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4 NEW ENGLAND CONDOMINIUM -MAY 2022 NEWENGLANDCONDO.COM Industry Pulse Events CAI Annual Conference in Florida The 2022 Annual Conference of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) moves to Orlando, Florida, this year with four days of education, information, and in- teraction at Rosen Shingle Creek. The in-person “Community Now” con- ference from May 4 through 7 includes a legislative update, sessions on topics rang- ing from running virtual meetings to condo safety, and industry achievement awards. The event “offers practical strategies to save time and money, unparalleled networking opportunities, and the latest innovations from product and service provi ders,” ac- cording to the CAI website. For details and to register, visit www.caionline.org. CAICT Zoom Workshop The Connecticut Chapter of the Com- munity Associations Institute (CAICT) will present a virtual version of Condo, Inc., its course on “the business of running your community,” on three Wednesdays in May. The program will be held via Zoom on May 11, May 18, and May 25. The CAI chapter says: “Whether you are a seasoned board member, a recently elect- ed board member, or unit owner seeking to understand more about how an association runs, this course is for you!” Registration may be made via the website, www.caict.org. IREM Boston: Working Beyond COVID Tammy Jordan, founder and chief em- powerment officer of Leadership Consul- tants Group in Hudson, New Hampshire, will explore “Building a Post-COVID Work- force” at the May 25 meeting of the Boston chapter of the Institute for Real Estate Man- agement (IREM). The program at Granite Links in Quincy, Massachusetts, runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and includes lunch. Registration information is available at www.iremboston.org. BOMA Boston Goes Fishing BOMA Boston, the Boston affiliate of the Building Owners and Managers Asso- ciation, will hold a Fishing Tournament at Liberty Wharf on Friday, June 3. The event will include an awards banquet at Tony C’s restaurant. Registration is available at www. BOMABoston.org. Industry News BRIGS Opens NH Office BRIGS, LLC, has established a full-ser- vice management office with a maintenance division at 163 Main St. in Salem, New Hampshire, according to company CEO Scott Wolf. “This allows us to better serve our clients in southern New Hampshire and the Merrimack Valley of Massachusetts,” his announcement of the new office opening reported. BRIGS, LLC, was launched in 2017 through a merger of Greater Boston Prop- erties and Barrington Management. Since then, the company has grown from a staff of four managing 200 units to a team of 120 caring for 14,500 apartments and condos. Based in Boston, BRIGS also has offices in Arlington, Beverly. and Holliston, Mas- sachusetts. FirstService to Manage Sauta Farm FirstService Residential has begun pro- viding full-service property management services to Sauta Farm Condominium Trust in Hudson, Massachusetts, the company an- nounced in a press release. “We’re thrilled to announce our partner- ship with Sauta Farm,” said Michael Mendil- lo, FirstService Residential president. “Our team’s experience and knowledge of the lo- cal market will ensure a successful partner- ship with this impressive property for years to come.” Sauta Farm, a 55-plus townhome devel- opment, consists of 66 units. The communi- ty is conveniently located with proximity to the heart of downtown Hudson, with many dining and shopping options. “FirstService Residential’s proven track record of being responsive and bringing an incredible depth of resources are just a few of the reasons the trustees selected us,” said Bryan Hughes, CPM, CMCA, presi- dent, New England, FirstService Residen- tial. “With just a couple of months under our belts, we’ve already demonstrated a very positive experience for the community.” FirstService Residential is a leading North American property management firm, part- nering with more than 8,500 communi- ties across the U.S. and Canada, including low-, mid-, and high-rise condominiums and cooperatives; single-family communi- ties; master-planned, lifestyle, and active- adult communities; and mixed-use and rental properties. Boston Architects Honored Five Boston Society of Architects (BSA) members—Carolyn Day, Lori Ferriss, Cha- na Haouzi, Parke MacDowell, and Chris- topher Nielson—were among 23 architects from across the country honored with 2022 AIA Young Architects Awards, according to the BSA website. The Young Architects Award is given to those licensed for 10 or fewer years who have “demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the ar- chitecture profession early in their careers,” the BSA says. “As advocates for sustainable design, believers in the profession’s potential to further social change, and experts in their fields, these architects represent the best of Boston’s architectural community.” Beacon Communities: Top Place to Work Beacon Communities, headquartered in Boston, has been named a Top Places to Work USA 2022 award winner by Energage, according to a press release. The national award is based on employee feedback gath- ered through a third-party survey admin- istered by research partner Energage, LLC, a provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures sev- eral aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, the press release says. “During this very chal- lenging time, Top Workplaces has proven to be a beacon of light for organizations, as well as a sign of resiliency and strong busi- ness performance,” says Energage CEO Eric Rubino. Beacon owns and manages properties in 11 states and the District of Columbia. The communities contain over 19,000 apart- ments, and include affordable housing, market-rate housing, and mixed-income housing. Developments range from new construction, to historic adaptive reuse, to the renovation of existing housing. Aside from property ownership and management, the company also invests in and purchases affordable housing companies and portfo- lios of multifamily developments. HUB Launches Digital Program Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading global insurance brokerage and fi- nancial services firm, has announced that it will provide condominium and homeowner associations with streamlined insurance quotes through HUB® HOA Insure Com- plete. “HUB® HOA Insure Complete is an im- portant step to provide condominium and homeowner associations clients access to tailored insurance and advisory services wherever and however they want to be ser- viced and fulfill their coverage needs,” said James “Chip” Stuart, HUB’s Real Estate Spe- cialty Practice Leader. “HUB invests in digi- tal solutions to make the process of selecting and purchasing specialized insurance more efficient.” HUB HOA Insure Complete will allow HUB brokers to quickly provide insurance quotes for homeowner associations for con- dos and homes in the U.S. coverage includ- ing: Property Insurance • Tailored coverage based on association bylaws (all-in, single entity, bare walls) • Comprehensive coverage including agreed value guaranteed and extended re- placement cost options General Liability Insurance • Limits to include $1 million per occur- rence and $2 million aggregate • Insured status for property managers • Board members and officers can be in- cluded as additional insureds Crime Insurance • Social engineering fraud coverage • Employee theft coverage • Forgery or alterations coverage • Theft of money and securities coverage Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Hub International Limited is a leading full-ser- vice global insurance broker and financial services firm providing risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management products and ser- vices. Mikelonis Promoted at CHARLESGATE CHARLESGATE, a Boston-based inte- grated real estate firm, has promoted Todd Mikelonis to senior director of property management, according to a company news release. In his new role, Mikelonis will lead the entire property management department, allowing the company to operate seamlessly across all business units. He is now respon- sible for overseeing CHARLESGATE’s mul- tifamily management, HOA management, leasing, capital project and construction management, and its services teams. The company also announced it has named Andrea Martel and Casey Patterson associate directors of property management. Ross Orlando was named to the newly-cre- ated client experience manager role, while Jared Clement was promoted to the new leasing brokerage manager position. Sinnott Named VP at West Shore West Shore, a multifamily real estate in- vestment firm with a specific focus on the acquisition and management of multifamily assets, has promoted Kristi Sinnott to vice president of property management. According to a news release, Sinnott will be responsible for managing West Shore’s national multifamily portfolio, overseeing the physical, financial, and administrative operations of the properties, including rev- enue management, budgetary analysis, and managing and developing the regional and property staff. She will also provide over- sight and guidance in all management dis- ciplines to the regional, property and main- tenance teams involved in the operation of West Shore’s diverse portfolio of properties. PULSE continued on page 18