Briefing
Beautification Committee approves minutes, elects officers, and outlines Earth Day, mural, and planting plans
Meeting called to order Feb 3, 2026 at 5:06 PM (Town Hall Annex - hybrid). Five commissioners present (Eastbourne, Kohrs, Hawes, Barber, Hagerty); Yvonne Walsh also attended. Minutes from Sept 2 and Oct 7, 2025 were approved. Financial reports reviewed with no comments. Committee reviewed recent plantings (crocus bulbs planted in a “250” pattern at Gales Ferry School hill and near Bill Library; daffodils planted) and discussed future projects including Earth Day (Apr 22), school murals (permission granted at Juliet Long School), wreath and planter projects for senior housing, sponsored areas, and outreach to schools and community partners. Slate of officers approved: Kathrine Kohrs (Chair), Lauren Hawes (Vice-Chair), Mechelle Barber (Treasurer), Michelle Hagerty (Secretary). Meeting adjourned at 6:23 PM.
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