A s we celebrate the close of 2015, we enter 2016 knowing that it marks our 40th Anniversary – a strong and lasting foundation on which to build our future... together!

Please allow us to extend our personal and genuine appreciation to each and every one of you for your valuable contributions. Working with all of you this past year has been a pleasure and we are proud to have you all with us.

Our Vision – We put the HOME in housing – captures our hope to be the best in everything we do and is the foundation for what we stand for as a company. With this vision as our driving force, we look forward to the freshness of the New Year and what it will bring – many new and exciting opportunities. The road to our future success is paved by our achievements of the past and we would like to take a moment to share some highlights with you.

What a year it was: ∙ Celebrated PRSI 20 years as provided of GAFC home care services to residents; ∙ Honored and celebrated with a remarkable 20 industry achievement awards; ∙ Roll out of PPI Wellness Program; ∙ Welcomed new leadership team members; ∙ Exciting employee promotions; ∙ Ongoing expansion of employee licenses, certifications and designations; ∙ Participation in the 2015 Kidney Walk - Walk for Hunger - Roxbury Road to Wellness 5K - Brian Honan 5K Walk/Run; ∙ Supported causes important to us – employees/residents collected an abundance of gifts for The Elizabeth Stone House – summer & holiday toy drives;

∙ Added 13 new communities to our managed portfolio; with another 13+ new lease-ups on the horizon; ∙ Set the ground work for roll-out of SharePoint intranet platform.

And the list goes on....

With all good wishes to you and your family for health and happiness in the New Year.

VISIONS Newsletter - Issue 9 - 2016

Karen Fish-Will Melissa Fish-Crane

R E C E N T H A P P E N I N G SSounds of the Season

Residents of Congregational Retirement Homes (CRH) were treated to a special holiday music performance by students of Lincoln Elementary School in Melrose. Practicing for weeks, the young students

gave a high-energy group performance and also performed some solos. A lively holiday treat to be sure!

Mishawum Park Residents Celebrate Annual Irish Step Dance ProgramYouth residents of Mishawum Park celebrated the conclusion of the property’s annual Irish Step

Dance Program with a holiday performance and special reception with pizza and cookies. Now in its eighth year, the Irish Step Dance Program was taught by Roseann Woods-McKenna, a Professional Dance Instructor at the Woods School of Irish Dance. For 15 consecutive weeks, young residents, ages five through seven, learned new step dancing skills and techniques.

Kithara Project - Self-Discovery Through Musical Expression!

More than 30 Allston and Brighton residents participated in the Kithara Project’s StartNOW Boston! concert series held at the Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center at Charlesview Residences in Brighton.

The Kithara Project in partnership with Charlesview Residences provides weekly music workshops and supplies guitars for participants to use and practice with, all at no cost. The Kithara Project, internationally acclaimed classical guitarists with the mission of bringing the guitar to global communities with limited access to live music and music education.

Team Depot Strikes Again A holiday train of cars entered Valley Brook Village driven by orange shirted Home Depot volunteer

elves to decorate and spread holiday cheer. Lights were strung, trees were decorated, garland was hung as Santa danced around handing out candy canes and a smile to the residents. Holiday music played in the background and they enjoy a delicious meal sponsored by The Home Depot.

ACME Teamworks Program at Middlebury ArmsAs part of a Youth RAP Grant Program, ACME Teamworks engaged residents in activities, games and team building exercises.

Resident youth, parents and even staff members participated in this fun-filled program, designed to increase self-esteem, self-awareness and build social skills.

Holiday Gift Drive Supports Local Families PPI hosted a holiday gift drive in partnership with the New England Affordable

Housing Management Association (NEAHMA) to benefit the Elizabeth Stone House in Boston, which serves homeless and at-risk families and individuals. This is the fifth year of partnership and to date, PPI has donated close to 1,000 gifts to help the individuals at Elizabeth Stone House.

PPI Expands Management PortfolioPeabody Properties’ growth continues with the addition of five new communities added to it’s management portfolio this quarter. They are 86 Dummer in Brookline; Burroughs Building in Chelsea, Roxse Homes in Boston; The Lofts at 30 Pine in Gardner; and The Montclair Condominium in Quincy.

