Why flags are flying at half-staff in Wellesley

 

If you’re wondering why flags have been lowered to half-staff in Wellesley today, Wednesday March 22, it’s to honor Joseph Toscano of the Watertown Fire Department, who died in the line of duty last week. The father of five had lived in Randolph.

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise to sunset.

#flags 🇺🇸at half-staff in #Wellesley & across Massachusetts to honor fallen #Watertown #firefighter Joseph Toscano @uspsofficial

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