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Torrington to assume Army loan for WWII howitzer; council seeks permanent home for the artifact
Summary
Council authorized submission of an application to the U.S. Army to transfer the loan of an M114A2 howitzer to the city for continued static display and discussed potential relocation to a future veterans park while stressing preservation and public access.
Torrington — The City Council voted Dec. 16 to pursue transferring the U.S. Army loan for an M114A2 Series howitzer (serial no. 5982) to the city so the piece can remain on public display.
Public Works staff explained the VFW-held loan had lapsed and the VFW asked whether the city would assume responsibility to maintain and preserve the unit. "We…
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