April 22 at 7:00 pm at the Northborough Library Meeting Room
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Meet the unsung heroine behind the new deal: Frances Perkins - PART 1
Frances Perkins was the first female US Cabinet Secretary, a relentless advocate for exploited workers, and object of admiration and contempt from her male contemporaries. A Massachusetts native, she dedicated her career to providing exploited working men and woman with safe, humane, fair working conditions.
In this 2-part portrayal, audiences will walk through the personal and professional trials and triumphs of this heroic, principled politician. You'll discover her secrets to building alliances and staring down bullies to enact legislation to help make government a champion for working people and retirees.
All ages welcome! Registration Required.
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April 26 at 7:00 pm at the Historical Society Building, 52 Main St., Northborough
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The Blizzard of ’78
Michael Tougias, author of The Storm of the Century,
recounts how New England was knocked to its knees on February 6th and 7th, 1978,
by the incredible snow and wind referred to locally as the worst storm of the century.
This history, combined with stunning photographs and riveting text, will reawaken
memories of the "Blizzard of '78." The lecture will follow the storm through its
progression, chronicling the period before the storm, the commuter nightmares, and
the devastation wreaked.
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