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Darien Beautification Commission advances "That's My Brick" plaza plan, considers benches and planting
Summary
Commission members discussed opening the "That's My Brick" area to the street, adding pavers, pruning trees and offering memorial benches (listed at $2,500 with plaques); Pam Thompson distributed outreach flyers and proposed an email campaign to town businesses.
The Darien Beautification Commission on Feb. 11 discussed plans to make the town's "That's My Brick" area more visible and to sell memorial benches as part of a fundraising push. Sarah Schwarz, the commission chair, led the meeting at Darien Town Hall.
Pam Thompson, a commission member, said she has distributed flyers to most businesses and presented draft promotion language designed to encourage purchases and donations. She offered sample lines including "Promote your business" and "Buy a brick, make your name stick," and members discussed using a Chamber of Commerce mailing from the commission's account to reach local businesses.
Members discussed several site changes to improve visibility and access: opening the brick area to the street, installing pavers, pruning and thinning trees, and placing a tray placeholder for planting. The group asked the Darien tree warden to perform or advise on pruning work and noted questions about removing small spruce plantings and adding a planter at the site. Commission members agreed to reassess the site in spring when conditions can be inspected in person.
The commission reviewed bench logistics. Seasons Too, a local vendor, has asked when to deliver benches; members discussed a $2,500 price point tied to a memorial plaque and noted that, if unsold, the vendor has offered to sell benches to the commission at cost. The minutes record the $2,500 figure and the vendor's reserve offer but do not show a formal purchase vote.
The commission also asked about design work and social media: members are awaiting a rendering from Charlotte for the garden and discussed which email address is linked to the commission Instagram account and whether a password reset is needed.
No formal motions or votes about the plaza plan, bench purchases, or planting changes were recorded in the minutes; the group assigned follow-up tasks and agreed to revisit the proposals in spring.
