Gov. Ned Lamont, a Stones fan, praised Richards for his music career and philanthropy to local organizations, and the state's first lady, Annie Lamont, placed the medallion around his neck.

Gov. Ned Lamont gave Weston resident Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones a special award this week. You saw that on News 8, but here is an extended version of what happened during the ceremony.

Gov. Ned Lamont, a Stones fan, praised Richards for his music career and his contributions to local charitable causes. “Well, thank you very much.

Gov. Ned Lamont, a Stones fan, praised Richards for his music career and philanthropy to local organizations, and the state’s first lady, Annie Lamont, placed the medallion around his neck.

Lamont also repeated a conversation he had with Richards in which Keith explained how he ended up moving to Connecticut. “He said, ‘Me and [my wife] Patti with the kids [were] living downtown ...

Governor Ned Lamont, a Stones fan, praised Keith for his music career and philanthropy to local organisations. 'Well, thank you very much. And thank you Connecticut,' Keith said before pausing ...