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Small Towns & The People That Make a Difference

Every small town has a wealth of human capitol. People who's passion and commitment to the town in which they live can not be measured, but whose contribution has an infinite effect on everyone.

Every small town has a wealth of human capitol. People who's passion and commitment to the town in which they live can not be measured, but whose contribution has an infinite effect on everyone. For the most part their deeds go unnoticed, their time unpaid, and their commitment becomes a silent and often times private journey.  

I had the pleasure recently to sit down with Adam at the . (You can read more about my time with Adam HERE). Aside from serving up a wicked good cheesesteak (trust me I know, I'm originally from Philadelphia) Adam is passionate about giving back to Newtown. After quietly gaining approval from Newtown Social Services, Adam started what he calls, "Shadow of Light", a program that provides a free The Happy Cheesesteak combo meal to any family in need. Simply put, Adam feels fortunate, to live in this town and to own his own business. For Adam, it was an opportunity to give back to the town he loves.

Adam's contribution is sincere and certainly one of the stories of a Newtown resident doing his small part to support his community both as a small business owner and resident.  

Do you know anyone in town who is quietly giving back, supporting others, or making Newtown a better place to live? Does that person deserve a quick applause from the rest of us? We want to hear about them. 

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Lois Imbriano Barber May 19, 2013 at 05:40 pm
I remember years ago that not all of the information about the Kennedy death and assassination wouldRead More not be unsealed until 2017, so why not be able to seal the records of these deaths for the same amount of time?
Lois Imbriano Barber May 18, 2013 at 08:24 pm
To further support my support of Aurelia, the letter above states it was the New York Post thatRead More wanted the details. Good for you town clerk! I goggled the Connecticut Council on Freedom of Information and they are indeed nothing more than a non-profit group. They are not a government agency. And an inept one - their own website is a mess. What clowns.- http://ctcouncilfoi.org/
Jeff May 18, 2013 at 02:50 pm
Town Clerk Aurelia is already causing the town to needlessly spend money defending her derelictionRead More of duty: "An attorney representing the town, with the law firm Cohen and Wolf, issued an opinion in response to the, (New York), Post's request stating that the public is only allowed to view death and marriage certificates that are "at least one hundred years old." Cost aside she is pushing for a state law that would restrict access to a minors birth certificate for 6 months, she originally wanted them sealed for 10 years. The only thing the proposed law is going to accomplish is the healing that has been accomplished is going to be undone when the seal expires. This is much ado about nothing. http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Newtown-officials-withhold-death-certificates-4526713.php