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Council to cover up to $800 for volunteer-led tree-lighting after fund shortfall
Summary
Volunteers organizing Wellsville’s tree-lighting reported roughly $700 raised against about $1,200 in lights. The council capped city funding at $800 and assigned volunteers to continue fundraising and coordinate volunteers and event logistics.
Wellsville City Council voted on Nov. 20 to provide up to $800 in city funding to supplement donations for a volunteer-run downtown Christmas-tree lighting and related activities.
Organizers reported that the lights and related supplies total roughly $1,200 and that about $700 had been raised through donations. Council members discussed installation logistics — including the need for a boom truck and an electrician for the top of the tree — and event staffing such as hot-chocolate distribution and garbage cans.
One council member proposed a capped payment to ensure the city’s support while encouraging continued donations; the motion to provide up to $800 was seconded and approved by the council. Staff asked volunteers to return if the fundraising shortfall exceeds the cap so the council can consider additional assistance.
Event details: the tree-lighting is scheduled for the Saturday after Thanksgiving at 6:30 p.m.; volunteers and council members will coordinate hot-chocolate service and basic event setup. Donuts were discussed on social media as a potential donation but the council did not take responsibility for providing them.
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