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Donor to fund polyester 'heart' sculpture; location to be determined
Summary
A donor, Bob Bujold, will provide funds for a polyester heart sculpture; the commission will decide on siting after funds and delivery timing, expected in about 4–6 weeks after order.
The chair reported that donor Bob Bujold has pledged funding for a polyester public sculpture described as a ‘‘heart of Bristol’’ and that a check should arrive in the coming weeks. The chair said the commission will need to select a permanent location and noted delivery would take approximately four to six weeks after the order is processed.
Commissioners discussed possible siting options including Federal Hill Green, a downtown pocket park adjacent to the parking garage, or Wilson Field. The chair noted some Parks & Rec members raised concerns about historical sensitivity if the sculpture is sited at Federal Hill Green; the donor and staff will coordinate next steps with Parks & Rec about siting and installation logistics.
No formal vote or purchase order was recorded at the meeting; staff said they would follow up with Parks & Rec and coordinate the timing once the donation and purchase details are finalized.
