The Rotary Club of Reading has secured early gold sponsor commitments from local businesses for the Tenth Annual Reading Fall Street Faire on Sunday, September 9, from noon to 5 pm.
Event Chair Sheila Clarke gives credit to Street Faire sponsors, acknowledging that they are the core of the success of putting on an event of this size. This year’s early gold sponsor commitments are from Beacon Consulting and CTA Construction, Lahey Health, Pediatric Dental Associates, Salem Five and Sartell Electric.
Beacon Consulting Group Inc. is a national consulting firm providing a wide range of consulting services to financial, real estate, architectural, government, surety and insurance companies. They have offices in Massachusetts, New York and California.
Dennis O’Neill is president and owner of Beacon. A native of Medford, he established the company in New York City in 2003 and returned to Massachusetts to open additional offices in Medford and later in California.
“Although Beacon has expanded into a national consulting practice, we still depend upon the local businesses in the community in order to deliver the high-quality service our clients demand,” said O’Neill. “The Rotary Club and the Reading Fall Street Faire promote this type of collaboration.”
In his spare time, Dennis coaches youth sports and along with Pat Tompkins of CTA, he is co-founder of the Middlesex Multisport Athletic Club, which promotes amateur athletics, road races and triathlons in the community.
Dennis and Pat have also partnered to utilize their entrepreneurial skills in establishing Beacon Films, a film production company. To date they have produced Fairhaven which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and Manhattan Romance, which was screened at the New York, New Orleans and New Hampshire Film Festivals.
“Producing films is very similar to the construction industry – you start with a plan and idea and work with numerous parties and a budget to create the end product,” said O’Neill.
A proponent of community involvement, Dennis is pleased to be a sponsor of the Reading Fall Street Faire and extends many thanks to all involved in coordinating this great event. Dennis resides in Reading with his wife Laura and three children. For more information about Beacon Consulting, visit www.beacon.ws.
CTA Construction is a full-service construction management firm specializing in municipal construction. Located in Waltham, CTA is owned by Reading resident Pat Tompkins. CTA has completed local projects at Wakefield Municipal Light Department on North Ave. in Wakefield, the Woburn High School football stadium and athletic complex, as well as the Marshall Simonds Middle School and the Memorial Elementary School, both located on Winn St. in Burlington. CTA has just completed constructing the new Hurld-Wyman Elementary School on Wyman St. in Woburn. More information can be found at www.ctaconstruction.com.
Pat is a member of the Town of Reading Building Committee and he currently serves on the Board of Directors of EMARC. Pat and his wife Marianne are involved in multiple community and charitable endeavors. They have three children in the Reading Public School System.
Pat is co-founder with Dennis O’Neill of the Middlesex Multisport Athletic Club and Beacon Films.
“As long-time residents, we have been regulars at the Town Faire for the past nine years. It’s a great community event where we catch up with friends old and new. We wanted to thank the Rotary Club for stepping up and taking over the Faire and we are proud to be sponsors,” said Pat and Marianne. CTA and Beacon Consulting are co-sponsors of the Tailgate Party.
Lahey Health is welcomed to the Street Faire as a prominent name in health care, committed to providing a full continuum of health care services close to where patients live and work. Lahey Health includes nearly 1,400 locally based physicians throughout northeastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Winchester Hospital, a Lahey Health member, and well-known in the Reading community, is the first hospital in Massachusetts to earn Magnet recognition, the American Nurses Association’s highest honor for nursing excellence, three times. The 229-bed facility provides comprehensive health care services, including bariatric and vascular surgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, oncology, gastroenterology, rehabilitation, radiation oncology, pain management, obstetrics/ gynecology and a Level IIB Special Care Nursery.
“We’re pleased to support the Reading Rotary and the Reading Fall Street Faire,” said Christine Healey, Director of Community Relations, Lahey Health. “Participating in community events like this gives us a fantastic opportunity to engage with community members and educate them on health topics that matter most to the Reading community.”
Salem Five Vice President and Marketing Manager of the Reading Store Shelley Murray, who is also Reading Rotarian, is pleased to sponsor the Street Faire. Founded in 1855, Salem Five operates 30 branches in greater Boston, including Shelley’s store on Walkers Brook Drive. They are a leading financial services institution that offers a broad array of products and services for consumers and businesses. They take pride in listening to their customers to forge strong relationships and to aspire innovation. “Salem Five is thrilled to be a part of the Tenth Annual Street Faire! Being involved in the communities we serve and building relationships is our passion,” said Shelley. “The event gives us the opportunity to listen to customers and potential customers to meet their needs like no other bank.”
Salem Five will sponsor the 5K road race.
Sartell Electrical Services Inc. is a full-service Massachusetts Electrical Contractor based in Reading. Their electrical specialties range from commercial, industrial, telecommunications, healthcare and residential electrical services, supported by electrical teams of professional licensed electricians, skilled managers and support staff.
Dedicated to professional assistance in pre-construction planning, coordination and project management with consideration of critical time schedules and budgets, Sartell is equipped to handle the challenges and complexities of each project, both large and small.
Sartell is one of the most recognized electrical and specialty service contractors because of its commitment to excellence, leadership and customer service -- essential qualities to effectively manage each project. Sartell Electrical Services has provided services throughout Greater Boston and the local communities for over 30 years.
“We are excited to be part of this wonderful community event, which gives us the opportunity to reach out to local businesses and residents and answer their questions about their electrical needs,” said Proprietor Ed Sartell.
Sartell Electrical Services will sponsor billboard advertising for the event.
For 40 years, the PDA Dental Group has provided dental care to generations of families in Winchester, Reading, and surrounding towns in Massachusetts. Creating caring relationships with their patients and connecting with the community in the greater Boston area, PDA has built a strong reputation for high quality oral healthcare. Their success in treating children and their reputation has allowed PDA to expand beyond pediatric dentistry to include orthodontics and adult dentistry -- treating families from infancy to adulthood. PDA's team of highly trained doctors and staff members dedicated to each specialty are available to help their patients achieve a beautiful smile and a lifetime of good dental health in a safe, friendly facility with the latest equipment and technology.
Nicole Harrington is a pediatric dentist at PDA located at 54 Haven Street. She was also just recognized as a top dentist in Boston Magazine’s 2018 Top Dentist List.
“Each year, the doctors and staff at PDA Dental Group look forward to the time spent connecting with the community at the Reading Street Faire. This day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Town of Reading with our patients and the local residents,” said Dr. Harrington. “Our commitment to participating in the Faire allows us to share our dental knowledge with the community in a relaxed environment. We are excited to take this opportunity to answer any questions that may assist in achieving optimal dental health for those from infancy through adulthood.”
PDA Dental Group will sponsor the Town Common.
The Fall Street Faire is a family-friendly event and a great way to re-acquaint with friends, neighbors, local politicians, local businesses and opportunities after the summer recess. It will feature two stages, live entertainment, music, food, food trucks, children’s activities and more. A 5K road race open to children and adults under the direction of Lori Haverty of Tread on the Mill will take place at 8:30 am before the Faire activities.
Those interested in sponsorship, volunteering, reserving a space as a vendor or running in the 5K race can register at fallstreetfaire.com. Vendor registration closes on August 21. Register early to avoid a late fee. Vendors are placed on a first-come, first-served basis.