Give it up one more time for the Class of 2026 Commonwealth Heroines! What a wonderful time we had celebrating together last week at the Massachusetts Statehouse. We can`t wait to share the professional photos with all of you. On behalf of all of us here at the #MCSW, Congratulations!
Read the 2026 Program Book to learn more about their powerful stories via our link in bio.

Read this month`s featured guest piece in the June 2026 edition of the #MCSW Monthly from MCSW Commissioner Lise Olney @liseolney. Commissioner Olney, a 2025 Commonwealth Heroine nominated by State Representative Alice Peisch @repalicepeisch, congratulates the Class of 2026 – a group of 147 extraordinary women who make up the largest class of awardees since the program’s inception in 2004! Read her full featured guest piece here or via the MCSW website: https://masscsw.org/2026/06/01/honoring-our-commonwealth-heroines

Pride Month originated in June 1970 to commemorate the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City. It evolved from single-day events into a nationwide month-long observance after being officially declared by President Bill Clinton in 1999. Pride is an annual celebration of LGBTQ+ communities, honoring the history, culture, and resilience of queer individuals. It serves as a tribute to the pioneers of the gay liberation movement while acting as a call to action for ongoing civil rights, equality, and social change. This month and every month, the #MCSW is committed to protecting and advancing the rights of all women and girls in the Commonwealth, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, color, sex, age, disability (seen and unseen), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, marital status, socioeconomic status or background. #Pride #pridemonth #prideiseveryday

Join us in celebrating the Commonwealth Heroines Class of 2026!! Each year, elected officials are encouraged to submit one woman from their constituency as a means of recognizing their invaluable efforts and extraordinary acts of service, who are making a big difference in their communities but not necessarily making the news. This year, the Class of 2026 Commonwealth Heroines comprises a historic 148 women from all across the state, the largest class awarded to date by the #MCSW. These women are leaders in industry, business, nonprofit, advocacy, and more, and their work truly makes a difference in our local communities all across the state. Congratulations to the Class of 2026! #CH26

Join Bloom in Generations!

Breaking Limits. Owning Our Moments.

Bloom in Generations creates a meaningful space where women 16+ can honor the wisdom of the generations before them while stepping confidently into who they are becoming.

Through intergenerational conversations, storytelling, creative community activities, and opportunities for connection, this gathering is designed to uplift, inspire, and bring women together across generations. The event will also feature local women-owned vendors and organizations doing impactful work in the community.

Saturday, June 27, 2026
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
King Philip’s Stockade Pavilion
Springfield, Massachusetts

If you live in Ashby or surrounding areas, please join members of our Upper Middlesex Commission on the Status of Women and two of our state legislators, State Senator John Cronin and State Representative Margaret Scarsdale, for an evening coffee conversation about the issues facing women and girls in Upper Middlesex County. The event will be held next Tuesday, June 2nd from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Ashby Public Library – see attached flyer for more details. ☕️