Carlo B. Geromini, a member of Franklin’s Quattro Eroi Lodge, 1414, Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, was presented with the Public Service Award by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts on May 5. The recognition was part of the Massachusetts Education and Law Awards, presented under the leadership of the Commission for Social Justice Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America.

Honorees and audience members were welcomed by Marilyn Petitto Devaney, Governor’s Councilor and member of the Commission for Social Justice. The Toastmaster of the event was Duke Castiglione, anchor/reporter, WCVB TV, Boston. Geromini was presented with his award by Donald McGowan, Commission for Social Justice, and Antonio Sestito, state president.