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Select Board approves Falconfest winter bonfire, downtown rewind block party and holiday tree activities
Summary
Falconfest organizers requested permits for a Plains Park winter bonfire (Jan. 10), a downtown block party (June 23, 2026), and participation in the Dec. 6 tree lighting; fire and police officials confirmed operational oversight; the Select Board approved the three event requests by voice vote.
Representatives from Falconfest described planned community events and requested Select Board support for needed permits.
Rebecca Franke (treasurer) and Dave Paddish (secretary) outlined the winter bonfire at Plains Park (Jan. 10, 2026, with a rain date) and the fourth annual Downtown Rewind block party on June 23, 2026 (with a rain date and requested street/lot closures). They described activities, public-safety arrangements, and past attendance. Fire Chief Brian Barry said the department supported the bonfire and would issue a ceremonial bonfire permit if the board authorized the event.
Board members asked logistical questions about street closures, traffic flow, and trash collection; Falconfest said the police department would be consulted about routing and that organizers would coordinate with businesses. The board moved and approved the bonfire permit, the downtown block party permit and Falconfest's participation in the Dec. 6 tree lighting by voice votes.
Why it matters: These annual community events rely on coordination between volunteer organizers and town public-safety and public-works agencies; approval clears organizers to apply for final permits and begin logistical planning.
Falconfest will submit permit applications per the board's direction and coordinate final closures and traffic plans with police.
