News and Media Coverage
Media Coverage
“Attleboro area advocates for victims of domestic abuse eye passage of ‘revenge porn’ law”
The Sun Chronicle, March 31, 2024
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“Attleboro-based New Hope, Arc of Bristol County get $607K grant to help disabled”
The Sun Chronicle, February 19, 2024
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“Leader of Attleboro-based New Hope leaves to glowing praise”
The Sun Chronicle, February 15, 2023
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“Diana Mancera taking over for Marcia Szymanski”
The Sun Chronicle, January 21-22, 2023
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“New Hope hires Graves for VP of Development and Education role”
Mass Nonprofit News, January 11, 2023
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DV 101 Broadcast
Southbridge Community Television, December 21, 2022
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“Our View: Abuse survivors are safer thanks to Marcia”
The Sun Chronicle, December 8, 2022
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“Executive Director of Attleboro’s New Hope plans to retire; search underway for replacement”
The Sun Chronicle, November 30, 2022
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“Vigil Shines a Light on Domestic Violence”
The Taunton Daily Gazette, October 24, 2022
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“New Hope raises more than $7 million for new shelter in Attleboro”
The Sun Chronicle, September 18, 2022
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“New Hope Anxious to See New Attleboro Shelter Open”
The Sun Chronicle, March 28, 2022
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“Federal spending Includes funds for New Hope, Ten Mile River work”
The Sun Chronicle, March 14, 2022
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“Attleboro-based New Hope offers recommendations for protecting children online”
The Sun Chronicle, April 11, 2021
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“NEW HOPE, INC. CEO ISSUES STATEMENT ON ALLEGED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE”
News Release, January 4, 2021
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“Attleboro-based New Hope awards event set for Nov. 10”
The Sun Chronicle, October 26, 2020
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“Attleboro’s New Hope begins fifth decade at new site”
The Sun Chronicle, August 8, 2019
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“Letter to the Editor: New Hope on Sexual Assault “
Citizen Chronicle, April 15, 2019
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“Letter to the Editor: Help bring about a world without sexual violence”
Taunton Gazette, April 10, 2019
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“Attleboro woman takes on trio of races for New Hope”
Sun Chronicle, April 8, 2019
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“New Hope marks 11 years of food, wine tasting for community cause in North Attleboro nursery”
Sun Chronicle, January 27, 2019
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“Southbridge, Webster police get advocate to help with domestic violence cases”
Telegram, December 19, 2018
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“Letter to the editor: Community effort helps New Hope battle domestic violence”
Sun Chronicle, December 10, 2018
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“Gourmet Guys serves up final meal”
Sun Chronicle, November 18, 2018
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“End of an era in Attleboro for New Hope’s Gourmet Guys”
Sun Chronicle, November 14, 2018
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“United Way of Southbridge, Sturbridge and Charlton Kicks off 2018 Campaign”
The Citizen Chronicle, October 5, 2018
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“New Hope issues statement on Sturbridge murder/suicide”
The Citizen Chronicle, August 18, 2018
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“New Hope’s 10th annual gala brings out record crowd”
Sun Chronicle, January 20, 2018
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“Good taste for a good cause in Attleboro”
Sun Chronicle, November 18, 2017
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“Restoring hope for both perpetrators, victims of domestic violence”
Sun Chronicle, September 28, 2017
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“Gourmet Guys to take a stand against domestic violence”
Sun Chronicle, October 26, 2016
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“YMCA featuring youth artwork with domestic violence theme”
Sturbridge Villager, October 21, 2016
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“Financial exploitation: A hidden aspect to domestic violence”
Sun Chronicle, October 20, 2016
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“Domestic Violence Awareness Month”
DoubleACS, October 17, 2016
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“Spreading awareness of domestic violence”
Milford Daily News, October 12, 2016
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“Advocate Spotlight“
Love Life Now Magazine, September, 2016
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“Two area agencies receive $500,000 grant to fight violence and sexual abuse against disabled“
DoubleACS, September 29, 2016
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“Two area agencies receive $500,000 grant to fight violence and sexual abuse against disabled“
Sun Chronicle, September 28, 2016
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“Szymanski: Hate Crimes and Domestic Violence”
Metrowest Daily News, June 25, 2016
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“Szymanski: Hate Crimes and Domestic Violence”
Milford Daily News, June 25, 2016
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“Our View: Bill aims to corral abuse by protecting kids from riding instructors’ abuse”
Taunton Gazette, March 27, 2016
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“EDITORIAL: Corralling abuse – Bill aims to protect children from abuse by riding instructors”
Worcester Telegram, March 23, 2016
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“Senate passes bill on CORI checks for riding instructors”
Worcester Telegram, March 11, 2016
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“Senate bill targets sexual predators in the equestrian world”
Worcester Magazine, March 10, 2016
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“Senate passes legislation to protect horseback riders”
