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THE 2023 BEST OF THE SOUTH SHORE (BOSS) AWARDS! From bar pizza and barre classes to martinis and manicures, find out which local businesses were voted the best in our annual reader survey.
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HISTORY IN THE MAKING AT THE MARSHFIELD FAIR An annual summertime tradition delivers family entertainment, nostalgia and new fun features.
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Since moving to Cohasset, photographer Brian Sager and his wife have been busy launching a fine art gallery and starting a family.
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summer, it’s on the rooftop deck at The Parrot in Hull. Gazing out over the ocean with a cocktail in hand and palm fronds waving in the breeze, it’s easy to feel like you’re on vacation. We recently stopped by the popular restaurant with photographer Kjeld Mahoney to capture photos for the cover of our summer issue. The Parrot was just one of the lucky winners in the 2023 Best of the South Shore (BOSS) Awards. Flip to page 94 to find out which businesses were voted “Best of the South Shore” in more than 230 categories! Ever wonder how a business becomes a BOSS winner? The process begins in January, when we launch our annual reader survey on our website. We ask members of the South Shore community to nominate their favorite local businesses, from restaurants and hair salons to realtors and summer camps. The businesses that receive the most nominations in each category during the Nomination Round then moved on to the Final Voting Round. We had a record-breaking number of votes this year, which just goes to show how much people on the South Shore appreciate shopping, eating and supporting local businesses in their community. South Shore families have many cherished summer traditions. There are beach days at The Spit, trips to pick-your-own berry farms and visits to favorite ice cream shops. For more than a century people from across the region have been coming to The Marshfield Fair each summer. Writer Jen McInerney penned a story that delves into the rich history of the fair and reveals how the event has evolved over the years. She also wrote a feature for this issue on the South Shore’s newest photography gallery,
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Award-winning photographer JACK FOLEY has been taking photographs for more than 40 years. His vast portfolio of work encompasses portraiture, weddings, corporate photography, and creative fine art. For this issue, Foley captured portraits of several South Shore business owners and he also photographed historical Marshfield Fair memorabilia at the Marshfield Historical Society. When he’s not on assignment, the Hanover resident enjoys gardening, walking his dog, traveling with his wife Sara, and exploring the South Shore with a camera in hand.
Father, husband and photographer of all things nautical and coastal, KJELD MAHONEY is the owner of Afterglow Fine Art Gallery in Scituate, where he exhibits work by local artists as well as examples of his own fine art photography printed on glass, metal and wood. He is known for his spectacular family portraits, food and drink photography, and scenic images of Scituate and beyond. Kjeld captured photos for our story on the Marshfield Fair, Brian Sager Art Gallery, and our Best of the South Shore feature, including our cover shot of cocktails on the deck at The Parrot in Hull (winner for Best Outdoor Dining).
JEN MCINERNEY graduated from Boston University’s College of Communication in 1995 and has served as a writer and editor for local, national, and international publications ever since. Over the years, her work has appeared in South Shore Living, Hingham Magazine and Plymouth Magazine, as well as Boston Homes, Club Business International, Global Traveler, and Max Magazine, among many others. For this issue of South Shore Home, Life & Style, she penned a feature on local photographer Brian Sager’s new Cohasset gallery and also took a deep dive into the history of the Marshfield Fair.
AMY TRIPP-ARIAGNO is a local artist whose specialties include hand lettering and acrylic painting. Her work can be seen on signage at Trader Joe’s in Hanover and at Atagirl Designs Art Studio, located within Plymouth Event Rentals, 32 Court St. in Plymouth. For this issue, Amy stepped up to design some original hand lettering headlines for our Best of the South Shore feature. Follow her on IG @atagirldesigns.
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At Charles David Salon & Spa, building a booming business is all about cultivating creative talent and community. By KELLIE SPEED Photography by LISA CZECH and JACK FOLEY
When David Honeycutt told his mother nearly 30 years ago that he was going to open a salon with his partner Charles “Buddy” Dudley, her response was, “but baby, you can’t even comb your hair!” Little did she know that the dynamic duo would go on to establish the awardwinning Charles David Salons & Spas, now known as a top destination for the latest and greatest hair and beauty services. Since launching their business in 1995, Honeycutt and Dudley have expanded to three locations (two in Plymouth and one in Hanover). The salons are sleek and modern, offering everything from expert haircuts and coloring to nail treatments, and skincare. “Hair coloring has always been our greatest strength and what we are best known for. However, I think what really sets us apart from other salons is our five-star service, education and community involvement,” says Honeycutt. “Buddy is an accomplished colorist who has traveled and taught colorists across the county for many years. My background is in the hotel industry, where I was a general manager prior to opening our first salon.” “David was able to bring hospitality to the beauty industry,” adds Dudley. “People can feel the warmth when they come in the door. It’s the experience that really keeps people coming back.” From the time Charles David Salon first opened its doors, the founders were committed to finding ways to make a difference in their local community. Just eight months after opening, the salon hosted a fashion show to raise money for underprivileged women to get breast exams. “Nobody knew us from Adam, but we called up Randy Price (former anchor at WCVB Channel 5) and asked him to emcee the
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Hair coloring has always been our greatest strength and what we are best known for. However, I think what really sets us apart from other salons is our five-star service, education and community involvement. — David Honeycutt
event. “Much to our surprise he said yes and the show was very successful,” says Dudley. “That was 28 years ago and it really fueled our philanthropic efforts, which have taken off from there.” These days, the salon’s charitable roster includes local and national beneficiaries, for organizations like Scituate Animal Shelter, South Shore Hospital, the Ellie Fund, Heidrea for Heroes, Crossroads, South Shore Conservatory, Norwell Women’s Club, and more. “For 25 years we asked every employee to give back one Sunday a year and host a Day of Beauty,” says Honeycutt. “On our highest day we raised $25,000. It’s a feel-good kind of day that we have instilled in our staff. Community giving has been a big part of our business since day one.” Ensuring their stylists stay on the cutting edge of hair coloring and styling trends has also remained at the forefront of their business plan. “For us, education has always been our strong suit,” says Honeycutt. “We are so education driven that we offer a two-day annual educational symposium that is in-house and mandatory, bringing top educators from around the country to Charles David.” This commitment to inspiring and elevating their employees has helped Charles David Salon & Spa to develop and retain a highly skilled and dedicated team. Five staff members have been working for the company ever since its founding, while another 20 boast a 25-year tenure, and 40 more have worked at the salon for at least 15 years. In addition to employing some of the top aestheticians, nail technicians, stylists and colorists in the region, the salon holds the title as the first ever inductee into the Redken Club 5th Avenue Hall of Fame after winning Redken’s Elite Salon of the Year award for a record six consecutive years. The salon is now ranked as one of L’Oreal’s Top 25 Salons in America. The salon’s accolades and expertise may “sound expensive” to some, but Honeycutt points out that there are a range of service options available to customers. “We have stylists with all levels of experience from Level 1 up to Buddy’s experience, at a Level 6,” he says. Honeycutt and Dudley have been together for 37 years. While the couple does not have children of their own, they consider their nearly 100 employees to be like family. “At some salons, fellow stylists see each other as competition,” says Dudley. “We have the most unbelievable team who care and help each other. I have never seen a professional family come together quite like we have.”
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TEAM TOMA CELEBRATES 70 YEARS A family-run appliance store stands the test of time. By JAMES HANLEY Photography by JACK FOLEY From its humble beginnings as a small neighborhood television repair shop in Weymouth’s lower Jackson Square, George Washington Toma TV and Appliance has grown into a home appliance industry leader on the South Shore. A commitment to customer satisfaction, quality products and community connection has kept this family-run business going strong for 70 years. George Washington Toma TV and Appliance was founded in 1953 by the company’s namesake, George Washington Toma. Prior to this time, Toma had worked for a local company hanging antennas on roofs. When that business closed, he and a friend ventured out on their own to start a business called Weymouth TV. As the business grew and evolved, so did its name, eventually becoming George Washington Toma TV and Appliance in the 1970s. Now operating in both Weymouth and Brockton, George Washington Toma TV and Appliance has developed a loyal following with customers across multiple generations. The family’s patriarch retired in 1991, leaving the business in the capable hands of his children. His son, George Anthony Toma, is the company’s CEO and runs the Weymouth store. His daughter, Donna Toma Lawlor, runs the Brockton location, and his granddaughter Lindsay Toma handles the company’s delivery dispatch department.
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George Washington Toma TV and Appliance specializes in the sale and service of a wide range of major household appliances, from washers, dryers, stoves, microwaves and dishwashers, to wine coolers, barbecue grills, televisions and sound systems. Some of the brands that they sell include Thermador, Monogram, Viking, Fisher Paykel and Dacor. The team at George Washington Toma helps buyers find just the right appliance for their needs and customers appreciate having someone to call if they have a question or need a repair. The high level of customer trust and loyalty is one of the factors that has helped the business succeed for so many years. “The people we meet are wonderful,” says CEO George A Toma, who has formed meaningful relationships with many of his longtime customers. “You see them on a regular basis and get to know their families and their pets too! We are now seeing third generations. It is very exciting and very special.” Giving back to the South Shore community is another thing that sets the company apart. George A Toma was recently appointed chairman of the board of directors for the Arc of the South Shore, a local nonprofit organization he has supported since 2012 that provides information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities. This year marks the company’s 70th year in business. The momentous milestone is meaningful for all of the members of the Toma family, but especially the family’s patriarch, George Washington Toma, who is now 94 years old. George A Toma is proud to be carrying on the family business. “[My father] is very happy and proud to see how far his company has come, how we have taken care of so many people, and that we are able to support and give back to the communities that have helped us grow and become the company we are today.”
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THE NEW ENGLAND PHOTOG Two South Shore business owners have teamed up to launch a custom photo editing tool.
By MARIA ALLEN Do you love taking photos on your phone? Ever wonder how social media influencers make their Instagram feed polished and cohesive? While it’s possible that these individuals are taking the time to painstakingly edit each image before posting–adjusting the exposure, saturation and more–there’s a good chance they’re using a shortcut known as a preset. Two South Shore women recently teamed up to launch The New England Photog, a tool and resource for creatives and entrepreneurs that delivers presets designed to give images an iconic and classic New England vibe. The New England Photog is the brainchild of South Shore photographer Kate Rogan and Rachael Meyers, founder of the Collective Co. in Scituate. Having both worked with many local startup brands, they knew that there was increasing demand for high-quality photography with an aesthetically pleasing look. Realizing that there was a gap in the preset market, they decided to put their professional backgrounds in photography, marketing and design to use in order to address the needs of the clients they serve. “The way you tell your story online matters,” says Rogan, who designed the presets (used with the Lightroom for mobile app) to bring out the depth and details of photographs, creating a dreamy editorial feel. Whether you’re capturing images of people or products, the presets allow the user to quickly give their photos a light and airy look, with perfectly saturated colors. Beyond the presets, New England Photog will soon be offering an array of resources to educate users on simple photography tips and tricks.
