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12/29/06

Local 7 Retired Iron Workers Association makes large donation to Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism...

Thanks to Local 7 Retired Iron Workers for raising $6,000.00 for the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism.

There is no better group than the retired Iron Workers of Local 7. They are always there when called upon and we are fortunate to have them... 

To see a larger version of the presentation picture Click here JH  

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12/29/06

Happy Belated Birthday

Dylan Michael Cahalane
1st Birthday was Christmas Eve

We get a lot of visitors at the DC office this time of year. Dropping by today was Local 7's Terry Cahalane and his year-old son DYLAN MICHAEL CAHALANE. Dylan just celebrated his first birthday with Terry and his mother Debra Daly-Cahalane.

To see a larger version of the picture Click here JH  

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12/29/06

BRI
erecting steel and precast planking at ACI in Cranston, RI...

Thanks to Roy Coulombe for pictures of BRI's crew setting the steel and precast planking at the ACI project in Cranston, RI .. 

To see the pictures Click here JH  

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12/28/06

Local 474 to be
merged into Local 7
Move effective January 1, 2007


Local 7 reconstitutes leadership team in anticipation of covering a much larger area...

After the overwhelming passage of a resolution at the December Union Meeting, Local 7 President Paul Lynch appointed Jim Brown to handle finances for entire three state area and Mike Durant to assume Business Manager's position (without the financial obligations previous imposed upon that position)...

Additionally, Neil Conley was appointed by President Lynch to replace Mike Durant as Business Agent - Steve Williams was tapped to replace Neil Conley as Business Agent/Industry Analyst and Joe Haugh was chosen to replace Steve Williams on Local 7's Executive Board.

To read more about the merger of Local 474 into Local 7 Click here JH  

To read more about the Local 7 changes Click here JH  

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12/28/06

NH iron workers support Toy's for Tots...
Arctic erects precast garage in Concord, NH...

Thanks to Dave "Shake" Paquette for the pictures of Local 474 members helping out the Toys for Tots people in Manchester, NH. Thanks also to Bill McCullough, Joe LaFrance and Dana Taylor (as well as Shake) for giving of their time.. JH

To see the Toys for Tots pictures Click here JH  

In Concord NH, Arctic Construction is erecting the precast concrete Capital Commons Parking Garage for Cobb Hill Construction. Thanks to Shake for these photos too...

To see pictures of the garage going up Click here JH  

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12/28/06

Beautiful
Kids...

Lee Arnold (Local 7) and his wife Katrine welcomed a new addition to the family (above left). Jacklyn Arnold. was born on December 3rd and joins sisters Samantha (1-1/2) and Abby (3).

Meanwhile we received an updated photo of Noa Simon, five-year-old daughter of the late Adam Simon and his wife Tristan. Noa's dog Pixie is also sitting in Santa's lap... 

May 2007 be a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year for the children of all of our members!

To see larger pictures of these kids (and Pixie and Santa!)  Click here JH  

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12/28/06

It is with deep regret that we announce the
passing of our friend and brother

Chester Puskey
Book #414777
Local #
7

Services for Brother Puskey have
been completed at this time.


Please remember the Puskey family in your thoughts and prayers during this period of sorrow and bereavement...

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12/27/06

Yankee Welding erecting addition to Winslow High School...

Yankee Welding's crew is erecting a new addition to Winslow High School. Thanks to John Evans for this batch of pictures...  JH

To see the pictures Click here JH  

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12/23/06
 (updated info)

It is with deep regret that we announce the
passing of our friend and brother

Fred Ramsey
Book #246230
Local #7

Former Local 7 President & Business Agent
Former Co-owner Dorel Steel Erection

Wake: George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home
2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA
Wednesday, December 27 - 4 PM to 8 PM

Funeral Mass: Thursday, December 28 - 10 AM
St. Theresa's Church
West Roxbury, MA

Please remember the Ramsey family in your thoughts and prayers during this period of sorrow and bereavement...

For a MapQuest map of George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home Click here JH 

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12/23/06

S. Boscarino
Construction
New DC contractor...

Thanks to Chet Blackburn for this batch of pictures of S. Boscarino Construction topping off the Sterling School. Chet put a lot of time and energy into organizing this company and the DC is stronger as a result. I apologize for not posting these sooner. Great job, Chet!...  JH

To see the pictures Click here JH  

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12/23/06

Take a peek at some work involving
 Local 37...

