Enfield Enfield Patriot Award nominees sought

ENFIELD — Over 20 years ago, Jason MacLelland, owner of Pearl Street Barber Shop, noticed the overwhelming patriotic spirit of Enfield residents every time he traveled down Enfield Street to his shop. “The American flags flying from homes or utility poles remind us not to take our liberties for granted,” he said, adding “We are surrounded by patriots in our everyday lives,” and suggested that a local man or woman be recognized for their act(s) of patriotism.

In response, the Town Council formed

Michael S. Ostrowski, president and CEO of Arrha Credit Union, recently congratulated the 2023 Anthony J Serafino Scholarship winners. Five $1,000 scholarships were awarded by Arrha Credit Union to worthy students based on scholastic merit and civic achievement. From left, Ostrowski; Jodi Turati, director and Scholarship Committee chair; Elizabeth Mickens, The Springfield Renaissance School; Todd Cieplinski, chairman; Sydney Dodds, Springfield Central High School, Hope Christian Clark, Suffield Academy; Alexandra Cieplinski, Suffield Academy; and Patrick Cowles, Minnechaug Regional High School. Arrha Credit Union is the official credit union of Springfield teachers since 1929 and located in Springfield, West Springfield and Enfield.

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