So a holiday tip for Hartford area families. There’s a new light display on the South Green in Hartford (intersection of Main, Wethersfield and Maple Aves).
It’s pretty magical. Read Anne’s post below. She asks how it happened, so here’s the quick story.
It’s pretty magical. Read Anne’s post below. She asks how it happened, so here’s the quick story.
In 2020, smiles have been harder to find. I spend my days working to get more testing and UI and food assistance to CT. Yes, economic security brings smiles.
But for kids especially, so do the whimsical silly things. And there aren’t many of those to be found this year.
But for kids especially, so do the whimsical silly things. And there aren’t many of those to be found this year.
There’s this big, beautiful, historic green a block from our new house in Hartford and next to Hartford Hospital. Tons of passing traffic, big gorgeous trees. And I knew what it needed - Christmas lights. Millions of them.
So I joined together w South Park Inn, the homeless shelter on the green, and started fundraising to shower the green with lights. Something for the neighborhood kids to marvel at. Something to thank the health care workers. Something to generate smiles.
Hundreds of donors stepped up. @MayorBronin cut thru the red tape. My team volunteered their free time. And this week, the lights went on.
No, it’s not the most important thing. But sometimes the small, silly fun things matter too. Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen.
No, it’s not the most important thing. But sometimes the small, silly fun things matter too. Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen.
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