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For Immediate Release:
Contact:
Clark Moulaison
East Boston Main Streets.
617.561.1044
ebmainstreets@verizon.net
www.ebmainstreets.com
East Boston Main Streets Welcomes
Boston Public School Superintendent Carol Johnson At The 8th
Annual Countdown To Kindergarten Parade
On Friday September 05, 2008, East Boston Main Streets held its
8th Annual Countdown to Kindergarten Parade.
East Boston, MA, 8-Sep-2008
— East Boston Main Streets along with the Boston
Public Schools Countdown to Kindergarten staff, the East Boston Social
Center, YMCA, Little Folks, Head Start programs, Boston Police and
MBTA hosted the 8th Annual Countdown to Kindergarten parade. With the
help of many groups and individuals and the generosity of local
merchants, every child in East Boston who is entering Kindergarten
received a back pack, school supplies and enjoyed a festive day
designed to provide a positive experience as they begin their
education.
Special guest Superintendent Carol Johnson helped
volunteers to make this a very special day. The children presented a
special gift to retiring judge Paul Mahoney who has supported this
event for many years.
Special thanks to parade marshals Sangeles Sosa,
Kelly Benitez, Michelle DeRuosi and Paula Toronto.DJ John Dudley and
many volunteers made this years parade another successful beginning
for the children of East Boston.
Back packs were purchased with donations from East
Boston Kiwanis Club, East Boston Savings Bank and Representative Carlo
Basile.
The following businesses and organizations
contributed to this year’s event: MP&CO, Bellino Insurance, Michael
D’Avolio, East Boston Courthouse, East Boston Neighborhood Health
Center, Sovereign Bank, MetLife, East Boston Post Office, L. Manuel
Macias, East Boston Savings Bank, Kairos Salon, Stop & Shop, Rapino’s
Memorial Home, Su Muebleria, First Class Salon, J.F. White, Shaws,
Balloon City, Carlos Catering and Zumix.
Event Photos
About East Boston Main Streets. EBMS
is a non-profit corporation. Our mission is to create a more vibrant
business district by initiating private and public improvements,
promoting commerce, and supporting efforts to improve the quality of
life for all who live, work and do business in East Boston.
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