Museum to present Chute with inaugural award

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Waterbury's Mattatuck Museum will present radio personality and Southington High Class of 1973 grad Tom Chute with its first Brass Button Award next month. The award recognizes "the outstanding contributions of an individual from the greater Waterbury area to the cultural and social enrichment of their community."

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Here's what the museum had to say in its press release:

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A radio broadcaster for almost 40 years, he has been Waterbury's favorite morning host on WATR 1320 AM for 24 years and now also serves as the station's program director and general manager. Mr. Chute's community service began as school student, donating his time and efforts to many town organizations and serving as a Southington Red Cross volunteer and board member. As a radio personality Mr. Chute has continued putting his belief in community service into action both personally and by using his broadcast facility as a way to help others. He helps wherever and in any way he can, as an emcee, performer, board member and advocate.

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He has contributed to countless organizations that make the community stronger including: The American Cancer Society, Children's Community School, Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries, Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury OIC Inc., Saint Mary's Hospital, St. Vincent DePaul Shelter, The United Way, Waterbury Hospital, and Waterbury Public Schools. His annual Christmas Shows featuring WATR staff and annual fall musicals at Seven Angels Theatre have raised thousands of dollars for WATR's Sunshine Fund Drive for needy children and families.
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Tom Chute will be presented with the Brass Button Award on Wednesday, Sept. 30 with a dinner in his honor at the Villa Rosa in Waterbury. For more information about the award or to register for the award dinner call the museum at 203-753-0381 ext 10.
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For more information on the museum, visit www.mattatuckmuseum.org.