G. J. Courcy is doing a lot of work in northern New England. This is their Pilgrim Park 5 project in Waterbury, Vermont. Thanks go out to Pilgrim Properties' Ed Steel for using Courcy on this project. It looks like they may do a couple of more together after this due to the quality workmanship of Jean Guy Courcy and his knowledgeable crew.

To see a slideshow of the job JH

Atlantic Bridge is hard at work on a temporary bridge at Worcester's I-290/146 Interchange. Members working on the job include Mike Conant, Kevin Swift, Mike Glavin and John Buccelli.

To see a slideshow of the job JH

Tonight marked the final night of a three night course upgrading journeymen ironworkers in OSHA 10 Hour training and Sub-Part R requirements. Instructors Jimmy Tamulen and Billy Babikian were informative and ran a very interesting and effective class.

To see pictures of the class JH

Local 7 training director Neal McKelligan brought his apprentice instructors, the Local 7 Collapse Team, and a representative from the Boston Fire Department in to Local 7 this morning for a seminar by the Crosby Group, Inc. Crosby's trainer and New England District Sales Manager Brett Woodland (pictured above in yellow shirt) discussed the company's various products, new products, and appropriate applications of those products. Crosby equipment is prevalent throughout our industry and it is important that the people we rely on to disseminate information to our young apprentices, or whom we ask to mobilize (in conjunction with entities such as the Boston Fire Department) on a moment's notice in emergency situations, are completely up-to-date on proper usage and possible availability of superior and/or safer products.  

To see pictures of the CROSBY GROUP, INC seminar JH

WASHINGTON — President George W. Bush caved into the pressure of a number of Congressional members - both Republican and Democrat -  when he reinstated Davis-Bacon wage protections that require federal contractors to pay prevailing wages in post-Hurricane Katrina reconstruction projects.

NOTE: PLEASE REVISIT OUR STORY BELOW (POSTED SEPTEMBER 21, 2005) RE: THIS MATTER...

To read a story on Bush's about-face JH

Local 7 BA/Industry Analyst Tom Shea forwarded some pictures of ongoing work in the Worcester area.

To see pictures of Jackson Glass at the Worcester Courthouse JH

For pictures of American Architectural performing work at the UMASS project JH

Congratulations go out to Local 7 member Ronnie Hanisco for winning the "New England All Truck Nationals" competition at the New England Dragway in Epping, New Hampshire. Ronnie bested a field of 48 trucks from all over New England in his 1978 GMC Sierra with its super-charged 350 engine. 

To see a larger view of the picture above JH

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Local 7 FS-T/BM Jim Brown would like all available members to try and make it to the BLUE CROSS topping-off ceremony in Hingham, MA. A special award commemorating the memory of our brother, Adam Simon, will be a focal point of the event. Once we receive the exact street address, we will post a map for those who are interested in attending.

Banker & Tradesmen is doing a feature on the District Council. During the interview period, we had the opportunity to meet photographer BOB SOUTHER who does photo shoots for that publication. Bob had taken a number of pictures of the Big Dig during construction, as well as great photos of the old central artery (also built by Local 7 members in the 1950's), being dismantled. JH

To see some of Bob's work JH

Congratulations go out to Local 7's Randy Faulkner for his having taken the time to go to the Gulf Coast area to assist the residents who suffered so much in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Randy spent time in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi...

To see pictures of what Randy encountered JH

Congratulations go out to the Local 7 Retired Iron Workers Association for their hard work and donation to the Doug Flutie Foundation as he continues his fight against autism in children...

To see a larger view of the picture above, so you can ID these handsome chaps JH

Iron Workers Local 7 and the District Council recently collaborated to lend financial support for a race car that Local 7 member Mike Hanafin, his brother, and their friends are involved with. That confidence paid off when the car won a race at the Seekonk Speedway. Congratulations go out to Mike and the entire crew on their victory.

To see pictures of the car (note our union's name adorned on the side) JH

When he ran for an at-large City Council seat in Malden, Massachusetts two years ago, many people asked Paul DiPietro why he wasn't running for his own seat in Ward 3. Well, now he is!

