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NHFD Schedules Memorial

9/11 Village Walk
On Sunday, September 8, 2024, the members
of the New Hartford Fire Department will again
be participating in the department’s annual 9/11
memorial walk through the village of New Hartford.
This event will commemorate the 23rd anniversary of
the September 11th 2001terrorist attacks. Members
of the department will be walking in memory of all
of those that lost their lives on that day and for the Boy with Flowers
people still suffering from the effects of that day. Please
take a moment to remember those that were lost and CONNECTIONS –

NHFD News their families who miss them still today. This year we Photography Exhibit
will invite the following departments to join us, The
Unfortunately, the breakdown of the July alarms was Willowvale Fire Company, Clayville Fire Department, On display September 3 – 28, 2024 in the Gallery
not available at press time. Therefore, both the July and Sauquoit Fire Department, New York Mills fire at the Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee Street in
August breakdown of alarms will appear in the October Department, Westmoreland Fire Department, Yorkville downtown Utica.
Town Crier issue. Fire Department, Whitesboro Fire Department and Special event - on Wednesday, September 11th. from
Clinton Fire Department, along with the Hew Hartford 4-6 pm, come and meet the Artist, enjoy the P.E.O.
NHFD 20 Annual Fire Truck Police Department and Edwards Ambulance in honor sponsored Reception and attend Ms. Laurenson’s
th
of the nearly 3,000 people lost on September 11, 2001.
Spectacular a Huge Success The route for the 9/11 memorial walk is as follows: Gallery Talk at 5:00, where she will share the stories

The 20th annual New Hartford Volunteer Fire • NHFD Station to Genesee St. behind her photos.
Department’s Fire Truck Spectacular proved to be • Genesee St. to Paris Road Laurenson has traveled extensively in Africa, Asia,
another great success that featured 38 departments and • Paris Road to Overbrook Cres the Middle East and South America. She has selected
over 79 pieces of both new and antique equipment. • Overbrook Cres to Sanger Ave 47 photos from her collection for this exhibit. Her
The event held on the third Thursday in July drew an • Sanger Ave to Pearl St. connection to people through photography illustrates
the universal bonds that connect us all. Her photos
estimated crowd of over 5,500. allow us a glimpse into the activities of both adults and
Although admission is free, individuals attending • Pearl St. to Park St. children involved in everyday life.
were asked to bring a non-perishable food item which • Park St. to Oxford Rd. Alice is a former resident of Little Falls is co-founder of
was collected for the local Feed Our Vets program. • Oxford Rd. to Graham Ave the Little Falls Cheese Festival and long-time member
The event continues to draw individuals and families • Graham Ave to Bonnie Ln. of the Utica/New Hartford P.E.O.
from all over Central New York. Fire Departments from • Bonnie Ln. to Bohling Rd.
Oneida, Herkimer, and Madison counties attended. • Bohling Rd. to Oxford Rd.
During the evening the public had the opportunity to • Oxford Rd. to Hoffman Rd. Strategic Financial Services
vote for its favorite department in several categories. • Hoffman Rd. to Hartford Terr. Donates $10,000 to Support
This year’s winners are: • Hartford Terr. To Sherman St. Rome Business Community
Best Appearing Pump/ Engine: Vernon FD. • Sherman St. to Oxford Rd. After Devastating Tornado
Best Appearing Ladder Truck/ Tower: Clinton FD. • Oxford Rd. to Station
Strategic Financial Services, Inc. ("Strategic"), a
Best Appearing Tanker: Willowvale FD. This will total 3.43 miles, which will honor the 343 leading independent wealth management firm based
Best Appearing Rescue: Clayville FD. FDNY members whose lives were lost on 9-11-2001. in Central New York, has announced a donation of
Best Appearing Squad: Utica FD. We will sound the station horn and start our walk at $10,000 to the Rome Emergency Business Fund. This
Best Appearing Ambulance: Edwards Ambulance 8:46 a.m., the same time that American Airlines Flight fund has been established by the city of Rome, Oneida
11 crashed into the North Tower.
Service. County, and the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce to
We will also sound the station horn again at the
Best Appearing Antique: Privately Owned 1951 Mack. following times: assist small businesses affected by the tornado on July
(Formerly owned by NHFD). 9:03 a.m. – United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into the 16th.
The department traveling the farthest distance: South Tower. “We are incredibly proud to be part of the Rome
Madison County EMS. 9:37 a.m. - American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into business community,” said Alan Leist III, CEO. “Since
This event is made possible thanks to our sponsors the Pentagon. opening our Rome office in 2022, under the leadership
that include: Tallman's Tire, Steet-Ponte Auto Group, 10:03 a.m. - United Airlines Flight 93 crashed near of Rome native and former Rome Area Chamber of
Edwards Ambulance Service, Gates-Cole Insurance Shanksville, Pennsylvania after passengers and crew Commerce President, Greg Mattacola, Esq., CFP®,
Agency, GPO Federal Credit Union, Nicky Doodles, stormed the cockpit. Forty people on board lost their we have witnessed firsthand the resilience and strength
The Travelers, A&P Master Images, JPJ Electronics, lives. of this community. We have no doubt that, together,
New Hartford Safe and Lock, PJ Green, Amicable Lodge Each of the members walking will carry the name of Rome will rebuild and emerge stronger than ever,”
# 664 F. & A.M., Rockford Auto Glass, DG Perry CPSs, a New York City Firefighter (FDNY) with them during added Leist.
Pavia Real Estate Services, Trainor, Excellus Blue Cross/ the walk and read their name, as they ring a bell, in If you are a local business looking for financial
Blue Shield, Indium Corporation, Standard Insulating remembrance of them on that day in front of our station. support, the application can be found out here:
Company, Scharf Plumbing and Drain, The Fountain business.romechamber.com/form/view/33651.
All the Volunteers walking in remembrance of 9/11
Head Group, Sangertown Square and Big Frog 104. appreciate the support of our community. If you are interested in donating to the fund, please
Mark your calendars now for next year’s event which “No Day Shall Erase You from The Memory of Time” send an email to info@romechamber.com
is scheduled for Thursday, July 17, 2025. Assistant Chief Richard Alexander Jr., For more information about Strategic Financial
For additional information please visit www.nhfd. 9/11 Committee Chairperson Services, Inc., please visit www.investstrategic.com.
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