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Boston Globe
6 days ago
- Health
- Boston Globe
Members of Paris youth choir ‘are OK' after experiencing seizure-like symptoms during performance at Cambridge church
All of the children 'are OK,' Patrick Moran, head of school at the 'As the news coverage of the concert last night grows, we have a happy update to share with you. As the fire chief expected, all of the singers from last evening's concert are OK,' Moran said in the message, which the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston provided to the Globe. 'They were all discharged from the hospital in good condition late last night. The choir will provide us with a statement as soon as they are able.' Advertisement During the 6 p.m. performance, eight children reported feeling sickened by a smell, having trouble breathing, and experiencing 'seizure-like symptoms,' fire officials said in a statement. Fire crews went to the church around 7:30 p.m. The ill children were evaluated, treated on scene, and taken to local medical facilities, officials said. A firefighter carried to a child to an ambulance Tuesday night. Cambridge Fire Department/Facebook Approximately 70 other people in attendance were not affected, fire officials said. Advertisement The church was evacuated as a precaution, Cambridge's fire chief, Thomas Cahill, said Wednesday. After members of a French youth choir at St. Paul's church were hospitalized last night by an unidentified illness before a performance, the area was quiet in the morning in Harvard Square on July 23, 2025. Lane Turner/Globe Staff Cahill said a 911 caller reported a child was experiencing 'seizure-like symptoms.' When emergency responders reached the church, they found seven other children 'complaining of similar symptoms, though not witnessed by our EMS crews on scene,' Cahill said. Cahill confirmed that all eight children had been released from the hospital. Cahill said the building was ventilated and the hazmat team used metering equipment to determine the hazardous odor was no longer present. The choir originally planned to have a concert in Philadelphia on July 18 'but had a Covid breakout several days before and needed to cancel,' according to Amanda Schkeeper, director of advancement for the Philadelphia Boys and Girls Choirs. Another concert scheduled for July 19 at the First Presbyterian Church of Moorestown, N.J., was also canceled due to COVID, the church wrote on Facebook. Emily Sweeney can be reached at
Business Wire
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Patrick Moran to Chair the 2025-2026 NAMA Board of Directors
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) has announced Patrick Moran, owner of Moran Refreshments, as Chair of its Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term, effective July 1. Moran brings more than three decades of hands-on experience, advocacy, and entrepreneurial leadership to the role. He helped launch Moran Refreshments in 1989 alongside his father, growing the business from a single truck into a major operation serving East Texas. Moran has played a key role in state and national advocacy and represents the industry on legislative issues that directly impact convenience services. 'This industry has been good to our family. We started this business working out of the garage, and I am honored to continue our journey through service as the Chair of NAMA's Board. It is a unique, full-circle moment,' said Moran. 'I'm looking forward to working alongside an impressive group of officers and directors to support NAMA members and strengthen the value of the convenience services industry in communities across the country.' Moran served as president of the Texas Merchandise Vending Association and has been an active NAMA Board member for several years. In 2023, he was recognized as NAMA's Operator of the Year. 'The strength of NAMA lies in its governance. With Patrick Moran as Chair and this exceptional slate of directors, the association is guided by leaders who bring deep experience, proven judgment, and a shared commitment to the industry's future,' said Carla Balakgie, president and CEO of NAMA. Along with Moran, NAMA welcomes a new slate of officers and directors who will help guide the association's work on behalf of the entire convenience services industry. The 2025–2026 NAMA Board of Directors officers: Chair: Patrick Moran, Moran Refreshments Patrick Moran, Moran Refreshments Chair Elect: Michael Schwartz, Nestlé Professional Solutions Michael Schwartz, Nestlé Professional Solutions Vice Chair: Scott Halloran, Trolley Hospitality Companies Scott Halloran, Trolley Hospitality Companies Secretary/Treasurer: Matt Hubbard, Continental Vending Matt Hubbard, Continental Vending Past Chair: Tom Steuber, Associated Services Newly-elected Board Members: Louis Baresh, Executive Refreshments Ashley Hubler, U-Select-It Cathy Lewenberg, Bevi Sharon Peyer, Crane Payment Innovations Nate Rosenstock, Crafty Mike Rossi, Keurig Dr Pepper Melissa Schwartz, Aramark Refreshments For a complete listing of NAMA's Board of Directors, visit NAMA represents the U.S. Convenience Services Industry, which contributes $40.04 billion to the U.S. economy. By providing advocacy, education, and research, NAMA works to promote and protect the industry's over 165,000 jobs hardworking employees. Through traditional vending and micro markets, office coffee and pantry services, product manufacturing, and small-drop distribution, convenience services meets the needs of over 40 million American consumers daily at work, home, school, and play.
