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Mayor resigns Friday, March 22, 2013, 2011
Rocky Hill officials surprised by LaRosa’s announcement
a gut feeling this would be the STAFF WRITER Mayor’s last term, but didn’t expect The eight-year tenure of Rocky him to leave before his term offiHill Mayor Tony LaRosa will be cially ended next December. remembered by many. “He was a pleasure to work An announcement of his resSee COLLEAGUES, Page 4 ignation at Monday’s council meeting came as a surprise to all. Volume 53, No. 12 50 Cents “It’s for personal and family reasons. Basically, I’m going to leave it at that,” said LaRosa, whose post will be filled by Deputy Mayor Timothy Moriarty until the council votes in a successor. Councilor Larrye DeBear had By ERICA SCHMITT
The Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Rotary Club celebrated 75 years of volunteerism at a party Tuesday at Elaine’s Restaurant in Wethersfield. Top left, from left, President Gina Herboldt, past president Rama Santhappa with senior most members Neil Cox and Ballou Tooker. Bottom left, club President Gina Herboldt and Treasurer Jim Clancy.
Rotary Club celebrates 75 years
By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
In the last 75 years, one group has graced the towns of Wethersfield and Rocky Hill with its sparkle. A celebration honoring their efforts was held this past Tuesday evening at Elaine’s Restaurant, where they meet on a weekly basis. Think Little League, scholarships, pets, soldiers, senior citizens and food pantries. INSIDE:
This is just a tiny sampling of the many areas the Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Rotary Club has touched in carrying out their motto, “Service above Self.” “Most of us that join Rotary have reached the point in out lives where we’ve been given so much we think it’s time to give back, and Rotary is a wonderful way to do that,” says Neal Cox, 90, the club’s second oldest member. See ROTARY, Page 4
Loretta’s Dream Foundation half way to $80,000 goal; hosting fundraiser, Page 2 Wilkus Farm sale finalized, Page 10 Local swim teams cap off strong seasons, Page 8
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