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Gold Star Flag Flies Over Massachusetts State House
September 27, 2020/BOSTON – The last Sunday in September was designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day by a joint resolution of Congress in June of 1936. The Office of Governor Charlie Baker will fly the Gold Star flag at the State House from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, September 27, 2020, in...
Waltham City Councilor Participates In Tough Ruck
September 2020/Staff Writer Waltham Wicked Local - Waltham City Councilor Sean Durkee recently participated in the Tough Ruck. He “rucks” for his grandfather, PFC John Mulhane, killed in action in World War II, Sgt. Travis Manchuso of Concord; and “all of the patriots who came before and will come...

Keeping Soldiers Home Veterans Connect With Their Families
Massachusetts Holyoke and Chelsea Soldiers Homes are home to 500 veterans. In recent days, the COVID-19 pandemic has hit hard at nursing homes around the country and especially hard at Holyoke Soldier home where more than forty veterans have passed away from the disease. ...
Gold Star Flag To Fly Over State House In Honor of Gold Star Wives
April 4, 2020/BOSTON - The first Sunday in April is designated by Congress as Gold Star Mother's Day in recognition of the sacrifices made by wives and spouses of our fallen heroes. The Gold Star flag will fly over the Massachusetts State House from sunrise to sunset on Sunday,...