Committee advances 300th anniversary event planning, approves fireworks RFP
300th Anniversary Celebration Committee · Meeting of April 8, 2026
Shrewsbury's 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee advances major event planning and vendor coordination. Vice Chair Nicole Torres called the April 8 meeting to order with eight members present; Nick Hawes joined as administrative staff. The committee unanimously approved a fireworks RFP and heard Image Production Services present staging and audio-visual options.
Donations totaling $6,000 are confirmed ($5,000 from Hannah Kane, $1,000 anticipated from Historical Society), with a $50,000 state earmark under pursuit. Events in development include a kickoff at SAC Park with Creedon catering, an October parade, a Gala at St. John's, and fireworks coordinated with Yuletide programming.
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Source: the 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee meeting of April 8, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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