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Mission begins to restore the Gold Star Mothers Garden in Landis Park
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VINELAND – Just off Veterans Circle within Landis Park stands the few remnants of a community’s vow to never forget.
A neglected concrete pool and an iron gate, flanked by eroding brick pillars, are relics of the once sacred Mothers’ Garden of Remembrance.
The landscaped tribute was constructed as a companion to the Heroes Memorial Circle, where the community gathers for Memorial and Veterans Day observances.
The memorial circle pays tribute to Vineland’s sons who gave their lives in the name of freedom.
The remembrance garden dedicated 100 years ago honored the sacrifice of their mothers.
In 1933, the North Adams Women s Club opened an exact replica of Fort Massachusetts, which was built on its original site in North Adams with the aid of a WPA grant. Unable to financially sustain the fort as a tourist attraction, the club sold it to private owners in 1945 and it was used in part, as a restaurant.
The buildings eventually fell into disrepair and were torn down piece by piece. In 1973, at the request of Central Markets which owned the land at that time, the remaining building was torn down. The site is now marked by a memorial plaque and the remains of the replica fort s chimney.
Cemetery vandalism worst case in 34 years
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Ray Scholl says the damage done at two Milford cemeteries recently is the most extensive he has seen in his 34 years as superintendent of the Milford Cemetery Association. Nearly 50 headstones were knocked over or broken.Jill Dion / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Headstones were knocked over at Kings Highway Cemetery in Milford last week as well as at nearby Milford Cemetery.Jill Dion / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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The damage done last week at two Milford cemeteries is the worst case of vandalism that Ray Scholl, superintendent of the Milford Cemetery Association, has seen here in his 34 years on the job.
DIGHTON A plan to resolve the controversy over whether the gay pride flag should fly at Town Hall year-round remains in limbo.
Selectmen took no action this week in response to a recommendation the flag should fly at Town Hall only during national Gay Pride Month, in June.
Ken Pacheco, who is both a selectman and a member of the town s Human Rights Committee, announced the Human Rights Committee s recommendation for a June Pride flag display at the March 10 Selectmen s meeting.
But the selectmen took no immediate vote.
Selectmen Chair Brett Zografos, who has expressed support for flying a gay pride flag at Town Hall year-round, explained it wasn t an action item on the agenda and there are other, higher priorities the town must tend to first.