SouthCoast Today, March 11, 2016
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“A toast to New Hope”
The Sun Chronicle, January 30, 2016
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“Coalition ‘alarmed’ by Mass. domestic homicide figures”
The Patriot Ledger, January 29, 2016
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Press Release: New Hope responds to alleged DV homicide in Norton
January 28, 2016
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“A midwinter’s pause”
Attleboro Sun Chronicle: January 20, 2016
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“Violence prevention group ‘New Hope’ partners with state, Patriots”
Wicked Local North Attleborough: January 7, 2016
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“New Hope to participate in Game Change: The Patriots Anti-Violence Partnership”
Wicked Local Mansfield: January 1, 2016
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“AG Healey awards $250,000 to violence prevention groups”
The Boston Herald: December 27, 2015
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“New Hope kicks off sales for January Wine, Beer & Food Tasting”
Attleboro Sun Chronicle: December 22, 2015
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“Mass Bankers Charitable Association Awards Grants”
Providence Business Journal: December 15, 2015
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“Attleboro-based domestic violence prevention agency to place victim advocate at North Attleboro Police Department”
Attleboro Sun Chronicle: December 2, 2015
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“New Hope Inc. Partners with North Attleboro Police Department”
North Attleboro Wicked Local: December 2, 2015
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“Uxbridge Police, Fire to host donation drive”
Milford Daily News: November 24, 2015
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“In good taste for a cause in Attleboro”
Attleboro Sun Chronicle: November 20, 2015
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“Time for chefs to step up for Attleboro’s New Hope”
Attleboro Sun Chronicle: November 13, 2015
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“Teen dating violence will be topic at game”
The Spectator (Somerset): October 21, 2015
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“Szymanski: Here’s what you can do about domestic violence”
Metro West Daily: October 12, 2015
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“Our View: Time for background checks on horse riding instructors”
Fall River Herald News: October 10, 2015
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“It’s time to talk about domestic violence prevention”
Taunton Daily Gazette: October 10, 2015
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“Survivors, supporters take stand against domestic violence on Taunton Green”
Taunton Daily Gazette: October 6, 2015
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“Background checks needed on riding instructors”
Worcester Telegram: September 25, 2015
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“Patriots owner makes big gift to regional domestic violence agency”
Worcester Telegram: September 24, 2015
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“Good News Initiative – New Hope”
WMRC Daily News: September 21, 2015
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“Equestrians call for awareness, CORI checks to fight child sexual abuse”
Worcester Telegram: September 19, 2015
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“Patriots Foundation donates $100,000 to support Attleboro’s New Hope efforts against domestic violence”
Attleboro Sun Chronicle: September 19, 2015
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“GWCF Jeppson Fund Awards $6,400 to Brookfield”
Worcester Telegram: September 6, 2015
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“Szymanski: A Better Understanding of Consent”
MetroWest Daily News: September 3, 2015
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“Summer Safety Round Table”
WMRC Radio – Milford: June 26, 2015
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“Mansfield Women of Today Awards Scholarships”
The Sun Chronicle – Mansfield: June 19, 2015
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“Szymanski: Census Shows Scope of Domestic Violence”
Metro West Daily: June 18, 2015
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“Greater Worcester Community Foundation Presents Awards”
Worcester Telegram: June 14, 2015
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“Shedding Light on Domestic Violence”
Fall River Herald News: June 12, 2015
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“Business Buzz: June 7”
The Sun Chronicle: June 7, 2015
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“Sixth Annual Happy Feat Donates to New Hope, Inc.”
Norfolk Wrentham News: June 1, 2015
“New Hope Rallies Despite Franklin Schools’ Setback”
UPDATED: May 28, 2015
Press Release: May 12, 2015
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“Permit issue prompts New Hope to turn road race into virtual one”
The Sun Chronicle: May 15, 2015
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“St. John’s students help New Hope for Lent”
The Sun Chronicle: May 1, 2015
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“Trafficking of women and girls happening in Attleboro area”
The Sun Chronicle: April 26, 2015
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“Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services, New Hope receive donations”
Worcester Telegram: April 19, 2015
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“GUEST COLUMN: Help Break Cycle of Abuse”
Wicked Local Mansfield & Norton: April 11, 2015
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“GUEST COLUMN: Watch Out for Child Abuse”
Wicked Local Sharon: April 7, 2015
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“GUEST COLUMN: Support Victims of Sexual Assault, Child Abuse”
The Sun Chronicle: April 4, 2015
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“Tickets available for Happy Feat Ladies Fundraiser”
Wicked Local Franklin: March 29, 2015
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“Three things you can do to break abuse cycle”
Wicked Local Berkley: March 25, 2015
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“Legislator leads push to make domestic violence arrest records public”
Worcester Telegram: March 14, 2015
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“Good News Initiative – New Hope, Inc.”
