Spectrum/The Rotary Club of New Milford played host to a mask giveaway May 16, 2020 at the John Pettibone Community Center. A bag with five disposable masks was given to each vehicle that stopped by. The event is co-sponsored by Masks for CT, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Masks for Heroes, Housatonic Business Alliance, Goatboy Soaps, On the Mend, Webster Bank and WFSB3. Spectrum/The Rotary Club of New Milford played host to a mask giveaway May 16, 2020 at the John Pettibone Community Center. A bag with five disposable masks was given to each vehicle that stopped by. The event is co-sponsored by Masks for CT, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Masks for Heroes, Housatonic Business Alliance, Goatboy Soaps, On the Mend, Webster Bank and WFSB3.
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Rotarians Sharon Ward, left, and co-coordinator of the event Lori Gordon, oversee the tables to replenish stock.
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Spectrum/The Rotary Club of New Milford played host to a mask giveaway May 16, 2020 at the John Pettibone Community Center. A bag with five disposable masks was given to each vehicle that stopped by. The event is co-sponsored by Masks for CT, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Masks for Heroes, Housatonic Business Alliance, Goatboy Soaps, On the Mend, Webster Bank and WFSB3. Above, Rotarian Melissa Hladek-Alford tosses a bag of masks into the backseat of the car of a local resident. Spectrum/The Rotary Club of New Milford played host to a mask giveaway May 16, 2020 at the John Pettibone Community Center. A bag with five disposable masks was given to each vehicle that stopped by. The event is co-sponsored by Masks for CT, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Masks for Heroes, Housatonic Business Alliance, Goatboy Soaps, On the Mend, Webster Bank and WFSB3. Above, Rotarian Melissa Hladek-Alford tosses a bag of masks into the backseat of the car of a local resident.
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Spectrum/The Rotary Club of New Milford played host to a mask giveaway May 16, 2020 at the John Pettibone Community Center. A bag with five disposable masks was given to each vehicle that stopped by. The event is co-sponsored by Masks for CT, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Masks for Heroes, Housatonic Business Alliance, Goatboy Soaps, On the Mend, Webster Bank and WFSB3. Above, WFSB's Maddex Gleed and Patricia Del Rio record a segment to air on Eyewitness News 3. . Spectrum/The Rotary Club of New Milford played host to a mask giveaway May 16, 2020 at the John Pettibone Community Center. A bag with five disposable masks was given to each vehicle that stopped by. The event is co-sponsored by Masks for CT, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Masks for Heroes, Housatonic Business Alliance, Goatboy Soaps, On the Mend, Webster Bank and WFSB3. Above, WFSB's Maddex Gleed and Patricia Del Rio record a segment to air on Eyewitness News 3.
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About 17,000 masks — five in each bag — were expected to be distributed Saturday.
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Spectrum/The Rotary Club of New Milford played host to a mask giveaway May 16, 2020 at the John Pettibone Community Center. A bag with five disposable masks was given to each vehicle that stopped by. The event is co-sponsored by Masks for CT, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Masks for Heroes, Housatonic Business Alliance, Goatboy Soaps, On the Mend, Webster Bank and WFSB3. Above, Rotarian Ralph Williams directs vehicles in line as Melissa Hladeck-Alford tosses a bag of masks into a car. . Spectrum/The Rotary Club of New Milford played host to a mask giveaway May 16, 2020 at the John Pettibone Community Center. A bag with five disposable masks was given to each vehicle that stopped by. The event is co-sponsored by Masks for CT, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Masks for Heroes, Housatonic Business Alliance, Goatboy Soaps, On the Mend, Webster Bank and WFSB3. Above, Rotarian Ralph Williams directs vehicles in line as Melissa Hladeck-Alford tosses a bag of masks into a car.
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Rotary President Brad Kamp assesses the flow of traffic through the giveaway line.
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Rotarians Amy Stefanowski and Jim Hauser advise motorists to have their back window open so volunteers can safely toss into the car a bag of masks.
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Melissa Hladek-Alford, a member of the New Milford Rotary Club, signals to a motorist where to stop for a bag of masks.
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Spectrum/The Rotary Club of New Milford played host to a mask giveaway May 16, 2020 at the John Pettibone Community Center. A bag with five disposable masks was given to each vehicle that stopped by. The event is co-sponsored by Masks for CT, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Masks for Heroes, Housatonic Business Alliance, Goatboy Soaps, On the Mend, Webster Bank and WFSB3. Above, Rotarian Melissa Hladek-Alford tosses a bag of masks into a vehicle. . Spectrum/The Rotary Club of New Milford played host to a mask giveaway May 16, 2020 at the John Pettibone Community Center. A bag with five disposable masks was given to each vehicle that stopped by. The event is co-sponsored by Masks for CT, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Masks for Heroes, Housatonic Business Alliance, Goatboy Soaps, On the Mend, Webster Bank and WFSB3. Above, Rotarian Melissa Hladek-Alford tosses a bag of masks into a vehicle.
