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Newington honors longtime parks volunteer Billy Delasio
Summary
The Town Council presented a proclamation naming Billy Delasio the town’s 2025 Volunteer of the Year, citing decades of service to parks, event support and volunteer firefighting; residents and councilors praised his long-running efforts.
At the June 9 meeting the Newington Town Council presented a proclamation recognizing Billy Delasio as the town’s 2025 Volunteer of the Year, citing his long service on the Parks and Recreation Board, decades as a volunteer firefighter and work coaching youth sports.
Councilors described Delasio’s role organizing community events (Motorcycle Madness, Newington Country, Food Truck Fridays, Night of Lights) and recounted examples of neighborhood service such as clearing driveways after storms and fundraising for park benches. Several residents, including Don Woods, offered first‑hand anecdotes about Delasio’s contributions.
Delasio thanked mentors and fellow volunteers and credited local staff. The council voted to approve the proclamation unanimously, and residents offered additional public remarks in support.
