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Working with a waterfront scene in the background, Richard “Richie” Chiarella II removes tank lids while Mason Cleveland pulls hose to the tank.
Danbury Septic Tank Service celebrated 50 years in business in 2018, which would be impressive for any business, but it’s even more impressive for a company that suffered a disaster in its second year. The young company’s first truck went up in flames on July 1, 1970.
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