LORI SCALES OF ATTLEBORO NAMED 2023 COMMONWEALTH HEROINE, NOMINATED BY SENATOR PAUL R. FEENEY
(Boston—6/23/23) Today, at the Massachusetts State House in Boston, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women celebrated the 2023 class of Commonwealth Heroines, a title reserved for women across the Commonwealth who make outstanding contributions to their organizations and in their communities.
This year Senator Feeney had the honor of nominating Lori Scales of Attleboro as a Commonwealth Heroine for her inspiring and selfless work as a community leader.
Through her professional and volunteer efforts, Lori has made Attleboro a better place to live, especially for those with autism and intellectual disabilities. Through her work at the Kennedy Donovan Center, Lori has helped countless children, adults, and families with developmental delays, disabilities and challenges to flourish and thrive. Lori has served as a member of the Attleboro School Committee and volunteers at the Hebron Food Pantry, Christmas is for Kids, Attleboro School Store, and the Attleboro Varsity Boosters Club, helping not only families in need but also ensuring they have a positive experience as members of the Blue Pride Community.
“Lori is a shining example of what it means to be a heroine among us, and I am thrilled she has been recognized with the honor of Commonwealth Heroine,” said Senator Feeney. “I also want to recognize an additional 2023 Commonwealth Heroine from the Bristol and Norfolk District, Mary Steele of Norton, nominated by State Representative Jay Barrows (R-Mansfield). Congratulations to both Mary and Lori, and I wish them all the best in their future endeavors!” added Feeney.
About the Massachusetts Commonwealth Heroines Event:
The Commonwealth Heroines are women who don’t make the news, but make the difference. Thousands of women in every community of the state perform unheralded acts on a daily basis that make our homes, neighborhoods, cities, and towns better places to live. Commonwealth Heroines use their time, talent, spirit, and enthusiasm to enrich the lives of others in their community. They are mentors, volunteers, and innovators who strive to protect and represent the interests of seniors, victims of violence, children, immigrants, and other vulnerable populations. They are the glue that keeps a community together.
The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) is an independent state agency 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.
Lori Scales and her husband, Scott Scales
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