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Uxbridge Historical Commission advances medallion marker project, seeks $25,000 at fall town meeting
Summary
The Uxbridge Historical Commission voted to sponsor a fall town meeting article requesting $25,000 for production of a large historic medallion. Commissioners discussed production timing, Sankofa symbology on the design, fundraising through the historical society, a Select Board presentation and two subcommittees to handle publicity and commemoration.
The Uxbridge Historical Commission voted to sponsor a fall town-meeting article seeking a $25,000 appropriation to fund a large medallion-style historic marker, and formed subcommittees to develop outreach and to plan the marker dedication.
At the meeting in the Select Board Meeting Room commissioners discussed the project’s scope and timing. An unidentified commission member said, “We’re asking for 25,000,” describing that the amount would cover production costs for a single large medallion; production was estimated to take about seven months. Commissioners said they want to schedule installation when weather permits so concrete foundations can be poured and the piece need not be stored over winter.
Commissioners reviewed research tying the proposed marker site to Revolutionary-era activity,…
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