Thanks to Mike Ruggieri for this batch of pictures of various projects his members are working on...  JH

To see the pictures Click here JH  

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12/21/06

It is with deep regret that we announce the
passing of our friend and brother

Leonard "Lenny" Picot
Book #623810
Local #
7

Wake: Keohane Funeral Home
785 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA
Friday, December 22 - 4 PM to 8 PM

Funeral Mass: Saturday, December 23 - 10 AM
St. Mary's Church
115 Crescent St. - Quincy, MA


Please remember the Picot family in your thoughts and prayers during this period of sorrow and bereavement...

For a MapQuest map of Keohane Funeral Home Click here JH 

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12/19/06

Say hello to
Angelina Christina Romeri

Daughter of Heather (from the IWDCNE Fund Office)
and
Chris Romeri

Stats: November 13, 2006 - 9 lbs. 10 oz. - 21 inches...
(Now, that's a big baby!)

Congratulations to the Romeri's and to
 
"Grandma" Veronica...

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12/14/06

Attention
Local 7 Hockey Players

Every Sunday
Until February 25th
8 AM to 9 AM
Quincy Shea Rink

Local 7 has rented ice every Sunday MORNING (8 AM to 9 AM) between now and February 25th at the Shea Rink at 651 Willard Street in Quincy. If you feel like playing, then sharpen up those skates and show up. Any questions, call the hall for more info (800-730-4766)...   JH

For a MapQuest map of Shea Rink in Quincy Click here JH 

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12/13/06

Local 7 Retirees
hold Christmas Party...

Local 7 retirees held their annual Christmas Party yesterday. Many friendships were renewed and a lot of fun was had by all that attended...   JH

To see the pictures Click here JH  

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12/9/06

ARC erecting new Stop & Shop in Kennebunkport, Maine...

Pictured above are more (first batch posted 11/22) pictures of  ARC's crew as they erect a new Stop & Shop supermarket in Kennebunkport, Maine. Thanks to John Evans for this batch of pictures...  JH

To see more pictures Click here JH  

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12/09/06

Berlin Steel
at powerhouse project at
UMass Amherst...

Thanks to Fiore Grassetti for forwarding pictures of a variety of activities being undertaken by Berlin Steel at the UMass powerhouse project in Amherst, MA. Berlin is doing the structural, miscellaneous metals and precast concrete erection on the job...   JH

To see the pictures Click here JH  

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12/7/06
 (NOTE: Info UPDATE)

It is with deep regret that we announce the
passing of our friend and brother

"Big" Joe Russell
Book #420026
Local #
7

Wake: Cafasso's Funeral Home
65 Clark Street (off Main St.) - Everett, MA
Sunday, December 10 - 3 PM to 7 PM

Funeral Mass: Monday, December 11 - 10 AM
Glendale Methodist Church
Ferry Street - Everett, MA


Please remember the Russell family in your thoughts and prayers during this period of sorrow and bereavement...

For a MapQuest map of Cafasso's Funeral Home Click here JH 

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12/6/06
 (Updated - More photos)

Local 7 Blood Bank at MGH...

Thanks to our members and their family members who showed up to donate blood at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston for Local 7's Annual Blood Bank. Local 7 has been running these blood drives for over 30 years and should be commended for that fact...  JH

To see pictures of the blood bank Click here JH  

To see more pictures that were just forwarded to the DC's attention Click here JH  

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12/1/06

New contractor in Maine!
Welcome to
Yankee Welding...

Thanks to John Evans and Mike Durant for the recent signing of Maine's YANKEE WELDING to a DC contract. We wish to welcome Yankee Welding and owner Dan Witham to our ranks and we look forward to working with Dan in the future...  JH

To see pictures of Yankee in action Click here JH 

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12/1/06

Plenty of activities at the
Brigham & Women's Hospital job...

Whether they were supporting the B & W nurses' strike, jumping a crane, or topping off the building, Local 7 members have been busy at the Brigham & Women's Hospital project for Daniel Marr & Sons and William A. Berry. Thanks to Billy Mann and Jimmy Brown for the photos...  JH

To see more pictures Click here JH