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Circle of Friends Gala Friendship Home held its 14th Annual Circle of Friends Gala at Lombardo’s in Randolph on March 30. This year’s gala chair was General Manager David Lombardo. The gala was a huge success, raising $635,000 to support programming at Friendship Home, an organization that provides enriching activities for individuals with developmental disabilities as well as quality respite care and support services in a safe and caring environment. For more information, visit friendshiphome.net. Bob Fraser, Matt Fraser
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Taste of the South Shore The 2023 Taste of the South Shore returned to a fullscale, in-person event this year. Over 500 guests gathered at Lombardo’s in Randolph on April 26 to show their support for South Shore YMCA and enjoy delicious food and beverage tastings from top restaurants and breweries. South Shore Home, Life & Style editor Maria Allen was there to announce this year’s “Top Taste” award to Bardo’s Pizza. The evening raised over $350,000 to benefit children’s programs and camps at the South Shore YMCA, ensuring that every kid can be a “Y kid.” For more information, visit ssymca.org. Jackie Reeves, Bruce Netherwood
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AARON NORFOLK: AUDIO-VISIO Duxbury’s Art Complex Museum presents Aaron Norfolk: Audio-Visio. The Boston-based painter’s large, color-rich paintings begin with what he hears, not with what he sees. He says, “Sight and sound run parallel in our perception, and these works do not intend to confound the two. Rather, the interest is for the viewer to switch back and forth across subjectivity, allowing sound its visual memory. As a word becomes a sound’s visual placeholder, so these paintings become their portrait.” Norfolk began painting as a teenager and earned a BFA from the College of William and Mary before coming to Boston University for his MFA where he has been a School of Visual Arts Lecturer and Painting Fellow. 189 Alden St., Duxbury, 781-934-6634, artcomplex.org
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TAG - CONTEMPORARY PAINTER EXHIBITION In preparation for this exhibition, the Art Complex Museum started out by asking artist Carol O’Malia to be in the show. Carol then asked another painter to be in the show. That painter then chose another painter, etc. Hence the exhibition name, “Tag.” The artists picked friends, studio mates, former classmates, and other artists whose work they admired. Like a game of tag, there were not many rules, other than being based in New England, and even that rule was bent. The result is an organically grown exhibition with a wide-ranging view. Artists in the exhibition include Angela Godoy, Kevin Kearns, Chil Mott, Richard Neal, Carol O’Malia, Tula Telfair, Peter Waite, and Gina Volpe. 189 Alden St., Duxbury, 781-934-6634, artcomplex.org
JUNE 1 - 25
FULLER CRAFT MUSEUM PRESENTS: RIOTOUS THREADS In June, the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton presents “Riotous Threads: Fiber Works from Gateway Arts.” This vibrant exhibition features works made with fiber by artists from Gateway Arts, an internationally acclaimed studio art center, gallery, and store located in Brookline that supports meaningful lives and careers in art for adults with disabilities. Riotous Threads includes a range of fiber creations, from lush embroidery and colorful felt forms to found object sculptures and intricate weavings. Each object on view is a spirited celebration of the artist’s creative accomplishments and the transformative potential of the stitch. 455 Oak St., Brockton, fullercraft.org
JUNE 1 - 30
EXHIBIT: RHAPSODY IN RED: 200 YEARS OF MASSACHUSETTS CRANBERRIES This one-of-a-kind original exhibit showcases the Commonwealth’s official state fruit and top agricultural crop was generously supported by the Cranberry Educational Foundation in its mission to introduce the American cranberry, cranberry farming, and its heritage to the public. The timeless display explores commercial cranberry growing in Massachusetts, focusing on key themes of the cranberry industry’s rich history, commitment to environmental stewardship, technological innovations, and its growing diversity. The exhibit will be on view at Cohasset Historical Society’s Captain John Wilson House, 4 Elm Street, Cohasset. For more information about Massachusetts Cranberries, visit cranberries.org.
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In celebration of 2023 being the Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese Zodiac, Fuller Craft Museum presents Lagomorphs: Rabbits and Hares in Contemporary Craft, opening June 3 and continuing into January 2024. Rabbits and hares have long inspired creative expression, from ancient Chinese decorative arts to illuminated medieval manuscripts to Albrecht Durer’s “Young Hare” and Jeff Koons’ “Rabbit.” Exhibiting artists include: Roberto Benavidez, Kelsey Bowen, Kim Cridler, Jan Huling, Anne Lemanski, Lindsay Pichaske, Sylvie Rosenthal, Deborah Simon, and many more. 455 Oak St., Brockton, fullercraft.org
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REO SPEEDWAGON PERFORMS AT SOUTH SHORE MUSIC CIRCUS American rock band REO Speedwagon and special guest Charlie Farren will perform at the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset on June 16 at 8 p.m. Fronted by vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, this platinum album band from the Midwest is famous for such hits as “Keep On Loving You,” “Take It On the Run,” and “I Can’t Fight This Feeling.” 130 Sohier St., Cohasset, themusiccircus.org.
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South Shore Art Center is delighted to announce that we will bring our annual Arts Festival back to the community with an in-person celebration on Cohasset Town Common this Father’s Day Weekend. The festival features juried exhibitor booths, a juried art exhibition and members’ show, live music performances, artist demonstrations, children’s art activities and more. This annual event draws thousands of visitors to Cohasset Common each year. Festival Preview Party on Saturday, June 10. 119 Ripley Road, Cohasset, ssac.org
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CAMPOUT AT WORLD’S END The Trustees of Reservations will host an overnight family-friendly camping opportunity at World’s End in Hingham on June 17. Newcomers and seasoned campers alike can bring their camping gear to the drumlins of World’s End to enjoy the sunset, the stars overhead, and s’mores around the campfire. No pets or alcohol are permitted at this event. Pre-registration is required and parking is included. 0 Martins Lane, Hingham, thetrustees.org
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NVNA ANNUAL FUNDRAISER: THE 12 NVNa’s annual fundraiser helps raise critical funds for patient care in the 12 rooms at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham. The evening begins with cocktails in the garden at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner in the Tallman Family Meadow. For more information, please contact Lisa Mullen at 781-610-1519 or LMullen@nvna.org, nvna.org/the-12.
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MISTER CHILD BAND AT MAGICAL MOON FARM BARN Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an afternoon concert featuring the return of the Mister Child band, 4-8:30 p.m., at the Magical Moon Farm Barn in Marshfield. Food and beverage trucks will be on-site or BYOB. The band’s last show at Magical Moon sold out and tickets are expected to sell out fast. 575 Summer St., Marshfield, magicalmoon.org/events/misterchild-band
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THE MAKING AND LOSS OF MINOT’S LIGHT Join Cohasset Historical Society for a talk by local historian Joe Lebherz on the short life of the First Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse and how on a harrowing night in April 1851, the new lighthouse was struck by a major storm that caused severe damage throughout the Boston area. The following morning, Cohasset residents rose to discover that all that remained of the lighthouse (and its keepers) was a few bent pilings on the rock. This event is part of a Summer 2023 Maritime Lecture Series. 3 - 4:30 p.m.. For information and tickets, visit cohassethistoricalsociety.org. www.southshorehomelifeandstyle.com
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FULLER CRAFT MUSEUM PRESENTS JOYCE J. SCOTT: MESSAGES “Joyce J. Scott: Messages” celebrates the renowned career of Joyce J. Scott, an acclaimed Baltimore artist who, for over three decades, has elevated the possibilities of beadwork as a relevant contemporary art form. Scott’s subject matter—whether social and political commentary, violence, gender, or human relationships—reflects the artist’s narrative of what it means to be black in America. 455 Oak St., Brockton, fullercraft.org
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INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT WITH PLYMOUTH PHILHARMONIC Enjoy an Independence Day Concert performed by the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra on the Plymouth Waterfront on July 4, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Led by Conductor Steven Karidoyanes, the concert is free and open to the public at Pilgrim Memorial State Park. The concert will be followed by the town’s fireworks display. plymouthphil.org
FAMILY FUN BY THE SEA WITH DUXBURY RURAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETY Enjoy an afternoon of children’s activities and treats by the sea, on the front lawn of the historic King Caesar House. Adults can tour the one-of-a-kind King Caesar House and view the 2023 summer exhibition, “East Meets West: Asian Influences in 19th Century American Life.” Registration is required for this event. 120 King Caesar Road, Duxbury, duxburyhistory.org
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LEVITATE FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY The Levitate Music and Arts Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with another stellar lineup of musical acts at Marshfield Fairgrounds on July 7, 8 and 9. This year’s entertainers include Brandi Carlile, Trey Anastasio Band, Stick Figure, Ziggy Marley, Rebelution, the Elovaters, Peach Pit, G. Love & Special Sauce, and many more. The event features food and drink trucks, live and interactive art installations, a kids’ activities zone, and artisan vendors. Parking is available at Furnace Brook Middle School (500 Furnace St., Marshfield) with a shuttle bus transporting Festival-goers to and from the Fairgrounds. 140 Main St., Marshfield, levitatemusicfestival.com
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EDAVILLE CHRISTMAS IN JULY Bring your family to experience the magic of Christmas at Edaville this July. Visit Santa, ride the steam train, enjoy 15 vintage amusement rides, and shop unique and local vendors in the Christmas market. Experience the magic of tens of thousands of Christmas lights throughout the park and along the railroad. General admission is $39.95, children under 2 are free. Attendance is limited. Tickets are not available for in-person purchase and can only be purchased online. https://store. edaville.com/christmas-in-july
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J U LY 8
THREE DOG NIGHT PERFORMS AT SOUTH SHORE MUSIC CIRCUS The legendary band Three Dog Night, now in its fifth decade, will take the rotating stage at the South Shore Music Circus on July 8 at 8 p.m. The band’s many enduring hits include “Mama Told Me (Not To Come),” “Joy to the World,” “Black and White,” “Shambala” and “One.” 130 Sohier St., Cohasset, themusiccircus.org
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ROCKLAND DAY CELEBRATION CONTINUES WITH THE JAKE ASH BAND The second in a series of summertime celebrations, the community of Rockland will host the Jake Ash Band at Article Fifteen Brewing Co., as part of Rockland Day. This event will also feature a special salute to a local veteran. 406 VFW Drive, Rockland, reimaginerockland.com www.southshorehomelifeandstyle.com
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BELINDA CARLISLE LIVE AT SOUTH SHORE MUSIC CIRCUS 1980s rocker Belinda Carlisle, co-founder and lead vocalist of the popular band The Go-Gos, will perform at South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset on July 15 at 8 p.m. After skyrocketing to fame with The Go-Gos, whose hits include “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation” and “Head Over Heels,” Carlisle launched a solo career that continues today, anchored by such chart-toppers as “Mad About You” and “Heaven is a Place on Earth.” 130 Sohier St., Cohasset, themusiccircus.org
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PICNIC ON CLARK’S ISLAND HOSTED BY DUXBURY RURAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Duxbury Rural & Historical Society will host the Clark’s Island Picnic on its historic island property, Cedarfield, on Sunday, July 16. Pack a picnic and enjoy an outing on scenic Clark’s Island. The Society thanks Duxbury Bay Maritime School for its generous donation of a launch and a driver to make this event possible. Reservations and updated membership registration are required. duxburyhistory.org
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The 155th annual Marshfield Fair will be held August 18-27 at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. This historic community event features agricultural and horticultural exhibits; arts, crafts, flowers and photography displays; beekeeping and birds of prey; children’s activities; a petting zoo and pony rides; thrill rides for all ages; midway games; a wide range of food and beverage options; a demolition derby, tractor pulls and more at the grandstand; and a full schedule of live entertainment daily. 140 Main St., Marshfield, marshfieldfair.org
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PLYMOUTH WATERFRONT FESTIVAL The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its Waterfront Festival on Plymouth’s historic waterfront on August 26, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Festivities include: the Ducky Dash Race, live entertainment, an arts and crafts show with more than 200 exhibitors, local nonprofits, and the annual Cruise-In Car Show. Events will take place throughout the day at the waterfront, Plimoth Grist Mill, Brewster Gardens and the Plymouth Waterfront Amphitheater. Water Street, Plymouth, plymouthwaterfrontfestival.com
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THANK YOU! The South Shore YMCA thanks our chefs, beverage partners, volunteers, sponsors, donors and the Lombardo Family for an amazing 27 years at Lombardo's in Randolph to benefit Y kids.
