The Rehab Report with Dave Fleischman
Dave Fleischman from Accelerated Performance Rehabilitation - Westwood shares his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers' return to action after missing a year with an achilles injury, and the 49ers decision to hold out Christian McCaffrey as he deals with a calf/achilles issue.
Full podcast with Ed available at westwood-living.com/ironhogbbq
Westwood Living Podcast: Ed Jones - Iron Hog BBQ
Tom Leyden connects with Ed Jones, founder and owner of Iron Hog BBQ.
Ed Jones, who has built a successful barbeque business from the ground up, shares his very personal story of recovery and growth with Tom Leyden, detailing the tragic loss of his son and how he stopped drinking to refocus his life and build his dream business as a pitmaster.
Iron Hog BBQ regularly provided food at Bubbling Brook throughout the summer of 2024 and has continued to grow in popularity in the Westwood area.
Learn more about Ed's story and Iron Hog BBQ by visiting the official website at http://www.ironhogbbq.com
The Final Countdown
It’s the final countdown…. we’re within a week and setting the stage with Chris Bean from The Bean Family Farm.
We’re pumped to present next week’s Westwood Living Bean Farm Summer Bonanza, presented by Kadeema Rentals and Ian Brown Land Design.
I don’t know what else to tell you. We spare no expense. We do things top notch and make it affordable for the whole family. If food, drinks, games, caricatures, music and fun is your thing - we gotcha covered!!! Tickets at bit.ly/summerbonanza24
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Join us on August 29!!
Will you be joining us on Thursday, August 29? Bring the family. Doug Pollard and Tom Leyden tell you why. .We talk about the upcoming Westwood Living Bean Farm Summer Bonanza, presented by Kadeema Rentals and Ian Brown Land Design, which will feature delicious Pollard’s Test Kitchen barbecue from Texas, including Bean Farm hogs, corn, and zucchini. The event will be family-friendly and have entertainment, games, ice cream, and caricatures. We’re pumped up to celebrate the end of summer and encourage everyone to buy tickets at bit.ly/summerbonanza24#WestwoodLivingBeanFarmSummerBonanza #BarBQue #FamilyFriendly #TexasFood #BeanFarmHogs #Corn #Zucchini #HighEndFood #Delectable #WirelessMicrophones #IceCream #Games #Entertainment #Caricatures #westwood #westwoodliving #beanfarm
Major Announcement: Thrilled to welcome Cadillac of Norwood as Presenting Sponsor of Westwood Athletics broadcasts on Westwood Media Center Cadillac of Norwood
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The Westwood Media Center broadcast more than 70 Westwood High School athletic events last year, shared on cable and across numerous digital platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and the WMC website. Westwood Media Center
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With Morgan Donahue behind the mic for many of the games, this year’s schedule will be bigger and better than ever, thanks to this support from Cadillac. If you would like to learn about the incredible benefits that come with presentership, let’s talk. You’ll see Cadillac prominently showcased throughout the school year, including as a sponsor of Westwood Living each month. Welcome Aboard!!!
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Video: Evan Cardimino
Westwood Living Podcast: Lauren Watson - Watson College Consulting
Tom Leyden and Lauren Watson announce the details related to their "First Steps to Success" event planned for October 3.
Watson College Consulting and Westwood Living will host a special event on Thursday, October 3 at Neroli Ristorante in Westwood, aimed at parents of freshman and sophomores. This event will provide a useful overview and timeline for parents, detailing what's most vital and what isn't as they take the first steps toward preparing for the admissions process.
Lauren Watson is the owner of Watson College Consulting and has spent more than 20 years in the college admissions industry. Her expertise has proven to benefit hundreds of families and students as they navigate the path to college admission.
Space is limited and details are available at http://www.bit.ly/watsonfirststeps - dinner, camaraderie, networking and useful information related to an important topic.
Westwood Living Podcast: Tom Leyden chats with Jennifer Cobb at The Boston Park Plaza.
Jennifer Cobb is the founder of Team Gateway to a Cure in St. Louis, MO and the Executive Producer of "House of Arms," a documentary focused on famed quarterback coach Tom House, his battle with Parkinson's Disease and his interactions with his caretakers.
