Bolton Heritage Farm Commission to take part in Sleigh Bells Ring and Festival of Trees; fundraiser and luminary event proposed

At its Sept. 9 meeting, the Bolton Heritage Farm Commission weighed participation in several upcoming winter events and reached a decision on community outreach. After discussing options, the Commission decided to participate again in Sleigh Bells Ring at St. Maurice Church on Nov. 23 and to enter a tree in the Festival of Trees on Dec. 7.

The discussion of event participation referenced both the Bolton Winter Faire (Dec. 7) and Sleigh Bells Ring (Nov. 23). Commissioners debated participating in one or both events and settled on the combination above to maintain the Commission’s public presence while managing volunteer/time commitments.

During New Business, Commission member Paula Lynn (noted as an active member of the Congregational Church in Bolton) suggested the church facilities could be used for a future fundraiser; the Commission also discussed holding a luminary event at the Farm as another fundraising/community-engagement opportunity. No formal vote tally is recorded in the transcript for the event participation decision; the record states the Commission “decided” to participate in Sleigh Bells Ring and to showcase a tree at the Festival of Trees.

No formal grants or external funding were approved to support these events at the meeting; the Commission will likely rely on volunteer support and existing modest fund balances for decorations and participation costs. The Commission adjourned at 6:28 P.M.