Finance + Legal Services

Charitable Giving Guidance From Cummings & Lockwood LLC

Contributions To Charities Are Important In Estate Planning Article by Brianna L. Marquis Charitable giving is a long-standing tradition in the United States and can be an important component of your estate plan as a means of giving back to the community and leaving behind a lasting philanthropic legacy.   Barbara Bush, the former First Lady, once noted that “giving frees us from the familiar territory of our own needs by opening our mind to the unexplained worlds occupied by the needs of...

Health + Wellness

Fuel the Work

The Science Behind Nutrition Coaching at Relentless Performance Article by Peter Inserillo | Photography by Connecticut Headshots In a world filled with diet trends, conflicting advice, and short-term fixes, nutrition has become unnecessarily complicated. At Relentless Performance in Farmington, our philosophy is simple: nutrition should enhance how you live, train, and perform—not restrict it. Through a structured, evidence-based coaching process, we help clients achieve meaningful body...

Health + Wellness

Dr. Shyam Shivareddy

The Co-Founder of Purple Dental is a leading figure in Hartford County’s Dental Community Article by Kelsey Meyer | Photography by Shyam Shivareddy Dr. Shyam Shivareddy—known to patients and colleagues alike as Dr. Sam—has established himself as a leading figure in Hartford County’s dental community through a combination of dedication, drive, and genuine passion for patient care. As co-owner of Crest Family Dental in Hartford and Purple Dental in Glastonbury, he works alongside his wife and...

Professional Services

Experts Espresso Corner

M&G Landscaping: Handling Invasive Crabgrass; Dawn Gagliardi Esq., Realtor: Selling in a Hot Market Article by Pranav Dave, Dawn Gagliardi Dealing With Crabgrass While crabgrass typically shows up in summer, the work to prevent it begins in the spring. In my years of building and maintaining landscapes across Connecticut, I know prevention is always the most effective strategy. Crabgrass thrives in weak, thin turf and compacted soils. Bare spots, poor drainage, and mowing too short create...