Trustees of War Memorials · January 14, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Trustees of War Memorial Meeting
Discussion of applying for or administering the Veterans' Heritage Grant Program, updates and needs for memorial maintenance including flagpoles and a potential tour, and consideration of pursuing Purple Heart City designation.
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Key decisions
Veterans' Heritage Grant awarded: $5,000 toward refurbishing the Rocky Hill Memorial flagpole (project total $10,000 with $5,000 local match).
Tom Champion and Paul Cote will continue to obtain quotations and timelines for the Rocky Hill flagpole refurbishment project.
Administration to issue a press release once required paperwork is received from the Archivist of the Commonwealth for the Veterans' Heritage Grant.
Trustees to pursue a Purple Heart City designation: determine date and location, draft a proclamation, plan a ceremony, and arrange for required Purple Heart signage; staff and trustees to research Purple Heart recipients and local practices.
Mayor to follow up with the American Legion Post Commander regarding transition of Legion funds.
Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium.
Agenda
6. Veterans' Heritage Grant Program
Discuss the Veterans' Heritage Grant Program — opportunities, applications, or administration related to veterans' memorials.
7. Maintenance Updates/Additional Needs
Review maintenance needs and additional requirements for memorials, including work on flagpoles and planning for a potential memorial tour.
8. Purple Heart City Designation
Consideration of pursuing Purple Heart City designation for Amesbury.