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After 27 years, the South Shore YMCA's signature fundraiser, The Taste of the South Shore, was held for its last time in at Lombardo's in Randolph. Over 500 guests and friends of the Y gathered in the ballroom for gourmet tastings from over 30 of the area's best restaurants, bakeries and beverage partners. The Lombardo family was honored for their dedication to celebrating and supporting the community. The event raised over $360,000 to support "Y kids" and provide access to children's camps and programs at the South Shore YMCA. The "Top Taste" award went to newcomers Bardo's Pizza! Visit ssymca.org/taste2023 to relive the magic and learn how you can help support "Y kids."
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MARSH FI ELD FAI R
BY JENNIFER H. MCINER NEY
PHOTOGR APH Y BY KJELD M AHONEY
ach summer, as mid-August approaches,
with myriad barnyard animals, farming equipment
motorists passing the Marshfield Fairgrounds
and locally grown produce, the flashing and blinking
along Route 3A undoubtedly notice a
lights of midway games of chance and thrill rides,
conspicuous change in scenery: multicolored tents
diverse food vendors, several stages featuring live
sprouting up, flags being hoisted and banners
musical acts, magicians and other entertainers, and
unfurled, camels, monkeys and other exotic animals
a grandstand thundering with the sounds of revving
taking their place at the petting zoo on the corner,
engines and applause.
and—the ultimate telltale sign—the Ferris wheel rising high into the sky.
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“The Marshfield Fair is an enjoyable, safe place to go with your whole family,” says Lenny LaForest,
For 156 years, the Marshfield Agricultural and
president of the Marshfield Agricultural and
Horticultural Society has been staging the annual
Horticultural Society, which organizes the annual fair.
Marshfield Fair, a 10-day event that transforms the
“There’s something for everyone. You can spend the
62-acre landscape of the Marshfield Fairgrounds
whole day here; there’s so much to see and do.”
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An annual summertime tradition delivers family entertainment, nostalgia and new fun features.
The scope of the Marshfield Fair has grown exponentially since the mid-1860s, when a fledgling group of local farmers hosted a gathering on the Town Common to exhibit agricultural and horticultural products—which attracted 9,000 visitors. (For additional information about the history of the Marshfield Fair, see sidebar.)
making, chair-caning, rug-hooking, and more. Helping to cultivate the art of farming, the fair also conducts contests recognizing excellence in a variety of categories, including 4-H and animals, agriculture, arts and crafts, horticulture, photography, and horse, oxen and pony pulls. Livestock events encompass poultry,
And yet, amid the excitement and stimulation that whirls
cattle, goats, camelids, swine, sheep, equine, rabbits,
around the modern-day fair, the founding farmers’
and dogs and cats. Agricultural competitions call for
mission to share agricultural and horticultural knowledge
exhibitors in all manner of garden vegetables, from
with the local community quietly continues. Daily
beans to zucchini squash, native fruits, canned goods
workshops and demonstrations are offered on a range
and honey. A perennial favorite is the New England Giant
of traditional topics, such as: how to grow hydrangeas
Pumpkin Contest; the record-holder is Steve Connolly of
and sunflowers, creating fall container gardens, organic
Sharon, whose winning entry weighed in at a whopping
lawn care, butterfly hatching, woodturning, Russian
1,602 pounds at the 2018 Marshfield Fair.
needlepoint, folk art painting, polymer clay crafts, soap-
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Running the Fair is a Family Affair LaForest’s family moved from Plymouth to Marshfield in the 1950s, when he was 2 years old. He remembers the hometown of his youth as a “country town,” with a population of about 1,000 citizens. His father, Leonard “John” LaForest, owned the LaForest Village Shoppe next to the Congregational Church and often socialized with other local business owners, including Russell Chandler, who owned a radio shop and was a member (and later president) of the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society. The elder LaForest signed on to help with the operation of the Marshfield Fair, as a member of the board of directors’ management committee—and stayed on for about 50 years. “The fair was floundering a bit back then, and he helped get it back on track,” the younger LaForest recalls. During his high school years, Lenny LaForest helped his father, who ran the four beer concession stands at the fair. He spent most of the fair running from one end of the grandstand to another, out to the infield, and back to the beer stand next to Aggie Hall, keeping provisions well stocked for the racetrack crowd. By the 1980s, the “older generation” wanted to welcome the “younger generation” into leadership positions, and he accepted an appointment to the board of directors. LaForest, a retired Marshfield Police Sergeant and Harbormaster, has served as president of the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society for 33 years. “We’ve had some difficult years, but we’ve managed to survive it,” he says. “The fair is more financially stable than it’s ever been in its existence.” Continuing the legacy of involvement in this historic annual
Lenny LaForest (bottom right) is President of Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society (MAHS). His nephew, Noel Powers, is a member of the MAHS board and part of the third generation helping to keep summer traditions alive at the Marshfield Fair.
tradition, a third generation of the family has entered the fair’s fold. In 2021, LaForest’s nephew, Noel Powers, followed in his uncle’s and grandfather’s footsteps and joined the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society Board of Directors. Like his uncle, Powers grew up with the Marshfield Fair, and started helping with the annual event’s preparation during his high school summers, two decades ago, painting buildings and cutting grass. “This is a family event, so it means a lot to work together with family to put it on,” says Powers. He’s one of many second- and thirdgeneration contributors carrying on the custom of family involvement with the Marshfield Fair, from the 4-H exhibitors to the food vendors. “There are numerous multigenerational groups working to help pull the fair together, continuing the tradition established by their ancestors,” says Powers. “We like to keep those local ties.”
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Balancing Act: Preserving the Past While Embracing the Future The Marshfield Fair has withstood the tests of timet, navigating more than a century-and-a-half of technological progress, not to mention wars, economic recessions and the Covid-19 pandemic. One notable event in the fair’s history was the elimination of horse racing on the fairgrounds’ half-mile track. Introduced in the early 1900s, thoroughbred and sulky (standardbred horses pulling a two-wheeled cart) racing drew enthusiastic crowds from throughout the region for nearly a century. “People are always asking me, ‘When is the fair going to bring horse racing back?’,” says LaForest. “We were more or less forced to give it up, and it’s not a feasible entity today.” In 1991, the state racing commission did not renew the Marshfield Fair’s usual late-August race dates, granting them instead to a newly opened track in Foxboro and pushing Marshfield’s meet dates back to September. Rather than reschedule the fair to accommodate this change, the board of directors revamped the roster of racetrack spectacles—including tractor-pulls and the fan-favorite Demolition Derby—and expanded attractions around the grandstand area. In addition, the board of directors continues to focus on modernization, a delicate balancing act between staying rooted in tradition while ensuring the growth of the fair. “We want to keep the things that people come back for year after year, while also staying relevant to the times and bringing new excitement to the fair,” says Powers.
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MARSHFIELD FAIR TIMELINE 1867: The Inaugural Marshfield Fair The Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society staged the firstever Marshfield Fair,establishing what has become an annual favorite event on the South Shore for more than 150 years. The group purchased the property on South River Street that is now the Marshfield Fairgrounds.
To that end, Powers and the board have developed partnerships that have led to the introduction of new vendors and attractions; gourmet food trucks that elevate the dining experience beyond fried food; new entertainment acts, including the first-ever country music weekend during the first weekend of the fair last year; and a new partnership with Castle Island Brewery to bring its IPA to the fair. Also new this year: in addition to Marshfield Residents Day (discounted), Senior Citizens Day (free), 4-H Agricultural Awareness Day (free), and Children’s Day (free under 12), the fair is designating a Veterans Day and offering free admission to individuals who qualify. Along with this new wave of innovations, the fair’s familiar favorites endure, from the annual quilting display, to the birds of prey, face painting, pony rides, chainsaw sculptor, fried dough and cotton candy. “It’s amazing to watch how people react to different parts of the fair,” says LaForest. “Old, young and in-between all having a good time, and the kids are shrieking with delight because they’re having so much fun. That’s my favorite thing about the fair.”
