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Torn Between Two Finalists, A1 Roofing Decides to Give Away Two Roofs instead of One

Two finalists in a local "No Roof Left Behind" campaign are both winners after A1 Roofing and Construction in Middletown couldn't pick one over the other.

Two Aquidneck Island residents will be the lucky — and deserving — recipients of brand new roofs thanks to a Middletown roofing and construction company that took part in the No Roof Left Behind program and just couldn't pick between two finalists.

Gwendolyn George of Newport and Kathryn Tappen of Tiverton were announced as the winners after Sean Napolitano, owner of A1 Roofing and Construction, collected nominations and a selection committee narrowed down the names to two.  

Gwendolyn and Kathryn will receive material donations from Riverhead Building Supply of Middletown, Harvey Building Products of North Dartmouth, MA and GAF Building Products of Wayne, NJ. 

 “We are very pleased with the success of this initiative that has brought so many members of our community together. We are excited to celebrate with everyone who made this possible,” Napolitano said. "It is an honor to be able to give back to the community that has been so good to us over the years. Both of this years winners are very deserving members of Newport County."

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Construction will start on Aug. 10 and the public is invited to attend what is planned to be a fun-filled and festive celebration. Newport Financial Associates' Jack Napolitano will be the celebrity chef for the day and volunteers willing to pitch in are asked to sign up ahead of time by calling 401-265-1019.

Napolitano said they didn't expect to have to re-sheath Tappens' roof, but it needs to be done. That means they need help paying for the $700 in plywood for the job. Riverhead supply has already cut the bill 30 percent to help out.

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A-1 is covering all labor, permits and disposal costs, GAF Materials is supplying the roofing shingles and Harvey Building Products are supplying all underlayments, nails and drip edge.

Napolitano also wanted to thank members of the selection committee: Judi Smith, Susan McCoy, Linda Viera, And Lillian Thompson.

“No Roof Left Behind is a great way to rally the community together,” Napolitano said. “There is something for everyone to play a part. You don’t have to swing a hammer or even get dirty to help out. Whether looking to donate services, products or time just give us a call and we’ll find a place for you.”   

No Roof Left Behind is a nationwide program that gives folks in the community a way to help their good neighbors that have fallen on hard times. The No Roof Left Behind program provides a local contractor the framework to provide a new roof to a deserving homeowner in need at no cost.

You can get more information at www.a1roofingcompany.com


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