Blackstone Valley Wealth Management advisors James A. Valis and Gregg R. Manis were recognized with the 2024 Five Star Wealth Manager Award in the February edition of Boston Magazine. This award comes to the advisors for the 10th year in a row, since their opening of Blackstone Valley Wealth Management in 2013.

This exclusive designation has been given to select wealth managers for over 15 years in more than 45 markets throughout the U.S. and Canada. Award candidates were evaluated against 10 objective criteria and resulted in the Boston area’s top 3% of wealth managers who provide quality services to their clients.

Blackstone Valley Wealth Management (blackstonevalleywealth.com), located at 22 South Street in the Hopkinton Square Plaza, is a boutique financial planning and advisory firm “committed to providing investors the undivided attention they deserve.”

Baskin narrates motivational audiobook

Hopkinton author/musician Cheryl Melody Baskin recently released an audiobook version of her motivational title, “Heart-Dreamer: Stepping into Life, Love, Creativity and Dreams — No Matter What.”

Rooted in her personal journey as an “unstoppable dreamer and inspirational figure,” she writes, the book offers listeners a “profound exploration of self-discovery, empowerment and unwavering hope.”

Baskin narrates the book herself, delivering “an immersive and heart-centered experience, inviting listeners to embark on a journey of inner healing, self-love and limitless potential.”

The audiobook is available via Audible as well as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Google and other major distributors.

MRMC earns top grade

For the 12th consecutive time, Milford Regional Medical Center has received an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The spring 2024 grade ‘A’ recognizes Milford Regional’s achievement in protecting patients from preventable harm and error while in the hospital.

Since 2018, Milford Regional has consistently received the top grade from the Leapfrog Group. The biannual patient safety grades are presented to hospitals across the country in spring and fall.

Milford Regional is among 29% of hospitals nationwide to achieve a spring 2024 ‘A’ grade and one of only 15 hospitals in Massachusetts to achieve the top grade. In addition, Milford Regional is one of only 123 hospitals nationwide and five in Massachusetts to achieve 12 consecutive ‘A’ grades.

“Even as hospitals continue to face unprecedented pressures, Milford Regional works hard to sustain its culture of safety,” said Milford Regional President and Chief Executive Officer Edward J. Kelly. “Receiving an ‘A’ grade for the 12th time speaks volumes to our commitment to our patients.”