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Parks and Rec OKs one-day pumpkin-collection at Poulanes Park, allows staged pickup through Dec. 1
Summary
The New Canaan Parks and Recreation Commission approved Planet of Canon’s request to use a small area of Poulanes Park on Nov. 29 for a pumpkin-collection. Organizers said leftover pumpkins will be removed by Dec. 1 for composting to avoid overloading the town transfer station.
Heather Bolger, speaking for Planet of Canon, asked the commission on Nov. 12 to allow a pumpkin-collection at Poulanes Park on Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with volunteers on-site and the option to leave leftovers until Monday, Dec. 1, for staged pickup by farms or a composting contractor. "Last year, we estimate that we collected over 15,000 pounds in pumpkins," Bolger said, noting the…
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