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Sudbury 2 50 organizers lay out events, warn of budget gap as state support falls through
Summary
Sudbury 2 50 committee presented a slate of town events for 2025–2026 (Patriots’ Day activities, Wayside Inn events, July 4 float, Knox cannon celebration) and said a $25,000 town allocation plus modest merchandise revenue won’t cover higher-cost items; committee leaders are pursuing sponsorships and state grants after a $50,000 House proposal was removed in conference.
Radha Gargea, chair of the Sudbury 2 50 committee, told the Select Board on Dec. 17 that the volunteer committee has assembled a full calendar of commemorative events for 2025–26 but faces a material funding shortfall if it includes higher-cost attractions such as a drone display.
Gargea said the committee received a $25,000 allocation from the board and has spent about $3,500–$4,000 on merchandise so far, recovering roughly $700. She said the Massachusetts House twice proposed adding statewide 2 50 funds, but the money was removed…
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