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Erin Johnston, second from left, and Megan Pearson, center, co-executive directors of Fostering Family Hope, cut the ceremonial ribbon next to International United Miss Connecticut Jr. Teen Maddi Ruggiero, 14, of Wallingford, as Mayor William Dickinson, left, and Ray Andrewsen, executive director of the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce, assist during the grand opening of the new nonprofit on Hall Avenue in Wallingford, Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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