We've been at POTA for three years and I say 'we' because when your kids go to POTA you become part…read moreof the family. It is a beautiful community and all the teachers are fantastic, Barbara, Diamond, Olivia, Reese, Ash, Camina, Carson, M, Raminta, Emily and Tara (site directors). They are the most caring and loving people, this is our daughter's second home away from home and we couldn't recommend it enough.

We had not previously used an interior decorator and were a little worried up front that our new…read morespace would feel like someone else's vision, not our own. Both Lulu and Caitlin were extraordinary in understanding who we are and what our place should like like for us, and then adding in their special expertise and design sense to improve what we were thinking. They were both generous with their time, fun to plan with, patient with us as we waffled from time to time, and good with keeping economies in check when necessary. They made what would have been a long and difficult process -- furnishing and decorating mostly from scratch -- exciting.

What an amazing company and person! From the first minute they treat you like family, listen and…read morelearn your needs desires and bring them to reality in a way that keeps the process enjoyable. Such an amazing eye for detail in every aspect of design. They can do interior design, small to major renovations and ground up new construction. We've works with then ourselves and had many friends and clients do the same and we've all said the same. Lulu's creativity and vision can take ordinary spaces and make them stunning or create the most gorgeous new homes you can imagine.

Michelle, who teaches the beginner yoga class on Wednesday's, is fantastic! Taking your first yoga…read moreclass can be intimidating but Michelle was great! She puts everyone at ease. She walks the class through each move and gently helps individuals with form if/when needed! So happy I am learning from her! The studio is an added bonus!

SheBreathes is a welcoming retreat for women, especially women entrepreneurs and business owners…read morelooking for a different network. Here women lift each other up in true collaboration rather than competition. Jennifer is an amazing spirit and connector. The space is a breath of fresh air where the stress just melts from your soul. I highly recommend checking it out!

I have two children enrolled at NCSC and I couldn't be happier. The facilities are amazing…read more Classrooms are large, bright, and well stocked and the kids also have access to a gym, auditorium, and a great playground out back. Coming from a city daycare that was housed in a storefront, we couldn't believe how much space our kids had to run around - rain or shine, they get plenty of activity every day. But more important than the space, what makes this place really great are the teachers and staff - they are truly exceptional. Many have been on staff for 10+ years, and they are all caring, dedicated educators. Everyone from the classroom teachers, to the front office staff, to the handyman knows our kids and says hello to them when we arrive. The teachers come up with the best ideas for projects, and give the kids a great foundation for kindergarten. They also have a great sense for how to help kids with individual issues they are working on. For example, we had a difficult transition last fall, big move, new home, new job and new daycare all at once. My then-3-year-old was overwhelmed and scared to go to her new classroom, which her teachers picked up on immediately. They started giving her "special jobs" like taking attendance and handing out snacks. I realized they were encouraging (but not forcing) her to socialize with the other kids, and as a result, she quickly made friends and adjusted to her new school. Within a week, she loved school and looked forward to going. Last but not least, I love the community service component of NCSC. There is an active parents' group that raises money for special events at the school, and NCSC also has a number of programs dedicated to helping low-income families, teen parents, and the elderly. It makes for a very inclusive atmosphere, infused with exactly the kind of values I hope to instill in my kids. I realize this is starting to sound more like a marketing pitch than an honest review, but I assure you, we are a real family who really love NCSC. We've been at 4 daycares before this one, and NCSC is leaps and bounds above the rest.

I have sent both of my children to FA for the past few years. I really appreciate their focus on…read morethe whole child, their emphasis on play-based learning, and their weekly communications through newsletters with pictures. I have found the leadership to be very transparent and communicative with the families. Truly the teachers love the children so much and they feel incredibly at home. Every time we pass by the center my daughter shouts out "that is my school!" because she is so proud and feels so connected to it.

