Selectmen support Hometown Hero banners; organizers report $1,205 raised
Organizers of the Honoring Springfield Veterans 'Hometown Hero Banners' program asked the Board to accept donations; they reported $1,205 on hand (including $705 from a bake sale). The Board asked for a program layout and a plan for handling excess funds before formally accepting donations.
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Tamara Butcher and Karen MacMillan told the Board of Selectmen on July 13 that the community-run Honoring Springfield Veterans "Hometown Hero Banners" effort has received five applications and $1,205 in donations, including $705 raised at a recent bake sale. They asked the town to accept funds on the program's behalf.
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