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Volunteers raise more than half of funds for new ‘Welcome to Alton’ sign; DOT permit and placement planned

3293857 · May 14, 2025
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A community fundraising effort has raised more than half the estimated $8,000 cost for a new welcome sign at the town traffic circle; DPW and volunteers will stake the location and pursue DOT permits with the goal of installing before July 4.

Volunteers and local businesses have raised more than half of the approximately $8,000 needed to install a new granite-and-composite “Welcome to Alton” sign at the town traffic circle, town staff told the Board of Selectmen May 13.

Town staff said fundraising has progressed quickly — more than $3,000 initially and later…

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