Easton, CT 9/11 Memorial Praised

After a proposal for a gazebo to be the centerpiece for a 9/11 Memorial in Easton, Connecticut wasn’t received with enthusiasm, the 9/11 Memorial Building Committee went back to the drawing board and, this time around, it looks like they have hit the nail on the head.

The new proposal, which features a pergola, was praised by the Board of Selectmen, and has been deemed as a “much better” plan than the original. In addition to the pergola, three benches will be located under it, as well as a walkway, flagpole, and set of stone walls are a part of the plan as well. There would also be two quotes as  a part of the memorial – one from Helen Keller, and another general statement regarding 9/11. It is estimated that the cost for the memorial could be about $45,000. The location will be on the green in front of the Easton Public Library.

Each of the three benches would be dedicated to Peter, Susan, and Christine Hanson, a family of three that tragically died while on United 175 – the plane that struck the south tower of the New York World Trade Center.

Before the memorial is officially proposed, the commission has been advised to meet with various boards throughout the town, including the Library Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Planning and Zoning Commission. The town also needs to discuss how the memorial will be funded – which will likely be a mix of funds from the town and money from fund raising.