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1870s: Establishing the Foundation Construction began on an exhibition hall, now called Agricultural Hall, to root the Marshfield Agriculture and Horticultural Society firmly in the community. The Hall, which once hosted Marshfield Town Meetings, continues to serve as the fair’s centerpiece for exhibiting arts, crafts and produce. 1905-1910: Addition of Horse Racing Serving as the Society’s president, Scituate lumber magnate Thomas Lawson had an interest in thoroughbred and sulky—standardbred horses pulling a two-wheeled cart—racing. He spearheaded the construction of additional barns and sheds throughout the fairgrounds as well a grandstand and half-mile racetrack for horse racing, which became a main attraction of the fair for nearly a century. 1912-1930: Off to the Races! In addition to horse racing, the track featured races for motorcycles— including the 1912 championship Merze motorcycle, manufactured in Brockton— and Model A Fords by local drivers. Additionally, Presidents Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge also made visits to the fair
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1991: The Finish Line for Horse Racing Horse Racing at the fair came to an abrupt halt when the state racing commission awarded Marshfield’s meet dates to a newly opened track in Foxboro. Marshfield’s dates were moved back two weeks, which did not coincide with the fair’s tradition of late-August family fun.
1930s-1940s: Death-Defying Feats In addition to racing, the Marshfield Fair drew crowds with exciting live
entertainment, including high-wire acts, the Barrel of Death motorcycle stunt spectacle, stage shows, band concerts and fireworks. 1946: Welcoming Women Exhibitors For the first eight decades of the Marshfield Fair’s existence, men were the main exhibitors. In 1946, the fair welcomed the Women’s Exchange, enabling women to display and sell their crafts, and led to cooking and baking contests. 1950-1990: Cultivating Steady Growth Over the next 40 years, the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society expanded the fair’s attractions and its appeal with 4-H contests, agricultural and horticultural exhibits, arts and crafts displays, midway rides and games of chance, musical entertainment, horse racing and car thrill shows on the track.
2000: Expansion of Off-Season Events To help offset year-round maintenance expenses of the Marshfield Fairgrounds, the Society opted to open its venue during the off-season to outside organizations, including Spindles Auto Club, an annual flea market, several music festivals, such as Levitate, and a year-round farmers market. 2020: Marshfield Fair Canceled For only the second time in its long history, the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society had to cancel the annual Marshfield Fair due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The only other time the fair had been canceled was during World War II.
Present Day: Continuing the Tradition While the fair has expanded and diversified to reflect modern-day preferences, this annual tradition continues to honor the past with its ongoing commitment to the founding farmers’agricultural and horticultural roots.
Historical objects from the Marshfield Historical Society collection. Photos by Jack Foley www.southshorehomelifeandstyle.com
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BEST BARTENDER (INDIVIDUAL)
KELLY MARCH AT POLCARI’S BRIDGWAYE INN
polcarisbridgwayeinn.com Runner-Up: Cassidy Dahill at The Parrot
BEST BEER SELECTION (RESTAURANT/PUB)
FLANDERS FIELD
flandersfield.org Runner-Up: Speedwell Tavern
BEST BEER SELECTION (STORE)
fratellilspastry.net Runner-Up: Scale & Spoon
THE TINKER’S SON
DONUT KING
donutkingweymouth.com Runner-Up: Coffee Shack
BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT
STARS ON HINGHAM HARBOR starshingham.com Runner-Up: Polcari’s Bridgwaye Inn
BEST BREAKFAST
BEST FARM-TO-TABLE MENU
thestrawberryfair.com Runner-Up: TOAST
RYE TAVERN
theryetavern.com Runner-Up: The Farmer’s Daughter
BEST BURGERS
KKATIE’S BURGER
kkaties.com Runner-Up: Wahlburgers
BEST CATERING
BEST DOUGHNUTS
BEST FISH ‘N CHIPS
THE TINKER’S SON
LAVISHLY DUNN CATERING & EVENT PLANNING
thetinkersson.com Runner-Up: Wood’s Seafood
lavishlydunn.com Runner-Up: A Fork In The Road
BEST FOOD TRUCK
BEST CHARCUTERIE BOARD
southshoretacoguy.com Runner-Up: Thyme Traveling Food Truck
BOARD143
board143.com Runner-Up: Station Eight
BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT
TSANG’S VILLAGE CAFE
tsangsvillagecafe.com Runner-Up: Quan’s Kitchen
SOUTH SHORE TACO GUY
BEST FRIED CLAMS
HADDAD’S OCEAN CAFE
haddads.restaurant Runner-Up: Tony’s Clam Shop
CURTIS LIQUORS
curtisliquors.com Runner-Up: Board143
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BEST DELI
PREVITE’S MARKETPLACE
previtesmarket.com Runner-Up: Brant Rock Market
Family owned and operated since 1963, Previte’s Marketplace combines the best aspects of a neighborhood butcher shop, delicatessen and specialty foods marketplace into one. At the flagship location in Weymouth and new expanded marketplace in Hanover, customers can order a wide range of made-to-order sandwiches, from ham and cheese to hot pastrami. Their massively sized gourmet sandwiches (available in Hanover) are one of their specialty sandwich menu items. Order the Tuscan Pesto Chicken Cutlet, Italian Caprese, or the Honey Ham with Cheddar–but you’d better be hungry. www.southshorehomelifeandstyle.com
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BEST GLUTEN-FREE MENU
BEST LOCAL BREWERY
110grill.com Runner-Up: Burtons Grill & Bar of Hingham
untoldbrewing.com Runner-Up: Stellwagen Beer Company
110 GRILL
BEST NEW RESTAURANT
UNTOLD BREWING
THE BETH KITCHEN & BAR
thebethhingham.com Runner-Up: Osteria Vivo Restaurant
BEST HAPPY HOUR SPOT
BEST LOCAL COFFEE SHOP
therangehingham.com Runner-Up: East Bay Grille
luckyfinncafe.com Runner-Up: SlackTide Coffee Roasters
BEST HOT WINGS
BEST LOCAL DISTILLERY
BEST OUTDOOR RESTAURANT BAR
speedwellplymouth.com Runner-Up: FETCH BBQ and Catering Company
dirtywaterdistillery.com Runner-Up: Boston Harbor Distillery
eastbaygrille.com Runner-Up: Island Creek Oysters
BEST IRISH PUB
BEST LUNCH SPOT
thetinkersson.com Runner-Up: The Snug
maesmarshfield.com Runner-Up: Crossroads Sandwiches
THE RANGE BAR & GRILLE
SPEEDWELL TAVERN
THE TINKER’S SON
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
BEST OUTDOOR DINING
LUCKY FINN CAFE
THE PARROT
theparrothull.com Runner-Up: East Bay Grille
DIRTY WATER DISTILLERY
EAST BAY GRILLE
BEST PIZZA
MAMMA MIA’S
MAE’S SANDWICH SHOP
mammamias.net Runner-Up: Peel Pizza Company
BEST PREPARED MEALS TO-GO
ALFREDO AIELLO ITALIAN FOODS, INC.
MOTHER ANNA’S RESTAURANT AND BAR
BEST MARGARITAS
motherannaspembroke.com Runner-Up: Mia Regazza
stationeight-marshfield.com Runner-Up: Lenny’s Hideaway
BEST JUICE BAR
BEST MARTINIS
pressjuicebar.com Runner-Up: Smoosh Smoothie & Juice Bar
stationeight-marshfield.com Runner-Up: Osteria Vivo Restaurant
LOBSTER ROLL
EL SARAPE
PRESS JUICE BAR
GREEN HARBOR LOBSTER POUND INC.
greenharborlobsterpound.com Runner-Up: Jake’s Seafood Restaurant
STATION EIGHT
aapasta.com Runner-Up: Previte’s Marketplace
BEST RAW BAR
STATION EIGHT
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT
THE RAW BAR AT ISLAND CREEK OYSTER FARM
islandcreekoysters.com/the-raw-barat-island-creek/ Runner-Up: Trident Galley & Raw Bar
elsarape.com Runner-Up: Locales Tacos y Tequila
BEST RESTAURANT CHEF
DOUGLAS RODRIGUES AT OSTERIA VIVO RESTAURANT
KJELD MAHONEY
osteriavivo.com Runner-Up: Clarke Peavey, Station Eight
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Head chef and partner at Osteria Vivo Restaurant & Bar in Pembroke, Douglas Rodrigues puts a creative twist on classic Italian cuisine. Rodrigues grew up in Scituate and over the course of his career he has worked in kitchens across the South Shore and Boston. His experience at restaurants like Clio, Liquid Art House and Aquitaine influenced his modern and technical approach to crafting dishes. When Rodrigues got the chance to move “home” and partner with restaurateurs Jimmy Burke and Joanie Wilson, he jumped at the opportunity. At Osteria Vivo, customers rave over the lobster and oxtail bolognese, grilled piedmontese sirloin steak, and pasta al limone with dayboat scallops. The secret, says Rodrigues, is to always use the freshest seasonal ingredients.
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BEST ICE CREAM
HORNSTRA FARMS
hornstrafarms.com Runner-Up: Peaceful Meadows Ice Cream
KJELD MAHONEY
Offering delicious homemade ice cream in a bucolic country setting, Hornstra Dairy Farm is a popular destination for families on hot summer days. One of the last working dairy farms on the South Shore, this familyrun business is famous for its Grade A quality milk, dairy, and specialty food products, which are delivered to homes across the South Shore. The farm’s Dairy Bar window is open daily, noon to 6 p.m., from April through mid-October. Visitors can peruse the chalkboard menu, which lists a rotating selection of classic and seasonal homemade ice cream flavors. Favorites Inc.lude “Cow Tracks” (creamy vanilla ice cream with crushed peanut butter cups and fudge swirl), “Pasture Patty” (rich chocolate ice cream with cookie dough, chocolate chips and fudge swirl) and their famous frappes. Afterwards, kids can check out the resident herd of red and white Holsteins grazing in the pasture.
