South Shore Community Action Council’s 30th Annual Local Heroes Awards Night
Presented June 25, 2025 in the Peabody Pavilion at Plimoth Patuxet Museum
South Shore Community Action Council, Honoring Our Local Heroes
Lisa Spencer, CEO of South Shore Community Action Council, Inc. (SSCAC), wishes to announce that SSCAC hosted its 30th Annual Local Heroes Awards Night in the Peabody Pavilion at Plimoth Patuxet Museums. Each year, SSCAC honors a select group of Local Heroes from the South Shore nominated by local residents for their dedication to helping disadvantaged children, seniors, and families through outstanding acts of goodwill, compassion, hope, and commitment. The evening also celebrated the 60th anniversary of SSCAC’s founding and decades of impact for individuals and communities throughout the South Shore.
Presenting Sponsor, Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation
Rockland Trust was the event’s Presenting Sponsor with welcome remarks given by VP, Matt Mullen. Senator Dylan Fernandes and Representative Kathy LaNatra served as Masters of Ceremonies and were joined in the presentation of awards by Mike Jackman, District Director from Congressman Bill Keating’s office, Representative Michelle Badger, and Representative Ken Sweezey. The event drew a diverse crowd of elected officials, business and community leaders, volunteers, and stakeholders from throughout the South Shore with welcome reception entertainment provided by The Fey Band of Plymouth.
2025 March Mania Food Drive Tournament Champion:
North Easton Savings Bank – Plymouth Branch
The evening kicked off with the awarding of SSCAC’s 2025 March Mania Food Drive Tournament Champion – North Easton Savings Bank which collected an astounding 5,500 pounds of food - the equivalent of 4,590 meals. The competitive Tournament benefits SSCAC’s Food Resources Program and included 16 teams – local businesses, student groups, and community organizations – that raised more than 16,000 pounds of food. SSCAC’s Food Resources Program helps to sustain 60 emergency food providers throughout the South Shore and feeds over 10,000 children, seniors, and families each year.
Presenting the Local Hero Class of 2025
Robynne Ryan-Lambert
Plymouth, MA
In recognition of her empathetic and tireless advocacy on behalf of homeless youth and economically disadvantaged families in Marshfield and on the South Shore.
Robynne Ryan-Lambert works for the Marshfield Public Schools as the McKinney Vento Liaison and Educational Stability Advocate for homeless students, the foster care point of contact, and the Coordinator for Project Reach which organizes student volunteer tutors for “at-risk” children in grades K-5 at all Marshfield elementary schools. Robynne organizes summer camperships, clothing drives, and holiday assistance. She mentors homeless high school students, guiding and supporting them so they graduate and go to college. She is a community leader who brings together stakeholders to focus on the needs and care of homeless youth and their families. Robynne Ryan-Lambert exemplifies the power and promise of empathy, collaboration, leadership, and community action to make a lasting difference for homeless youth and low-income families in Marshfield and on the South Shore.
Peter Brown
Pembroke, MA
Owner Tiny & Sons Glass
In recognition of his dedication to his extended family of employees, colleagues, nonprofits, and community members through leadership, active volunteerism, and generosity of spirit.
For Peter Brown, his home community of Pembroke and the entire South Shore is like an extended family. His volunteerism is not about recognition. Whether it’s organizing fundraisers, supporting youth programs, sponsoring local sports teams, or lending a helping hand to veterans and first responders, it’s about community, and it’s about family. In line with his dedication to community service, Peter is currently the President of the Board for the Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth, is actively involved in the Pembroke, South Shore, and Plymouth Area Chambers of Commerce, and he sits on the Board and volunteers with the Talking Information Center, a non-profit radio station dedicated to reading news and other content aloud for visually impaired listeners. Peter Brown embraces employees, colleagues, South Shore non-profits, and residents in need as extended family to be uplifted and supported through generosity of self and active volunteerism.
MA Representative, Kathy LaNatra, awarded the Distinguished Service Award to former MA Representative, Mathew Muratore
Mathew Muratore
Plymouth, MA
In recognition of his years of dedicated service as a State Representative, for his tireless advocacy for his constituents and district, his steadfast support of SSCAC, and for leaving a lasting legacy of compassion, leadership, and service.
Mathew Muratore served as Representative for the First Plymouth District with dedication, compassion, and a deep commitment to the people he represented. Whether it was advocating for seniors, strengthening healthcare services, or supporting small businesses, he always led with heart, and he continues to this day. In the State House, Matt was a thoughtful and steady voice, a bipartisan collaborator, and always focused on results over politics. At home in Plymouth, as Representative, business owner, and community volunteer with the Sunrise Rotary, he has been and continues to be an active and engaged presence — showing up, pitching in, and doing the work. As a public servant and private citizen, Mathew Muratore exemplifies integrity, compassion, and a determination to make life better for everyone on the South Shore.
SSCAC’s Board President, Dan Shannon, also awarded the President’s Award for Extraordinary Leadership and Outstanding Community Service. This year’s President’s Award recipient is:
Jean Landis Naumann
Kingston Resident and Owner/Principal Marty’s GMC
In recognition of her generosity of heart, tireless leadership, and lifelong dedication to making a difference for those in need and contributing to the strength and vibrance of our communities’ social fabric.
Over more than 39 years, Jean’s public service and private volunteerism showcase a wide-ranging commitment to enhancing the sustainability, housing, history, and agricultural initiatives in the town of Kingston, impacting local policies and also spearheading regional partnerships. A public servant to the core, Jean has held numerous offices in Kingston, including the Select Board, Finance Committee, Town Government Study Committee, and Town Government Implementation Committee. Jean volunteers her time to regional and local projects and initiatives including the Kingston Reads Together, the Kingston Recycling Committee, Kingston Affordable Housing Trust, the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra’s two scholarship committees, the Silver Lake Wellness Advisory Committee, the Jones River Historical Society’s Board of Directors, and so much more. Jean Landis Naumann is a true champion of community, a tireless advocate, and an inspiration to all to serve, support, and strengthen our communities.
