In 1949, George Berthiaume had a vision. Already an established developer and builder, his thought was to open a lumber yard to not only serve his needs for construction projects, but to offer the area a retail outlet to purchase building material for their own use as well. The first location was at the intersection of Barcelow and Owen Streets and featured a railroad siding.
In 1955, outgrowing that location the former Gillen Coal Yard was purchased on Jersey Avenue, renovated into a full-service outlet for building material additional staff was added for the expansion, including Berthiaume's son-in-law James Rohner, Sr. Upon the untimely passing of Rohner in 1961, Berthiaume's daughter Marion joined the firm to handle all the accounting and bookkeeping aspects of the growing firm.
In 1955, outgrowing that location the former Gillen Coal Yard was purchased on Jersey Avenue, renovated into a full-service outlet for building material additional staff was added for the expansion, including Berthiaume's son-in-law James Rohner, Sr. Upon the untimely passing of Rohner in 1961, Berthiaume's daughter Marion joined the firm to handle all the accounting and bookkeeping aspects of the growing firm.
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James Falce
Nov 30, 2021
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Anne Prather
Sep 25, 2021
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We purchased composite decking materials to renovate our deck. The owner Jim was outstanding providing suggestions as to wood and composite sources, helping us make a selection, and after we ordered the materials providing delivery and return of some unused materials for reimbursement. Excellent, outstanding service. Prompt response every time!
Bsm
Mar 28, 2021
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John Dalton
Nov 08, 2018
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Tim Scully
Jul 26, 2018
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Peter Adams
Jun 16, 2018
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Tina Schock
Dec 11, 2017
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Neversink (Berthumes) has always maintained a professional, family, type of service you can’t find easily anymore. The Big Box stores to some may be more convient, yet they don’t have the one thing Neversink Lumber has always had, the ability to understand community, what reputation is built on, & to go out of their way to ensure you get what you need, regardless of if they need to order it. Thank You to all of the dedicated employees/who are can still run family business with truly caring.
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Jamie Smith
Dec 22, 2013
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I totally agree; Earl is terrific. My refrigerator went due to many times the electric went out and fried a clamp that originally Earl said cannot be replaced but he went to his truck and got an "alligator clamp" he called it and used that. Saved me a lot of money because I would have needed to buy a new refrigerator. Very honest and very quick service. Highly recommend him and, in fact, just did to my husband's boss.