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10/16/2023 10:27 AM

Meet the Beacon Class of 2023


The 11th annual Beacon Awards took place on Oct. 10 at Woodwinds, where 15 exceptional individuals were recognized for their unwavering dedication to community service on the shoreline. Pictured are Todd Steward of Old Saybrook, Frances Swietlicki of Guilford, Elise Low of Guilford, Diane Popolizio of Northford, Joe Carapella of Clinton, Ann Murray of East Haven, Ashley Phan of North Haven, Daniel Montgomery of Guilford, Anthony Carrano of Essex, Dawn Perrotti of Branford, Olando Petgrave of Madison, Laura Colebank of Guilford, Mark Didiuk of Madison, Melanie DiNicola of Branford, and Samantha Parlato of East Haven. Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Zip06

Shore Publishing’s 2023 Beacon Awards were held on Oct. 10 at Woodwinds in Branford, honoring 15 individuals who selflessly step up to help fulfill the shoreline community’s promise as a place of opportunity, well-being, and safety for all. The 11th annual awards gala honored Joe Carapella of Clinton, Anthony Carrano of Essex, Laura Colebank of Clinton, Mary Didiuk of Madison, Melanie DiNicola of Branford, Elise Low of Guilford, Daniel Montgomery of Guilford, Ann Murray of East Haven, Samantha Parlato of East Haven, Ashley Phan of North Haven, Diane Popolizio of Northford, Dawn Perrotti of Branford, Olando Petgrave of Madison, Frances Swietlicki of Guilford, and Todd Steward of Old Saybrook.