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Mayor Michelle Wu and Brighton Marine Announce $1 Million Partnership to Support Boston Veterans.

Southcoast Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in southeastern Massachusetts, offering a broad spectrum of primary, specialty, and hospital-based services.

The Brighton Marine campus will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 9:00 a.m. Essential staff should report as scheduled; non-essential BMI employees will remain remote. On-campus health care services will resume at 9:00 a.m.

Brighton Marine, Inc. today announced the appointments of Jennifer Y. Mewett as Chief of Staff, Brian J. Ewart as Deputy General Counsel, and Michelle L. Vayer as Chief Human Resources Officer.

Brighton Marine appoints three senior leaders to drive key business units serving veterans, military families, and communities across Southern New England.

By elevating Adam Hellman and welcoming cybersecurity expert Stanley F. Lowe, Brighton Marine is reinforcing its commitment to delivering secure, high-quality and forward-looking services for Veterans and their families.

Launched to honor and support our nation’s veterans, the initiative will provide direct financial assistance and flexible support to veterans at risk of homelessness due to unexpected nutritional, housing, or employment challenges.

Decorated U.S. Army Leader Brings Decades of Military, Academic, and Executive Experience to Advance Brighton Marine’s Mission of Delivering Healthcare, Housing, and Hope to Veterans and Their Families

BOSTON – August 12, 2025 – Brighton Marine, Inc., a leading nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to providing world-class healthcare, housing, and hope to military-connected families, announced today the expansion of its leadership team.

Today Brighton Marine, a nonprofit operating the US Family Health Plan of Southern New England, a Tricare Prime health plan, in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Connecticut, announced its intention to expand its existing housing and programming services by investing $10 million over the next five years in programs to prevent and end Veteran homelessness. 

(BUSINESS WIRE) Brighton Marine, Inc., one of the nation’s longstanding non-profits supporting healthcare and housing needs for service members, military retirees and veterans, has been awarded a commercial contract by the Department of Defense to provide comprehensive health care services.

On July 24th our veteran residents launched from the Boston harbor to catch some striped bass. This annual Fishing Academy fishing trip provides a peaceful setting to share experiences and bond.