Williamsburg's Hometown Heroes Project Inspires Massachusetts Teen

When brainstorming ideas for a civics class project, most eighth graders in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, wanted to clean up parks.

Laura Bronson had a different idea.

Her mother, Lynne, closely follows the Williamsburg Then, Williamsburg Now Facebook page, and she told Laura about the Hometown Heroes project.

Laura came to visit her grandparents in Williamsburg, and she knew that would be her project.

“She saw all of the banners, and got very interested,” said Laura’s grandmother, Sue Brubaker.

Laura’s teacher was thrilled with the idea. She helped Laura, who has met with the mayor and members o...