
Spectrum/Water Witch Hose Co. #2 in New Milford held its annual dinner Jan. 11, 2019, at Candlewood Inn in Brookfield. The event included a cocktail hour, the presentation of the chief?’s report, the captain?’s report, milestone anniversary pins and the Chief?’s Award, dinner and dancing. Tables were dressed throughtfully and featured a gift for each guest - Goatboy Soaps.
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Spectrum/Water Witch Hose Co. #2 in New Milford held its annual dinner Jan. 11, 2019, at Candlewood Inn in Brookfield. The event included a cocktail hour, the presentation of the chief?’s report, the captain?’s report, milestone anniversary pins and the Chief?’s Award, dinner and dancing. Robert Webster, who has 49 years with the department, and his wife, Lynn, were among the guests.
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Spectrum/Water Witch Hose Co. #2 in New Milford held its annual dinner Jan. 11, 2019, at Candlewood Inn in Brookfield. The event included a cocktail hour, the presentation of the chief?’s report, the captain?’s report, milestone anniversary pins and the Chief?’s Award, dinner and dancing.
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Spectrum/Water Witch Hose Co. #2 in New Milford held its annual dinner Jan. 11, 2019, at Candlewood Inn in Brookfield. The event included a cocktail hour, the presentation of the chief?’s report, the captain?’s report, milestone anniversary pins and the Chief?’s Award, dinner and dancing. Water Witch's Kenny Lillis and Leighann Acton, wife of Water Witch's Duane Acton, catch up during the festiviites.
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Spectrum/Water Witch Hose Co. #2 in New Milford held its annual dinner Jan. 11, 2019, at Candlewood Inn in Brookfield. The event included a cocktail hour, the presentation of the chief?’s report, the captain?’s report, milestone anniversary pins and the Chief?’s Award, dinner and dancing. From left, Robert Carlson, who marks his 54th year with Water Witch, past chief Glen Krizan and Carlson's wife, Pearl.
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First Lieutenant Brian Bollaro serves up appetizers at the start of the annual event.
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Longtime Water Witch members Art Carlson, left, and Paul Hulton greet each other and share a few stories before dinner.
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Water Witch President Bill Byrd and Heather Maguire, wife of Water Witch member Patrick Maguire, who died last January, lead the crowd in a quiet moment after Heather rang the bell in memory of those who have died within the past year at Water Witch’s annual dinner.
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Spectrum/Water Witch Hose Co. #2 in New Milford held its annual dinner Jan. 11, 2019, at Candlewood Inn in Brookfield. The event included a cocktail hour, the presentation of the chief?’s report, the captain?’s report, milestone anniversary pins and the Chief?’s Award, dinner and dancing. Walt Johnson proudly heads back to his table after receiving his 50-year pin.
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New Milford Mayor Pete Bass, right, congratulates David Golembeski with a special proclamation, recognizing his efforts to secure $1.2 million in fire department grants for the community.
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Spectrum/Water Witch Hose Co. #2 in New Milford held its annual dinner Jan. 11, 2019, at Candlewood Inn in Brookfield. The event included a cocktail hour, the presentation of the chief?’s report, the captain?’s report, milestone anniversary pins and the Chief?’s Award, dinner and dancing. Member Al Tani accepts the Chief's Award as guests give him a standing ovation.
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Member Al Tani graciously accepts the Chief's Award, presented by Fire Chief James Ferlow, back, at Water Witch Hose Co. #2’s annual dinner.
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Cathy Reynolds and her son, Steve, are among the first to grace the dance floor at Water Witch Hose Co. #2’s annual dinner at Candlewood Inn in Brookfield.
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Spectrum/Water Witch Hose Co. #2 in New Milford held its annual dinner Jan. 11, 2019, at Candlewood Inn in Brookfield. The event included a cocktail hour, the presentation of the chief?’s report, the captain?’s report, milestone anniversary pins and the Chief?’s Award, dinner and dancing. Water Witch's Alan Hall and his daughter, Krissy Wheeler, wife of Roxbury fire chief Todd Wheeler, share a dance.
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Spectrum/Water Witch Hose Co. #2 in New Milford held its annual dinner Jan. 11, 2019, at Candlewood Inn in Brookfield. The event included a cocktail hour, the presentation of the chief?’s report, the captain?’s report, milestone anniversary pins and the Chief?’s Award, dinner and dancing. Guests Sandi Berry and Stuart Tracy of New Preston join others as the evening kicks into high gear on the dance floor.
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Gordon Newkirk proudly receives his shout out as one of the newest members of the department during the festivities.
Deborah Rose / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow LessSpirits were high last Friday night at Candlewood Inn in Brookfield, where members of Water Witch Hose Co. No. 2 in New Milford, their families and guests celebrated the fire department’s annual dinner. The dinner featured a cocktail hour, a welcome by president Bill Byrd, the presentation of the chief’s report, the captain’s report, milestone anniversary pins and the Chief’s Award, dinner and dancing.
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