Background
Harkins, Lida E. was born on January 24, 1944 in Jersey City. Daughter of Paul Vincent and Lida Cecelia (Higgins) McMahon.
Harkins, Lida E. was born on January 24, 1944 in Jersey City. Daughter of Paul Vincent and Lida Cecelia (Higgins) McMahon.
Bachelor, Regis College, 1966. Certified in public policy management, Boston College, 1986.
Teacher, Massachusetts Public Schools, 1966-1968; director school business training partnership, The Education Co-operation, Wellesley, Massachusetts, 1988-1989; state legislator, 13th Norfolk District, Needham, Dover and Medfield, Massachusetts, since 1989. Board directors Charles River Workshop for Retarded Citizens, Needham, 1989.
Member of committee Needham School, 1976-1982, chairman, 1979-1980. Member Needham Town Meeting, since 1976. Chairman Needham Democratic Town Committee, 1983-1985.
Board directors Needham area Boy Scouts American, 1989. Member Women Democrats of Dover and Needham.
Children: Michael, Julie, Joseph.