Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a regular feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations.
Newton attorney named partner at Jay Nuss Realty Group
Liz Tavares, Esq., has been named as a partner with Jay Nuss Realty Group, a multi-service commercial real estate brokerage firm.
Tavares will work directly with firm principal Jay Nuss and fellow Partner/Manager Angela Nuss in shaping the direction and growth of the firm, which has served the commercial real estate community since its inception in 2011.
Tavares joined Jay Nuss Realty Group in 2018 and holds a law degree from Suffolk University, a master of education/human resources from Boston University and an undergraduate degree in human resources management and personnel administration from Fitchburg State University.
“It’s an honor to work with Jay and his team,” Tavares said. “This is a group of top-notch professionals who are driven to find solutions that work for all sides. It’s an interesting time to be in commercial real estate, and I am looking forward to working with our team in this new role, heightening our customer service level, and continuing Jay’s legacy.”
Tavares is involved with several community organizations including the Rotary Club of Newton, where she has been a member since 2019 and just completed a term as president. She is also active in other organizations including the Charles River Regional Chamber of Commerce.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Tavares worked with the Rotary Club and the Chamber in an effort to bring more than 10,000 meals to those in need.
Newton teen honored by Boston Celtics for fighting hunger
Newton native Julia Conroy, 16, was recently honored as a Hero Among Us by the Boston Celtics, during a Celtics home game against the Toronto Raptors, for her tireless effort to fight hunger.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Julia spent quarantine practicing her baking skills and founded “Give a Cake Bakery” after learning about rising hunger in her community.
In the four years since, Julia and a team of volunteers have provided more than 1,000 fresh-baked goods to families in need. She is now creating internship opportunities for aspiring teens across Massachusetts.
Newton-Wellesley Hospital named one of top women-led businesses in state
Newton-Wellesley Hospital was recently named as one of the top women-led businesses in Massachusetts in a list published in the Boston Globe Magazine “Women & Power” issue.
Newton-Wellesley Hospital joins multiple Mass General Brigham entities that are successfully helmed by female leaders.
“Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Mass General Brigham are extraordinary organizations that are dedicated to serving the community and delivering high-quality care to patients and families,” Newton-Wellesley Chief Operating Officer Ellen Moloney said. “I am proud and grateful to represent and support the advancement of women throughout our healthcare system and our community.”
The Top 100 Women-Led Businesses list was assembled by The Women’s Edge, a nonprofit organization that works to advance women in leadership positions. The Women’s Edge ranks organizations by examining a number of variables including their revenue, diversity, operating budget, number of employees, and innovative projects.
LigerBots host Lego tournament
The LigerBots—Newton’s high school robotics team—hosted 48 teams of kids in fourth through eighth grade recently at Newton North High School during the Massachusetts-East FIRST Lego League tournament.
Three teams earned the opportunity to move on to the FIRST World Festival in April, in Houston, TX. Goofy Gyros, from Ashland, won the tournament. In second place were the Ducky Duo from Duxbury, and in third place were the Green Gear Ticks from Lincoln.
LigerBots coach Igor Tepermeister won the volunteer award, and Goofy Gyros coach Ganesh Iyer won the mentor award. Alongside the tournament was a LigerBots-hosted STEAM expo, open to the public, that offered hands-on STEAM activities for children by 26 local organizations, student clubs, and FIRST teams, including many from Newton. An estimated 700 people attended the tournament and expo.
