I was born and raised in Worcester, in the Burncoat neighborhood. I attended Burncoat High School and Quinsigamond Community College. I have worked at North End Motor Sales on West Boylston St. in Worcester for 16 years, and I run a local charity, Matt’s Lego Drive for Kids with Cancer. I currently live just outside the city in Rochdale
Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am currently single and live with my dog, Meatball. My mother lives in Worcester and my sister lives with my niece and nephew close by in Shrewsbury.
Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
As a kid, I loved to work. My friends and I made business cards and we mowed lawns, shoveled and cleaned up leaves every fall. My first “real” job in Worcester was being a caddy at Worcester Country Club when I was 12. I got a job at Newport Creamery which use to be where Boston Market is on Park Ave washing dishes and waiting tables the day I turned 14 . I got into Sales selling cell phones in my teenage years and built above ground pools in the summer. I started at North End Motor Sales when I was 21. I love where I work and the people I work with. I enjoy working in the neighborhood I grew up in. I always get to run into old friends, teachers and coaches. After 16 years, I have thousands of customers and many of them have become like family to me. The best part of my job is being able to help people.
What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Peppercorns, Joey’s, Armsby Abbey, Boynton
How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived in Worcester for almost 30 years and have worked in Worcester my entire life
Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Duncan Arsenault, he is a local musician that has been a big part of the Worcester Music Scene for over 30 years. A down to earth, all around great guy who is super talented and helps keep the Worcester Music Scene continue to bring in talented musicians from all over.
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Hawaii. I don’t think I would ever want to come back though. I love adventure travel and you pretty much get it all there- beaches, wildlife, volcanoes, rainforests.
What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
My favorite movies are probably Tommy Boy, Big Fish, Step Brothers, and for TV shows, I love Yellowstone and Dexter.
What advice would you give to people?
Be Kind, Help others when you can.
What is something on your bucket list?
I am trying to make it to all of the US National Parks.
What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
I am all over the place with music. I could never pick just one.
What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Vincents, live music 6 days a week, great meatball sandwiches, always interesting folks to talk to
If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Vince Vaughn, I love his characters in his movies. I feel like I can relate being a big goofy guy. I feel like a cold beer and a steak-n-cheese from Breen’s would be the perfect spot.
What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Worcester has come a long way in my lifetime. I think my favorite thing is there is always something to do. We have great music venues, museums, local sports teams, restaurants, colleges, and parks.
Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I see myself growing my charity to a National level and traveling the country donating legos to kids with cancer
(Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I love to read, and I always wanted to be a history teacher
What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Thats a tough one… Wyoming or Utah
Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
My favorite month is July, Favorite Holiday is the 4th of July, and the best day of the year is you guessed it July 4th
What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Being a good human
Who inspires you to be better?
My best friend, Justine
What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Bacon, Fresh cut grass
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Home is where the heart is, home is where you make it, no place like home
