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Final Report for 1996
The Celebration Committee (350th Celebration Trust) was formed as a result of the town's 350th
anniversary celebration in 1994. Unexpended money was put into a trust fund and designated for specific
purposes. They include a Celebration Fund, Historic Preservation Fund, as well as special funds
specifically for the 400th anniversary and the end of the century. The Celebration Committee is appointed
by the town to oversee and to authorize expenditures made under the guidelines of the Trust.
In 1996 the Committee concerned itself with the two chief portions of the Trust; The Celebration Fund and
The Historic Preservation Fund.
Celebration Fund
The Committee, when it first organized, adopted the policy that 8 % of the Celebration Fund could be
allocated for townwide observances in any one calendar year. This figure was based on the wishes of
Reading's 350th, Inc., the donors of the Trust. The allowed amount for 1996 was $3,592.11.
The period of January i st, 1996 through January 31 st, 1996 was designated as the time period allowed for
applications to be made. In all, nine responses were received. The Committee decided to allocate funds to
four of the applicants, in the following amounts:
Highland School Centennial $950
The Friends of the Library sponsored a series of celebration events marking the 100th anniversary
of the opening of the Highland School building.
Community Day $400
In the tradition of the Community Days of the 1920's, a new committee formed to stage a day
when townspeople would come together on a joint project, and to celebrate.
Fanfare For Parker $240
As a new building rose to replace the Parker School, the PTO held a good-bye party to the old
structure.
Band Parents Organization $2,000
The Reading High School Band received money to purchase a new sound system for use at
- - - community events-such as the Holiday Lighting Festival in November and December.
Total $ 3,590
Historic Preservation Fund
The Historic Preservation Fund is to be used to preserve the recorded history of the town. In 1996 the
Committee granted money to two projects:
Reading Historical Commission $700
To pay for the printing of pictures from glass plate negatives on loan from M. F. Charles.
Parker Commemorative Committee $300
For an oral and video history of the Parker Middle School.
Total $ 1,000
Submitted by the Celebration Committee (350th Celebration Trust):
Alan E. Foulds, Chairman
Gladys Montgomery Jones, Clerk
William J. McLaughlin
Mary E. Williams