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Cushing Selectboard nominates Ida and Gary Clark for Spirit of America award, proposes trail rename
Summary
The Selectboard moved to nominate Ida and Gary Clark for the 2026 Spirit of America Award and to rename the Town House Loop Trail in their honor; a resident praised the Clarks’ volunteer service. The minutes record the motions but do not record a vote outcome for these items.
At the June 22 meeting, Selectboard Chair Cheryl Stackpole moved to nominate Ida and Gary Clark for the town’s 2026 Spirit of America Award; Selectboard member Craig Normand seconded the motion. Chair Stackpole also moved, seconded by Selectboard member Tracey Bally, to rename the Town House Loop Trail to the Ida and Gary Clark Trail.
Resident Dawn Jones addressed the board during this agenda item and spoke warmly about the “countless volunteer hours” the Clarks have given to the community, praising their commitment and generosity. The minutes record the motions and Jones’s remarks but do not include recorded vote tallies or a statement that the motions carried.
Next steps: the board’s motions will need any required administrative follow-up (formal nomination processing for the Spirit of America award and updates to trail signage and maps if the renaming is finalized). The minutes do not specify timelines or implementation details.
