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BETTER TOGETHER
Action Agenda
February 10, 2014
Updates from the Meeting are Posted in Red
Meeting Attendees – Listing of those Present and Guests
Wayne Boston Jackie Tucci
Sharon Branigan Leslie Watson
Cindy Ringwall Sofia Watson
Events and Activities (Update) –
The Climate Reality Project
It was reported that this presentation has been cancelled.
Welcoming New Residents to Milton
It was reported that the package to new residents would include a letter
from the Mayor welcoming them to Milton and would also include a
Newcomer’s Guide. The plan is to mail the packages to new residents
each month. The addresses of the new residents would be developed
from information derived from home sales.
Connecting Residents and Businesses
For this project, plans are to identify up to 4 or 5 businesses that would
be interested in hosting an event off-hours at their place of business for
residents. Once a particular business is identified, a release will be
distributed advertising the event. At the event itself, the products or
services offered by the business will be discussed with the attendees.
Afterwards, coffee and dessert will be available to all.
Events and Activities (Future) –
Mayor’s Run – February 22 at Freedom Park – 7:30 am
It was reported that a couple of people would be needed to work at the
City’s information table on the morning of the Mayor’s Run. Wayne
asked that if anyone is interested in helping to please let him know
within the next few days.
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Communiteen Event – March 15 at Bethwell – 3 to 5 pm
The Bethwell Community Center has been reserved on March 15 for the
first Communiteen event for 2014. Details on the type of activities that
will take place are being determined.
Volunteer Appreciation Lunch – March 29 at City Hall – 12 to 2 pm
It was reported that the Annual Volunteer Appreciation lunch would be
held at City Hall. All Better Together members and their families are
invited and encouraged to attend.
Adopt-a-Road Clean-up – April 12 at Thompson Road – 9:00 am
The first road clean-up for 2014 will take place on April 12 at 9:00 am.
Better Together’s section of Thompson Road runs from the intersection
of Redd Road and Thompson Road to Country Ridge Road.
Earth Day Festival – April 19 at Friendship – 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
It was reported that the annual Earth Day Festival would be held at
Friendship Park on April 19. While we hosted a Better Together tent for
the event in 2013, our plans this year would probably be to share space
in the City’s tent.
Milton’s Business Community – Preliminary Planning – Survey
It was reported that Better Together would be working with Milton’s
Economic Development department on a possible project for the purpose
of learning more about the business community in Milton.
Open Discussion
Cindy Ringwall attended her first meeting of Better Together. Cindy is a
member of the Milton-Windward Rotary Club. It was agreed that the
Rotary Club and Better Together share many of the same goals, i.e.
bettering the community through service projects and activities. Further,
we agreed that we would try to find ways to work together in the future
when possible.
Next Meeting – Bethwell Community Center – February 24, 2014