Marie Kane of Ashland Named as an Unsung Heroine

Marie Kane of Ashland was honored today as a member of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s 2017 class of Unsung Heroines. Mrs. Kane and her fellow heroines took part in a ceremony sponsored by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women at the State House in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their communities.
Marie was nominated by Representative Jack Patrick Lewis for this award because of her tireless commitment to Ashland.
“It is hard to find someone with deeper roots in town than Marie,” Lewis added. “Marie has been a ceaseless advocate for the overall health of the community, especially as they relate to previous and ongoing concerns with the Nyanza site. Her advocacy has led to the Ashland Nyanza Health Study and the creation of the Ashland Advisory Group and Ashland Citizens Action Committee.”
The Unsung Heroines are women who don’t make the news, but make the difference. They are the women who use their time, talent and enthusiasm to enrich the lives of others and make a difference in their neighborhoods, cities and towns. They are mentors, volunteers and innovators who do what needs to be done without expectations of recognition or gratitude. These women are the glue that keeps a community together and every community is better because of their contribution.
The program was emceed by leadership from the MCSW, and included acknowledgements of each of the 2017 Unsung Heroines, along with remarks from Senate President Stanley C. Rosenberg and Representative Colleen M. Garry, Co-Chair of the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators.
This event was made possible with the generous support of the following community sponsors: Harbor Sweets, Kerry Goodwin Photography, Jacqueline’s Gourmet Cookies, Market Basket, Polar Beverages, and Tropical Foods.
The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women is an independent state agency that was legislatively created in 1998 to advance women of the Commonwealth to full equality in all areas of life and to promote their rights and opportunities. The MCSW provides a permanent, effective voice for the women of Massachusetts.