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East Haven Rotary Club Recognizes 2026 Joseph Buonome Public Safety Awards Recipients

The dedicated public servants exemplify courage, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to the safety, well-being of our community.

EAST HAVEN, CT — The East Haven Rotary Club is proud to recognize the recipients of the 2026 Joseph Buonome Public Safety Awards.

These dedicated public servants exemplify courage, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of our community.

We are honored to celebrate their service and recognize the positive impact they make in the lives of East Haven residents every day.

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2026 Joseph Buonome Public Safety Awardees:

  • East Haven Fire Department Battalion Chief Adam Ordway
  • East Haven Police Department Officer Micah Belcher
  • East Haven Police Department Officer Michael Juliano
  • East Haven Police Department Officer Stephen Marsico

The East Haven Rotary Club holds its Officer Installation & Joseph Buonome Public Safety Awards Dinner Thursday, June 25, at 6:30 p.m. at The Woodwinds in Branford.

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"Please join us as we honor these outstanding individuals and celebrate another year of Service Above Self," the Club said.

Tickets are required and must be purchased by June 18. Seating and meal counts must be finalized in advance, and no walk-in ticket sales will be available.

Purchase tickets here.

"We look forward to celebrating with our public safety partners, their families, friends, colleagues, and the entire East Haven community," the Club wrote.

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