On Friday, December 18, the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Milford presented Franco and Sal Laragione with the Citizens of the Year Award. The award was given in recognition for the actions of the two brothers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are here to recognize the Laragione’s and Mama Maria’s Restaurant for the outstanding service to the community during the pandemic,” Angel Hodges, CCGM President, said. “Our community depends on people like this to keep us going in times of trial. We wanted to recognize their work in feeding those who may not have had a hot meal otherwise.”