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3 common misconceptions about snow and ice management
Feb 14, 2023
Snow and ice management is extremely important to help safeguard people, property, and the environment. Proper snow and ice management can help prevent slip and fall accidents, car accidents, and damage to buildings and properties

Don’t put your shovels away just yet!
Jan 12, 2023
On December 30th, we experienced temperatures as high as 63 °F in Massachusetts, but don’t be fooled. Winter has a long way to go. Welcome to New England! Although it can certainly snow in October

Does it snow in October?
Oct 04, 2022
The answer is yes, it can, and yes, it does. You might be the type of person who feels that anything, but summer is winter. If that’s the case, you probably don't want to be

Why your snow vendor holding / not raising pricing isn’t doing you any favors?
Sep 20, 2022
Kids are back to school, the summer is making its exit, and pumpkin flavor is back on the menu. Winter is coming. If not already done, it’s now time for you to make your final

There Has Been No Shortage Of Inflation
Jul 15, 2022
We have all experienced price increases since the end of last year. The global phenomenon caused by shortages around the world has lead businesses, no longer able to absorb costs, to review their own pricing

Growth By Design
Jun 02, 2022
As we are opening our third location, in the town of Littleton, MA, let’s dive into what led the company to this tactical decision. 6 years ago, JC Grounds’ portfolio represented 200 acres of Snow

Are We On The Same Page?
Feb 14, 2022
If you speak with a snow professional this year, they will comment on how it has been a busy snow and ice season. Many people outside of the industry likely feel that this year has

Would You Have Been Ready?
Nov 17, 2021
As the image above illustrates, the likelihood of a large weather event in the month of October has become increasingly more common. With this higher frequency of storms, brings a higher threat of plowable

Bring your mom to work day!
Sep 23, 2021
I spent some time golfing with my thirteen-year-old son, Chris, this past weekend. We were enjoying a quiet evening on a beautiful course in Essex Massachusetts. The weather was perfect and the sun was setting

Worcester county here we come!
Sep 14, 2021
Several years ago our management team began to grow out of necessity. The growth of the team continued and became exponential over time. Many of our team members shared they loved the company and

3 Fresh Ideas on Safety Meetings- Anxiety and Developing the Craft - by Brad Chase
Aug 17, 2021
3 Fresh Ideas on Safety Meetings- Anxiety and Developing the Craft Twenty-five years ago, I was asked to lead my first tailgate safety meeting. I was attending UMass as an Arboriculture student and interning with

Snow Business Magazine Article
Jun 25, 2021
The article by our Chief Visionary, Jon Crandall dives into how we at JC Grounds hold safety to the highest standard.
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