Trustees of War Memorials Meeting

Trustees reviewed Memorial Day activities and agreed to prioritize citywide flagpole maintenance and coordination (locations discussed include Rocky Hill Road, Friend Street, Union Cemetery, Training Field and others) and discussed care/custody and restoration needs for local war memorials, including the Civil War soldiers memorial and a rusted 75-mm cannon at Mt. Prospect.

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Key decisions

Flag poles across the city will be an area of focus moving forward (inventory, repair, repainting, and coordination of flag-raising responsibilities).

Coordinate restoration/repair efforts for specific memorials noted (including the 75-mm cannon at Mt. Prospect) and pursue contractors for pole restoration (Prime Coatings; contact Wayne Capolupo).

Continue outreach to schools and recruit student volunteers for flag placement and maintenance; coordinate with High School and acknowledge one HS student volunteer this year.

Set next Trustees meeting for August 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM at City Hall Auditorium.

Agenda

4. Memorial Day review

Review of plans, events, or after-action for Memorial Day.

5. Financials

Presentation and discussion of the board's financial status.

6. Care/Custody Discussion

Discussion regarding care and custody responsibilities for memorials (ownership, stewardship, or custodial arrangements).

7. Maintenance Updates/Additional Needs

Updates on maintenance performed and identification of any additional maintenance needs or resource requests.

8. Set next meeting date

Determine and schedule the next meeting date.