Norton, MA, September 2002 — Bernie and Phyllis Rubin, co-founders of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture, recently received the Home Furnishings Association of New England’s (HFANE) prestigious Robert E. Richmond Award of Eminence.  The award, which is given to companies who exemplify strong ethics and professionalism, has been given out only 12 times since 1977, and is considered HFANE’s highest honor.  Pictured from left to right: Bob Metsch, president of the Home Furnishings Association of New England; Phyllis Rubin, co-founder of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture; and Bernie Rubin, president and co-founder of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture.