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A LETTER TO OUR 'FRIENDS'
"Hot Town - Summer in the Suburbs - back of our necks getting dirty and gritty..."*
Dedham Civic Pride Program Update
JULY 14, 2010
Dear Friends of Dedham Civic Pride,
What a summer! We hope you are enjoying this hot and sunny season. Aren't our "Pots" beautiful this year?!
This is to update you on our progress in accomplishing our goals for this year. The weather and vandals have presented difficult challenges to our programs this summer but thanks to our generous volunteers, the DPW, Chuck Rando, and Chris Donovan who keep our Spots and Pots hydrated, we are not deterred.
Dedham Civic Pride has made significant progress this year. The kiosk with the History of Mother Brook was installed at Condon Park. The area around "Welcome to Dedham Square" sign was planted. We have partially completed the planting around the clock and the refurbishment in East Dedham. We have decided to postpone finishing these areas until the heat wave subsides. By early fall, we expect everything to be in place and thriving. Remember it takes three years before a planting reaches its full potential.
Look for a new bench at Town Hall and two new benches on Eastern Avenue at the Square parking lot. All these projects are accomplished by the generous support of our members, sponsors, and friends.
We need your watchful eyes - This is a link is an article which discusses some of the vandalism to our "Spots" and "Pots." If you see any unusual activities around town, please do not hesitate to call 911 and report it.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/07/04/residents_organize_response_to_destruction_by_vandals/
Enjoy the summer and stay cool and keep hydrated - remember snow is just around the corner!
Your Friends at Dedham Civic Pride
* Our apologies to the Lovin' Spoonful.
THE TIME IS HERE! Dedham Civic Pride is Proud to Announce that the Antique Clock is Installed. Look for the seasonal planting around the base!
Special thanks to Norfolk & Dedham Group for the paving and support for maintaining the seasonal plantings, and all the generous citizens and businesses who donated to the acquisition of the street clock.
Amy Black, Chair of Dedham Civic Pride, announced the town wide fundraising campaign to underwrite the installation of a 16 foot, four faced, Howard Replica/Seth Thomas Verdin Street Clock at the corner of High and Harris Streets in Dedham Square was a success!
American "street" clocks or "post" clocks first appeared in the eastern United States about 1880. They were used for advertisement and adapted from the popular clocks of Victorian England. The street clock, designed to stand out against crowded buildings and signage, was frequently placed in front of train stations, banks, and other public locations.
Today, the nostalgic clock stands for a respected way of life in America. It is a symbol of our pride in workmanship, our stability, and our sense of community. Dedham's clock displays "Dedham" and symbolizes Dedham's civic pride.
Civic Pride thanks:
Norfolk & Dedham Group,
Sponsor of the Site Improvements
Sponsored Dedications
Roger & Jane Cheever
Michael & Nancy Grogan
Mabel & John Herweg
Steve & Kathy Palenscar
Polly & Dan Pierce
In Memory of Howard Johnson
Stephen M. Epstein
Fancis M. Walley Insurance
Robert and Susan Hicks
The Martin Family
Margot C. Pyle
Elizabeth & John Loder
Louie Giunta Sr. & Family
Eve, Tony Freitas & Family
Kathy & Jorge Ordonez
Ed & Ada Schoener Sullivan
The Friends of East Dedham
Charles T. Russell
Ed and Kate Cahill
Gregory M. Doherty Sr.,CPA
Stephen & Amy Black
Drs. Richard & Mary Scott
George & Lorraine Brophy
Dedham Junior Woman's Club
Douglas and Roger Smith
Herbert and Virginia Smith
Loving Memory of Joan Thomas
Charlie & Celia Black
Peter Levangie Family
Klas and Anna Carlson
Florence & Priscilla Carlson
Oscar and Ida Westberg
Sally & Gerald Fairman
For Ralph Demonte Love Grace
Bob & Evie Scheffler
Catharine Olney Russell
The Caplan Family
The Joyce Family
The Garth Family
Andreas & Maria Panagopoulos
Virginia Hill Daisey
Chuck and Jo-Anne Rando
Kathleen Ethan & Casey Powers
The Mazza Family
The Hamilton Family
Robert D. & Ellen F. Aldous
The George Glass Foundation
In Memory Michael Mirlocca
Lewis and Barbara Uttaro
Mr & Mrs Daniel P. Young
Pamela A. & Alan J. Wong
Julius Epstein, Beloved Dad
Lee, Liesl & Isabelle Gilman
In Memory of Nancy M. Desmond
Karl McIsaac & Tibbs High St
Carolann Reaves
Gary Conover
Michael & Marcia Perna & Family
Attorney James E. Brothers
George & Donna M. Downing
Ken & Jean Schoener & Family
Wally & Pat Sybertz & Family
Fran & Nancy O'Brien & Family
Dedham Square Circle
Memory of Joe Shad Araby
The Call Family
Joe & Leontia Flanagan
In Memory Ellen A. Donahue
Jay "heart symbol" Libby
Dedham Knights of Columbus
Centre Deli & Deli After Dark
Bob & Cheryl Fish and Family
The George Byers Family
Gilbert's Wine & Spirits
Friends of Ralph C. Galeota
Peter H. Reynolds and Family
Whole Foods Market
The DelloIacono Family
Kelsie-Hayley-Geneva Driscoll
Dedham Rotary Club
Visit Dedham Civic Pride’s website dedhamcivicpride.org for more information on its projects. Volunteers and feedback are always welcome—send an email to dedhamcivicpride@gmail.com!
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We would like to take a moment to recognize a few of our Supporters.
Norfolk & Dedham Group, for adding the finishing touch to the Clock. Check out our Newsletter which will be delivered to your mailbox during the first week of April for a complete list of our 2009 members and news on the projects they support! Our members and other supporters are listed under "Our Supporters" on this website. You and others like you help to make Dedham a wonderful place to live. |
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