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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=130 BGCOLOR="#003300" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><B>Cannon Square Project</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="7" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><B>  </B></FONT><B> </B><A HREF="id115.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="SVIA Cannon Square Project"><U><B>Home Page</B></U></A><FONT SIZE="7" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><B>   </B></FONT></div> <div> Stonington Village Improvement Association -- <A HREF="http://www.sviastonington.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.sviastonington.org"><U>SVIA </U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="http://www.sviastonington.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.sviastonington.org"><U>Home Page</U></A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="id119.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HISTORY"><U>HISTORY</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id117.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="BEFORE PICTURES"><U>BEFORE PICTURES</U></A>   |   STATUS   |   <A HREF="id124.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="NEW PHOTOS"><U>NEW PHOTOS</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id125.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="IN THE NEWS"><U>IN THE NEWS</U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=350 BGCOLOR="#FFFFCC" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B><U>STATUS</U></B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="10" CELLPADDING="4" CELLSPACING="4" WIDTH="710" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#003300" BORDERCOLORDARK="#003300" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 8046 WIDTH="672"><div> <B><U>Project Update as of July 18, 2009</U></B></div> <bR> <div> After reviewing input from the public, the Warden and Burgesses asked Cummin Associates to develop a revised plan.  The rendering shown below was presented to the public on July 18.  There still seems to be a large amount of controversy over certain elements of the plan.  </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U><IMG SRC="53980eb0.jpg" border=0 width="640" height="491" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Project Update as of June 17, 2009</U></B></div> <bR> <div> After reviewing input from the public, the Board of Warden and Burgesses have decided to not change the grade at Cannon Square.  A new plan rendering is being prepared and will be reviewed with the public at a town meeting on July 18 at 0900 at the new firehouse.  </div> <bR> <div> Our two cannon have arrived at Texas A&M for their electrolytic bath treatment.  Here is a note from their cannon expert.  </div> <bR> <div> <I>Two 18 pdr cannon have arrived safely from Stonington, CT. The two cannon are marked in front of the vent field with their weight, measured in Hundredweight, Quarters & Pounds. We will use these as the serial numbers, as they are unique, 32-1-21 & 32-2-7.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>The one cannon is in ER already, and looks to be in very good shape. Yes, the two trunnions do exhibit corrosion “erosion”, but they will clean up nicely.  The “P” on the left trunnion signifies that the cannon was proofed at the foundry. This involved firing the cannon with a 9lb black powder charge, and an 18 pdr ball and wad. A second proof was then undertaken using a 6 lb charge, and the cannon was double shot and wadded. If there were no visible defects, then the cannon was considered “proofed”. The “30” on the right trunnion is unusual, and I do not know the meaning – I will have to do some research. A number usually signifies a cannon weight – 9 pdr, 18 pdr, etc. Your cannon is an 18 pdr, so why the “30” . The weight of the actual cannon, or a year of manufacture have also been ruled out here. I will ask around.</I></div> <bR> <div> Our schedule calls for the project to be completed no later than June of 2010.  After the project is complete, we will have some professional photos taken and will begin our campaign to have President Barack Obama join us in the Borough for the 200th anniversary of August 10, 1814, when the cannon were used to repel the British attack.  We should enlist the services of our governor, our senators and congressmen, and all of our state, town & local officials to help with this project.  Maybe even Rhode Island and Massachusetts can help out on this one.  </div> <bR> <div> The SVIA will work with the Borough Officials and the Stonington Historical Society to make this presidential visit a reality, as President Obama becomes the third sitting president to visit the Borough of Stonington.  Monroe and Jackson actually stayed overnight at the Swan Borough Hotel on the south side of Cannon Square, which was Town Square at the time.  See HISTORY link above.  Also, take a look at the pictures of our cannon in Texas at the NEW PHOTOS link above.  This update prepared by Jim Hicks.     </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>Project Update as of March 19, 2009</U></B></div> <bR> <div> After hearing new input regarding the landscaping plan for Cannon Square, the Board of Warden and Burgesses have requested that architect Peter Cummin of Cummin Associates review the current plan in light of the new input.  This review process has caused a change in the project schedule.  </div> <bR> <div> As of now, the cannons are being restored at three different locations:  wheels in PA, carriages in Pawcatuck, and tubes at a special facility in Texas.  The total project budget is now estimated at $95,000, with almost 75% being used for the cannons themselves.  Landscaping will begin in the spring of 2010 with a target completion date of Memorial Day 2010.  </div> <bR> <div> To date, 28 citizens of our community have donated $54,000 for this project, the Borough is providing $10,000 and the State of CT has approved $20,000 for the project.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>Project Update as of December 19, 2008</U></B></div> <bR> <div> At their meeting on December 15, the Board of Warden & Burgesses voted 6 to 1 to proceed with the Cummin Plan for Cannon Square (See rendering on home page) with an ongoing review of the tree selection. Just before that meeting, an anonymous donor contributed $30,000 to the project and requested that it be used for the electrolytic bath process to permanently preserve the two cannon tubes.  