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Limited space remaining for Danbury Hometown Heroes Banners

There are only 12 positions remaining for the 2022 program. Applications should be submitted soon to be guaranteed a banner position.

Out of the 62 locations allotted, 50 have already been reserved according to program coordinator Lee Teicholz. "We've received a great response to the program since it was first introduced on August 7th."

Banners will be displayed along the White Street corridor between Lee Hartell Drive and Fifth Avenue and at Danbury City Hall.

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The Hometown Heroes Banner Program recognizes a specific Danbury service member, whether a current or past resident of the city. Banners will feature a photo, his or her name, rank, branch of service, era of service, years of service and donor information. They will be displayed from Memorial Day through Veterans Day and cost $160.

Applications can be downloaded from the website www.danburyhometownheroes.org and should be mailed to the Danbury Veterans Affairs Office, 155 Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury. The ordering deadline is March 31, 2022.

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