Enfield's America250 committee announces essay winners, finalizes summer event calendar
The Enfield America250 Coordinating Committee awarded essay contest prizes totaling $500 and finalized plans for summer commemorative events. Three students received awards: McKenna $250 for 20 rubric points, Hannah $150 for 17.5 points, and Samantha $100 for 10 points. The committee confirmed
America250 Coordinating Committee · Meeting of May 14, 2026
CT ENFIELD — The Enfield America250 Coordinating Committee awarded essay contest prizes totaling $500 and finalized plans for summer commemorative events. Three students received awards: McKenna $250 for 20 rubric points, Hannah $150 for 17.5 points, and Samantha $100 for 10 points. The committee confirmed events including a May 19 Veterans Banners Dedication, a July 10-12 tent celebration, and a July 8 Declaration of Independence reading at Old Town Hall.
Committee members discussed merchandise options and deferred time-capsule or memorial-tree decisions pending future town council funding requests.
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Source: the America250 Coordinating Committee meeting of May 14, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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