Jennifer, a former St. Louis Rams Cheerleader, spent many years caring for her father, William "Ty" Cobb, who battled Parkinson's until his death in 2023. Her work in the Parkinson's Care space has been game-changing and her dedication to shedding a light on the disease has defined her life over the last decade.
This fall, a 12-minute premiere trailer will debut during a red-carpet event in Boston. Tom and Jennifer chat about her experience in the world of Parkinson's care and fundraising, the process of making the documentary and her years on the sidelines cheering for the Rams.
Learn more by visiting http://www.teamgatewaytoacure.org
Team Gateway to a Cure Jennifer Lee Cobb
We are so excited as we continue to plan the Second Annual Westwood Living Bean Farm Summer Bonanza, set for Thursday, August 29 from 5-9pm.
It’s a family-friendly barbecue with so much more - DJ, Drinks from the Tapville Mobile Taproom, Food from Pollard’s Test Kitchen, Games for all ages (The Barrows Bonanzalympics), Cornhole,
Caricatures, Ice Cream from Bubbling Brook and a raffle benefiting the Norfolk County Farm Bureau.
Get your early bird tickets now at bit.ly/summerbonanza24
Thank you to our fantastic sponsors of the event who will make your experience amazing!!
The Bean Farm Kadeema ARCH Orthodontics JK Catering & Events Neroli Ristorante Longwood Residential Pollards Test Kitchen Barrows Custom Window Treatments Regeneris Medical Boston A. Wisialko and Company MKE Development Corporation & Distinctive Pergolas American Event Rental Paula’s Blooming Hope Bubbling Brook Ice Cream BostonPergolas
Westwood Living Podcast: Dennis Doucette, William Raveis
Tom Leyden catches up with Dennis Doucette in the offices of William Raveis in Wellesley. Dennis Doucette of William Raveis Real Estate
Dennis Doucette is a fascinating people person who loves to connect with new friends, colleagues and business partners. He is also a firefighter in Winchester and during this conversation, he shares how the knowledge he's built as a Realtor and a firefighter has frequently combined to give him an advantage.
We also discuss the latest trends in the real estate market and what his advice is to clients who are considering waiving contigencies and also a warning to those who are waiting to act - things will get even more competitive when rates drop.
You'll want to stick around for his recounting of a recent trip on the Atlantic Ocean from Florida to Osterville.
Learn more about dennis at http://www.dennisdoucette.com and give him a call at 781-254-1910.
Westwood Living Podcast: Bridget Hagen, Wellesley Testosterone
Tom Leyden and Bridget Hagen connect from the offices of Wellesley Testosterone.
Men - This is for you! Women - Have your men listen.
Bridget Hagen, DNP, APRN, FNP-C is the owner and operator of Wellesley Testosterone and an Expert Contributor in Westwood Living. Bridget works indiviually with each patient to determine his eligibility for Testosterone Replacement Therapy and customize a personalized plan.
Tom and Bridget talk about her history in health care, her work as a nurse in the ICU and as a nurse practitioner, what drew her to the field of men's health and what sets her apart from other practices in the region.
For more information, you can visit http://www.wellesleytestosterone.com and call Bridget at 781-908-0100. Be on the lookout for Bridget's expert contributions on this topic in future issues of Westwood Living.
Westwood Living Podcast: Virginia & Nick Kayes - Barrows Custom Window Treatments
Tom Leyden chats with Virginia and Nick Kayes at the Barrows Custom Window Treatments showroom on Route 9 in Newton.
Virginia and Nick Kayes are Westwood residents and owners of Barrows Custom Window Treatments. Barrows sponsors the Barrows Featured Artist of the Month in Westwood Living, allowing us to shine a light on musicians, actors, painters, artists and more from our community.
Virginia and Nick share the story of how they came to own Barrows and what they've learned about window treatments during their time in the industry. So much has changed with automation and the move away from dangerous pull strings. They've served over 20,000 customers and more than 1,000 homes in Westwood, alone. Fascinating conversation.
Learn more by visiting http://www.barrowscwt.com and give Virginia a call at 617-964-4580 to upgrade your house!
