2Life names new deputy chief of Nahanton Campus
Senior living management professional Andrew Goshert has joined the 2Life organization to serve as deputy chief of its Nahanton Campus in Newton.
Goshert is responsible for integrating and managing 144 existing affordable apartments at Coleman House and 174 moderate-income apartments in a development called Opus Newton. Opus from 2Life is a new prototype that puts living in community within reach for more older adults.
Goshert will lead the official opening of Opus Newton, which is set to take place in 2025.
Goshert previously worked for LCB Senior Living, an assisted living and memory care provider in the Northeast, as senior executive director responsible for community operations. Before that, he was director of continuing care at Brooksby Village, a 1,400-apartment senior living community in Peabody. He began his career as admissions director at Dunwoody Village in Pennsylvania.
“Opus Newton is the first of its kind for both 2Life and the senior living market nationally,” said Amy Schectman, CEO of 2Life Communities. “The oversight of this transformative prototype, as well as its integration with Coleman House, requires dedicated and experienced leadership. We could not be more enthusiastic about Andrew, who brings his unique perspective as both a longtime senior living community executive director and a sales and marketing leader to 2Life.”
Crossley, Miller join Mainstay Housing and Homecare board
Mainstay Housing and Homecare, a Newton-based nonprofit that provides affordable housing support for adults with disabilities across Massachusetts, has added two new board members: Deb Crossley anmd Ellen Miller.
Crossley is an architect who served on the Newton City Council for 14 years. She has designed mixed-income housing and housing for people with special needs, and she’s been a vocal supporter of adding more housing and housing diversity to address the current housing crisis.
Miller is an attorney with the real estate group at Goodwin Proctor, LLP, where she advises clients on commercial and real estate transactions including joint ventures, financing, acquisitions and dispositions. She is a local council leader of the firm’s Pride Group and provides pro bono practice which focuses primarily on non-profit entity formation and governance. Miller also serves on the Asian Community Development Corporation’s Real Estate Committee, the Board of Directors of the Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts, and is a longtime volunteer at the Ricesticks & Tea Asian Food Pantry. Miller believes deeply in the power of community and collective care. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree at Rutgers University, while competing for the school’s Division I track and field team. She later earned her law degree from Boston University.
“We are fortunate to have two highly experienced and passionate individuals joining our board at this time,” said Larry Oaks, President and CEO of Mainstay Supportive Housing and Home Care. “Ellen’s experience as a real estate attorney is matched by her passion for community development, and Deb’s commitment to affordable housing, plus years of public service, will greatly complement the strength of our board. We welcome them and anticipate the lasting impact their contributions will have.”
Newton Southeast Little League wins district tournament
Newton Southeast Little League’s 8-to-10-year-old team has won the MA Section 3 tournament, advancing to the state semifinals.
The kids played four games within four days, against Needham, Norwood and Melrose, and swept all four with a combined 29-1 score.
Newton Southeast’s seven pitchers allowed only four hits and one run.
Auchincloss brings Newton rabbi as guest for Netanyahu address
U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Newton, brought Rabbi Michelle Robinson, senior rabbi at Temple Emanuel of Newton, as his guest for Wednesday’s joint meeting of Congress with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“The US-Israel relationship is forged from an enduring commitment to freedom, democracy and the cultivation of love and labor from generations of the Jewish people,” Auchincloss said. “The Temple Emanuel community and leadership are vital to the legacy and education of this alliance to younger generations of Americans in Massachusetts.”
Temple Emanuel of Newton is the largest Conservative Synagogue in New England, with a membership of 1,500 families.
