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Beautification Commission

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Aug 21, 2026

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Beautification projects move toward spring rollout

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 8, 2026

Brick Walkway Installation Set for August

The That’s My Brick walkway is scheduled for installation during the first week of August at a cost of $3,200. The project includes 105 inscribed bricks, 400 bricks without names, Belgium blocks, and site cleanup; the fundraiser netted nearly $20,000.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Brick Installation Set for After July 4

The commission moved the That’s My Brick installation to after July 4; 57 bricks have been paid for and 9 orders remain pending. Members also discussed using remaining funds before July 1 for additional planting and garden work.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Beautification Work Moves Forward Across Darien

The commission planned preparation for 276 hanging baskets costing $9,525 total, but 11 unfinished lamp posts on Post Road will delay installation of some baskets.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Beautification Brick Fundraiser Deadline Extended

The commission extended the “That’s My Brick” fundraiser deadline to July 4, 2026; 14 bricks have been sold, covering installation costs, while two $1,800 benches remain available.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Beautification Projects Move Forward

The commission reported 11 bricks sold through the “That’s My Brick” fundraiser and said funds for a Patch advertisement, listed in the minutes as 2K, would come from its line account for now. Members also planned to move two bee and bug houses to Amy’s Smile and the Ledge Road island garden in early April.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Beautification Projects Remain Under Review

The commission kept the hanging-basket program at its current level and continued planning for the brick display area, benches, landscaping, and related site improvements. A memorial plaque and $2,500 bench were discussed, with a spring review planned before deciding whether to add a planter or remove small spruce trees.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Beautification projects move toward spring rollout

The commission reported a $12,373.41 balance, with deposits paid for half of the hanging baskets and wreaths. Members continued planning basket assembly and distribution before Memorial Day, along with flags, planters, brick sales, bat houses, and bug houses.

1 min readMunicipal coverage