Do I need a notary for this application?

No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.

Who qualifies for a Hometown Hero banner?

The servicemember must have lived in Middleport, served in one of the listed branches, and be currently serving, honorably discharged, MIA, or have died in the line of duty.

What should I include with the application?

Include a photo of the veteran in uniform, a short essay of about 150 words describing their military career, and a check for the banner payable to the named project.

Middleport, NY · Niagara County

No notary required

Hometown Hero Banner Project Application

Q: How do I submit the application?

Email it to Historian@middleportny.gov, mail it to Christa Lutz, Historian, PO Box 186, Middleport NY 14105, or drop it off at Middleport Village Hall.

Families and friends use this application to request a 2027 Middleport Hometown Hero banner for an eligible servicemember or veteran.

What this form is

This application is for families or friends seeking a 2027 Hometown Hero banner honoring an eligible servicemember or veteran with ties to Middleport. It asks for the applicant’s contact information, the veteran’s information and a photo release, along with a short essay about the veteran’s military career. Applicants must include a photo and payment by check.

Who needs it

A family member or friend requesting a banner for someone who lived in Middleport and served in an eligible branch should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application by email to [email protected], mail it to Christa Lutz, Historian, PO Box 186, Middleport NY 14105, or drop it off at Middleport Village Hall. Enclose a check payable to Village of Middleport Hometown Heroes Project.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Hometown Hero Banner Project application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Print the information and provide your contact details, the veteran’s information, and a signed photo release.
3
Gather the Photo and Essay
Attach a veteran-in-uniform photo and an essay of about 150 words describing the military career.
4
Include Payment and Submit
Enclose a check payable to the Village of Middleport Hometown Heroes Project, then email, mail, or drop off the application.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for this application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the application?: Email it to [email protected], mail it to Christa Lutz, Historian, PO Box 186, Middleport NY 14105, or drop it off at Middleport Village Hall.
Who qualifies for a Hometown Hero banner?: The servicemember must have lived in Middleport, served in one of the listed branches, and be currently serving, honorably discharged, MIA, or have died in the line of duty.
What should I include with the application?: Include a photo of the veteran in uniform, a short essay of about 150 words describing their military career, and a check for the banner payable to the named project.

Need something notarized?

This Hometown Hero Banner Project Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Middleport form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.