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Helping The Town Recover: West Hartford Heroes

We all know someone who's making a difference in this world. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.

Local heroes presented by Ring.
Local heroes presented by Ring. (Patch Graphic )

WEST HARTFORD, 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 West Hartford resident Debbye Rosen, who nominated the West Hartford Department of Public Works.

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Name: Town of West Hartford Department of Public works

State: Connecticut

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Home town: West Hartford

Relationship to nominee: Resident of West Hartford

Reason for recognition: The DPW went above and beyond during Tropical Storm Isaias.

One thing to know: The whole department worked tirelessly to clean up after Isaias

Thank you for all you do, WHDPW staffers.

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