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Each week, one posting is selected for its humor, storytelling, or community-building, and then shared throughout the state. And, now you can read it here in The Bridge Weekly.


Stan shared this appreciation on the New Haven Forum. We thought it was well worth a share:

"On this past Sunday afternoon, our three-bay shed structure burned to the ground. It housed a lawnmower, a garden tractor/snowblower, many tools, and much, much more. It was also very near our house and automobiles. With the strong wind, we could have lost them, too, if not for the quick response of the men and women of the New Haven and Bristol Volunteer Fire Departments. We are filled with gratitude for their dedication and professionalism throughout the entirety of the fire.

We are thankful, too, for neighbors who were passing by and spotted the flames, quickly called 911, and then drove in and alerted us. Other neighbors came offering hope and hugs and hospitality throughout a very scary time. Also, since the snowstorm this week, another neighbor has plowed our driveway twice.

New Haven became our hometown only three years ago. We have been happy to find a welcoming and caring community here, and the generosity we have experienced this week is an example of that spirit."

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