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Hollis commission plans simple dedication for Tom Dufresne on May 30 with saplings and bench
Summary
Commissioners agreed on a modest May 30 dedication for the Tom Dufresne memorial (bench) with brief remarks, tokens or a time capsule and distribution of saplings to early attendees; they decided to keep the event small and coordinate invitations with select board and family.
The House Conservation Commission set May 30 as the date for the Tom Dufresne memorial dedication and discussed keeping the event modest and site‑focused.
Members debated the scope and agreed the commission’s role should be limited to a brief bench dedication and simple commemorations rather than a full memorial service. Commissioner proposals included meeting at the parking lot and walking to the bench, using a tent if the weather required, asking a commission representative to speak, allowing family members to offer remembrances, and collecting small tokens or burying a time capsule.
Commissioner 8 suggested distributing saplings for attendees to plant in Tom’s honor; members agreed to the idea and proposed buying an initial 50 saplings for the first attendees. The commission also discussed invitation lists (select board, planning board, trails committee and family) and posting a short notice on town channels and the commission Facebook page.
Chair (speaker 1) and others asked to confirm a start time with the family and to finalize logistics (sapling procurement, tent, and whether light refreshments would be provided). Members emphasized keeping the ceremony under an hour and keeping arrangements low‑key and accessible.
The commission assigned outreach tasks and will confirm timing and supply logistics before the dedication.
