Halloran Sage is proud to sponsor Connecticut Conference of Municipalities’ (CCM) Municipal Excellence Awards. Managing Partner Ken Slater was honored to present prizes to the awards recipients at CCM’s Annual Convention this year.

Congratulations to the below winners.

Clinton Police Department, recipient of the Topical Award for their Clinton Assessment and Risk Evaluation (CARE) initiative with Clinton Public Schools, Clinton Human Services, nonprofit providers, local businesses, and CT public-safety partners to prevent suicide and targeted violence.

Town of Preston, recipient of the Population 1 Category Award for their Poquetanuck Village Master Traffic Calming Plan & Heritage Plan to build a vibrant community by creating a Main Street that addresses safety and economic sustainability along with improving access to nature, recreation, education, and employment.

Town of Simsbury, recipient of the Population 2 Category Award for their Station Street One-Way to Two-Way Conversion project converting the roadway to improve connectivity and a more pedestrian-friendly downtown area for the community and local businesses.

Town of West Hartford, recipient of the Population 3 Category Award for their Food Waste Collection Program to divert food waste from the municipal solid waste stream by providing convenient and accessible drop-off sites for food scraps and converting it into compost and renewable energy.

The firm attends every year along with dozens of Connecticut’s municipal leaders and officials. 2026 was especially memorable as CCM hosted the Gubernatorial Debate between candidates Governor Ned Lamont and Senator Ryan Fazio the night before the convention. Prior to the debate, Anthony Salvatore of Cromwell was recognized as the Joel Cogen Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

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