Background
Harlamon was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on February 5, 1919.
Harlamon was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on February 5, 1919.
Afterwards, he received a bachelor in accounting, with honors, from Fordham University and an Master of Business Administration from the University of Connecticut.
Harlamon is noted for peacefully resolving race riots in Waterbury during the summer of 1969. He served as a sergeant in the United States. Army in the Philippines during World World War World War II Harlamon worked initially for the General Accounting Office in Washington District of Columbia He returned to Waterbury to work for the Chase Brass and Copper Company and, in 1966, became the comptroller for Waterbury National Bank. In 1968, Harlamon was President of the Board of Aldermen when then mayor Frederick West. Palomba resigned after suffering a heart attack, just six months into his 2nd term.
Harlamon assumed the office of mayor on June 1, 1968.
During the summer of 1969, Waterbury was beset by race riots. Waterbury"s African-American citizens led a fight for civil rights against charges of segregation and racism.
With the threat of further violence and rioting, Harlamon, against the advice of city officials, met with the protesters and helped to craft an agreement that ended the riots. Civil rights leaders later cited Harlamon"s personal trust and leadership with bringing a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
He left office on January 1, 1970.
Harlamon also served on the city"s Board of Finance and Board of Park Commissioners. He was President of the Board of Park Commissioners for 9 years.
A member of the Republican Party, Harlamon served as the mayor of Waterbury, Connecticut, from June 1968 to January 1970. In recognition of his service to the City of Waterbury and his civic involvement as a member of the Board of Directors of the Young Men’s Christian Association, Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury Exchange Club and the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra, Harlamon was elected to the Waterbury Hall of Fame in 2003.