(back) Mikayla Newhall (front from left) Ryleigh Jones, Sara-Lynn Lakeman, Danielle Dejesus, Jessica Dejesus, Olivia Doherty and Derrick Wong

The Moorings at Squantum Gardens resident with their donations to ESH

WelcomeNEW EMPLOYEES IN THIS QUARTER

Bonnie Scott, The Waterworks At Chestnut HillBrenda Wilson, Bourne MillCarlota Rios, Braintree Village Charles Helmka, Lowell Belvidere HousingChristinne Flores, Chelsea ElderlyChristopher Maresco, Chimney HillCosmus Modeste, Roxse HomesDeidre Sligh, Roxse HomesDomingos Tavares, Corporate OfficeDonna Gomez, The Hayes at Railroad SquareEllen Chiba, Powdermill VillageEricka Pierribia, Peabody Resident ServicesEstuardo Rivera, Irving SquareFarah Benoit, Olmsted GreenGeorge Brown, Valley Brook VillageGeovany Cubano, 225 Centre StreetGerardo Bernal, Pondview Apts.Gregg Piro, The Lofts at 30 PineHelga Ramos, Charlesview ResidencesJames Simas, Linwood MillJoel Marin, Olmsted GreenJohn Devane, Anchor’s WeighJohn Febres, Braintree VillageJohnny Diaz, Roxse HomesJonathan McCumber, HCA Scattered SitesJose Lind, Roxse HomesJoshua Warren, Merrimack ValleyJulio Nunez, Charlesview ResidencesJunior Delicieux, Bourne MillKaeleen Price, Peabody Resident ServicesKahlia Wheeler, Roxse HomesKari Papadinis, The MetropolitanKelly Stigliano, Merrimack ValleyLaquan Miles, Camfield EstateLatoya Nicholson, Roxse HomesLisa Mullaney, Corporate OfficeLuis Alicea, Roxse HomesLuis Matos, Olmsted GreennMichele Lakoury, Peabody Resident ServicesRandy Maxwell, Roxse HomesRichie Gonzalez, Roxse HomesScott Ployer, Corporate OfficeSharina Valdez, Mishawum ParkStephen Torrey, The MontclairSteven Shields, Victory GardensTammy King, Chelsea ElderlyTisa Wettach, Lowell Belvedere HousingTory Saba, The Hayes at Railroad SquareVictoria Fortes, Roxse HomesYarisbeth Torres, Pynchon Edgewater Apts.

The vernal

equinox will

occur on 3/20/16

so... hang on...

just about 60 days

until spring!!

10 PPI employees

hold the CPM designation &

there are 9 CPM candidates!

PPI was incorporated on January 12, 1976 - Our 40th Year!

Milestone tidbit - one PPI employee has been with the company for going on 39 years!

Let’s Get Moving in 2016!The Wellness Committee is super excited to begin 2016 and we look forward to continuing our efforts to promote Living Well and Wise! In addition to offering the WalkingSpree (pedometer) Program and the Employee Biometric Screening Program, for employees under Health Plans, we would love new ideas for wellness initiatives that you are interested in.

The 2016 Wellness Committee kick-off meeting was held on January 13th at the corporate office. There are still several open seats on the committee, so let us know if you’re interested in participating. Also, keep an eye out for Wellness Program events. We would love to have you participate in any or all of the activities and

programs for employees. The entire Wellness Committee is declaring that 2016 will be an amazing year for the entire Peabody Properties Community!

And the winner is... The Tour de Fish challenge began on September 1st and ended on December 31, 2015. The challenge had participants “virtually”

visit 10 properties to collect badges, reaching 1,237,620 steps... 618.81 miles... and, 62,881 calories burned! Out of the many employees who participated in the tour, congratulations goes to the raffle winner: Irene Manning, Property Manager, Mt. Pleasant Apartments, Somerville, MA.

“Being involved in the wellness initiative at PPI has inspired me to make wellness a family activity with my fiancé and daughter. It has really brought us together to focus on lifestyle choices – walks, healthy food shopping, meal planning, etc. I am excited to take it to the next level and help engage other PPI employees to follow.”

