North Reading's Francine Coughlin Named 2020 Commonwealth Heroine

NORTH READING, MA — North Reading's Francine Coughlin was named a 2020 Commonwealth Heroine. Coughlin served as the President of the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce in 2019. She was recommended by State Rep. Bradley Jones.

The annual Commonwealth Heroines celebration recognizes women from across the state who "perform unheralded acts daily that make our homes, neighborhoods, cities and towns better places to live." State legislators are responsible for recommending women within their districts for the honor.

Coughlin is the Founder and President of Rock n’ Rescue, a non- profit dog rescue organization, and also serves as Vice Chairperson of the North Reading Historical Commission.

"Her commitment to the continual improvement of the Town of North Reading is truly commendable," the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, which gives out the honor, wrote, "Through her combination of enthusiasm, creativity, commitment to community, and hard work, I am certain Ms. Francine Coughlin exemplifies the kind of Commonwealth Heroine that MCSW seeks to recognize."

Click here for the full list of Commonwealth Heroines.