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Wellington board selects new 250th‑anniversary video and smaller screen for July 4 event
Summary
Trustees voted unanimously to commission a new 250th‑anniversary video (Option 1b) and to rent a 30‑foot diagonal inflatable screen for the town's July 4, 2026 celebration; a local trustee had offered to create a free custom video but the board chose the vendor option after discussion of quality and timing.
At the Dec. 9 meeting the Wellington Board of Trustees voted to approve the town’s July 4, 2026 presentation plan, selecting the new 250th‑anniversary video option and a smaller 30‑foot diagonal inflatable screen.
The board discussed four video options: reuse and minor editing of the existing production (estimated editing cost $500), commissioning a new 250th‑anniversary production (listed in the packet at $2,500), partnering with a volunteer editor at no cost, or accepting a locally produced custom video offered free by Trustee Danny. Trustees expressed differing priorities: several emphasized quality and a professional look for the town’s 250th anniversary, while others emphasized cost savings and local content. Screen choices were discussed with prior practice using a 50‑foot inflatable (about $4,000) and a 30‑foot screen roughly estimated at $2,000.
Trustee Teets moved to approve the 07/04/2026 video option as Option 1b (the new 250th‑anniversary video) and to rent the 30‑foot diagonal screen as the preferred screen option; the motion was seconded and adopted by unanimous roll call.
Staff will proceed with vendor contracting and any minor edits required; Trustee Danny’s offer to produce a local video was recorded on the record but the board chose the vendor path for this event.
