LIFE

Judy Hartling owns and operates a one-woman communications firm. The local resident recently expanded her offerings thanks to grant funding.

John McCarthy is no one hit wonder. In fact, his resume rocks. He is a big-picture thinker, problem solver, and influencer. This musician, educator and entrepreneur will soon open his third branch of Rock House School of Music in Rocky Hill.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought more attention than ever to public health districts. They played a role in helping people through that dark time by promoting vaccination and basic safety protocols such as social distancing, wearing masks, washing hands and more.

Italian Americans have been making major contributions to Rocky Hill since they came here in 1898 to work in the quarry. They have made a positive impact including contributions to our governance and commerce.

The Rocky Hill Congregational Church will mark its 300th anniversary next year. Its leaders are taking advantage of that landmark event to change some things for the better.

Terri Krisavage’s career as a floral designer has taken her from Connecticut across the country and now she has returned to her roots.

There is a book by historian Barbara Tuchman, who wrote the landmark book “The Guns of August” entitled “The First Salute.” This book describes a privateer, the Andrew Doria of Maryland, entering the harbor at the Dutch island of St. Eustatius and receiving a welcoming salute from the island’s government.

When Rocky Hill resident Leo Kerz was awarded a college internship with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, no one should have been surprised. Working at a place like the DEP is in his DNA.