WMRC Online: February 20, 2015
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“New Leadership at New Hope”
Milford Town Crier: February 20, 2015
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“New Leadership taking over at New Hope”
The Sun Chronicle: February 19, 2015
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“Attleboro’s New Hope solidifies its leadership at the top”
The Sun Chronicle: February 14, 2015
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“A delicious fundraiser for Attleboro’s New Hope”
The Sun Chronicle: January 19, 2015
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“Attleboro’s New Hope hires new vice president of marketing”
The Sun Chronicle: December 28, 2014
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“Gourmet Guys serve up delectable dishes in Attleboro to fight domestic abuse”
The Sun Chronicle: November 21, 2014
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“Kessler: 21 Reasons to attend, and savor, Gourmet Guys”
The Sun Chronicle: November 19, 2014
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“Rarin’ to cook for Attleboro’s New Hope”
The Sun Chronicle: November 3, 2014
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“Clothesline Project shares domestic violence victims’ stories of survival”
Taunton Daily Gazette: October 20, 2014
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“New Hope to host 25th Annual Gourmet Guys Chefs event”
Wicked Local Mansfield: October 19, 2014
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“Calling all chefs: Cook for New Hope’s Gourmet Guys fundraiser”
The Sun Chronicle: October 13, 2014
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“Szymanski: Say ‘no more’ to domestic violence”
The MetroWest Daily News: October 5, 2014
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“New leadership at New Hope steering Attleboro agency into the future”
The Sun Chronicle: September 22, 2014
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“Rice video points to extent of domestic violence”
The Sun Chronicle: September 9, 2014
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“Help for pot lucks”
The Sun Chronicle: September 3, 2014
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“Two executives leave New Hope in Attleboro”
The Sun Chronicle: August 1, 2014
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“High profile domestic violence cases bring change in views”
The Milford Daily News: July 20, 2014
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“High profile domestic violence cases bring change in views”
The Metrowest Daily News: July 20, 2014
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“New Hope Talk GN”
The Sun Chronicle: June 9, 2014
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“Forum held in Wake of North Attleboro guidance counselor’s statutory rape arrest”
The Sun Chronicle: June 6, 2014
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“Shooting sparks Twitter outcry on violence”
The Sun Chronicle: May 29, 2014
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“Guest Opinion: Taking action to prevent sexual assault”
Taunton Gazette: April 22, 2014
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“Domestic violence assistance group moves out of Webster”
Webster Times: March 7, 2014
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“Mansfield Bank adds two new board members”
Sun Chronicle: March 9, 2014
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“No-sex bill faces ridicule”
Sun Chronicle: March 26, 2014
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“A frank Valentine’s Day talk on teen dating violence”
Sun Chronicle: February 14, 2014
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“A somber lesson on dating violence”
Sun Chronicle: February 27, 2014
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“Warming up to Moonlit event”
The Sun Chronicle: January 27, 2014
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“Hope on menu at North Attleboro fundraiser for Attleboro’s New Hope”
The Sun Chronicle: January 26, 2014
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“A good night for a good cause”
The Sun Chronicle: January 23, 2014
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“A big night for New Hope”
The Sun Chronicle: January 23, 2014
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“Sixth Moonlit event to benefit New Hope”
The Sun Chronicle: January 20, 2014
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“Food, wine and a good cause . . .”
The Sun Chronicle: January 2, 2014
“A gift to New Hope”
The Sun Chronicle: December 31, 2013
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“Sutton woman’s death casts local light on domestic violence”
The Millbury-Sutton Chronicle: December 5, 2013
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“No bail for Sutton man in girlfriend’s death: 15th domestic violence fatality of 2013”
Worcester Telegram & Gazette: December 2, 2013
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“KESSLER: Guys who’ve been cookin’ up hope for two decades”
The Sun Chronicle: November 22, 2013
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“New Hope of Milford Brings Hope to Domestic Violence Victims”
Milford Town Crier: October 24, 2013
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“Are you a Gourmet Guy?”
The Sun Chronicle: October 23, 2013
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“Calling all chefs”
The Sun Chronicle: October 20, 2013
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“New Hope Inc. to host 24th annual Gourmet Guys Chefs event”
Wicked Local Norton: October 13, 2013
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“Hope for Domestic Violence Victims”
The Milford Daily News: October 9, 2013
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“Martel family attends domestic violence vigil on Taunton Green”
Taunton Daily Gazette: October 7, 2013
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“Mass woman shares her story of domestic violence”
NECN: August 20, 2013
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