OC Carpentry

05/30/2026

Ladies and Gentlemen, The OC Carpentry Class of 2026! Congratulations, you all are skilled and ready to take on whatever comes your way!

05/30/2026

What a perfect gift from the Class of 2026!! The new podium looks great and is ready for the weekend!

05/29/2026

Sophomores Hudson Arancio and Landon Perreira finished up a podium for the Old Rochester Regional Seniors Project.

05/05/2026

Huge thank you to the senior OC Carpentry students at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School! Captain Dexter's specimen cabinet has been fully restored and returned to the library. While working on this project, the students figured out what was most likely the originally intended orientation of the cabinet, which was meant to be displayed on a wall with the middle portion creating a diamond or jewel-like figure. We can't wait to get the specimens back inside and ready for the public to view as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations!

04/17/2026

We were proud to host 24 young women from Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School, and Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School for our Women in Construction Hard Hat Tour at Bridgewater State University’s Burnell Hall project.

Representing carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and architectural/design pathways, these students got a firsthand look at the industry through a guided site tour led by our superintendent, Jay Marshall.

We then shifted into a panel conversation, featuring incredible women across the trades and project team, including:

• Olivia Jordan (Field Engineer)
• Ashara McIsaac-Healey (Carpenter Apprentice, Charles Services)
• Catherine Pena (NASRCC North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters)
• Zherine Riley (Carpenter Apprentice, The Cheviot Corporation)
• Kate Starr (Senior Project Manager)
• Tara L. Williams (Laborer)

The energy, curiosity, and engagement throughout the morning were powerful. This is what it looks like to not only raise awareness about careers in the built environment but also create real connections and pathways for the next generation.

A huge thank you to our partners at Bridgewater State University, especially Karen Jason and Barbara Masaitis, for joining us, sharing remarks, and supporting this experience on such an incredible project.

04/14/2026

04/08/2026

Way to go Adam!

03/25/2026

Senior’s please consider applying!

🎓 Applications are OPEN for the Anthony "Tony" Martin and Neil Sullivan Memorial Scholarships!🔨

Here's a quick summary of the scholarship requirements:

Anthony "Tony" Martin Memorial Scholarship

🎓 Eligibility: Graduating seniors who are pursuing a career in carpentry or other skilled trades immediately after graduation.
💰 Award: $1,000 (divided) Care Free Homes will provide $500 to Burns Power Tools to purchase tools and equipment and $500 to Carter's Clothing & Footwear to purchase work boots and work apparel.

Neil Sullivan Memorial Scholarship

🎓 Eligibility: Graduating seniors who have demonstrated courage and perseverance while overcoming life challenges. Students must enroll in a professional certification or degree program immediately after graduation.
💰 Award: $1,000 paid directly to scholarship recipient's college, university, or professional certification program.

📆 Applications accepted now through April 29, 2026

Read our latest blog to learn more:

https://carefreehomescompany.com/legacies-that-build-futures-tony-martin-neil-sullivan-memorial-scholarships/

03/21/2026

Productive day at Carver Public Schools with the paint finishes, plumbing, and electrical in focus. Thanks to Old Colony Carpentry and OC Electrical students and Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Plumbing shop for their hard work. This project is shaping up thanks to vocational students!

02/17/2026

Great words for students and employers from some of the best TNT General Contracting, Inc. Carpenter & MacNeille TE2 Engineering, LLC.