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Parks board seeks permission to install Honor Walk; town confirms $10,000 veterans fund available
Summary
The Parks Board presented plans for an Honor Walk — an engraved‑brick fundraiser and a new concrete walkway section near the community center — and the commission confirmed an existing $10,000 appropriation is available to cover initial concrete work estimated at $2,000–$3,000.
The Parks Board presented an updated Honor Walk proposal to the commission that would install an engraved‑brick border and a new concrete walkway near the community center. Board members described a design that sections the walkway by military service branch, places branch emblems at the walkway entrance and sells engraved bricks as a fundraiser; brick sales will cover brick and installation costs.
Design and budget: The Parks Board reported the concrete portion of the initial phase would require roughly 450 square feet of concrete, with an estimated cost between $2,000 and $3,000 depending on depth and supplier. The board said engraved‑brick sales would cover the costs of individual bricks and installation. The town’s budget packet shows a veterans fund (Fund 107) with $10,000 earmarked for veterans projects; the commission confirmed that money remains available and did not object to using it for the initial concrete pour.
Installation and timing: The Parks Board said installation would be staged: pour the concrete walkway first, then lay brick borders and add inscriptions as bricks sell. Board members said the bricks are sold through a vendor that installs engraved bricks; the board reported 25 bricks had been sold to date. Commissioners discussed minimum install thresholds (the vendor said they would install once at least 10 bricks are ready) and whether the work would limit the public use of adjacent grass or play space; the board said the design would maintain the grass area for play and that bricks are laid flush to the concrete.
Outcome: Commissioners indicated no objection to proceeding; managers noted staff may carry out the concrete work from the existing veterans fund and that no formal ordinance or vote was required because funds were already appropriated. The Parks Board asked for a budget breakdown and design confirmation by their November meeting.
Why it matters: The project uses a mix of town funding and public fundraising to create a veterans memorial and an accessible walkway at the community center.
Speakers: Chad Tusiak (Parks Board) presented design and cost estimates; Town Manager Lisa Fraser and Finance staff confirmed the $10,000 veterans fund balance; commissioners asked questions about sizing, placement and installation.
