Hot Off the Press

Today's Item gives readers an up-close look at The Joseph Maynard Project in Ken Cleveland's "Historic house saved from developers, termites." Pick up a copy on newstands or click on the headline to read online.

Thanks

A big thanks to all who attended for making the New England Country Spring Open House and Ribbon Cutting a huge success -- especially our friends, family, the Wachusett Chamber of Commerce, The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden and State Representative Harold P. Naughton, Jr.

Click HERE to see photos of the event. You can also check out the Tuesday, May 20 edition of The Item to see more photos.

Our Joseph Maynard House realtor, Joanne Atkinson of Concept Homes, also stopped by the event to show her support and to present us with an amazing gift: an authentic Lancaster, MA historical plaque for our new home. Take a look:

In Bloom

Unruly and overgrown, much of the landscape at 100 South Meadow has been left untamed for several years. Even so, the spring weather has ushered in new life and some breathtaking blooms. Take a look:

New England Country Goes Pink

As mentioned a few weeks ago, New England Country will hold its Spring Open House and Ribbon Cutting this Saturday, May 17 at its Furntiure Showroom at 218 High Street, Clinton. Click here for details.

Also, wanted to quickly let you know about another initiative we are working on. In an effort to support the fight against breast cancer, New England Country will raffle off a "pink" cupboard - with antique door, finished in one of our newest spring colors: Mountain Laurel. (See right)

Tickets are $20 each, with ALL proceeds going to help in the fight against Breast Cancer ~ in memory of Patricia (Cadden) Blew.

Purchase your ticket on May 17 at our Spring Open House & Ribbon Cutting, or anytime by contacting newenglandcountry@hotmail.com or by stopping by our showroom any Saturday-Sunday 10-4. The winner will be annouced on Patricia's birthday, June 18.

An "Official" Visit

Last week, we had the pleasure of meeting Lancaster Fire Chief John Fleck and Building Commissioner Richard Pauley. They stopped by The Joseph Maynard Project to survey our progress thus far.

It was a great meeting and we all agreed there will be much collaboration along the way – which is much appreciated by us. In order make the property safe as our future home and up to standard for the Lancaster community, a working relationship with town officials is imperative … and one that we welcome.

No Autographs Please

The Joseph Maynard Project is really taking off and the buzz continues to build. Yesterday we sat down with Ken Cleavland, reporter for The Item, to regale him with tales from The Project and our inspiration for saving and building our life in this home. We'll be featured in an upcoming issue of the newspaper, so stay tuned - we'll post a link when published.

Also a huge thanks to Bob and Rebecca Blew for making the long trip from Basom, NY to Lancaster, MA this weekend to lend a helping hand. On this rainy day, work also continues on the sills.