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Cultural Committee names Citizen of the Year, presents July 4th awards

City of Northfield Common Council · June 23, 2026
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Summary

The Cultural Committee presented July 4th awards including First Baby Charlotte 'Charlie' Sundstrom (born Jan. 3, 2026), Mr. July 4th Jay Hurley, and Citizen of the Year Arlene Gilbert Groch; organizers invited volunteers and outlined upcoming events.

Rob Patrick of the Cultural Committee introduced the group's presenters and announced the July 4th awards. He noted the First Baby of the year: Charlotte "Charlie" Elizabeth Sundstrom, born Jan. 3, 2026, at 2:13 p.m., weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and presented the family with flowers and a plaque.

Patrick also presented Mr. July 4th (Jay Hurley) and Citizen of the Year (Arlene Gilbert Groch), summarizing Groch's long record of civil-rights litigation, CASA service, and financial support for the local food bank. The committee invited volunteers for upcoming events and reminded residents of celebration dates and centennial library events.

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