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BEST RIBS & BARBECUE
SARCASTIC SWINE BBQ & RESTAURANT
sarcasticswinebbq.com Runner-Up: FETCH BBQ and Catering Company
BEST SANDWICH SHOP
PREVITE’S MARKETPLACE previtesmarket.com Runner-Up: Crossroads Sandwiches
BEST SCENIC VIEW WHILE DINING
MILL WHARF
millwharf.com Runner-Up: LOCAL 02045
BEST SOUPS
MAE’S SANDWICH SHOP
maesmarshfield.com Runner-Up: PRESS Juice Bar
BEST SPECIAL OCCASION SPOT
ALMA NOVE
almanovehingham.com Runner-Up: ALBA on 53
BEST SPORTS BAR
CASK ‘N FLAGON
casknflagon.com Runner-Up: The Fours Bar & Grill
BEST STEAK
STOCKHOLDERS
stockholderssteakhouse.com Runner-Up: ALBA on 53
BEST SUSHI RESTAURANT
FUJI AT WOC
fujiatwoc.com Runner-Up: Salt Society
BEST TAKEOUT / CURBSIDE PICKUP
BARK BBQ
bark-bbq.net Runner-Up: Mae’s Sandwich Shop
BEST TAPAS / SMALL PLATES
GALLEY KITCHEN & BAR
galleyscituate.com Runner-Up: Liv Creative Cuisine
BEST THAI RESTAURANT
WILD GINGER THAI CUISINE wildgingermass.com Runner-Up: Lime Leaf
BEST VEGAN / VEGETARIAN
LIV CREATIVE CUISINE
livecreativecuisine.com Runner-Up: The Green Light Hingham
BEST WINE LIST (RESTAURANT)
UVA WINE BAR
uvawineplymouth.com Runner-Up: Tosca
BEST WINE SHOP
BIN ENDS
binendswine.com Runner-Up: Ralph’s Hingham Wine Merchant
BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH
THE TINKER’S SON
thetinkersson.com Runner-Up: Yaz’s Table
BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Jake’s Seafood Restaurant jakesseafoods.com Runner-Up: Haddad’s Ocean Cafe Celebrating 75 years in business this year, Jake’s Seafood Restaurant in Hull specializes in serving delicious fresh-off-the-boat seafood. The restaurant features its own onsite fish market, which ensures that the chef is always supplied with the very best fish, shellfish and lobsters. Menu favorites Inc.lude a lemon garlic shrimp over fettuccine, Cajun swordfish over Greek salad and the fried fisherman’s platter. Guests can dine alfresco in the waterfront patio and watch boaters come and go from the docks.
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BEST ACUPUNCTURE
WELLPOINT HEALING CENTER
wellpointhealingcenter.com Runner-Up: Mary T. Egan Acupuncture
BEST BARBER
BOSTONIAN BARBER SHOP
BEST DAY SPA
WEYMOUTH CLUB
plymouth.mirbeau.com Runner-Up: OASIS DAY SPA
weymouthclub.com Runner-Up: Workout Club
BEST DENTIST
BOYNTON FAMILY DENTISTRY MATTHEW T. BOYNTON D.M.D., P.C.
BEST HEARING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
SOUTH SHORE HEARING CENTER
bostonianbarbershop.com Runner-Up: Craft Barbering Co.
boyntonfamilydentistry.com Runner-Up: Jeffrey M Anderson DDS
BEST BARRE CLASS
BEST DIETICIAN
BEST HOME HEALTH SERVICES
studio143scituate.com Runner-Up: sandbarre
weymouthclub.com Runner-Up: A Healthy Balance, Inc.
nvna.org Runner-Up: Home Sweet Home Health Services
STUDIO143
BEST BOTOX / INJECTABLE SERVICE
sshc.com Runner-Up: Mass Eye and Ear
KIM TRUDEL
NVNA AND HOSPICE
BEST EYEBROW SHAPING
BEST LASH EXTENSIONS
thedeluxebar.com Runner-Up: Powell Studio
waxedhingham.com Runner-Up: Trio Spa
eyelashextensionsnorwell.com Runner-Up: The Lash Room
BEST CHIROPRACTOR
BEST FACIAL
BEST MANICURE
communitychiroandwellness.com Runner-Up: Marshfield Chiropractic and Wellness
triospa.glossgenius.com Runner-Up: OASIS DAY SPA
relaxatoasis.com Runner-Up: Natural Nail Bar
BEST COSMETIC SURGERY OFFICE
WYLDFLOWER HAIR STUDIO
DELUXE BAR
DR. JAY A PROVENZANO
CHRISTINE HAMORI COSMETIC SURGERY + SKIN SPA
christinehamori.com Runner-Up: Coastal Plastic Surgery: Dax Guenther, MD
BEST CROSSFIT GYM
STRIVE FITNESS AND PERFORMANCE
strivedux.com Runner-Up: CrossFit Magnitude
WAXED.
LASHED+
TRIO SPA
OASIS DAY SPA
BEST HAIR BLOWOUT
BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO
KLS TAEKWONDO
klstaekwondo.com Runner-Up: South Shore Tae Kwon Do
wyldflowerhairstudio.com Runner-Up: Charles David Salon & Spa
BEST MASSAGE
BEST HAIR COLORIST
OASIS DAY SPA
MANE + SAGE SALON
maneandsage.com Runner-Up: Wyldflower Hair Studio
BEST HAIR REMOVAL SERVICES
SHORE SKIN STUDIO
shoreskinstudio.com Runner-Up: Reign Beauty
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BEST HEALTH CLUB
MIRBEAU INN & SPA
relaxatoasis.com Runner-Up: Face + Body Studio
BEST MED SPA
POWELL STUDIO
thepowellstudio.com Runner-Up: Skin Esteem Med Spa and Wellness Center
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BEST MAKEUP ARTIST
REIGN BEAUTY
SARAH HINCHEY
reignbeautyhanover.com Runner-Up: Joelle Beauty Bar
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Jamie Barbuto, the owner of Reign Beauty, believes that true beauty shines from within, but the right makeup has the power to accentuate a person’s most attractive features. Since launching her beauty boutique in the spring of 2022, her team has served numerous prom and wedding clients, as well as South Shore residents who simply strive to feel more polished and confident. Whether clients are seeking a natural look or amplified special occasion makeup, Reign Beauty can bring their vision to life and have individuals looking (and feeling) like the very best version of themselves.
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BEST YOGA / PILATES STUDIO
STUDIO143
studio143scituate.com Runner Up: Capella Yoga & Wellness (formerly Yoga with Lisa O & Company) Studio 143 is a unique and friendly wellness center that offers a wide variety of yoga, Pilates, barre, and aerial yoga classes for adults and children. With classes designed to suit all abilities, participants can exercise their body, find balance and become more flexible. Students practice breathing deeply and being more mindful and focused. Whether hanging from a soft fabric sling doing aerial yoga, or enjoying a slow flow spa yoga class, participants leave feeling restored and invigorated.
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HANOVER ORTHODONTICS
BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICE
BEST PEDICURE
elliottphysicaltherapy.com Runner-Up: Cray Physical Therapy - Braintree
BEST ORTHODONTIST
smilessouthshore.com Runner-Up: Ryan Orthodontics
SCITUATE NAILS & SPA
facebook.com/HelenTNails Runner-Up: OASIS DAY SPA
BEST PERSONAL TRAINER
MSC STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
mscstrength.com Runner-Up: SoFit Training and Running
Tae Kwon Do
BEST SPIRITUAL / MEDITATION COUNSELING or CLASSES
ELLIOTT PHYSICAL THERAPY
SCITUATE SALT CAVE
BEST REMOTE / ZOOM-POWERED WORKOUTS
BEST SPRAY TAN
STUDIO143
studio143scituate.com Runner-Up: MSC Strength And Conditioning
BEST SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES
ATCK FITNESS HANOVER atckfit.com Runner-Up: South Shore
scituatesaltcave.com Runner-Up: J L J Spiritual Healing - Heather Keay
REIGN BEAUTY
reignbeautyhanover.com Runner-Up: BlushTan™Norwell
BEST WOMEN’S HAIR SALON
CHARLES DAVID SALON & SPA
charlesdavidsalon.com Runner-Up: Remedy Salon
BEST TENNIS / PICKLEBALL
PICKLES INDOOR PICKLEBALL CLUB
picklesne.com Runner-Up: Scituate Racquet & Fitness Club Lisa DeMeritt and Wanda Melampy opened Pickles, the region’s first state-of-the-art climate-controlled indoor pickleball facility in the spring of 2021. The 25,000-square-foot Hanover complex features six tournament-sized courts, two “dinking” practice courts, a player’s lounge with a viewing deck, an indoor refreshment garden where guests can sip beer or wine between games, and a retail shop.
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BEST APPLIANCE STORE
BEST ELECTRICIAN
BEST HOME FRAMING
gwtoma.com Runner-Up: KAM Appliances
mjcarrelectricalservices.com Runner-Up: Gardner Electric and Fire Alarm llc
bethoneybuilders.com Runner-Up: Frametechs Inc.
GEORGE WASHINGTON TOMA TV & APPLIANCE, INC.
BEST BATHROOM REMODELING COMPANY
RENOVISIONS
renovisionsinc.com Runner-Up: the Design Studio
BEST CARPET / FLOORING STORE
BETHONEY BUILDERS LLC
BEST HOME RENOVATION COMPANY
BEST FURNITURE STORE
BOSTON INTERIORS
COPIA REAL ESTATE DESIGN & BUILD
bostoninteriors.com Runner-Up: Warmington Furniture Inc.
copiarealestate.com Runner-Up: Woodland Contracting
THE RUG MERCHANT
BEST GARDEN CENTER
BEST CONCIERGE SERVICE
the-gardeners-choice.myshopify.com Runner-Up: Kennedy’s Country Gardens
therugmerchant.com Runner-Up: Classic Tile & Stone Inc.
ELDREDGE PROPERTY SERVICES
eldredgepropertyservices.com Runner-Up: Coastal Concierge Management
BEST CUSTOM HOME BUILDER
ARCHWRIGHT | FINE HOME BUILDERS & ESTATE MANAGEMENT archwright.com Runner-Up: Copia Real Estate Design & Build
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M.J. CARR ELECTRICAL SERVICES, LLC
THE GARDENERS’ CHOICE
BEST HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY
BEST HOME STAGING
LAURA GRAZIANO STAGING AND INTERIORS lauragrazianostaging.com Runner-Up: Home in Harmony Designs, Inc.
BEANTOWN AC, INC.
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN
BEST HOME ACCESSORIES
violandiandwarnerinteriors.com Runner-Up: Penny and Pearl Design
beantownservices.com Runner-Up: Alvin Hollis
HOME IN HARMONY DESIGNS, INC.
homeinharmonydesigns.com Runner-Up: Welch Company
VIOLANDI & WARNER INTERIORS
BEST KITCHEN DESIGNER
THE DESIGN STUDIO
thedesignstudio.design Runner-Up: Transitions Kitchens and Bath
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BEST BATH FIXTURES
SNOW AND JONES, INC.
snowandjones.com Runner-Up: Republic Plumbing Supply Co.
