PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Arline Newton celebrated her 104th birthday on Dec. 14 at Hillcrest Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Staff and residents joined together to wish her a very happy birthday.
Newton was born in 1919, the year that the Boston Red Sox sold Babe Ruth's contract to the New York Yankees. She has been a resident of Hillcrest Commons for the last five years.
Newton is still very active and can be seen in the photos helping to decorate one of Hillcrest Commons' Christmas trees.
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Pittsfield Veteran Turns 102
By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
Mayor Marchetti presents Salatino with a proclamation recognizing his service and contribution to the community. Salatino will turn 102 on Nov. 27.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city resident and veteran was recognized this week as he closes in on his 102 birthday this month.
On Tuesday, Anthony "Tony" Salatino Jr. was honored during the City Council meeting for this impressive milestone. He was born on Nov. 27, 1922, in Polia, Calabria, Italy, and came to Pittsfield in 1937 with his older brother to join their father.
"I am very honored to be here tonight," he said to a room full of community members, friends, and family before they erupted into applause.
Mayor Peter Marchetti said Salatino experienced challenging times during the Great Depression but always focused on building a strong foundation for his family. He joined the Army in 1943 and after completing training in Virginia, was stationed in England and France for about three years.
Marchetti said he hoped to present Salatino with the proclamation on Veterans Day, the prior day, but it didn't work out.
"I don't think I've ever stood next to someone who was 102 years-to-be," the mayor said.
The Pittsfield High graduate was a corporal and medical technician at Headquarters Medical Corps and received an honorable discharge in 1946.
"In 1947, Tony's many years of hard work paid off when he was able to bring the rest of his family from Italy to Pittsfield, Mass., and provide them with a home," Marchetti read from the proclamation.
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