Falls Village honors town volunteers

Falls Village honors town volunteers

Selectmen Chris Kinsella, Judy Jacobs, and Dave Barger held the flag instead of raising it, as the ceremony moved inside due to rain.

Alexander Wilburn

FALLS VILLAGE — Due to rain, the Falls Village Memorial Day celebration on Monday, May 27, was moved inside to the Senior Center on Main Street, and sans the Kellogg School marching band parade, the ceremonial placing of the wreaths, or the raising of the flag, it was a relatively small affair as an effect of the poor weather.

Led by First Selectman David Barger and Selectmen Chris Kinsella and Judy Jacobs, the observance recognized several town residents and organizations.

It was a notable anniversary for Falls Village’s Volunteer Fire Department, which was acknowledged as having served the small town for 100 years since its formation in 1924.

William Beebe was honored with the annual Volunteer of the Year award, and couple Terry and Kay Blass were honored with the Community Service Award.

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