A recent negative review for a staffing agency in Boston got me reminiscing about my experience…read moreseveral years ago with Lab Pros. So maybe this review is a little outdated, but I'm ok with that. I'd like to think my review is still valid, that they haven't changed much and still employ hardworking people who seem genuinely interested in connecting with their clients to find them a position they're a good fit for and don't just look at them with dollar signs in their eyes as potential commission. Anyways, a couple weeks from college graduation with no real plans to speak of, I was awake at 3 am and for whatever reason posted a resume to Monster.com. The next day I received a phone call from Lab Pros who said they had seen my resume and asked if I wanted to come in for an interview with them. I hadn't thought of going the headhunter route to find a job, but hey, what the heck, right? So I went for the interview and met with a very likable headhunter. I know that her job was to find me a job, but I was treated with such courtesy and professionalism that I felt she was personally invested in me and any commission or bonus for finding me a job was secondary to my needs. (We all know that's probably not true, but the important thing was I was treated as such). She did indeed find me a temp job working in a lab, which I'm happy to say turned permanent five months later and I am still there today. My only critique of this place is that the resumes they send to potential employers aren't very impressive looking. When I showed up for my interview, I saw a resume on LabPros letterhead that I didn't create--it looked very condensed compared to what I had originally posted on Monster and nothing like my own personally crafted resume. I handed my interviewers copies of my own resume and more than once heard the remark that the one I created did much more to sell them on me than the one from the employment agency. Still, you've got to figure that employers who use agencies like this are accustomed to seeing their company resume formats and shouldn't hold it against interviewing candidates. So, I knocked off one star the resume I saw, but that's the only negative critique I have for this agency. If the need arose (and God willing it won't), I would not hesitate to contact Lab Pros again for job seeking assistance.

I use Parallel as rehearsal space. I have been a customer for a couple of years now…read more The good: convenient location with good number of rooms to rehearse in. Rates are very reasonable. Online reservation portal is fairly easy to use Jay,owner, seems very personable to deal with face to face. Any other communications, email or text for example, not so good. See below. The Bad: They do not invest any money in equipment. Have had problems with some of the same amps repeatedly and they don't seem to get fixed. The really Bad: Responses to email communications when there is a problem are absolutely horrible. Many emails simply do not get a response. I have had some errant charges on my account and repeated emails to ask them to look into it were ignored. One example in particular, an extra charge late in December, send a bunch of emails with no response, Finally got a response early in New year after I was clearly frustrated saying that my emails came in during christmas break so they did not have a chance to respond and that they were reviewing the books. Now it is mid January and there still is no response to follow up email sent a couple of days ago. This has been the worst of it but in general pretty representative.

I have been learning bass with Jonathan for a couple months and definitely go here for instrument…read morelessons. I also rented rehearsal space for me and my friend and for the price you get a decent amount of space and equipment. I would definitely recommend for bands or if you want to take lessons here.

I've been a member at Artisan's Asylum since 2017, and it's been one of the most meaningful…read morecreative communities I've been part of. I started out pretty tentatively, just learning and exploring. Over time, I got more involved and eventually became the laser shop lead for four years. That experience opened the door for me to build a small business creating bamboo candle lanterns and piggy banks--something I never would have been able to do on my own without access to the tools and support there. That's really what makes a makerspace like this so special. You get access to equipment that would be wildly expensive (and impractical) to own yourself, and you're surrounded by people who are both learning and generously sharing what they know. A recent moment really drove that home for me. I needed to test out my tent system for an upcoming show, but the weather outside was terrible. I was able to set everything up in the common space and run a full test. Honestly--such a small thing, but incredibly helpful, and exactly the kind of flexibility that makes this place so valuable. These days, my focus has shifted to painting, and having studio space at the Asylum has been just as important for this next chapter. I have the room I need to work in encaustic, lay out panels, prep surfaces, and wrap finished pieces for transport. The shared spaces make all of that possible in a way that would be hard to replicate anywhere else. It's a welcoming, diverse environment with something for everyone--whether you're just curious or looking to build something serious. If you've ever thought about trying something new, take a class and see where it leads. You might surprise yourself. Time to get creative.

completed the jewelry 101 course. Fantastic instructor who led us through a series of steps…read morelearning the correct techniques on every tool in the Artisan's Asylum jewelry shop. We completed a ring (which my wife liked) over the two day 6 hour course. I have had some previous experience but this was an excellent learning process that taught me many things that improved my skills. Highly recommend taking this learning journey!! Great value for your money.

The very best place to learn and enjoy making ceramics! Numerous hand building and wheel throwing…read moreclasses, plus workshops, private lessons, kids and teen classes. Plenty of open studio hours to create and practice. Inclusive environment with the friendliest, most knowledgeable and helpful group of people EVER!