Calling all Music Lovers and Theater Fans to E.L. Band Shell

This fall-2020- the East Lyme Public Trust Foundation and the Parks and Recreation Department are pleased to beautify the new Band Shell at McCook Park. In May, 2017, The East Lyme Public Trust Foundation with the partnership of the Rotary and the Lions, combined efforts to make our new band shell at McCook Park a reality. Now, three years later, we want to beautify the area behind the bandstand. The Parks and Recreation Department has proposed a line of six evergreen trees that would run behind the back of the Band Stand along the chain link fence that separates the park from the railroad tracks. If you have enjoyed a concert, play, or other event at this new installation, we urge you to commemorate your enjoyment with the purchase of a tree.

The East Lyme Public Trust Foundation in co-operation with the East Lyme Parks and Recreation Department is again pleased to offer THE PROMISE of TOMORROW’S TREES-a project to raise funds for the support of the Niantic Bay Boardwalk and other projects of the Trust. This commemorative tree program makes available to the public, trees to be placed in public spaces in East Lyme.

Since the inception of this program, Forty two trees have been planted. This is an opportunity to remember a person or event and to cut down on the carbon dioxide in the environment.

Act now for Fall planting

A contribution of $600 for a tree will cover the cost of the tree, the planting, an 8”x4” plaque, a base, and a water bag to assist in the stabilization of the tree. Planting will take place this fall-2020. Since the East Lyme Public Trust Foundation is a non-profit 401c, contributions are tax deductible.

June Hoye is the chairperson for the project in partnership with Dave Putnam, the Director of Parks and Recreation. Her committee includes Carol Marelli and Bill Rinoski-administration.

Application forms will be available at: East Lyme Town Hall-Town Clerk’s Office, East Lyme Parks and Rec., East Lyme Library, and the E.L. Book Barn. They also can be found on the Trust web-site: http://publictrustfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/TREE-APPLICATION-REVISIONS-7-4-20.pdf

These application forms will also list other areas for planting that are still available.

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Help us change Photo1 at the Band Shell for Photo2- what we could accomplish.