Windover adds staff to manage growth

Windover Construction Inc. of Manchester, builder of distinctive custom homes, institutional and commercial buildings, today announced the addition of two new employees.

Project manager Charlie Mann will be responsible for all aspects of multiple construction projects, including supervising project superintendents, scheduling, submittal review and requests for information. A construction industry professional for over 37 years, Mann spent the last 25 years at Shawmut Design and Construction of Boston. A resident of Beverly, Mann brings specialties in historic renovation and high-end residential and commercial projects.

Project superintendent Jeff Vincola was formerly a project coordinator with William Berry and Son in Danvers. Vincola also brings experience as an entrepreneur. His company, Old Oak Builders of Beverly, specialized in luxury home building and was the winner of two Charlestown Preservation Society Awards for historical restoration. A resident of Rowley, Vincola is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology and has a bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management. He holds several licenses and certificates, including one from Colorado State University for sustainable building practices. For more information visit www.WindoverConstruction.com.

Rockport's silver season

Rockport Chamber of Commerce is planning the 25th annual Christmas in Rockport program, from Thanksgiving weekend through December. The steering committee seeks broad business and community support. All Rockport businesses are encouraged to support the program, which has a budget of more than $10,000, including the cost of publishing the 2009 Holiday Calendar and Guide, holiday entertainment and special events on the weekends, and advertising throughout the metro Boston and North of Boston regions.

Newer initiatives include the second Holiday Homecoming Weekend on Nov. 27 to 29, plus old favorites, including Santa's arrival and the tree lighting ceremony set for Dec. 5, open houses at Rockport's inns on Dec. 13, the Gallery Stroll and Seaside Village Open House on Dec. 12 and 13, the 64th annual Christmas Pageant on Dec. 19, and the 13th edition of New Year's Rockport Eve on Dec. 31.

Businesses and community members wishing to participate in or sponsor the program should contact the Rockport Chamber of Commerce at 978-546-6575 as soon as possible.

Nonprofit could win free advertising services

h*lang brand development co. will provide pro bono branding and public relations services to a deserving North Shore nonprofit organization in early 2010. Consideration will be given to any nonprofit submitting a formal request to h*lang via e-mail by Dec. 15. The company will work with the chosen organization to create a strategic brand marketing plan, develop or revamp logos, print ads, Web site and brochures, and will then work to maximize the public's awareness of the organization through an integrated public relations campaign during the spring of 2010.

The company's co-founder, Chris Langathianos, said "Syndi Hirsch and I founded h*lang brand development over a year ago, so we could put our branding expertise to work in an area we love — the North Shore. We feel a sense of responsibility to give back to an area that has given so much to us. We are excited to find a partner who is doing something specia l and meaningful for the North Shore community, and we want to help them bring their message to life."

Interested nonprofits may submit an inquiry for details to Chris Langathianos at chris@hlangco.com. Applications will be accepted until Dec. 15, and the selected client will be notified by the first of the year. h*lang brand development co., provides targeted marketing and public relations solutions with an emphasis on cost management. Founded by Hirsch and Langathianos, with offices in the North Shore, the agency's Web site is www.hlangco.com.

Horses are her business

One of the most tried and trusted rules of success is to make a profession out of a passion. So after years of running a large horse farm on Cape Ann, Kelly Fennessey turned entrepreneur and has started her own horse business.

"Because horses are what I love and what I know, I wanted to keep working with them," said Fennessey, who's called her new business The Horse Sitter, and now spends her days going from barn to barn taking care of horses while their owners are on vacation, at work, or just plain in need of a pair of extra, experienced hands. Her services, which include overseeing veterinarian and farrier appointments, extend to carrying out vet's instructions, even down to the daily care and cleaning of injuries.

Fennessey can be hired as needed, by the day, week, or longer, and is available 24 hours a day to travel anywhere on Cape Ann. She may be contacted by e-mailing kellyfen@comcast.net or calling 978-879-7274.

Addison Gilbert staff make honor roll

Addison Gilbert Hospital announced that the physician members of the Northeast Physician Hospital Organization (NEPHO), the organization that serves as a liaison between the hospitals' physicians and insurance providers, were recognized by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (HPHC). HPHC recently named the physicians to the 2009 Physician Group Honor Roll, which recognizes outstanding commitment to high-quality care.

HPHC's Honor Roll recognition is given yearly to physician groups and healthcare systems that achieve the top performance level on a series of clinical quality measures. For physicians treating adults, these measures range from breast cancer screening, to various areas of diabetes management. For pediatric physicians, the measures range from the appropriate use of asthma medications, to the percent of children seen for "Well Child" visits. Physicians of Addison Gilbert achieved all of the measures, and were therefore named to the Honor Roll with distinction. This year marks the seventh time that Addison Gilbert physicians have been recognized by HPHC with this honor.

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