To read the entire Malden Observer story about Paul's candidacy JH

Universal Steel has the iron flying at the Malden Place project in Malden, MA.

To see pictures of the project JH

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We are having tee-shirts made to honor the memory of ADAM SIMON. Monies raised will be donated to the family in some manner, but nothing happens until we start purchasing them. WHEN THEY COME IN (The are NOT in yet), WE WILL NOTIFY YOU...Please purchase one.

To see what the tee-shirt will look like JH

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Local 7 member Jimmy Lyons and his wife welcomed a couple of new additions into the world recently. Twins Kate Joyce and Megan Freda are the two newest members of the Lyons family. We wish them all the best.

To see a couple of pictures JH

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Still dealing with the loss of such a terrific member - ADAM SIMON - is tough. Craig McLaughlin, a close friend of Adam's, forwarded some pictures that we feel our members would enjoy viewing. Please remember Adam and his family, especially his lovely wife TRISTAN and beautiful young daughter NOA, in your thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace, Adam!

To view those pictures JH

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To view a number of pictures from around the District Council JH

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Mickey Dwyer, a well known Local 7 member and renowned boxer from Dorchester, MA, is selling "MICKEY'S PLACE," the bar he has owned in the Fields Corner section of Dorchester since 1980. The BOSTON GLOBE sat down with Mickey to do a story that ran in yesterday's edition.

To read that story JH

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We received information that is designed to protect consumers in a number of areas. We felt it made a lot of sense to pass it on, as it could assist people in avoiding unnecessary financial and credit complications...

To see the information JH

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Notice to our readers. We haven't posted much recently due to Monday's holiday followed by several days of technical difficulties. I used the time to finish The COLUMN, our bi-monthly newsletter, so you should be receiving it earlier than usual for this period. Please visit this site over the next few days for plenty of updated information regarding the District Council. JH

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A "Celebration of Life" for Adam Simon is  finalized... Saturday, October 8, 2005 - 3 PM to 6 PM

 (NOTE: We briefly posted information earlier that was changed)      We have received the following updated information on a Memorial Service for our brother and friend, Adam Simon. Adam was killed while working on a job in Hingham, MA, on October 4th. Please make every effort to attend and pay your respects for this fine young man who has disappeared from our midst far too quickly.

For a GOOGLE MAP of the Cambridgeside Funeral Home JH

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The Springfield, MA area is loaded with work. Unfortunately, my pal Fiore decides to give me the requested pictures all at once so this is a true slideshow of a number of different jobs. 

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We regret to inform the readers of our website that our District Council, and Local 7 specifically, suffered a huge loss when ADAM SIMON - Book #1282469, was killed while working on a job in Hingham, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, October 4, 2005. Adam was 32 years-old, and is survived by his wife, Tristan and their 4 year-old daughter, Noa. Please remember Adam, as well as his family, friends, and co-workers, in your thoughts and prayers during this period of sorrow and bereavement, as his presence will be sorely missed.

As more information (regarding services or other related matters) becomes available we will be posting it.

To see larger views of Adam's picture JH

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To see larger views of the two pictures above JH

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To see a few pictures of the job JH

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For more information JH

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NOTE: A twenty-dollar ($20) deposit is required to sign-up. The money will be returned to anyone who completes the course.

NOTE II: The Sub-Part R Class is THURSDAY ONLY.

For more information, contact Neal McKelligan or a member of his staff @ 617-268-0707

To E-mail Neal JH

Almost as if he is trying to set a new record for employing iron workers and other tradesmen and women, Boston developer Joe Fallon sealed a $115M land deal that will hopefully lead to a construction ground breaking next year. Development on this land could exceed a billion dollars! Fallon's company has been instrumental in the new Westin Hotel at the Convention Center, as well as the Park Lane development down the street from the Convention Center.

We will keep our Boston members and their families apprised should your presence be needed at future community meetings to push the many aspects of this project forward.

To read the BOSTON HERALD story or see a larger picture of the job JH