CONGRATULATIONS: Paulette Van der Kloot Awarded: A Medford resident has received the 2022 Commonwealth Heroine Award from the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW).

A Sincere Congratulations to 

Paulette Van der Kloot

 MEDFORD, MA — A Medford resident has received the 2022 Commonwealth Heroine Award from the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW).

Paulette Van der Kloot is one of 121 women across Massachusetts who will be honored at the 19th annual Commonwealth Heroines ceremony on Wednesday, June 22 at the The Venezia in Dorchester.

Opening remarks will be made by MCSW Chairwoman Denella Clark, followed by a special recognition of the honorees.

"As the first Black woman to chair the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, and also as a proud appointee of Governor Baker and Lieutenant Governor Polito, we are thrilled to recognize women from all across our great Commonwealth who sometimes are not seen for their amazing contributions," Clark said in a statement. "We are also pleased to be joined by our dedicated Lieutenant Governor who will deliver a keynote address. We are excited that this year's event will be in person and look forward to celebrating our honorees."  https://patch.com/massachusetts/medford/medford-resident-receives-2022-commonwealth-heroine-award   

Photo: Joe Viglione at Carroll's Restaurant