Community notes: ‘Silent No More’ vigil to honor the lives lost to domestic violence

Staff Reports; Record-Journal Southington/Plainville Community News; Oct. 4, 2024

The Prudence Crandall Center will hold its annual “Silent No More” candlelight vigil Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m.

The event honors the lives lost to domestic violence in Connecticut over the past year and serves as a call to action for the community to renew its commitment to ending domestic violence.

Speakers include Dr. William Petit of the Petit Family Foundation, Bristol Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano, and Court Advocate Daniela Bellows. Music will be provided by New Britain Symphony Orchestra violinist Sayumi Harb.

Light refreshments will be served at 6 p.m.

The center is the only domestic violence program serving Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, Kensington, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, and Terryville.