Planning is underway for Meredith Veterans Memorial

MEREDITH — A committee has been formed under the auspices of Humble Grunt Work, a local organization dedicated to honoring and remembering all Veterans, to build a new, permanent memorial that will list all the Meredith citizens who served honorably in the military during the Nation’s conflicts, from the Revolutionary War to the recent Global War on Terror. This memorial, conceptually made of granite, or granite and bronze, will stand for generations on the front lawn of the Meredith Public Library, and include an accessible walkway from Main Street to the memorial, linking to the library’s new front ramp into the building. Future Memorial Day and Veterans Day recognition programs can be held by this memorial, which will also feature a new flagpole and integrated seating.

The committee is also beginning to solicit public and private funds to build the memorial. The Meredith Select Board is putting forth a warrant article at the 2022 Town Meeting to build the memorial for an amount not to exceed $250,000. “We plan on coming to Town Meeting with a good portion of the amount needed raised by donation. We already have pledges coming in,” said Committee Fundraiser Jim McFarlin.

If you wish to donate to this cause, contact Jim McFarlin at 603-393-0863 or email jameswmcfarlin@gmail.com. You can also visit the Humble Grunt Work website at www.humblegruntwork.org/ or contact any committee member for more information.