Family owned since 1952, Snow and Jones is a premier distributor of plumbing, heating and air conditioning supplies. With luxury plumbing showrooms located on the South Shore and Cape Cod, kitchen and bath designers have quick access to inventory and homeowners can peruse a wide variety of high quality products that are essential to any home remodeling project. The knowledgeable and highly trained staff at Snow and Jones is committed to providing excellent customer service, making the process of selecting fixtures smooth and simple.
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BEST ARCHITECT
CAMPBELL SMITH ARCHITECTS INC. campbellsmitharchitects.com Runner-Up: HC Design
Inspired by the great architecture of New England, Campbell Smith Architects designs homes that combine the very best traditional elements with custom features that suit modern lifestyles. The team specializes in architectural design for residential, commercial and historical projects. They also offer interior design services. One notable community building designed by Campbell Smith Architects was the North River Arts Society classroom. In addition to their award-winning design work, the firm also runs a summer camp for teens with an interest in architecture. Camp ArchKid-Tech introduces students to architectural principles through field trips and individualized design projects.
BEST LANDSCAPING SERVICE
BEST OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS
seoanelandscape.com Runner-Up: Yardscapes by Renee & Sons
chapinsheds.com Runner-Up: The Casual King
SEOANE LANDSCAPING
BEST LIGHTING SHOP
FLEMING’S LIGHTING OF COHASSET VILLAGE
flemingslighting.com Runner-Up: Welch Company
BEST LOCAL HARDWARE STORE
CHAPIN SHEDS
BEST OUTDOOR GRILLS
KAM APPLIANCES
kamappliances.com Runner-Up: Hingham Lumber Company
BEST PAINTING COMPANY
M.A FALVEY PAINTING SERVICE, INC.
mafalveypainting.com Runner-Up: One Stop Painting & Renovating
BEST PEST CONTROL
PILGRIM PEST PROFESSIONALS pilgrimpestpro.com Runner-Up: South Shore Pest Control Inc.
HINGHAM LUMBER COMPANY hinghamlumber.com Runner Up: Curry Ace Paint & Hardware, Quincy
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BRIAN DOHERTY
BEST PLUMBING COMPANY
BEST ROOFING COMPANY
BEST UPHOLSTERY
carmarkplumbingandheating.com Runner-Up: Hubbard Plumbing & Heating
facebook.com/ countycraftsmenconstruction Runner-Up: Falcone Roofing Co., Inc.
thenewupholstery.com Runner-Up: Violandi & Warner Interiors
CARMARK PLUMBING AND HEATING
BEST POOL & HOT TUB STORE / INSTALLER
PREMIER POOLS
premierpoolsplymouth.com Runner-Up: Swim Sports Inc.
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COUNTY CRAFTSMEN CONSTRUCTION
BEST TILE STORE
CLASSIC TILE & STONE INC. classictile-stone.com Runner-Up: Bellew Tile & Marble
THE NEW UPHOLSTERY SHOP
BEST WINDOW TREATMENT
VIOLANDI & WARNER INTERIORS
violandiandwarnerinteriors.com Runner-Up: Curtain House
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BEST CHILDCARE / NANNIES
BEST KID HAIRCUTS
BEST TOY STORE
littlestepslearning.net Runner-Up: Magic Dragon Children’s Center
maxandmiasalons.com Runner-Up: Hairy Tales
thetoyboxhanover.com Runner-Up: Rock Paper Scissors Toy Store
LITTLE STEPS LEARNING CENTER & CHILD CARE
BEST CHILDREN’S DENTIST
DUXBURY CHILDREN’S DENTISTRY
duxburychildrensdentistry.com Runner-Up: Hingham Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
BEST DAY CARE
MAGIC DRAGON CHILDREN’S CENTER
duxbury.k12.ma.us/domain/58 Runner-Up: Little Steps Learning Center & Child Care
MAX & MIA CHILDREN’S SALON LLC
BEST TUTORING SERVICE
BEST PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ABC READING ADVENTURE
INLY SCHOOL
inlyschool.org Runner-Up: Sacred Heart Elementary School
abcreadingadventure.com Runner-Up: Graybill Literacy & Learning Studio
BEST RAINY DAY FUN
SOUTH SHORE SPORTS CENTER
sssc.community Runner-Up: Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park
BEST PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL
BEST SUMMER CAMP
awhs.org Runner-Up: Notre Dame Academy
hollyhillfarm.org Runner-Up: The Company Theatre
ARCHBISHOP WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL Archbishop Williams High School is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory, grades 7-12 school. The school’s mission is to educate young men and women spiritually, intellectually, ethically, and physically and strive to graduate socially aware, morally responsible citizens prepared to succeed and to serve their local and global communities. Some of the school’s special features Inc.lude the impressive Ted Healy Sports Complex and the state-of-the-art Mother Catherine Spalding Auditorium, which hosts performances by the school’s Theatre Ensemble.
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THE TOY BOX
HOLLY HILL FARM
The nonprofit organization Friends of Holly Hill Farm provides a unique learning and social experience for children ages 3-14 every season of the year. The farm offers half and full-day summer camp programs. Students experience life on a working certified organic and regenerative farm and also have the opportunity to explore surrounding conservation areas, meadows and woods. The farm’s unique natural setting is the perfect place for kids to learn and have fun while caring for farm animals, observing native wildlife, participating in sustainable farming, and creating art inspired by nature. For more information visit hollyhillfarm.org.
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ABIGAIL SHEA PHOTOGRAPHY
BEST FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
ABIGAIL SHEA PHOTOGRAPHY
abigailsheaphotography.com Runner-Up: Kaitlyn Litchfield Photography
Abigail Shea is a Plymouth-based photographer who specializes in newborn, maternity, children and family photography. She captures Inc.redible family memories and special moments at all stages of life, from pregnancy all the way through childhood. Her studio is stocked with unique props and cozy styling accessories to ensure that every photo session is a success. Abbi finds great joy and satisfaction in being able to welcome her clients back for second and third babies (and beyond), delivering beautiful photos they can admire for years to come.
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BEST OF THE SOUTH SHORE 2023
BEST LOCAL BANK
BLUESTONE BANK
bluestone.bank Runner-Up: South Shore Bank
BEST MEAL DELIVERY SERVICE
MOM ON THE GO FOOD TRUCK momonthegofoodtruck.com Runner-Up: Clandestine Kitchen
BEST MORTGAGE BROKER BEST ACCOUNTING FIRM
BEST HOTEL
scappinipina.com Runner-Up: McConnell Rothman & Co., Inc. Certified Public Accountants
plymouth.mirbeau.com Runner-Up: The Inn at Scituate Harbor
SCAPPINI & PINA, P.C.
BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP
SULLIVAN TIRE & AUTO SERVICE
sullivantire.com Runner-Up: Wilder Brothers Tire Pros
BEST CAMPGROUND
PINEWOOD LODGE CAMPGROUND
pinewoodlodge.com Runner-Up: Wompatuck State Park
BEST CAR WASH
VERC BRITEWAY CAR WASH
britewaycarwash.com Runner-Up: Crystal Clear Detail
bobmeloneteam.com Runner-Up: Bluestone Bank
MIRBEAU INN & SPA
BEST ORGANIZING SERVICE
CHILDISH
childishspaces.com Runner-Up: Sorted Spaces by Pam
BEST INSURANCE AGENCY (HOME, AUTO)
BEST PERSONAL CHEF SERVICES
RICHARDSON INSURANCE
CHEF STEPHEN COE
insurewithrichardson.com Runner-Up: Lallis & Higgins Insurance, LLC
chefstephencoe.com Runner-Up: Kyndra’s Kitchen
BEST INSURANCE AGENCY (LIFE)
LALLIS & HIGGINS INSURANCE, LLC
lallisandhiggins.com Runner-Up: Cornerstone Financial Group LLC
BEST LAW FIRM (REAL ESTATE LAW)
KELLEM AND KELLEM, LLC
thecleanteam.net Runner-Up: A Mothers Touch Cleaning Co.
BEST LAW FIRM (ESTATE PLANNING)
BEST COWORKING / OFFICE SPACE
lhhlegal.com Runner-Up: Legacy Legal Planning, LLC
theccsouthshore.com Runner-Up: Work Local
BEST DRY CLEANER
DEPENDABLE CLEANERS dependablecleaners.com Runner-Up: The Cleanist
BEST FINANCIAL PLANNER
SANDY COVE ADVISORS, LLC
sandycoveadvisors.com Runner-Up: W.H. Cornerstone Investments
thebarkclubma.com Runner-Up: Kerri’s Kanine Kare
BEST PET SPECIALTY STORE
FETCH 02025
LADYBUG PHOTOGRAPHY ladybugfoto.com Runner-Up: Abigail Shea Photography
LONG HAGAN HUFF-HARRIS
BEST LAW FIRM (FAMILY LAW)
WALSH LAW OFFICE, LLC
THE BARK CLUB
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER (FAMILY)
kellemandkellem.com Runner-Up: Sherman Law
THE COLLECTIVE CO.
BEST PET SERVICES
fetch02025.com Runner-Up: The Bark Club
BEST CLEANING SERVICE
THE CLEAN TEAM
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BEST PHOTOGRAPHER (GENERAL)
ALEXIS MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY + DESIGNS alexismariephotoanddesigns.com Runner-Up: Ladybug Photography
allisonwalshlaw.com Runner-Up: Long Hagan Huff-Harris
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY (COMPANY)
BEST LIVERY SERVICE
southshore.evrealestate.com Runner-Up: Keller Williams Realty Norwell
DADDIO
daddiollc.com Runner-Up: Special Occasion Limousine & Coach
ENGEL & VÖLKERS SOUTH SHORE
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BEST FLORIST
CONSIDER THE LILIES ctlflorist.com Runner-Up: Candy Jar
Consider the Lilies is not your average floral shop. Headquartered in Duxbury, the shop’s designers are trained by floral industry masters and skillfully utilize premium blooms, color theory and cutting edge design in every arrangement they create. Founder Sarah Beattie established the business in 2012 and has since become a trusted source for one-of-a-kind arrangements. Flower lovers can visit their new retail shop, located on the grounds of Island Creek Oyster Farm, and sign up for workshops, bridal parties and other special events.
