Forbes names local resident to best-instate wealth advisor list

CHELMSFORD — Mary Jo Metro, president, branch manager and financial advisor of METRO Financial Strategies, 17 North Road, was among the Raymond James-affiliated advisors named to the Forbes list of Top Best-in-state Women Wealth Advisors. The list, which recognizes advisors from national, regional and independent firms, was released online Feb. 2. Metro, who joined Raymond James in 2010, has more than 24 years of experience in the financial services industry.

The Forbes ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative data, rating more than 38,000 wealth advisors with a minimum of seven years of experience and weighing factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and best practices learned through telephone and in-person interviews. Approximately 1,700 women won based on the criteria.

Compost bins and rain barrels

CHELMSFORD — The town has partnered with Enviroworld to offer residents Freegarden compost bins for $25 and Freegarden rain barrels for $70. The 11-cubic-foot capacity compost bin is a single-unit main body construction with easy assembly and durability in extreme weather. The 55-gallon capacity rain collection system comes with a standardsize brass spigot and extension hose. No base is required.

To pre-order online with debit or credit cards, visit bit. LY/3KBCUNY. Orders are due by March 19, and will be available for pick up on March 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the side entrance of the Department of Public Works, 9 Alpha Road. For information, call 978-2505228.

The Nashua River Watershed Association offers paid and unpaid internships to individuals interested in learning more about the fields of natural resource protection, environmental education, and nonprofit communications and development. Interns have an opportunity to work closely with NRWA’S professional staff on a specialized project or with a broader exposure to the range of work conducted by the association.

NRWA currently has internship opportunities in the departments of Communications and Development, Water Programs and Water Chestnut Removal. Individuals from diverse communities are encouraged to apply. To learn more or apply, visit bit. ly/3m1t3xu. For information, call NRWA Office Administrator Joanne Ward at 978-448-0299.