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Observer saluted by United Way

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By TAYLOR HARTZ STAFF WRITER The faces of The Bristol Observer staff were certainly familiar at United Way’s 13th Annual Community Builders Reception. Editor Mike Chaiken, reporter Lisa Capobianco and photographer Tammi Naudus were greeted with warm hugs and friendly hellos as they entered the reception, where The Bristol Observer was one of five community organizations and individuals honored Thursday evening. The Bristol Observer received the Special Community Recognition Award for their commitment to community reporting. The award, given by United Way board member Jena Doolittle, is given only every few years and is “one that falls outside the parameters of the usual awards,” said Doolittle, specifically recognizing an outstanding organization in the community. The Bristol Observer earned this award for “their unparalleled commitment and support of United Way and other community organizations that make significant difference in our region,” according to United Way’s description of this honor. This achievement has been demonstrated by their community involvement and willingness to help organizations like the United Way “get the word out to the public about what’s happening in our organizations, and how the public can help,” said Doolittle. According to the reception letter signed by president and CPO of the West […]

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