Title Boxing Club’s Maddestra Mission - June 22
Join us Saturday, June 22 at Title Boxing Club in Norwood for the Maddestra Mission to Knock Out Parkinson’s.
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Rob Reilly shares with me the backstory, the mission and what you can expect at this special event planned for Saturday, ultimately benefiting the The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research - Visit bit.ly/tbcjune24 for all of the details and to sign up. We would love to see you. Westwood Living is a proud sponsor of this event. Box More, Stress Less.
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Westwood Living Podcast: Eric Arnold, Hale Education
Tom Leyden and Eric Arnold connect from the grounds of Hale Education.
Eric Arnold is the Executive Director of Hale Education and has overseen the growth and expansion of what Hale offers the residents of Massachusetts throughout the year on the amazing grounds located in Westwood and Dover.
As the summer season approaches, Tom and Eric discuss how people can utilize and enjoy Hale in the months ahead, and also get into the details surrounding Hale's push to protect their property in perpetuity from development - what that entails and why the organization is working so hard to raise the funds necessary to do so.
Sometimes, it's the simplest questions that garner the most useful answers and this episode features a number of those back-and-forths, so it's worth your time. To learn more about everything happening at Hale, visit http://www.hale.education or http://www.hale1918.org
Attention Westwood Runners!
Be featured in the Westwood Living Falmouth Road Race Preview Section!
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We are always impressed by the hard work and dedication we see from so many runners in Westwood as they prepare for the Falmouth Road Race. We want to help your fundraising efforts, so please send to us a photo of yourself, a brief description of the cause you are running for and a link somebody could use to support your cause. Hopefully we help you raise a lot of money. We need you to get this information to us as soon as possible, so please either send it by DM here or send an email to [email protected] - we will feature as many different Westwood runners who get their information to us in our July issue.
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Good luck and happy running 🏃🏻🏃🏾♀️🏃🏿♂️
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Westwood Living Podcast: Sarah Cantley & Courtney Hetrick
Tom Leyden connects with Sarah Cantley and Courtney Hetrick from the Westwood Young Women's Club
Sarah Cantley is the president of the Westwood Young Women's Club and Courtney Hetrick is a co-chair of the Touch-A-Truck Event scheduled for June 8 at Westwood High School. Tom, Sarah and Courtney talk specifically about the event, which has become a staple of on the WYWC calendar. They also discuss the history of the Westwood Young Women's Club and what the organization does for the community while providing an opportunity for mom's to interact with each other and support Westwood.
Learn more about the Westwood Young Women's Club and the upcoming Touch-A-Truck event by visiting http://www.wywc.org
Westwood Living Podcast: Paul McGovern, CorMC Developments
Tom Leyden connects with Paul McGovern, a partner and co-owner of CorMC Developments.
Paul McGovern has lived in the U.S. for 15 years and, during that time, has established himself as a skilled contractor and project manager, who works with homeowners to renovate and reinvigorate their interior and exterior living spaces.
Currently, Paul has overseen the development of The Pastures at Dover, a brand-new, 34-unit complex on County Street (Route 109) in Dover that will welcome its first tenants in June.
Tom and Paul discuss the project, how long its taken to get to the finish line, Paul's background in construction and what drew him to the trade, along with what special amenities are included at The Pastures At Dover.
Two numbers to call if you're interested - 978-377-1705 to connect with CorMC Developments, and 857-930-7662 to learn more specfically about leasing one of the beautiful new units.
Learn more at http://www.pasturesatdover.com
Westwood Living Podcast: Aaron Buczek, Edward Jones
Tom Leyden connects with Aaron Buczek in the Edward Jones office on Washington Street.
Aaron and his team moved into their new facility next to The Muffin House and Neroli Ristorante in 2023. In addition to his role as a Certified Financial Planner, Aaron also serves as the president of the Rotary Club of Westwood.
Tom and Aaron chat about his background, what drew him into the world of financial planning after his graduation from Bentley, and why he feels so at home in the Westwood market. Plus, learn what he likes to do outside of the office with his wife and two daughters.
Reach out to Aaron by calling 781-613-0006 or stopping by his office on Washington Street in Islington