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Spectrum/The Rotary Club of New Milford played host to a mask giveaway May 16, 2020 at the John Pettibone Community Center. A bag with five disposable masks was given to each vehicle that stopped by. The event is co-sponsored by Masks for CT, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Masks for Heroes, Housatonic Business Alliance, Goatboy Soaps, On the Mend, Webster Bank and WFSB3. Above, Ann Fisher, left, and Amy Stefanowski sort through the Masks for CT stickers to place on the bags given to those who stop by for masks. . Spectrum/The Rotary Club of New Milford played host to a mask giveaway May 16, 2020 at the John Pettibone Community Center. A bag with five disposable masks was given to each vehicle that stopped by. The event is co-sponsored by Masks for CT, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Masks for Heroes, Housatonic Business Alliance, Goatboy Soaps, On the Mend, Webster Bank and WFSB3. Above, Ann Fisher, left, and Amy Stefanowski sort through the Masks for CT stickers to place on the bags given to those who stop by for masks.
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Spectrum/The Rotary Club of New Milford played host to a mask giveaway May 16, 2020 at the John Pettibone Community Center. A bag with five disposable masks was given to each vehicle that stopped by. The event is co-sponsored by Masks for CT, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Masks for Heroes, Housatonic Business Alliance, Goatboy Soaps, On the Mend, Webster Bank and WFSB3. Above, Rotarian Melissa Hladek-Alford safely tosses in a bag of masks into a vehicle. . Spectrum/The Rotary Club of New Milford played host to a mask giveaway May 16, 2020 at the John Pettibone Community Center. A bag with five disposable masks was given to each vehicle that stopped by. The event is co-sponsored by Masks for CT, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Masks for Heroes, Housatonic Business Alliance, Goatboy Soaps, On the Mend, Webster Bank and WFSB3. Above, Rotarian Melissa Hladek-Alford safely tosses in a bag of masks into a vehicle.
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The The Rotary Club of New Milford set up camp at the John Pettibone Community Center Saturday to give away masks to the public.
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A line of motorists wait their turn to receive their free bag of five disposable masks.
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We live in a new time, one where it is encouraged that we wear a mask to further stop the spread of the coronavirus. Communities, including the Greater New Milford area, have stepped up, to provide homemade masks to those who have not been able to get or need more masks. The Rotary Club of New Milford did its part Saturday when it hosted a mask giveaway at the John Pettibone Community Center. A bag with five disposable masks was given to each motorist who stopped by. The event was co-sponsored by Masks for CT, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Masks for Heroes, Housatonic Business Alliance, Goatboy Soaps, On the Mend, Webster Bank and WFSB3. Above, a resident holds up a "thank you" note in the shape of a heart to show her appreciation for the Rotary Club and the mask giveaway. For more photographs, see “Images” on Page S9 and www.newmilfordspectrum.com
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Spectrum/The Rotary Club of New Milford played host to a mask giveaway May 16, 2020 at the John Pettibone Community Center. A bag with five disposable masks was given to each vehicle that stopped by. The event is co-sponsored by Masks for CT, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Masks for Heroes, Housatonic Business Alliance, Goatboy Soaps, On the Mend, Webster Bank and WFSB3. Lori Gordon, one of the co-coordinators of the event, holds up the flip side of a thank you heart a resident held up and then gave to a volunteer. . Spectrum/The Rotary Club of New Milford played host to a mask giveaway May 16, 2020 at the John Pettibone Community Center. A bag with five disposable masks was given to each vehicle that stopped by. The event is co-sponsored by Masks for CT, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Masks for Heroes, Housatonic Business Alliance, Goatboy Soaps, On the Mend, Webster Bank and WFSB3. Lori Gordon, one of the co-coordinators of the event, holds up the flip side of a thank you heart a resident held up and then gave to a volunteer.
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Spectrum/The Rotary Club of New Milford played host to a mask giveaway May 16, 2020 at the John Pettibone Community Center. A bag with five disposable masks was given to each vehicle that stopped by. The event is co-sponsored by Masks for CT, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Masks for Heroes, Housatonic Business Alliance, Goatboy Soaps, On the Mend, Webster Bank and WFSB3. A sign advises motorists of the process to receive a bag of masks on their way around the building. . Spectrum/The Rotary Club of New Milford played host to a mask giveaway May 16, 2020 at the John Pettibone Community Center. A bag with five disposable masks was given to each vehicle that stopped by. The event is co-sponsored by Masks for CT, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Masks for Heroes, Housatonic Business Alliance, Goatboy Soaps, On the Mend, Webster Bank and WFSB3. A sign advises motorists of the process to receive a bag of masks on their way around the building.
Deborah Rose/Hearst Connecticut / Deborah Rose/Hearst ConnecticutShow MoreShow LessWe live in a new time, one where it is encouraged that we wear a mask to further stop the spread of the coronavirus. Communities, including the Greater New Milford area, have stepped up, to provide homemade masks to those who have not been able to get or need more masks. The Rotary Club of New Milford did its part Saturday when it hosted a mask giveaway at the John Pettibone Community Center. A bag with five disposable masks was given to each motorist who stopped by. The event was co-sponsored by Masks for CT, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Masks for Heroes, Housatonic Business Alliance, Goatboy Soaps, On the Mend, Webster Bank and WFSB3. Above, a resident holds up a "thank you" note in the shape of a heart to show her appreciation for the Rotary Club and the mask giveaway. For more photographs, see “Images” on Page S9 and www.newmilfordspectrum.com