Memorial Day, 2021

While assemblies for Memorial Day are cancelled this year, some “social distanced” events are planned. A link will be provided on the Town website for a virtual presentation of photographs of past parades and ceremonies, including so many of the veterans who are no longer with us, as well as some of their words of wisdom. A wreath will be displayed for individuals to pay respects at the Memorial at Town Hall, where the names of veterans will be listed. Everyone is also welcome to visit the bridge spanning the Little River on Hammond Hill, where the naval ceremony usually takes place, to continue the tradition of tossing some flowers into the water. At 9:30 in the morning, listen for “Taps” in the village, compliments of Neal Moon, who has been playing that bugle call for us ever since he first picked up a trumpet. And the Gazette is sponsoring the Annual Chicken Barbecue on a pre-order, take-out basis, with editorial board members who double as those wizards of the seniors’ luncheons preparing the salads and corn bread, and our Chairman’s famous chicken. (see ad for details)