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Cultural District Committee

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Aug 16, 2026

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Committee Allocates Funds for Cultural Events

Published Aug 16, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 11, 2026

Cultural District Committee Meeting Summary

The committee reported that Porch Fest drew an estimated 1,500 attendees across 30 porches, with 50 bands participating. Porch Fest 2027 is scheduled for June 5, with improved band-time staggering planned around the common.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Porch Fest plans include 48 bands

Porch Fest planning is set for 48 bands performing across 30 porches, with two information booths, four food trucks on High Street, and picnic tables on the common. The committee will decide on June 4 whether the event will take place June 6 or use June 7 as the rain date.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Cultural District Committee Meeting Summary

Porch Fest has 21 bands and 18 porches registered, while the committee continued planning May arts projects and raised concerns about funding a $20,000 request supporting the Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy position.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Cultural District Plans Events and Ambassadors

Porch Fest planning is underway for June 6, with June 7 as the rain date, registration expected to open around April 1, and a goal of 60 bands. The committee also assigned members to promote approved initiatives and discussed a new Massachusetts Cultural Council grant program that will combine 14 former programs.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Cultural events and grant plans advance

The committee confirmed that all Massachusetts Cultural Council grant funds will support approved initiatives, including Porch Fest marketing, cultural-weekend wayfinding and publicity, and longer-term outdoor art displays.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Committee Allocates Funds for Cultural Events

The committee voted 4-0, with one abstention, to allocate $1,000 to restore the artsy boxes and $3,800 for World Cup-related events.

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