This process will begin in 2009 and will be completed in 2011, with one tube being off-site at a time.  </div> <bR> <div> All other cannon restoration and landscaping will be finished by June of 2009...just in time for a special 4th of July celebration at Cannon Square.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>Project Update as of December 4, 2008</U></B></div> <bR> <div> On December 4, the Borough of Stonington mailed over 500 letters to all of the taxpayers in the 06378 zip code.  The letter outlined much of the information shown below and invited all citizens to a special public meeting to be held </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>Project Update as of December 2, 2008</U></B></div> <bR> <div> The Borough of Stonington owns this historic property and is overseeing the entire project.  The SVIA is assisting in fundraising and project management.  The Stonington Historical Society has been involved from the beginning, researching the history of this special place.</div> <bR> <div> Our project consists of two categories of work: </div> <bR> <div>  </div> <div> <B><U>The Cannons</U></B>  Restoration of the cannon tubes, wheels and carriages will take place in the Amish country of Pennsylvania and in Pawcatuck, CT.</div> <div> <B><U>The Grounds</U></B>  This work includes trees, handicap access, flagpole, topsoil, grass, cannon mounts, etc. </div> <bR> <div> The two cannons will be restored off-site this winter and, while they are away, the work on the grounds will begin.  Soon, you will see a temporary sign advising the public why the cannons are missing and what is happening to the square.  The cannons will be returned in June of 2009, and landscaping will be completed after the restored cannons are in place. </div> <bR> <div>  Financial Details:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Total project budget is $68,000 with 2/3 of the expense related to the cannons.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The Borough stake in this entire project is $10,000 (not $99,150 as implied in the recent petition).  </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A combination of state and private funding will cover the remaining $58,000.</div> <bR> <div> On Tuesday morning, Dec. 2, Warden Don Maranell oversaw the placement of the temporary sign shown below at Cannon Square.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="4e880e00.jpg" border=0 width="640" height="480" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Since October 20, when the Warden & Burgesses approved the project, a group of Borough citizens attended the next board meeting and challenged certain aspects of the project.  After hearing their input, the board has taken steps to better understand the total scope of the project and to explore ways that the plan could be modified to best serve the interests of all Borough citizens; past, present and future.  </div> <bR> <div> Part of the problem to date has been the lack of factual information about the project, including the rationale behind the landscaping plan developed by Cummin Associates.  The Warden & Burgesses are sending out a letter this week explaining the facts about the project and inviting everyone to a meeting at Borough Hall on Saturday, December 13, at 2 PM.  Following that meeting, the board will finalize their plans for the Cannon Square Restoration Project.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>Project Update as of October 20, 2008</U></B></div> <bR> <div> On the evening of October 20, The Board of Warden and Burgesses unanimously approved the Cannon Square restoration project as depicted on the home page of this website.  The cannons will be removed in November and a temporary sign will be at the site during their absence. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>Project Update as of August 18, 2008</U></B></div> <bR> <div> A public review meeting was held at Borough Hall on August 16 at 10 AM.  The meeting was chaired by Warden Don Maranell and featured presentations by:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Jim Hicks, SVIA President and Project Coordinator</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Sarah Blair, Borough Burgess and Commissioner of Parks and Trees</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bob Abramson, Cannon Restoration Engineer</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Jim Boylan, Historian (representing Stonington Historical Society.</div> <bR> <div> For the most part, our plan was received very well and there appears to be a growing enthusiasm in the Borough.  The current budget stands at $70,000 with about 60% of that devoted to the cannons themselves.  The remaining funds will be used to ensure that the finished product will convey the beauty, dignity and care that this place of honor deserves.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>Project Update as of July 30, 2008</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Architect Peter Cummin proposes a landscape plan to beautify the site in keeping with historical precedent; his plan includes the planting of (high canopy) Princeton Hybrid Elms at each of the four corners. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ken Gear has prepared an estimate for the earth, stone and lawn work required to execute the plan.  $25,000 </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Our latest estimate from Bob Abramson for the cannons is $31,200; this does not include the costly and time-consuming electrolytic reduction process that we may defer for a later project.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Other budget items include:  irrigation system, temporary and permanent signage, additional trees and planting costs, and transportation costs.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Total Budget is now estimated at $70,000.</div> <div>  </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Project Sequence (Approval and Planning in 2008; execution in 2009)</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Get price quotes; prepare budget and project plan schedule. <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Book Antiqua" ><B>July of 2008</B></FONT>. