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Uxbridge committee finalizes parade float plan and save‑the‑date distribution
Summary
Committee members confirmed a tow-truck float with four-foot illuminated marquee numbers and discussed staffing, table logistics, save-the-date postcards and volunteer roles for First Night on Dec. 6.
The Town of Uxbridge 300th Anniversary Committee confirmed details for its First Night parade float and public-facing table on Nov. 5. Committee member S4 reported securing a tow truck for the float and acquiring illuminated four‑foot marquee digits to display "300" on the float bed; volunteers including family members and local helpers will assist assembling and securing the display.
Committee members discussed placement of marquee digits, spare digits for the table, and lighting constraints on the Town Common (S1 noted that no lighting is permitted on the common until Santa’s arrival). S5 said she would provide halogen lamps for the committee table to illuminate raffle items and giveaways.
The group also discussed save-the-date postcards: S1 will design a 5x7 postcard that lists major events without firm dates, includes a QR code linking to the Friends of the 300 payment portal (Unibank/Unipay) and a general volunteer contact email, and encourages residents to sign up to volunteer. The committee debated whether to sell cookies (from a local baker) or give them away; they decided to distribute cookies and accept donations at the table.
Volunteer logistics were set: table staff should arrive early to unload on Court Street and set up by roughly 3:00 p.m. on event day; float crew plans include parking arrangements to maintain public safety lane access.
