Spring Craft Fair at St. John’s Episcopal Church set for April 12
The April 9 deadline for pre-ordering a Lobster Lunch-to-Go ($25) is fast approaching as St John’s Episcopal Church, 222 Bowdoin Street in Winthrop, prepares for their annual community Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 12, from 10am–2pm.
All are welcome to browse and buy beautiful jewelry, photographs, wreaths, Easter baskets, origami cards, soaps & beauty items, Reiki candles, seaside & driftwood décor, metalworks, and more created by local artists & crafters.
To order a $25 takeout Lobster lunch (includes generous lobster roll, chips, and double-fudge brownie), please call or text 617-846-2363 by April 9 to place your order, then pick it up the Fair. In addition, on the day of the fair homemade chili, hot dogs, and drinks will be sold.
U.S. FWS Reopens Public Comment Period for The Monarch Butterfly
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is reopening the public comment period for a proposed rule to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The proposed rule includes species-specific protections and flexibilities to encourage conservation of the butterfly under section 4(d) of the ESA. The comment period will be reopened for 60 days, until May 19, 2025, to give all interested parties an additional opportunity to comment on the proposed rule, which was published on December 12, 2024. Comments that were previously submitted do not need to be resubmitted as they are already incorporated into the public record and will be fully considered in the final listing determination.
Public comments are an integral part of the ESA listing determination process, and the Service recognizes the complexity of the information requested for public comment in the proposed rule. By reopening the public comment period, the agency is ensuring everyone has a chance to share information relevant to the conservation status of the species, including the associated 4(d) rule and proposed critical habitat designation.
The reopening of the public comment period for the monarch butterfly will publish in the Federal Register Reading Room . A reopened 60-day comment period will close on May 19, 2025. Information about how to submit comments can be found on regulations.gov by searching for docket number FWS-R3-ES-2024-0137.
Everyone can play a role in saving the monarch butterfly. Because of the species’ general habitat use and wide distribution, all sectors of society have an opportunity to participate in a broad range of conservation efforts throughout the butterfly’s range. You can learn more about the monarch butterfly, the monarch listing proposal, and how to help conserve monarch butterflies at fws.gov/monarch.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service works with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. For more information, visit?www.fws.gov.