At the monthly business meeting, Charles Colaresi and Peter Galgano of the Berlin Veteran's Commission were in attendance to make two presentations.

First, the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department was presented with a plaque acknowledging and thanking the Department for its continued support of veterans within the town of Berlin. Accepting on behalf of the Department was Assistant Chief Richard Cop.

Second, a certificate of appreciation was also presented to Charles Paullin, reporter for the New Britain Herald. The Berlin Veterans Commission recognizes and thanks Charles for his support by reporting on the local Berlin veterans and the Commission.