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Veterans' Advisory Committee

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0 active membersNext meeting Sep 3, 2026Last meeting Aug 6, 20267 summaries in 30d

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Aug 21, 2026

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Bartlem Park Veterans Project Moves Forward

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

Bartlem Park Veterans Project Moves Forward

Town Council approved $60,000 for SLR planners to handle Bartlem Park site work, renderings and soil-composition testing. The committee said installing the flagpole by July 4 may not be feasible and is considering vendors without rushing the project.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Flagpole Plans Advance Amid Cost Increase

The planned Bartlem Park flagpole is now expected to cost $10,000 more because of transportation expenses. The committee is seeking a second quote by April 10 and hopes to present the project to the Town Council on April 14, with installation targeted for July 4, 2026.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Veterans projects advance toward grant funding

The committee unanimously approved preparing Bartlem Park improvements and a flagpole proposal for presentation to the Town Council on April 14. Cheshire has approximately $200,000 in grant funding that must be spent by December 21, 2026, with about $150,000 identified for near-term planning, plaques, and a flagpole.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Veterans projects advance toward town funding vote

The committee unanimously voted to prepare Bartlem Park planning and flagpole proposals for presentation to the Town Council on April 14. Cheshire has a $200,000 state veterans grant that must be spent by December 21, 2026; the committee identified approximately $150,000 for near-term planning, plaques, and a flagpole.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Dec 4, 2025

Veterans Memorial Base to Get Brick Restoration

The committee unanimously approved removing the boxwood around the Town Hall Veterans Plaza memorial and replacing it with red brick up to the granite slabs, including a red-brick curb.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Nov 6, 2025

Committee Plans Broader Veterans Tax Exemption Discussion

The committee plans to seek expanded funding for Cheshire’s disabled-veteran tax exemption at the November 18 Town Council Budget Committee meeting. Proposed changes would include up to two acres of land, surviving spouses, and Gold Star Families.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 4, 2025

Committee Takes On Veteran Referral Role

The Veterans Advisory Committee unanimously voted to become Cheshire’s Municipal Veterans Representative, with Jeffrey Falk designated as the contact person. The role will connect veterans with benefits, employment, education, and other services through non-emergency referrals.

1 min readMunicipal coverage