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Veterans Park brick
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PUTNAM — The Town of Putnam Veterans Advisory Committee announced as of July 20 more than 700 personalized bricks have been placed in the Veterans Park honoring veterans.
Robert Challinor Jr., chairman of the Veterans Advisory Committee, said, “As we continue to promote the finish the brick campaign, you will continue to see small improvements over the next few weeks, as we are being told the granite stones should be arriving in the next 30 days.” The goal for veterans bricks is 2,000.
To date, he said, “several 8” x 8” bricks that honor the organizations on the Putnam VAC as well as our Brick Sponsors and those of our Project Partners, without whom this project would not have been feasible.”
He added, “Additionally, over the next few weeks, you will notice that some temporary structures will be changed out with their permanent fixtures. At this time, we are tentatively planning to hold the Dedication Ceremony on Nov. 10. Details will follow as we get closer to the date.
Challinor said “It is my honor as chairman to thank all those individuals and organizations that have purchased bricks for veterans or contributed with in-kind donations toward the improvements to the park.”
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