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America250 Coordinating Committee

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0 active membersNext meeting Aug 27, 2026Last meeting Jul 23, 20269 summaries in 30d

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Aug 21, 2026

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Committee Approves America250 Event Funding

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Published meeting coverage connected to America250 Coordinating Committee.

Briefing

May 28, 2026

Committee Approves America250 Event Funding

The committee approved $5,000 for Thomas Abbey monument restoration and $1,140 for an America250 wood cutout, with the latter passing 4-0-2. Members also finalized plans for essay awards and several upcoming America250 events.

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Students to Receive Essay Contest Awards

The committee agreed to award $250 to McKenna, $150 to Hannah, and $100 to Samantha for the essay contest, for a total of $500. T-shirts and stickers will be provided at a June 1 council event, with prize money presented during an in-school visit.

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Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

Committee Plans Use of $15,000 Funding

The committee planned how to use the $15,000 approved for Enfield’s America250 efforts, including promotional materials and special events, and voted to hold a follow-up meeting on May 14 at 6 p.m.

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Briefing

Mar 26, 2026

America250 Events and Exhibits Move Forward

The committee confirmed several upcoming America250 events, including the Thomas Abbey event on April 9, the Jonathan Edwards monument dedication on April 25, and a July 4 celebration tent. It also reviewed a traveling exhibit schedule for local schools, libraries, the Senior Center, and Fermi/Annex; the State Commission reported limited funding for event planning.

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Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

Committee Sets Thomas Abbey Event Date

The committee chose April 9 at 10:00 a.m. for the Thomas Abbey monument “spade turning” program; a separate dedication is planned for fall after construction is complete.

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Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

America250 Events and Outreach Discussed

The committee had no quorum, so it conducted discussions rather than formal votes. Members reviewed upcoming 2026 programs, including monument events, concerts, the July celebration, a veterans program, and outreach efforts.

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Briefing

Dec 18, 2025

Enfield plans America250 events and outreach

The committee launched a micro-essay contest for public-school families and continued planning 2026 programs, including a Thomas Abbey event, July 4 celebration activities, a Veterans Day program, concerts, lectures, and tours.

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Briefing

Nov 25, 2025

America 250 Events Move Into Planning

The Veterans Council reported plans for a January 16 program with 1,100 people invited, including a coin and certificate for every Enfield veteran. The committee also discussed a 2026 veterans parade, an April spade-turning and summer dedication for the Abbey Monument, concerts, lectures, exhibits, and promotional materials.

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Briefing

Sep 25, 2025

November Veterans Program Canceled

The November 14 Veterans Program is canceled because its developer became overwhelmed by the project’s scope. The committee continued planning a micro-essay contest, school outreach, and America250 participation in 2026 events.

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