Cenotaph Restoration & Beautification Completed
The final stage of the beautification of the Cenotaph has been completed.
Plantings, security lighting and a granite stone with a bronze plaque containing a brief history of the Cenotaph have been installed. An accolade cherry tree will be added in the early spring to round out the landscaping. The existing time capsule located to the right of the monument has been incorporated
into the landscape. Credit should be given to the companies involved: Douglas Kycia, landscape architect from Bethany, Landscape Specialties from Centerbrook, Finelli Electric, East Haven, Seton of Branford and Shelly's of Guilford. All did an incredible job.
This special World War I monument by Andre Smith has once again been dignified by the restoration and landscaping. The Green area behind Town Hall has been transformed. Numerous public comments have been very positive. The remaining funds in the Cenotaph account will be used to cover maintenance.
The Historical Society is grateful to the Cenotaph Committee for their steadfast effort in accomplishing their goal. Committee members are: Winnifred Judge, Jeanne McParland, Bill Davis, George Ahern, Bill O'Brien, Peter Banca and Jeff Vailette.
A rededication of the Cenotaph was held on Sunday, November 12, 2006 as part of the Veterans Day Ceremony.