Hamden Local Hero Tries ‘To Do Good For Everyone’

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. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Cindy DeMott, who nominated Joseph Colello of Hamden.

Local hero’s full name

Joseph Colello

Local hero’s Patch

Hamden

How do you know the local hero?

Cousin

What does the local hero do?

Director of Public works

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

Joe is always looking out for the other guy while trying to do good for everyone. He was recently promoted to Director by Mayor Garrett and his bio says it all. He started as a custodian for the Town of Hamden, where he was born and raised, and he worked diligently to climb the ladder of success and make great improvements to the Town and its community.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

He’s a very genuine, sincere ,fair and down to earth person. He would give you the shirt off his back in a minute to help out

Thank you for all you do, Joseph Colello!

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