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Prepare a rendering of the finished project.  Peter Cummin should complete by Aug 15. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Present budget and plan to Borough officials. <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Book Antiqua" ><B>July 2008</B></FONT> </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Hold public meeting in <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Book Antiqua" ><B>August of 2008</B></FONT>.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Gain approval from the Board of Warden and Burgesses by <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Book Antiqua" ><B>September 1.</B></FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Begin fundraising process: businesses, nearby residents, SHS... </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Prepare signs for the square to "tell our story" while the cannons are missing. Oct. of 2008 </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Remove the fence and dispose.  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Book Antiqua" ><B>January of 2009.</B></FONT> </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Remove cannons for restoration. (will be gone for an estimated 10 weeks) </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000800000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Remove concrete cannon mounts.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Book Antiqua" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000800000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Temporarily remove two remaining trees.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Book Antiqua" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000800000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Remove earth to a level 6 inches below the curb height...<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Book Antiqua" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000800000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Place concrete mounting slabs for cannons (to be buried...per Bob Abramson and Peter Cummin)<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Book Antiqua" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000800000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Fill earth back up to curb height with good topsoil.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Book Antiqua" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000800000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Install underground irrigation system.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Book Antiqua" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000800000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Re-plant two existing trees; plant two new trees (all elms)<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Book Antiqua" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Replace the cannons. <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Book Antiqua" ><B>April of 2009.</B></FONT>  </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Install sod; Ken Gear says that the key here is that the sod gets a lot of water. <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Book Antiqua" ><B>May '09.</B></FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Turn on the water. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Add permanent signage regarding the history of the cannons and Cannon Square and the restoration project: date, joint effort of SVIA, the Borough and SHS.  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Book Antiqua" ><B>June of 2009</B></FONT>. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">CELEBRATE!!  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Book Antiqua" ><B>July 4, 2009 and August 10, 2009</B></FONT> (195<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Book Antiqua" >th</FONT> anniversary of repressing British)</div> <div> Other Notes:</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Note that items 10-16 take place while the cannons are being restored off-site.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">We have opted not to try to bring power to the square but to work on a greener, and more attractive, alternative of using solar power.<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#003300" FACE="Book Antiqua" ><I><B> </B></I></FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>Project Update Following June 6 Cannon Meeting</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>1.  June 6 Meeting at SHYC.</U></B>  Our project team met with Peter Fix of Texas A&M University to discuss his specialty of restoring historic cannons using an electrolytic reduction process which can take up to a year.  Apparently, it's the only known method for arresting the rusting a decay process that anything made of iron will always suffer.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>2.  Questions.</U></B>  We came away from our meeting with a few questions for Peter.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">What is your estimated budget (per cannon) for the process that you recommend? </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">How long would that process require for the cannons to be off site? </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Will your price include the waxing and painting such that the cannons are ready to be replaced directly to their carriages?</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>3.  Possible Conclusion. </U></B> We are thinking that we might want to just touch up the two cannons in 2009, wait a year and then send one cannon for the electrolytic reduction process in 2010 and the other the following year. This way there would always be at least one cannon present.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>4.  Rendering from Architect Peter Cummin. </U></B> Before moving forward with our public hearing, we need to finalize our budget and we need the rendering.  Hopefully, we can schedule the hearing for sometime in July.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>5.  Budget and Fundraising. </U></B> As of today, we have $10,000 pledged from the Borough, $20,000 pledged from the state of CT, and $11,350 already collected from interested Borough citizens.  