Somers Beautification

Scholarship

The Somers Beautification Committee has announced a $2000 scholarship to be awarded to a graduating senior from Somers High School. Preference will be given to individuals studying horticulture or related subjects, but that is not a requirement. Applications are available at the Guidance Counselor’s office

Percoski award to the Beautification Committee

On June 30, the Board of Selectment presented the annual Percoski award to the Beautification Committee for their years of service to the community.

First Selectman Dave Pinney presenting the award

Kneeling in front is Shirley Dolby. First row from left: Irma Claman (holding the award), Annie Herskowitz, Carol Hall, John Young, Karen Young, Pam Whitely, Jean Bonini, and Lisa Pellegrini. Back row from left: Joan Rivard, Leon Dolby, Dan Roulier, Millie Morrill, Jeanne Reed, Judy Hull, Pat Trombly, and Faith Gelinas. Missing from the photo are Karen Calabro, Amy Palazzesi, Pam Anthony, Jim Anthony, Bill McTeague, Bob Hull, Linda King and Jean Makar.

THE FIRST JOINT VENTURE - SOMERS BEAUTIFICATION AND SOMERSET WOODS

Residents of Somerset Woods have long been cooperating in keeping the common areas of their neighborhood neat and attractive. Recently they asked the Somers Beautification Committee for help in obtaining plants and flowers to beautify the area even more. With the cooperation of Growers Direct, the Beautification Committee was able to provide the plants and flowers needed. These pictures show the residents of Somerset Woods busy planning, preparing, and planting their new garden and flower containers. Their plans include the installation of a flag pole with appropriate lighting. Somers residents are urged to note the project, located on Turnpike Road at the entrance to Somerset Woods.

Residents of other Somers neighborhoods with common areas, who are interested in a similar joint venture and who are willing to supply the labor to prepare, plant, and maintain their gardens are invited to contact the Committee. The Beautification Committee will help with the planning and will provide the plants but cannot accept commitments to maintain additional areas. The Committee’s labor resources are stretched to the maximum.

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The purpose of our group is to make Somers a beautiful place to live and to drive through. We plant flowers and shrubs at public locations and maintain the areas throughout the year. During the holiday seasons we decorate areas in the center of town and we have an ongoing tree-planting project for Somers.

Our newest project is the beginning of a Memorial Garden at the intersection of Springfield Road, Turnpike Road, and Wood Road in North Somers. We have planted the first tree, a dawn redwood, in memory of the victims of September 11, 2001. We are in the process of preparing a plan for this garden, and when it is ready people will be able to select their donation from the plan. Anyone who would like to plant a living memorial for a loved one can contact members of Somers Beautification.

Somers Beautification holds an annual plant sale on the Saturday after Mother's Day each year at Growers Direct, Hampden Road. This is the only day of the year that the public is able to shop at this wholesale grower's greenhouses. Growers Direct has been a major benefactor for several years. They not only open their doors to the public and share the day’s proceeds with us, they also provide whatever plants we need each spring. We are very grateful to them.

As a group of volunteers we always welcome new members, and we are currently short handed and will need additional help for the fall clean up and again in the spring.
 

Beautification Committee Scholarship

The Beautification Committee is offering a $1000 scholarship and application forms are available at the High School Guidance Office.

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