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Donations to Rockport music department total at least $865 and included raffle prizes

Rockport School Committee · April 20, 2026
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Summary

The committee acknowledged donations to the music department: a $500 memorial gift (with a matching pledge), $195 from an art gallery, $170 in massage gift certificates from a donor, plus framed artwork used in raffles.

During correspondence the committee recorded several donations to support the music department. The chair read the list: a $500 donation in memory of Russell Welch from Ruth Elena MacArthur with a matching gift pledge from Gorton's of Gloucester; $195 from Kathleen Miller of Art Nook Gallery; two $85 massage gift certificates donated by Carrie DeFort (total $170); and donated paintings from staff used as raffle prizes.

The committee thanked the donors and noted that the donated funds and raffle proceeds will go directly to the music program. No vote was required; the committee simply recorded the gifts and expressed appreciation.