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Jimmie Coughlan Built Maynard’s First Public Garage in 1911
Jimmie Coughlan, a leading local entrepreneur in Maynard, opened the town’s first public garage in 1911 after years in the livery business starting in 1897. He foresaw the auto age, expanded the Coughlan Garage, and became a Ford dealership in 1925. Coughlan, born 1868, married Elizabeth Lehy in 1902. their son Burton pursued the arts in Boston. He engaged in town service and various fraternal groups.
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Maynard Country Club
Maynard Council Knights of Columbus
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Assabet Lodge
Manchester Unity