Challenge

Unity DayOctober 21st, 2015. Residents

and PPI staff united together for kindness, acceptance

and inclusion by wearing the color orange. Shown left are residents at Rogers Hall in Lowell.

Kidney WalkPPI was the proud a participant of the 2015 Boston Kidney Walk that took place on October 25th. Team Peabody’s Pumping raised $2,775.

Service Manager wins at Maintenance ManiaBrian LeBlanc, Service Manager at The Moorings at Squantum Gardens in Quincy, took 2nd place in the car competition. Shown here are just a few of our enthusiastic spectators - Cheering is part of the day’s fun!

The Best Gifts Don’t Come WrappedPRSI Team Celebrates 20 Years of Providing GAFC Home Care Services to Residents.

The Moorings at Squantum Gardens Resident Baking ClubApple Pie....Cookies...Eclairs.... Cream Puffs & A Whole Lot Of Fun! What Will They be Baking Next?

With construction well underway, the cornerstone was set for Bedford Green Apartments – Bedford. Occupancy is expected mid-May for this homeless veterans community – primarily 55+. Bedford Green is located on the campus of the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital (Bedford VA), and will offer an array of supportive services with on-site VA case managers and direct access to medical, clinical and well-being services.

Ribbon cutting and grand opening celebrations took place at three of our new communities.

The Apartments at165 Winter - HaverhillThe revitalization and re-purpose of the historic Winter Street

School into 12 affordable apartment homes.

The Lofts at 30 Pine - Gardner55 affordable apartment homes in a completely restored four

story historic building.

Broadway II Apartments - Lowell3 affordable apartment homes for families with preference for

persons living in emergency assistance state funded shelters for the homeless.

Bedford Green Cornerstone Set Ribbons Cuttings

20Industry

AchievementAwards

2015

~ Romell Kidd, Company Recruiter

Since beginning the Walking Spree Program, PPI employees have walked a combined total of 89,301,641 steps!

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Peabody Properties celebrated with our residents during Thanksgiving and the winter holiday season with extravaganzas, dinners, gift wrap parties and other festive activities for kids and adults alike. PPI thanks all our

residents for a fabulous 2015!

2015 SITE

Peabody Properties Continues Its Award Winning Streak!

Community of Excellence – Less Than Five Years Category: Charlesview Residences, Brighton, MACommunity of Excellence – Specialty Affordable Housing Category: Pleasant Street Apartments, Beverly, MA

Professional Achievement – Regional Manager Category: Scott Chakoutis

Best Resident Services at an Affordable Apartment Community: Charlesview Residences, Brighton, MA

National Affordable Housing Executive Professional of the Year (NAHP-e): Melissa Fish-CraneCertified Green Professional of the Year (CGPM): Elizabeth Merzigian

Maintenance Professional of the Year: John ThingResident Service Professional of the Year: Lisa Gagne

Project of the Year – Military, Grand Category: Valley Brook Village, Basking Ridge, NJ

GOLD PRISM Award – Community Spirit Category: Valley Brook Village, Basking Ridge, NJGOLD PRISM Award – 50 + Category: Benfield Farms, Carlisle, MA

GOLD PRISM Award – Best Customer Service: Lisa Gagne, Resident Service Coordinator

Rental Housing Association

Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Award

Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)

Minority and Women-Owned Businesses (MBE/WBE): Multi-Million dollar MBE and Million Dollar WBE Expenditure Achievement - Peabody Properties, Inc.

Landscape Contest, Suburban Category $5,001 & Up: Framingham Green, Framingham, MA - 3rd Place

New England Affordable Housing Management Association

Multifamily Executive Awards

Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston

With the start of the New Year, Peabody Properties is excited to announce that they have been selected as the new management company for Roxse Homes – a community of 346 apartment homes in the Roxbury/South End district. PPI looks forward to a successful collaboration with the residents, the Roxse Tenants Council and ownership – a great addition to our growing Boston portfolio.

(from left) Robert Evans, Ownership; Carmen Storms,

Roxse Tenants Council; Jessenia Castro, Senior Manager; Melissa

Fish-Crane, Principal & COO; Laurie McGrath, Vice-President

of Affordable Housing

2016Going Strong in