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT (INDIVIDUAL)
COURTNEY GOFF HEALD REALTOR COLDWELL BANKER REALTY courtneyheald-newengland.sites.cbmoxi.com Runner-Up: Marni Migliaccio, Success! Real Estate
BEST REAL ESTATE TEAM
BEN AND KATE REAL ESTATE, KELLER WILLIAMS SIGNATURE PROPERTIES benandkaterealestate.com Runner-Up: KC Home Team
BEST LOCAL AIRLINE / AIRPORT
MARSHFIELD MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (KGHG) / SHORELINE AVIATION
shorelineaviation.net Runner-Up: Cape Air & Nantucket Airlines
Experienced flight crews, meticulously cared-for aircraft, and a detail-oriented flight logistics team deliver an Inc. omparable experience for passengers who fly out of Marshfield Municipal Airport. It was 1947 when WWII Navy pilot Joseph Ford purchased land in Marshfield to fulfill his dream to create an airport. The town purchased the airport in 1967, a new runway was built, and extensive improvements have been made over the years. Shoreline Aviation Inc. has been operating Marshfield Municipal Airport for the town since 1981, while growing a vibrant charter, aircraft acquisition and management, maintenance, and flight instruction business. Shoreline Aviation offers a full range of aircraft to meet private charter needs and flies its fleet across the country and around the world. No matter where passengers are headed, Shoreline Aviation’s unyielding focus on safety will ensure peace of mind on every flight.
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BEST RESORT
CHATHAM BARS INN
chathambarsinn.com Runner-Up: Nantasket Beach Resort
BEST SEAMSTRESS / TAILOR
LISA MARIE’S BOUTIQUE
lisamarieboutique.com Runner-Up: Designs By Donna, Cohasset
BEST SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY
BENCHMARK AT HANOVER
benchmarkseniorliving.com Runner-Up: The Village at Duxbury
BEST TRAVEL AGENCY
SUSAN PEAVEY TRAVEL, INC. susanpeaveytravel.com Runner-Up: Sheer Travel
BEST VETERINARIAN
SOUTH COASTAL ANIMAL HEALTH
southcoastalah.com Runner-Up: Marshfield Animal Hospital
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BEST ACTIVEWEAR
SPORTWORKS LTD
sportworksduxbury.com Runner-Up: Marathon Sports
BEST ART / PHOTO FRAMER
FRAME CENTER
framecenter.com Runner-Up: The Frame Studio
BEST ARTISAN GIFTS
BIRCHBARN DESIGNS
BEST CHILDREN’S CLOTHING
BEST GIFT SHOP
OLIVIA ROSE CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE
OROPA
oropacafe.com Runner-Up: Joye
oliviarosechildrensboutique.com Runner-Up: Brook and Main
BEST GOURMET FOOD SHOP
PREVITE’S MARKETPLACE
BEST CONSIGNMENT SHOP
previtesmarket.com Runner-Up: Board143
SHARE
sharemarshfield.com Runner-Up: B. Home Fine Consignments & More
BEST LINGERIE SHOP
LULABELLE THE BRA STUDIO
STACI’S STITCHES AND SKEINS
mylulabelle.com Runner-Up: Bloom Lingerie and Swim Boutique
thestudioofduxbury.com Runner-Up: Brook and Main
BEST EYEWEAR
BUTTONWOOD BOOKS AND TOYS
BEST BIKE SHOP
scituateharborvisionsource.com Runner-Up: Capeway Opticians
birchbarndesigns.com Runner-Up: Jackson Square Artisans
BEST BABY GIFTS / GEAR
THE STUDIO OF DUXBURY
SERIOUS CYCLES
seriouscycles.com Runner-Up: Bikebarn Racing
BEST CAR DEALERSHIP (NEW)
BEST CHEVROLET
thebestchevy.com Runner Up: Planet Subaru
BEST CAR DEALERSHIP (USED)
LUCCHETTI’S AUTO CENTER
lucchettis.com Runner-Up: S&E Auto Sales
BEST CRAFT / YARN SHOP
stacisstitches.com Runner-Up: Plymouth Harbor Knits
SCITUATE HARBOR VISION SOURCE
buttonwoodbooksandtoys.com Runner-Up: Books & Sundry
BEST LOCALLY MADE FOOD PRODUCT
BEST FARM STAND
HIPPY PILGRIM
HORNSTRA FARMS
hornstrafarms.com Runner-Up: Channell Homestead Family Farm
BEST FINE JEWELRY STORE
BEST MUSIC STORE
MULLANEY’S HARBORSIDE FISH MARKET
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BEST MARINE SUPPLIES
southshoredrydock.com Runner Up: West Marine
descenza.com Runner-Up: Hingham Jewelers
mullaneysfish.com Runner-Up: Wood’s Seafood
hippypilgrim.com Runner-Up: Mrs. Mekler’s Mercantile
SOUTH SHORE DRY DOCK MARINE
DESCENZA DIAMONDS (HINGHAM)
BEST FISH MARKET
BEST LOCAL BOOKSTORE
MATT’S MUSIC CENTER
mattsmusic.com Runner-Up: Scituate Music Center
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BEST ACCESSORIES
STRAND THE BOUTIQUE
KATE ROGAN
stranddux.com Runner-Up: Nectar Collective
Caroline Widman launched Strand, the Boutique with the goal of helping South Shore women feel beautiful inside and out. The word “Strand” means “beach” in German, and this Duxbury shop is filled with apparel and accessories that have a relaxed summertime vibe. Outfits can be easily dressed up or down with the shop’s selection of woven straw purses, clutch bags, comfortable sandals, delicate jewelry pieces, and versatile canvas beach bags and totes.
BEST CANDY STORE
HILLIARDS CHOCOLATES
hilliardscandy.com Runner-Up: Fedele’s Chocolates
Hilliards Chocolates is a fourthgeneration family-run South Shore business and one of New England’s most beloved artisan chocolate brands. The company’s candy-making headquarters is in Easton and they also have retail locations in Norwell and Mansfield. Hilliards is famous for its signature almond toffee crunch, melt-in-your-mouth fudge, and display cases filled with all sorts of bite-sized chocolates. For an extra indulgent treat, try one of their dessert-sized truffles. Their newest truffle flavor is lemon lavender, which is made with velvety smooth ganache enveloped in rich dark chocolate and features subtle notes of lemon and lavender.
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BEST NUTRITION STORE
GOOD HEALTH NATURAL FOODS
goodhealthnaturalfood.com Runner-Up: Healthy Appetites Natural Foods
BEST SHOE STORE
SHOE MARKET
theshoemarket.com Runner-Up: LaRossa Shoe
BEST SHOPPING CENTER
BEST STATIONERY SHOP
derbystshops.com Runner-Up: Colony Place
rsvphingham.com Runner-Up: Celebrations Etc
DERBY STREET SHOPS
BEST SPORTING GOODS
SPORTWORKS LTD
sportworksduxbury.com Runner-Up: Levitate
RSVP HINGHAM
BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING BOUTIQUE
STRAND THE BOUTIQUE
stranddux.com Runner-Up: MAHI GOLD Outfitters Hingham
BEST MEN’S CLOTHING BOUTIQUE
MAHI GOLD OUTFITTERS mahigold.com Runner-Up: ASSEMBLY
Founded on Cape Cod, Mahi Gold Outfitters opened its Hingham location in December of 2020. The boutique is bright and beautiful, with racks filled with a mix of colorful Mahi Gold designs and high-quality clothing brands. The store features a wide range of casual sportswear for men, Inc.luding brands like Peter Millar and Faherty. Shoppers can find everything from stylish button-downs and polo shirts to pants, patterned swim trunks and sweaters.
BEST BEACHWEAR
LEVITATE
levitatebrand.com Runner-Up: Yup Sup
The team at Levitate are experts at soaking up summer. The Marshfield-based surf brand owned by Daniel and Jessica Hassett sells a range of laid-back beach-friendly apparel, from cozy cotton T-shirts to board shorts and bikinis. This summer’s favorite swimsuit is a flirty peek-a-boo tie-front bikini. Fully reversible with alternating ribbed solids and prints, it’s made with super-soft nylon sourced from recycled fishing nets. The team at Levitate custom designed this suit to be extra supportive to keep you covered whether you’re surfing or sunning.
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BEST CATERER
LAVISHLY DUNN CATERING & EVENT PLANNING lavishlydunn.com Runner-Up: The Chef’s Table
BEST DANCE LESSONS
DANCESPORT BOSTON BALLROOM DANCE STUDIO
dancesportboston.com Runner-Up: Fred Astaire Dance Studios
BEST FORMAL WEAR
MILTONS
miltons.com Runner-Up: Diamond Formal Wear
BEST INVITATIONS
CELEBRATIONS ETC.
celebrationsetconline.com Runner-Up: Happy Frog Invitations
BEST LIMO SERVICE
SPECIAL OCCASION LIMOUSINE & COACH
plymouthcoach.com Runner-Up: JB Livery Service Inc.
BEST RECEPTION VENUE (INTIMATE)
THE RED LION INN
redlioninn1704.com Runner-Up: 1620 Winery at Cordage Park
BEST RECEPTION VENUE (LARGE)
GRANITE LINKS
granitelinks.com Runner-Up: Brookmeadow Country Club
BEST WEDDING / PARTY RENTALS
BOSTON BACKDROPS
bostonbackdrops.com Runner-Up: PEAK Event Services
BEST WEDDING BAND / DJ
HOT MESS BAND
hotmessrocks.com Runner-Up: The Emergency Broadcast System
BEST WEDDING DRESS SHOP
CHRYSSIE’S BRIDAL
chryssies.com Runner-Up: Michael of Boston For the Bride
BEST WEDDING FLORIST
BEACH PLUM FLORAL
beachplumfloral.com Runner-Up: Buds Floral Design
BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
SARAH WESTON PHOTOGRAPHY
sarahwestonphotography.com Runner-Up: Maureen Russell Photography
BEST OCCASION CAKES
B.WILD BAKING COMPANY
bwildbaking.co Runner-Up: Montilio’s Baking Company With a focus on bespoke cakes and artisan desserts, Brooke Wilder of b.wild Baking Company takes pride in creating confections that are as delicious as they are aesthetically pleasing. As a self-taught baker, Brooke knows firsthand that cake decorating can be intimidating to those just starting out. She recently started offering small, approachable group decorating classes to share the selfsatisfaction and joy of baking and engage more with her community.
BEST WEDDING PLANNER
KATE MURTAUGH EVENTS
katemurtaughevents.com Runner-Up: Jessica Hennessey Weddings From elegant seaside weddings to intimate elopement ceremonies aboard beautiful sailboats, Kate Murtaugh specializes in designing elevated event experiences. Since founding her business in 2015, Murtaugh’s team has brought hundreds of bespoke celebrations to life at coastal venues, tented locations, and private estates throughout New England, and beyond. Murtaugh has offices on Newbury Street in Boston and Watch Hill, RI, but being a Duxbury resident, she often works from home and meets with clients on the South Shore. A coastal girl at heart, she draws inspiration from the natural beauty of living in New England. Her skillful use of colors, textures and patterns set her wedding designs apart and ensure that each event is effortlessly chic and memorable.
