Seth Thomas Park needs to get “SHOVELS IN THE DIRT”!
Our revitalization project needs support to get to our $35,000.00 goal for the engineered “Shovel Ready” plans.
Leader
Mary Beth Johnson
Location
South Main Street THOMASTON, CT 06787
Surveyor and Landscape Architects are ready to go!
- This project involves the complete revitalization of a Town of Thomaston public park on South Main Street in Thomaston CT. The triangular park measuring .67 acres is bordered by two town streets and a state road.
- Current users of the park are the community at large, a well-attended Summer Concert Series, a several months-long Farmers Market, and annual Arts and Crafts Show. This park needs an update! Currently, the electricity is supplied by a telephone pole in the middle of the park. There isn't any provision for handicapped people, no sidewalks or walkways, and no access to water.
- Our plan includes handicapped accessibility and parking, a performance area for concerts and other community events, safe and accessible pathways, areas for seating for all people, appropriate lighting, water irrigation, and landscape design with a focus on preserving the historic characteristics of our town.
PHASE 1 (current phase): We have already received proposals for the survey and selected a Land Surveyor and Landscape Architect. Both are prepared to begin as soon as finances are available.
PHASE 2: Design
PHASE 3: Construction
PHASE 4: Grand Opening!
- Thomaston is a gateway town to the North West Corner of CT. Seth Thomas Park is an entrance point to the center of downtown Thomaston.
- The park is consistently being used by multiple civic groups for activities open to the public including a weekly Farmers Market, weekly Summer Concert Series, and seasonal Craft Fair. All forms of residents and visitors use the park as a gathering place and for people that work or visit in town to meet for lunch or relaxation. The park is in desperate need of Handicap Accessibility, a permanent performance area with seating, safety lighting, and Heirloom Garden Landscaping.
- Revitalizing Seth Thomas Park and involving our Civic Groups, School Groups and Residents creates a place of pride in where you come from.
- We appreciate all donation's to help us reach our goals and for all that contribute to feel they have helped "Pay it forward" creating a long-lasting highlighted spot in Thomaston!!
