Volume 24, Number 47
WALKING TALL
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Thursday, November 24, 2022
16 YEARS OF SERVICE
Dems honor Abercrombie From the Berlin Democratic Town Committee: The Berlin Democratic Town Committee honored longtime state representative Cathy Abercrombie during a gathering at the Italian Independent Political Club on Thursday, Nov. 17. Abercrombie, who serves the 83rd district encompassing parts of Berlin and Meriden, did not run for reelection this year and will soon retire from the General Assembly. "Thank you, Cathy, for nearly two decades of service to our community," said incoming state representative Jack Fazzino, who will succeed Abercrombie. "I’ve loved your mentorship and friendship over the past year. I’m honored to follow in your footsteps, and excited to build on the foundation you’ve built for us in the 83rd district." See Abercrombie, A7
Speaker of the House Matt Ritter and state Rep. Cathy Abercrombie chat during a gathering at the Italian Independent Political Club.
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The 2022 Lifetime Volunteerism Award went to Ted Swanson for his longtime support of Berlin baseball; and local nonprofit Boxes to Boots was the charity Swanson selected. See Volunteer, A14
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The Robert B. Dornfried Sr. Lifetime Volunteerism Award is handed out annually to an individual "who is dedicated to a lifetime of community volunteerism, civic duty and extraordinary service given unselfishly” to the Town of Berlin. In addition to the recognition, award-winners are given the opportunity to select a charity of
their choice to which a donation of $500 from the Berlin Volunteer Fund will be made in their name.