# Moving and Shaking on the North Shore **Trade:** Moving · **Address:** 21 Whistlestop Mall, Rockport, MA 01966, USA · **Phone:** (781) 999-1539 · **Website:** https://mandsnorthshore.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 27 reviews across 3 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read 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. **Strengths:** - Senior move specialists — downsizing and estate cleanouts handled with patience - Donation-first approach — connects clients to North Shore charities and consignment ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Twenty-seven Google reviews from 2024 to 2026 are almost entirely five stars, repeatedly describing patient, compassionate handling of downsizing and estate cleanouts for seniors and families in transition _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15942958681968418976&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 5★ from 27 ratings” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pOcVRYWnJkazgxV0RGRlFWRktaWGMzU0hSUk1GRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd40c473ab7520a0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjNqTXZrdk81WDFFQVFKZXc3SHRRMFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had an outstanding experience with Moving and Shaking! From start to finish, Ellen and her team were professional, compassionate, and …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4MmR6ZHFXbmhGUTNaUE5VaHdjbTVpWVhGYU5HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd40c473ab7520a0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkx2dzdqWnhFQ3ZPNUhwcm5iYXFaNGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ellen did an amazing job cleaning out the home that my family has owned for over 40 years. She went through every room, piece of furnitur…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNnczgyT1d3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd40c473ab7520a0!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCgs82OWw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ellen and her team helped me immensely. They were supportive, clean and timely. I needed to move my 93 year old Mom from a large, multi…” - Reviewers repeatedly describe the team sorting and donating items through North Shore charity connections rather than discarding them _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25RMlltNUxNbUY1Y0MxQmNGTXdiVmRvTkV0elgzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd40c473ab7520a0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnQ2Ym5LMmF5cC1BcFMwbVdoNEtzX3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ellen was extremely helpful with our move and finding options to sell or consign surplus furniture and our kayaks and paddle boards. Goo…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKSU9Hc3RXVFZJZUMxUVFtTlJlbVZSY2t3eGMzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd40c473ab7520a0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkJIOGstWTVIeC1QQmNRemVRckwxc3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had the very difficult task of cleaning out my brother’s storage unit that was packed to the gills. I couldn’t have done it without El…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURQa3ZDLTFBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd40c473ab7520a0!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDPkvC-1AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ellen, the owner, is very patient and caring. She used her network to donate almost everything rather than having it end up in a landfill…” - Multiple realtors say they refer listing clients to the company to prepare a house for sale on a tight timeline _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGaWNHMTVRMFZ2VEZSWmNuTlpSRUZNTTNOblUzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd40c473ab7520a0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjFicG15Q0VvTFRZcnNZREFMM3NnU3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ellen was fantastic to work with! I am a Realtor and I reached out to her to coordinate on behalf of my seller client. She responded quic…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25KT1FUUmFaa3BZZWxKeWMyUmlTVXRFZVRCVFYwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd40c473ab7520a0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnJOQTRaZkpYelJyc2RiSUtEeTBTV0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My realtor gave me Ms. Fusco's contact information in early July when I made it official that I was going to sell my house. I gave myself…” - Owner Ellen Fusco is a member of NASMM, the National Association of Senior and Specialty Move Managers _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://mandsnorthshore.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Member of NASMM (National Association of Senior and Specialty Move Managers)” - The company says it was founded in 2019 by Ellen Fusco after she downsized and moved her own parents into assisted living following her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://mandsnorthshore.com) — “Company history (self-reported): The site says owner Ellen Fusco has run Moving and Shaking on the North Shore since 2019, and that the busi…” - Specializes in Moving _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://mandsnorthshore.com) — “A Rockport, MA senior move-management company that plans and hands-on manages relocations — packing, unpacking, downsizing, estate sales and…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toYVZIUTRkMlpQWTFZd1JraGpiMVpaZHpWUWRtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd40c473ab7520a0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkhaVHQ4d2ZPY1YwRkhjb1ZZdzVQdmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I would wholeheartedly recommend Moving and Shaking to anyone in need of relocation services. Ellen and her exceptional team provided a s…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xWclZFTnBjVWxrV1VGdU9YSkhRVFo0YUVoMGNGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xdd40c473ab7520a0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlVrVENpcUlkWUFuOXJHQTZ4aEh0cFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 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 l…” - Also offers Junk Removal _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://mandsnorthshore.com) — “A Rockport, MA senior move-management company that plans and hands-on manages relocations — packing, unpacking, downsizing, estate sales and…” - Also offers House Cleaning _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://mandsnorthshore.com) — “A Rockport, MA senior move-management company that plans and hands-on manages relocations — packing, unpacking, downsizing, estate sales and…” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Moving%20and%20Shaking%20on%20the%20North%20Shore&query_place_id=ChIJ5TLu2jAl44kRoCB1q3PEQN0): 5.0★ from 27 ratings - [Official Website](https://mandsnorthshore.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Moving%20and%20Shaking%20on%20the%20North%20Shore&query_place_id=ChIJ5TLu2jAl44kRoCB1q3PEQN0): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Robert Laniak · 2026-06-04**: Super nice and super professional!! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Susan Keene · 2026-05-03**: 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 … - **4/5 · Google Reviews · dawn dexter · 2026-03-19**: 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’”😑 - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Allison Matthews · 2026-02-27**: 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 … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sandra Paille · 2026-02-26**: 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… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Katy McGrath · 2026-02-08**: Finding Ellen and her company, Moving and Shaking on the North Shore, was a Godsend and I am so grateful for her! Over the years since Covid hit my small house has become inundated with purchases from Amazon and HomeGoods and never-ending toys and crafts for my granddaughter from family and friends.… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rebeccah Pearson · 2026-01-28**: Ellen at Moving and Shaking is a professional mover and organizer dedicated to making your transitions seamless and stress-free. With her expertise in efficient packing, organizing, and transportation, Ellen ensures that everything from start to finish is handled with care and precision. Whether you… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Hallie Lee · 2026-01-01**: Ellen Fusco and her excellent team were very responsive, proactive and efficient. We needed some rapid decluttering of our home to get it prepared for the October market in a tight time frame. Cheerfully, effectively and quickly Ellen and her team helped us reach our end goal in time for staging and… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Melissa Silva · 2025-11-14**: Ellen was fantastic to work with! I am a Realtor and I reached out to her to coordinate on behalf of my seller client. She responded quickly and was able to come out with her team on a Saturday to help with packing in preparation for listing photos. They got the job done in less than the quoted tim… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sarah Gingrich (Sazza) · 2025-11-13**: Moving and Shaking is an absolute life saver! I found myself tasked with a full house of my family members things. I thought I could do it myself but quickly realized I was in over my head. That’s where Moving and Shaking came in. They handled my situation in days, I no longer had to stress! They … --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-07-31T01:07:12.781Z. Cite as: Moving and Shaking on the North Shore — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/moving-and-shaking-on-the-north-shore-rockport) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/moving-and-shaking-on-the-north-shore-rockport