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Commission weighs hay bales, benches and pews to keep children safe on parade float
Summary
To keep children safe on the moving float, commissioners discussed alternatives to hay bales—historic pew benches from the community hall and secured seating — and agreed to measure stage railings before making a final purchase decision.
Safety for children riding on the float was a recurring topic. Commissioners discussed hay bales, wooden pew-style benches and wired chairs as potential seating; one commissioner warned that if decorations cover sightlines the kids might not be visible to the crowd. The group agreed they would measure the stage and rails before deciding whether to use hay bales, hauled benches or secured chairs.
Members also considered how to protect historic pews if those are used: cover them with thick movie blankets or canvas during transit and tie or secure fabric to keep it from slipping while children move. Follow-up tasks: measure both the stage and community-hall benches and confirm whether materials (hay bales, benches, or secured chairs) will fit and be safe on the float before finalizing decorations.