Total Project cost is estimated at $70,000, but there are still a few unknowns, particularly related to the cannons themselves.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Other notes of interest Posted on June 18:</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>1.  Light for Cannon Square flagpole.</U></B>  From a flag etiquette standpoint, our flag should be illuminated in the evenings if it is not taken down every night.  Hence, we have decided to go with a very inexpensive solar powered light that attaches to the pole.   It is unobtrusive, very efficient and a green, earth-friendly way to go.  Pasted below is a photograph of our new solar light at Cannon Square....second photo is during installation.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="4aecc590.jpg" border=0 width="460" height="345" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="4b0cc590.jpg" border=0 width="460" height="345" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>2. Plaque for Cannon Square. </U></B> After the completion of our restoration project, we are planning to install a bronze plaque that describes the history of this special place.  As a comparison, here is a photo of the current plaque at Stonington Point.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="4acf4770.jpg" border=0 width="500" height="375" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>Project Update as of May 19, 2008</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>1.  Historical Significance.</U></B>  We will work with Stonington Historical Society to research the history of Cannon Square and, with their help, will design a prominent bronze plaque that will be permanently placed at Cannon Square upon completion of the project. </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>2.  Calendar. </U></B> We have all concluded, for many reasons, that this will be a 2009 project. During 2008, we will work on: </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Finalizing our budget </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Preparation of rendering from Peter Cummin </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Getting approval from Warden & Burgesses </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Encouraging public support with public hearing. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Working on fundraising campaign </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Design interim sign with rendering explaining what is happening, when and why.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>3.  Projected Schedule: </U></B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">August 1 -- Get approval </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Sept-March -- Fundraising with SHS </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">November, 2008. Install interim sign </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">January, 2009. Remove cannons for repair. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">March, 2009. Begin landscaping and pouring of concrete slab, etc. for cannons, monument, flagpole, stone steps, water supply. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">May, 2009. Re-planting of the trees, sodding the lawn. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">June 1. Cannon re-installed. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">July 4. Public celebration....Back-up date is Aug. 9, the 195th anniversary of the date when these cannons were used against the British fleet.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>4.  Our budget will include: </U></B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Cannon numbers from Bob Abramson </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Projected annual maintenance numbers, including water usage, from Bob Abramson. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Landscape numbers from Ken Geer </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Underground sprinkler system from Shoreline. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Planting numbers from Jim Wightman </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Flagpole lighting from Don Maranell </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Temporary sign from Jim Hicks </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Permanent plaque from Jim Hicks</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Total current estimate for our budget is $70,000.</div> <bR> <div> <B>5.  Budget Summary:</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Total Restoration Project budget is currently estimated at $70,000.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The cannons alone will account for almost half of that number.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The Borough has agreed to contribute $10,000 of taxpayer dollars.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The State of CT, with the assistance of Senator Andy Maynard, has pledged to contribute $20,000 for the project.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The remaining $40,000 will be raised via private fundraising efforts.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>6.  Project Management. </U></B> Jim Hicks (SVIA) will continue to coordinate with the Historical Society and Sarah Blair will continue to coordinate with architect Peter Cummin.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> ***********************************************************************</div> <div>  </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>To contribute to this project, make your check payable to SVIA and mail to Cannon Square Restoration Fund, Stonington Village Improvement Association, PO Box 18, Stonington, CT 0</B><B>6</B><B>378</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Jim Hicks, President of </B><B>SVIA</B></div> <div> <B>860-535-2212  --  </B><A HREF="mailto: president@sviastonington.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto: president@sviastonington.org"><U><B>president@sviastonington.org</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.sviastonington.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.sviastonington.org"><U><B>SVIA Website Home Page</B></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>