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Written by JENNIFER H. MCINER NEY Photography by KJELD M AHONEY
assing through the heart of Cohasset Village, it’s impossible to miss the three large-scale photographs that seem to float in the storefront windows at Sager Fine Art. Vivid blue hues of the sea and sky invite pedestrians to pause and reflect while enticing them to enter the sunlit showroom, where more nautical images are displayed. “This is the size the camera is meant to capture,” says photographer Brian Sager, whose photographs are framed or printed directly onto aluminum backing and can measure up to 5 feet across. “You can really see the detail clearly. So much is lost when viewing images on a phone or computer screen.” Situated on South Main Street, the gallery allows customers to view the art as it would appear in their own home or office. Sager’s wife, Carey, gestures to a sweeping seascape encompassing water, horizon and clouds, titled “Montauk and the Race.” She points to a ripple among the waves and follows the movement with her finger to reveal its source–a flying fish. “This level of detail is why we put an emphasis on printing work at scale,” Carey explains. The ability for customers to get up close and personal with the photographs was one of the driving factors that inspired the couple to open Sager Fine Art in Cohasset one year ago. The couple met and lived together on Nantucket for five years before deciding to move to the South Shore. After exploring several coastal New England towns, they found themselves drawn to Cohasset’s New England charm, history and proximity to the ocean. “We love the feel of Cohasset Village,” says Carey. “It reminds us of Nantucket.”
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One day, while enjoying coffee at Seabird Coffee & Co, the Sagers happened to notice that the retail space next door was available. “We couldn’t believe this place was just sitting here, empty,” Carey recalls. Built into the rocky hillside, the historic building features south-facing front windows, a pair of stone fireplaces, and centuries-old uneven floors, ceilings and windows that required the Sagers to come up with some creative solutions to ensure photographs hung levelly.
Water, Water Everywhere Over the past decade, Brian Sager has developed a body of work that showcases a range of nautical scenes, from picturesque coastlines to vibrant offshore compositions. Many of his images feature sailboats, photographed in the waters off Nantucket and in the Caribbean. “Nearly all of my photographs have water in them,” Brian says with
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a laugh. Growing up in Marion, he was an avid sailor and water polo player. In recent years, he’s had the good fortune to join the crew aboard classic wooden sailboats and yachts, ferrying the vessels from their summertime ports in New England to safer harbors in the Caribbean for the winter. During these seven-to-10-day excursions, he’s been able to capture many of the unique and unparalleled offshore images in his portfolio. “I love the whole experience, from the adventure aspect to the beauty of being out on the open sea when it’s perfectly calm,” says Brian. “It feels like a different world.” In all, Brian Sager has traveled 10,000 miles aboard sailboats bound for the Caribbean and has needed rescuing by the Coast Guard only once. In November 2013, he was sailing aboard a 65-foot sailboat when rough conditions (30-foot waves and 40-mile-perhour winds) caused the rudder to break off. He and the crew drifted for about 18 hours, until the Coast Guard was able to reach them. In addition to his fine art photography, Brian works as a commercial wedding photographer during peak season and is also a photographer for “N Magazine.” In 2020, he received the Artist Association of Nantucket’s (AAN) Photography Award and his work has also been exhibited at AAN and the Thomas Macy Gallery on Nantucket. More recently, he had photographs commissioned by the Nantucket Cottage Hospital and the Nantucket Community Music Center.
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“Diving Girl - Offshore”
“Janice Marie - Cohasset by Kayak”
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New Initiatives on the Horizon The past year has been an exceptional and exciting one for the Sagers, both professionally and personally. In addition to moving and opening their own business, the young couple also welcomed their first child. With their business continuing to grow and gain momentum, the Sagers recently announced two new summer initiatives: a South Shore-focused photography series and a collaboration with local artists. Inspired by client requests and his love for being out on the water, Brian has been preparing a “Cohasset by Kayak,” photo series. “Exploring by kayak is so quiet and you’re not disturbing the scene,” he says. “A kayak provides an intimate way to interact with the region’s ocean, harbors, and tidal estuaries at different tidal stages.” Original limited-edition images captured from Minot to Cohasset Harbor will be available in the showroom and in the online gallery, beginning this summer. The Sagers are also launching The Artist Collective, an artist-in-residence collaboration showcasing select artists from the South Shore. The first person to be featured is oil painter Nikki Storer, who is known for her depictions of coastal seascapes and beach scenes in Cohasset and neighboring communities. “We are thoughtfully partnering with artists whose work and vision align with ours,” says Brian. “We think Nikki will be a great fit.”
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With the arrival of summer, the Sagers are excited to welcome more new visitors to the gallery and Sager will be offering a variety of custom photo sizes and finishes (glossy or matte, printed on paper or metal) to suit buyer preferences. “We want people to be ecstatic with their purchase and enjoy the image for a long time to come.”
For more information, visit briansagerfineart.com.
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Artist-in-Residence: Nikki Storer Photos by Brian Doherty
Cohasset-based oil painter Nikki Storer is the inaugural artist-in-residence at Sager Fine Art as part of the gallery’s new Artist Collective. An artist since childhood, Storer’s art career took off in earnest about five years ago, when she resumed taking art classes. In 2020, she painted her first commissioned piece and she now has commissions all over the country as well as featured collections for brands like Serena & Lily and Cailini Coastal. Storer’s artwork draws from the natural beauty of coastal landscapes, particularly the ocean. During frequent walks on the beach, she has marveled at the waves approaching the shore: the curl of the water as a wave crests, the spray of the seafoam as the waves crash toward the sand. “I’m known for my wave paintings. People tell me they’re transportive,” says Storer. “I’m also fascinated by how ever-changing the water and sky are in different light and at different times of the day.” As the artist-in-residence, Storer will have an opportunity to showcase her luminous original pieces of artwork in the gallery alongside photographer Brian Sager’s works, meet with prospective clients, and take part in special events involving the local community. “I’m really looking forward to working with Brian and Carey in the beautiful space they’ve designed,” says Storer. “The artist community here is small, and this type of work can be isolating, so it will be nice to connect with and bounce ideas off of them.” For more information, visit nikkistorerart.com. www.southshorehomelifeandstyle.com
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Architect Patrick Ahearn’s new book tells the story of a oncegrand seaside resort and its transformation into an elegant home overlooking Duxbury Bay.
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f not for a fortuitous change in the wind, a jewel of the South Shore might have been lost forever. In 1908, fire erupted at the Myles Standish Hotel in Duxbury, destroying a number of outlying buildings. As the blaze threatened to consume the elegant seaside resort, the air of fortune shifted and the rambling main building was saved from devastation. Which is a good thing. Otherwise, Boston architect Patrick Ahearn would not have been able to reimagine this stately property as one of the premier private residences overlooking Duxbury Bay. After new owners purchased the property in 2016, Ahearn began an extensive redesign of the north wing of the once-grand hotel with a keen eye toward preserving its classic charm while introducing modern influences to create a home for today. The award-winning architect has chronicled that major undertaking in a new book, “History Reinterpreted: The Myles Standish Hotel.” The narrative relates how he reimagined the historic structure as a beautiful homestead perfectly suited for a contemporary lifestyle. “What if this was still the Myles Standish Hotel?” Ahearn said in an interview. “Half of it was removed at one point. So with some poetic license, my idea was to reimagine it as it would have looked today. That was my mission: to make sure the script and narrative matched reality. The spirit of the project was what the hotel would have looked like over time.” Built in 1871 on land once owned by Pilgrim Myles Standish, the stately resort was originally known as the Standish House. The name was later changed and the refined retreat became the “must visit” destination on the South Shore for many of the East Coast’s wealthy elite. In addition to the massive hotel, the property included a spectacular vista of Duxbury Bay, spring well with bottling operation, 400-foot pier for boating, golf course, bathhouses and sailing regattas throughout the summer. The resort reopened following the 1908 fire but then closed for good four years later. It fell into disrepair until it was acquired by two brothers who “split up” the property. The resort’s south wing was moved to another location while the north wing remained on site and was used as a residence. Later additions changed the scope and aesthetics of the original building.
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At first, the home’s owners lived in a home next to the site. But they came to realize the potential for the beautiful former hotel and asked Ahearn to come up with ideas as to how it could be restored. “They fell in love with the design, sold their house and moved into it,” says Ahearn. “Our client wanted to preserve it in order to resell it at first but couldn’t resist the charm of this property. It was a nice story.” Ahearn began by researching the grand old hotel and soon envisioned how its classic elegance could be reimagined as a stately home. He added a new carriage house and boat house, as well as a large wrap-around porch, to complete his reinterpreted design. The owners liked his ideas. So did the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art. The prestigious organization recognized Ahearn’s redesign with the 2021 Bulfinch Award for Residential (Restoration, Renovation or Addition). While working on the project, Ahearn decided to document the process for a book. This is his second; his first, “Timeless: Classical American Architecture for Contemporary Living,” was released in 2018. “History Reinterpreted: The Myles Standish Hotel” is lavishly illustrated with photos of the original hotel, new images of the reinvented property and Ahearn’s original hand drawings of how the restoration process could take place. The 172-page hardcover book sells for $45 and is available for order through Amazon and on the architect’s website. Ahearn is also planning a South Shore book tour to discuss the project.
For more information about the book and to purchase a copy, visit patrickahearn.com.
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“Bluefish Morning” Oil painting by Bettina Lesieur With its gently winding waters and perfect “gumdrop” tree on the horizon, the iconic Bluefish River is one of the spots in Duxbury that painter Bettina Lesieur loves to visit. Her painting, “Bluefish Morning,” captures the shimmer of morning light and the reflections on the calm water. “The appearance of the scene changes depending on the time of day, weather and season,” says Lesieur. “It is an interesting study as an artist to attempt to capture the transience of the light.” In addition to her paintings of the South Shore, she enjoys traveling and painting in the European countryside. Often commissioned to paint for private collections, Lesieur is fascinated with color, form, texture and the randomness nature possesses. Lesieur also teaches art to children. Each summer she holds small-group art classes at her studio for children and teens. Students begin by choosing the subject matter they would like to focus on and then select an appropriate artistic medium, from acrylic paint to colored pencil or pastel. Lesieur finds great satisfaction in being able to create a supportive environment where the creative expression of her students is able to flourish. Lesieur will be holding her annual open house at her art studio on Labor Day weekend (Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.). For more information, visit bettinalesieur.com.
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