Historical Markers Part of Improvements Planned for Mill Creek Park.
Sandwich Okays Plan To Turn 'Restroom Park' Into Something More Memorable By TAO WOOLFE A gift of flowers, benches and greenery popped up among the political brambles when a volunteer group offered to beautify a scruffy grove across from Sandwich Town Hall. The news that volunteers wanted to spruce up [...]
A Name for the Park at 135 Main Street
by Cindy Russell 135 Main Street has been privately owned from 1639 until 1963 when Town Meeting voted “to purchase a certain parcel of land located at Main Street, at Town Hall Square, owned by Manuel and Leona R. Jacinto for $14,000. Bill Daley and Don Bayley, members of the [...]
New Civil War Memorial Wall Plaque Now in Town Hall
Bill Daley inspecting the new Civil War plaque. The Historical Commission extends its highest praise and appreciation to Bill for spearheading this important project. The Civil War Memorial Wall Plaque has been delivered and it now hangs on the wall of the first staircase case landing at Town [...]
Twinning with Sandwich, England
Photo courtesy: Taylor White “Our towns share more than their name, not least local and national distinction as historic communities. I hope that we can grow closer in mutual understanding and appreciation of each town’s heritage and community life.” --The Mayor of Sandwich, Kent, UK Cllr Paul Graeme [...]
Sandwich Historical Commission wants 1927 Wing exterior preserved
By Paul Gately May 14. 2015 1:02PM When it comes to preserving parts of the past in general -- and the old 1927 section of the Wing School off Water Street in particular -- the Sandwich Historical Commission thinks it is better to be pro-active than re-active. When it comes [...]
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