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Buckhannon council approves Gold Star Mothers rose garden proposed by VFW Auxiliary
Summary
The Buckhannon City Council approved a request from VFW Post 3663 to establish a Gold Star Mothers rose garden on city-owned property. The Gold Star Mothers will provide a $2,000 grant and the city agreed to include watering in maintenance duties.
The Buckhannon City Council voted to allow VFW Post 3663 and the Gold Star Mothers to establish a commemorative rose garden on city-owned property.
Carey Wagman of the VFW Auxiliary presented the request during the public comment period, saying the Gold Star Mothers would provide a $2,000 grant toward the garden and asking the city to water the plantings after establishment. Council members discussed possible locations and the appropriate level of prominence for the garden; Council Member Jack Reger said it should sit in a place of prominence to honor the sacrifice the garden is intended to memorialize.
Reger moved to approve the request and David Thomas seconded. The council voted to approve the garden request; the packet and meeting minutes record the motion as carried. The motion does not specify an installation timeline or the exact city-owned site; council discussion indicated staff will coordinate location and maintenance details.
The approval authorizes placement of the garden subject to subsequent coordination between VFW Post 3663 and city staff on an exact location and maintenance plan. No additional city funding beyond routine maintenance and watering was specified in the meeting record.
