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Tscentennial committee reports progress on banners, fundraising and event schedule
Summary
The Town’s tricentennial/tsentennial committee reported plans for about 50 banners (estimated $70 each; $5,000 allocation for initial procurement), more than $130,000 in donations/pledges and a schedule of 2027 events. The committee asked staff to coordinate banner approvals with utilities and finalize volunteer staffing.
The town’s tricentennial (tsentennial) committee updated the Select Board June 16 on banners, fundraising and a schedule of celebratory events leading into 2027.
Don Morris, committee chair, said a zoning amendment approved at town meeting allows banners on utility poles beginning Aug. 1, 2026. The committee plans approximately 50 banners across Main Street and village centers; preliminary cost estimates put the unit price, including brackets, at about $70 with shipping and a contingency leading the committee to propose a $5,000 initial allocation.
Morris said donations and pledges exceed $130,000, not including the town’s $30,000 seed allocation that the committee does not expect to tap at this time. He outlined a slate of events for 2027 — incorporation day on July 6, a drone show, a parade, a house and garden tour, a cemetery “Voices from the Grave” tour and other community activities.
The committee asked DPW and staff to coordinate with National Grid and Verizon for approval of pole locations and brackets. "The critical path is to figure out your budget and then back into how many polls and then choose locations... that Mark can then take to National Grid for approval," the committee said. The Select Board agreed to reserve dates and to discuss logistics such as field use on meeting dates.
Why it matters: The banners and events are visible elements of the town’s yearlong celebration and involve coordination with utilities, DPW and volunteer groups. Fundraising success to date reduces pressure on town operating funds.
Next steps: Committee will finalize locations, pursue fabrication and coordinate with utilities; staff will place related items on future agendas and work to recruit volunteers.
