State Senator Lydia Edwards joined local officials, candidates, and community members today for a special Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony at the EB Newton School in Winthrop. The event commemorated Juneteenth, celebrating the enduring fight for freedom and equality.
Senator Edwards also penned a powerful message for the Mass Dems newsletter, reaching over 50,000 subscribers, reflecting on the significance of Juneteenth.
Attendees at the Flag Raising Included:
Suffolk County Sheriff Department representatives
Winthrop Police Chief Goodwin
State Representative Jeff Turco
Town Vice President Hannah Belcher, Candidate for Town President
Councilor Joe Aiello
Councilor Max Tassinari
Councilor Pat Costigan
Former Councilor Tracey Honan
Aaron Williams, Candidate for School Committee
Erin Barcellos, Candidate for Precinct 5
Celeste Ribeiro, Candidate for Town Council At Large
Bill Schmidt, Candidate for Library Committee