TOWN COMMON PROJECT COMMITTEE - 2003

The committee, along with other interested townsfolk and friends, spent another busy year fundraising. Craft Fairs, Raffles, Craft Classes, “The Gift Shop” in the Town Offices, the “Country Cupboard” at the Dunbarton Country Store and a Co-Op Fundraiser with Discovery Toys increased our bottom line by $4,365.71. Our balance as of 12/31/03 stood at $35,653.20 - inching closer to the current goal of $50,000.

Because the work of the Dunbarton Center Building Committee will impact the Town Common grounds, and potentially where a bandstand might be located, actual design plans are on hold. The Town Common Committee, however, will continue fundraising efforts. It is highly unlikely too much money will be raised, but in that rare event, it will be kept as a maintenance fund.

We would like to thank everyone who has helped us during the past year. Those who donate raffle items, materials, perform woodworking, carpentry, painting, computer graphics, assemble and make crafts, purchase goods and raffle tickets, run errands and do so many other things. It would be impossible to list everyone; rest assured we appreciate each and every one of you.

Anyone can join our efforts at any time – you are welcome for as much or as little time as you have available. Contact us directly or at towncommonprojec@aol.com.

Respectfully Submitted:

Donna Dunn, Co-Chair, Treasurer

Judy Petersen, Co-Chair

Deb Auger, Secretary

Chuck Graybill, Selectmen Liason

Diana Driscoll

Bill Morse

Joanne Johnson

Paula Mangini

Town Common Project Mission Statement:

To enhance the appearance and increase the usability of the Town Common grounds to further enrich Dunbarton’s community atmosphere. A new bandstand, to replace one previously on the common, is the major focus with appropriate sitting/viewing areas to

be incorporated. Improvements will be simple, practical, durable and low-maintenance, preserving green space and aesthetically complementing the historic nature of the surrounding structures.