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Everyday Inspirations: Stern Village Resident Leads Neighborhood Watch

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Everyday Inspirations is a series that features people in Patch communities who inspire others through their work, or people who have faced extraordinary situations and grown from them. They have been featured by other people in the community that have been inspired by the nominees.

Name: Gus Aquino
Town: Trumbull, CT
Nominated by: Harriet Polansky

Why is this person an "Everyday Inspiration?" 
Gus Aquino is an extraordinary resident of Stern Village, the Trumbull Housing Authority. He is extremely compassionate and concerned about the welfare of the residents of Stern Village.

He is committed to help safeguard the residents of Stern Village and to volunteer his time to work with Harriet Polansky, the Executive Director, and the THA Commissioners, to make Stern Village an exemplary public housing authority and a great place to live.

Has the nominee's life been changed in an extraordinary way? 

Harriet Polansky, Executive Director of Stern Village and the THA Commissioners have worked hard to make several improvements in a short period of time. When Harriet asked Gus to help her create a Stern Village Neighborhood Watch, Gus jumped at the chance to make Stern Village a safer place. He is proud to be a resident of Stern Village. 

How does this person work to make others' lives better?

Gus is the volunteer “Commander” of the Stern Village Watch. He helps safeguard the residents of Stern Village, along with his four-member team. Gus has been instrumental in helping to create and implement procedures for parking in Stern Village. These procedures also help protect the residents.

Gus runs our Friday Movie Night, makes popcorn for 25+ residents who attend, set-ups and cleans up for Bingo, as well as Harriet’s Monthly Tuesday Tea. Gus makes sure there is always coffee in the Community Room for residents of Stern Village and he is meticulous about the kitchen, located in the Community Room.

Gus even provides residents with his phone number, in case they need him. Gus volunteers because he truly cares about his fellow Stern Village neighbors and community. 


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