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Wallingford Celebrates America 250 special meeting – Aug 5, 2026

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What was decided

Bob Beaumont gave a financial update, and the committee tabled a decision on possible uses of any remaining funds until the September meeting. Members also planned details for the Liberty Tree dedication on August 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Center Street Cemetery, including invitations, a program, and an invocation.

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Wallingford Celebrates America's 250th

Special meeting

August 5, 2026

Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m.

Thos in attendance were Renee Miller, Liz Landow, Tara Knapp, Bob Beaumont, Bob Devaney, Jerry Farrell, Jr. and Roz Gallagher.

The Minutes from the previous meeting were accepted as submitted.

Bob Beaumont presented a financial update. A discussion followed as to possible uses of the small amount that may remain after all expenses have been paid for. A decision was tabled until the September meeting when we have a better idea if there will be any amount available.

A discussion took place regarding the dedication of the Liberty Tree August 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Center Street Cemetery. Bob Beaumont and Bob Devaney are handling all the details. The Yalesville Fife and Drum Corp and 2nd Company Governor's Foot Guard will be present.

Renee will contact/invite the Governor and Lt. Governor to attend. Tara offered to prepare the program to be handed out. Reverend Jeffrey Birch from the First Congregational Church will give the invocation. The photographer from the 250th weekend will be present to take photographs.

A table with be set up so the cider and donuts donated by Lyman Orchards can be served.

It was agreed Committee members attending should be at the cemetery at 5:15 p.m.

The next meeting date was set for Tuesday, September 22nd at 8:30 a.m., at Le Jardin.

The meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Roz Gallagher

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Terms used here

tabled
Set aside by a vote, to take up later. A tabled item comes back when the board votes to take it off the table.

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Source

This meeting on the Town of Wallingford calendar. First recorded by Wallingford Publick on .