Photos of the Day 08/09/17

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff A retirement ceremony was held for Coast Guard Chief Scott Johnson at the New Britain Fire Department Headquarters on Wednesday at noon. Johnson who is battling colorectal cancer has worked as a firefighter in New Britain for approximately 10 years. Johnson, seated, listens to Coast Guard Commander Matt Walker deliver a speech.

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff A retirement ceremony was held for Coast Guard Chief Scott Johnson at the New Britain Fire Department Headquarters on Wednesday at noon. Johnson who is battling colorectal cancer has worked as a firefighter in New Britain for approximately 10 years. Johnson sits as he listens to Coast Guard Commander Matt Walker.

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff A retirement ceremony was held for Coast Guard Chief Scott Johnson at the New Britain Fire Department Headquarters on Wednesday at noon. Johnson who is battling colorectal cancer has worked as a firefighter in New Britain for approximately 10 years. Johnson holds a commendation award from the Coast Guard prior to having the commendation pinned by Master Chief Dale McCurry.

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff A retirement ceremony was held for Coast Guard Chief Scott Johnson at the New Britain Fire Department Headquarters on Wednesday at noon. Johnson who is battling colorectal cancer has worked as a firefighter in New Britain for approximately 10 years. Johnson smiles as he holds a commendation award from the Coast Guard just after having the commendation pinned by Master Chief Dale McCurry.

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff A retirement ceremony was held for Coast Guard Chief Scott Johnson at the New Britain Fire Department Headquarters on Wednesday at noon. Johnson who is battling colorectal cancer has worked as a firefighter in New Britain for approximately 10 years. Johnson wears his commendation medal and award certificate after being pinned by Master Chief Dale McCurry.

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff A retirement ceremony was held for Coast Guard Chief Scott Johnson at the New Britain Fire Department Headquarters on Wednesday at noon. Johnson who is battling colorectal cancer has worked as a firefighter in New Britain for approximately 10 years. Johnson, wearing his commendation medal, looks over a coin presented by Master Chief Brett Verhulst.

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff A retirement ceremony was held for Coast Guard Chief Scott Johnson at the New Britain Fire Department Headquarters on Wednesday at noon. Johnson who is battling colorectal cancer has worked as a firefighter in New Britain for approximately 10 years. Scott presents flowers to his wife Caroline during the ceremony.

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff A retirement ceremony was held for Coast Guard Chief Scott Johnson at the New Britain Fire Department Headquarters on Wednesday at noon. Johnson who is battling colorectal cancer has worked as a firefighter in New Britain for approximately 10 years. Scott presents flowers to his wife Caroline during the ceremony.

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff A retirement ceremony was held for Coast Guard Chief Scott Johnson at the New Britain Fire Department Headquarters on Wednesday at noon. Johnson who is battling colorectal cancer has worked as a firefighter in New Britain for approximately 10 years. Johnson looks over the shadow box which was custom made by Coast Guard DC1 Wade Hinkley.

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff A retirement ceremony was held for Coast Guard Chief Scott Johnson at the New Britain Fire Department Headquarters on Wednesday at noon. Johnson who is battling colorectal cancer has worked as a firefighter in New Britain for approximately 10 years. Johnson looks over the shadow box which was custom made and presented by Coast Guard DC1 Wade Hinkley.

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff A retirement ceremony was held for Coast Guard Chief Scott Johnson at the New Britain Fire Department Headquarters on Wednesday at noon. Johnson who is battling colorectal cancer has worked as a firefighter in New Britain for approximately 10 years. Coast Guard members applaud at the conclusion of the retirement ceremony.

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff A retirement ceremony was held for Coast Guard Chief Scott Johnson at the New Britain Fire Department Headquarters on Wednesday at noon. Johnson who is battling colorectal cancer has worked as a firefighter in New Britain for approximately 10 years. Johnson is given a plaque at the conclusion of the ceremony by Coast Guard DC1 Wade Hinkley.

