55 Wayne Road, Newton
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
JOSH STOWELL Director of Construction
Time at Cutting Edge Homes: Coming up on 9 years!
What Do You Love About Working At CEH?: I love the level of construction and projects our team works on. Each project has unique elements, especially our historic homes, and it's been a pleasure working on many architecturally significant homes.
What is one thing you’ve learned since joining CEH?: Being a good person will always get you far!
Education: Oakmont Regional High School
Things You Enjoy Doing In Your Time Off: I like to farm, barbecue, go to concerts, hunt, run obstacle course races and play the drums!
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HandmademahoganysignsbyJosh!
A Note from Emily
Over the past few weeks, I have worked alongside Ryan Leary to create a video highlighting the stonework at 10 Irving Road, Weston, specifically, the chimney. A few highlights of this backyard oasis transformation - a custom spa and pool, cabana and lounge area, and statement pool house with floor-toceiling windows and elegant stonework. Our client's goal was to make this new construction pool house look like it was built hundreds of years ago, an old new house if you will.
Klod, our talented mason on the project, works each stone with a hammer and chisel, the way it has been done for thousands of years, to create a complex yet effortless facade. Ryan did a great job during the video; he was a natural on camera! I have attached a link to it below! In the coming weeks, we will be filming a video about the custom windows being flown in from Texas to be assembled and put in place on-site!
7 10 Irving Road, Weston
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LET'SGETCOOKING
Enjoyhomemade recipes from the CEH Team!
Cheddar Broccoli Stuffed Chicken • Emily Noel
"As a pickyeater,it’salwaysa scramble tomakedinner,something easy and quick is alwaysmygo toand this one is a great option!"
Large chicken breasts
Olive oil
Broccoli chopped into small pieces
Cheddar cheese
Cream cheese
Freshly Minced Garlic
(Optional) Shredded Carrot
Onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt + pepper
• Mix the seasoning ingredients, drizzle oliveonto the chicken breasts, and rub in the seasoning. Then combine broccoli, cream cheese, cheddar,minced garlic, s+p, and carrots for the filling. Mix in a bowl and set aside.
• Cut a pocket in the chicken breasts and stuff it with the filling.
• Bakefor 30 minutes at 350
Homemade Cream Corn• Josh
"I liketobarbecue anychanceI can with friends and family,that’s typically when I makethis recipe. It is a great side dish!"
2 (10 oz) packages of frozen corn, thawed
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tbsp flour
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• Combine corn, heavy cream, sugar,butter,salt, and pepper in a skillet over medium heat.
• Cook, stirring occasionally until the butter has melted, 3-5 minutes
• Meanwhile, whisk together milk and flour in a bowl until smooth
• Add milk mixtureto skillet and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened and corn is cooked through about 4 minutes
• Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese until melted. Servehot.
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CEH ANNUAL RETREAT
1.23.23
On January 23rd, most of our team was able to gather for a day of collaboration at the Connors Center in Dover! Discussing departmental and company strategies and goals for the year, it was a great time to reflect and grow together! We had a great day of team building, and we are looking forward to what 2023 has to bring!
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Link to a fun video of the retreat!
W HAT'SGOINGONAT CUTTINGEDGEHOMES
HEADING TO HINGHAM
Cutting Edge Homes has expanded to Hingham! Wehave opened a satellite office on South Street in downtown Hingham as we continue to ventureinto the South Shore!
CUTTING EDGE IN THE PRESS
Cutting Edge Homes has been featured in Architectural Digest, NewEngland Home as well as in the article, "25 Old-Fashioned House Details Worth Keeping or Reimagining" on Houzz!
Wearethrilled to have been awarded Best of Houzz 2023 for Design!
Cutting Edge Homes will also be a sponsor of the WellesleyKitchen and Home Tour taking place on May6th!
Additionally,Cutting Edge Homes is a premieresponsor for the 10th Annual Boston Design Week taking place from April 25thMay7th! Wehave a featurein BDW's online Design Resource Guide as the premiere Design Build firm!
UPCOMING CELEBRATIONS
April 11th: Scott's Birthday!
April 11th: Tess's 1 Year Anniversary at CEH!
April 16th: Sean's Birthday!
April 19th: Sam's Birthday!
May5th: Joe Mitchell's Birthday!
May13th: Nate's 1 Year Anniversary at CEH!
May18th: Rich's 1 Year Anniversary at CEH!
May19th: Chris's Birthday!
May22nd: Alix's Birthday!
June 1st: Josh's 9 Year Anniversary at CEH!
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LET'SCATCHUP...
Emily Noel adopted a cat back in February! Her name is Luna and she is 9 months old!
At the beginning of March, Emily Gordon and her boyfriend John took a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico, and Nassau, Bahamas!
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Margaret passed her Construction Supervisor License (CSL) exam! Congratulations!!
On December 17th, Leah got engaged! Congratulations to her and her fiancé Blake!
Sean and his family adopted Ozzy, a Bernedoodle!
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