JDJ’s mission statement epitomizes why JDJ exists: “We love helping people we care about, learning new things, and building meaningful relationships.” These words encompass the spirit of what JDJ team members strive to achieve every day. We created the Capturing and Recognizing Excellence (CARE) award to recognize an individual who delivers exceptional service to […]
The Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Act (PFML) will now take effect on October 1. The new law will allow for paid leave for family and medical-related absences and will be funded through both employer and employee contributions to a trust established by the program. Please refer to our earlier blog post on the subject […]
For the eighth consecutive year, JDJ participated in the Youth Village Backpack Heroes Back-to-school drive. The Backpack Heroes campaign provides new backpacks and school supplies to children and young adults. In Massachusetts, backpacks and school supplies collected go to more than 300 children and young adults. JDJ team members supported this annual campaign by making […]
Summer means travel, and the season is well underway. Travel can be exciting and stressful at the same time. Here are some tips to help keep your plans running smoothly, especially as you pass through airports and borders. Trusted Traveler Programs The department of Homeland Security offers a variety of programs to help you “zip” […]
Governor Baker and legislative leaders announced late yesterday that implementation of the new Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Act (PFML) will be postponed to October 1. Additional changes to the law have not yet been released. There will likely be an increase in the contribution rate (from .63% to .75%) in order to fund the […]
The Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Act (PFML) takes effect on July 1. The new law, which will allow for paid leave for family and medical-related absences, is modeled after the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), but there are significant differences, including: paid leave, a greater amount of protected leave, expanded employee coverage […]
On July 1, 2019, legislation that expands the room occupancy tax will take effect. The law, which was signed by Governor Baker at the end of last year, implements new rules related to short-term real estate rentals in Massachusetts, whether rented by the owner, through an agent, or via an online portal. These new policies […]
It’s an annual rite of spring and a day everyone at JDJ looks forward to each year – Opening Day at Fenway Park! Despite the chilly temperatures, we have a few team members at the park today. Steve Sarcione is attending his 33rd consecutive Fenway Park opening day and Jessica Lee and Abi Smith are […]
We are thrilled to announce that JDJ was named Best Lifestyle Firm at the Private Asset Management Awards. We are so proud of our entire team – each member of our staff is devoted to delivering outstanding service to our clients every single day. Jamie Kittler and Kylie Ruschioni accepted the award on behalf of the firm […]
We are very pleased to announce the promotion of several team members. Brett Dietz, CPA, MST and Shawn Whitney, MSF have been promoted to the role of Manager. Mallory Garneau and Brittany Quarantello have been promoted to Associate 4. Jeff Burke has been promoted to Associate 3. Bekah Paradise has been promoted to the position of Associate 2. “Brett, […]
