Jennifer Lambert

1 week ago | natickreport.com | Jennifer Lambert

Kim Rickard walked downstairs one August morning two years ago, uncertain about her job in executive recruiting at a small accounting firm, and made an announcement to her husband, Rob. “I think I might want to open a bookstore,” she said. Rob was unsure about the idea. “I said, ‘Yeah, let’s think about it,’” he said.

2 months ago | theswellesleyreport.com | Jennifer Lambert

After reducing bus fees for three straight years to encourage more ridership, the Wellesley school system will keep the price at $300 next year for students living within 2 miles of their schools. “The budget for next year had some pretty tight constraints, so we weren’t able to work that in,” said Niki Ofenloch, vice chair of the Wellesley School Committee. School buses are free to ride for students up to grade 6 who live more than 2 miles from their schools.

Jan 6, 2025 | dal.ca | Jennifer Lambert

In a letter enclosed with a cheque for $70, the final payment on a student loan provided by the Dalhousie Alumnae Association, the sender’s gratitude is heartfelt.

Sep 9, 2024 | jenniferalambert.com | Jennifer Lambert

We are ravaged by advertisements – everywhere, all the time, all at once. It’s often difficult for kids to discern what’s real, good, wholesome, worthwhile. It’s even getting harder for adults not to get swept up in the idyllic reality that ads portray. Most families have computers, video game consoles, radio, TVs, satellite services, tablets, smart phones. And on all those devices, subscriptions, and services are ads, ads, ads.

Jun 24, 2024 | dal.ca | Jennifer Lambert

Dalhousie’s history is peppered with generous—and timely—gifts, beginning with the largesse of George Munroe in the 1880s. However, despite subsequent legacies from businessman Alexander McLeod and long-serving chair of the Board of Governors Sir William Young, there was little left in the bank after building the new Dalhousie College. In 1890 the alumni met with the board and convinced them that the solution was to canvas Maritimers and raise $50,000 to shore up the endowment.