In attendance were Boston's Mayor Martin J. Walsh, who proclaimed Thursday, March 2, as HAFFENREFFER BREWERS DAY in the city of Boston, as well as Boston City Councilor Matt O'Malley, Further, remarks were offered by Richard Thal (executive director of the JPNDC), Carl Nord (George B. Henderson Foundation/Historic New England), Margot Zurakowska (chair of Illustration, Massachusetts College of Art and Design), and the project's artist, Robert Maloney.
Many folks attended, including folks from JPNDC, the Brewery Complex, friends/family of Robert Maloney, and JP residents. But what was extra special, and not expected, was attendance of nearly two dozen Haffenreffer family members, some who traveled from all over New England to celebrate their family's legacy, including 93-years-young "Aunt Katie," the only living child of founder Rudolph Haffenreffer.
The reception followed at Bella Luna, where guests heard a "Top 10 Fun Facts" about Haffenreffer Brewers, read by Lauren Clark, author of CRAFTY BASTARDS, a book about the history of beer brewing in New England.
Then it turned into an open mic down memory lane, where Haffenreffer family members recounted various stories and memories from the "old days," which was a treat for all.
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