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff A retirement ceremony was held for Coast Guard Chief Scott Johnson at the New Britain Fire Department Headquarters on Wednesday at noon. Johnson who is battling colorectal cancer has worked as a firefighter in New Britain for approximately 10 years. Johnson is congratulated by fellow service members.

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff A retirement ceremony was held for Coast Guard Chief Scott Johnson at the New Britain Fire Department Headquarters on Wednesday at noon. Johnson who is battling colorectal cancer has worked as a firefighter in New Britain for approximately 10 years. Johnson sits as he is congratulated by fellow firefighters and Coast Guard members.

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff A retirement ceremony was held for Coast Guard Chief Scott Johnson at the New Britain Fire Department Headquarters on Wednesday at noon. Johnson who is battling colorectal cancer has worked as a firefighter in New Britain for approximately 10 years. Johnson slices his retirement cake as firefighters and Coast Guard members look on.

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff Filming began at Amato's Toy & Hobby Store on Main St on Wednesday afternoon for a movie starring Mario Lopez and Melissa Joan Hart to be released in December 2017. Mario Lopez is greeted by fans looking to take selfies with the actor.

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff Filming began at Amato's Toy & Hobby Store on Main St on Wednesday afternoon for a movie starring Mario Lopez and Melissa Joan Hart to be released in December 2017. Steve Amato, the owner of Amato's, hands out water to the thirsty crowd waiting to catch a glimpse of actor Mario Lopez.

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff Filming began at Amato's Toy & Hobby Store on Main St on Wednesday afternoon for a movie starring Mario Lopez and Melissa Joan Hart to be released in December 2017. Mario Lopez makes his way across Main St from City Hall to the set in Amato's.

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff Filming began at Amato's Toy & Hobby Store on Main St on Wednesday afternoon for a movie starring Mario Lopez and Melissa Joan Hart to be released in December 2017. Mario Lopez makes his way across Main St from City Hall to the set in Amato's.

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff Filming began at Amato's Toy & Hobby Store on Main St on Wednesday afternoon for a movie starring Mario Lopez and Melissa Joan Hart to be released in December 2017. Mario Lopez makes his way across Main St from City Hall to the set in Amato's.

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff Filming began at Amato's Toy & Hobby Store on Main St on Wednesday afternoon for a movie starring Mario Lopez and Melissa Joan Hart to be released in December 2017. Mario Lopez makes his way across Main St from City Hall to the set in Amato's.

080917 Wesley Bunnell | Staff Filming began at Amato's Toy & Hobby Store on Main St on Wednesday afternoon for a movie starring Mario Lopez and Melissa Joan Hart to be released in December 2017. Mario Lopez makes his way across Main St from City Hall to the set in Amato's.

8/9/2017 Mike Orazzi | Staff New Jersey's Chris Cartnick (23) and Anthony Abbonizio (28) celebrate during the Eastern Regional Little League Tournament in Bristol Wednesday afternoon.

8/9/2017 Mike Orazzi | Staff New Jersey's Charlie Meglio (14) during the Eastern Regional Little League Tournament in Bristol Wednesday afternoon.

8/9/2017 Mike Orazzi | Staff New Jersey's Tai Mann (21) checks a runner during the Eastern Regional Little League Tournament in Bristol Wednesday afternoon.

8/9/2017 Mike Orazzi | Staff New Jersey's Chris Cartmick (23) rips a home run during the Eastern Regional Little League Tournament in Bristol Wednesday afternoon.

8/9/2017 Mike Orazzi | Staff New Jersey's Chris Cartmick (23) after his home run during the Eastern Regional Little League Tournament in Bristol Wednesday afternoon.

8/9/2017 Mike Orazzi | Staff New Jersey's Chris Cartnick (23) after his home run during the Eastern Regional Little League Tournament in Bristol Wednesday afternoon.

8/9/2017 Mike Orazzi | Staff New Jersey's JR Osmond (9) after his home run during the Eastern Regional Little League Tournament in Bristol Wednesday afternoon.