Council sets town Christmas tree lighting as first Friday in December (Dec. 5)
Nov 11, 2025
Council agreed to make the town's tree-lighting an annual event on the first Friday in December, selecting Dec. 5 for 2025; staff will firm up timing, sequence and logistics.
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Council members endorsed making a Christmas tree-lighting event an annual tradition on the first weekend in December and settled on the first Friday (Dec. 5) for this year. Speakers discussed whether to schedule on Friday or Saturday, noted staff availability around Thanksgiving, and agreed a Friday event would likely encourage attendance while avoiding conflicts with other towns' parades.
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