Veterans Monuments and Memorial Wreaths

At a glance

  • What: the Veterans Affairs Task Force is working on a web page and map of Millbury's veterans monuments, replacement of worn Memorial Day and Veterans Day wreaths, and repair of a veterans monument struck by vehicles on Elm Street.
  • Where it stands: the task force approved the web page project, will ask the regional veterans agent to fund about 31 new wreaths (roughly $2,500), and is waiting on the highway department to replace the monument.
  • Next: task force meeting on the first Thursday of December (Dec. 3).

Log

2026-10-29 - Veterans Affairs Task Force

  • Unanimous vote to let the monuments web page proceed, with the task force reviewing it before release.
  • Agreed to keep current wreaths through Veterans Day, discard them, and order a new set; funding to be raised with the veterans agent, with the task force's $1,300 line item as backup.
  • Elm Street monument: new granite and plaque being arranged by the highway superintendent, paid by insurance.

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