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Ellen Fusco started Moving and Shaking on the North Shore in Rockport in 2019, and the origin story shows up in how the business works: it grew out of downsizing and moving her own parents into assisted living in three weeks after her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis. Today it's a senior move-management company — packing, unpacking, downsizing, estate sales and cleanouts, junk removal and housecleaning — serving Rockport, Gloucester and the wider North Shore, and Ellen is a member of NASMM, the National Association of Senior and Specialty Move Managers. Twenty-seven Google reviews from late 2024 through mid-2026 run almost uniformly five stars (just one four-star, still glowing in its text), and the details repeat: an aging parent moved into assisted living, a sibling's overstuffed storage unit cleared out, a family home emptied after 40-plus years. A June 2025 reviewer said the company has helped them relocate three separate times. A February 2025 review describes Ellen and her team helping move a 93-year-old mother who was "far from ready" into a small studio apartment, patiently working through downsizing decisions. Several realtors say they refer listing clients to Ellen directly to clear a house fast before it hits the market — a November 2025 review from one realtor says the packing job was finished in less than the quoted time. A recurring thread: rather than dumpster everything, the team sorts and donates through a network of North Shore charities — a 2025 review describes someone bringing donation boxes to charities "every day I worked with her" while clearing a brother's storage unit. Reviews are consistently positive with no real complaints on record. The one thing worth confirming upfront is scope — some reviews describe move-day packing and unpacking, others describe full estate cleanouts with disposal and donation logistics — so it's worth clarifying which combination of services fits your situation. A strong choice for a family managing a parent's move into senior living or clearing out a longtime family home, especially if getting unwanted items to good homes rather than a dumpster matters to you.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Moving and Shaking on the North Shore. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$900 – $1,700
Typical move around $1,300
Super nice and super professional!!
I would wholeheartedly recommend Moving and Shaking to anyone in need of relocation services. Ellen and her exceptional team provided a seamless transition during my recent move. Moving and Shaking clearly demonstrated top-notch expertise. I was astounded by the meticulous care taken in packaging my items: furniture, appliances, glassware, clothing— basically everything! Their attention to detail ensured that my belongings arrived at my new place unscathed. Their unique commitment to assisting me in the move included their genuine compassion and support during the process of downsizing. I cannot recommend Moving and Shaking highly enough. I would say they are clearly game-changers in moving services.
Ellen was a delight to work with. She reappointed and rid my rooms of clutter. My stress got relieved as well. Just “ what the doctor ordered’”😑
We had an outstanding experience with Moving and Shaking! From start to finish, Ellen and her team were professional, compassionate, and incredibly organized. They made what could have been an overwhelming move for a family member feel smooth and manageable by handling every detail with care. What truly sets Ellen apart is her hometown service across the North Shore, especially here in Beverly. She knows the community so well and brings such a personal, thoughtful approach to everything she does. She doesn’t just feel like a service provider; she feels like a friend who genuinely wants the best for you and your family. Her warmth, communication, and attention to detail made all the difference. If you’re looking for reliable, stress-free moving services in Beverly or anywhere on the North Shore, I can’t recommend Moving and Shaking enough!
Ellen Fusco, owner of Moving and Shaking on the Northshore, answered my request by email and phone right away. She came to the house to look at the packing we needed before a major interior painting job. She told us how much an hour and gave an estimate of time. It took 6 hours to pack everything we needed. That was fabulous. I was happy to hire a local Rockport company. We were very pleased and would definitely use her services again.
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