Arborist Helps Neighbor After Tropical Storm Isaias: Hamden Hero

HAMDEN, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Mrs. Reed, who nominated Robert DeNisi of Hamden. He is an arborist who helped his neighbor after a downed tree knocked out power and blocked the road after Tropical Storm Isaias.

Name: Robert DeNisi

Hometown: Hamden

Hero's job: Business

Relationship to nominee: Friend

Reason for recognition: Tree Arborist DeNisi Tree, Helped Out a Local Neighbor as Power was Out road was blocked due to Hurricane. Robert DeNisi went immediately to help out a neighbor who knocked on his door due to Hurricane damage.

One thing to know: Helped Local Neighbor Immediately

Submitter name: Mrs. Reed

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