DALTON, Mass. — As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, the Dalton Historical Commission has launched the Hometown Heroes Program to honor current and former Dalton residents who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces or as local First Responders. 

 

The program recognizes anyone with past or present ties to Dalton, including veterans and Police, Fire, and EMS personnel.

 

The initiative features commemorative banners displayed along Dalton's main thoroughfares.

 

Each banner highlights an individual hero with their name, photo, branch, and era, place or organization, of service.

 

For the inaugural display period, banners will hang from May through November and will be displayed for at least two years or until they show signs of wear, at which point they will be returned to their sponsors.

 

Commission member Dennis Croughwell thanked L.P. Adams, Kelly's, Zinky's Pub, REWC, and other local partners for providing mounting brackets, installation support, and community backing.

 

He added that Dalton's veterans and First Responders "represent the very best of our town," and that the banners will share their stories in a way that inspires the entire community.

 

Banners may be sponsored by anyone, e.g. family, friends, organizations, etc. for any qualifying individual for $150 each. For inclusion in this year's program applications must be received by March 1.

 

Applications are available at Town Hall, participating local businesses, or online on the Town Website at Dalton-ma.gov/historical-commission.

 

For additional information, or to request an application contact the Dalton Historical Commission.

 

For more information or to sponsor a banner, contact the Historical Commission by email at historical@dalton-ma.gov or by phone at (413) 6846111 x303.