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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Sosner 

10.12.2022 Email: brians@vetsparkacademyplace.org

VETERANS DAY CELEBATION & PARK RENOVATION FUNDRAISER

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Sosner 

4.23.2022 Email: brians@vetsparkacademyplace.org

Kickoff Event for Renovation of Orleans Veterans Memorial Park 

Orleans MA, April 23 -- A local non-profit organization, Veterans Memorial Park at Academy Place, Inc. in conjunction with the Memorial Day/Veterans Day committee will host a Renovation kickoff & Live Music event Saturday April 30th from 10-1 to introduce initial plans for the re-creation of Veterans Memorial Park at Academy Place in Orleans. The event will feature tours, music and schematics on display showing plans for new walking paths, placement of existing and new memorials, landscaping, seating and patio areas, including inscribed bricks funded by donations. The park renovation will transform a town gateway, an important historic location into a long-lasting tribute to Veterans. 

This park, a triangular green space at the intersection of Rt. 28 and Main Street Orleans, was once the site of the Rock Harbor Academy School (1827) and the original Snow Library (1877) . In anticipation of restoration work, the Town has obtained grants from the Orleans Community Preservation Committee (CPC) to cover the costs of architectural design fees. Additional funding is needed to complete the redevelopment work, and this kickoff is an opportunity for members of the public to learn more, meet principals involved, and offer support to the project. 

The event will feature entertainment by talented local folk musician Andrew de Lory, an Orleans veteran, and Natalia Bonfini, an Eastham native, award-winning blues singer/songwriter, and recent American Idol Season 20 contestant. 

Financial contributions and brick orders will be possible on-site during the Kickoff event, and at any time by visiting the website at www.vetsparkacademyplace.org. The site describes the history and vision for Veterans Memorial Park at Academy Place, and includes a portal to accommodate both corporate and individual donations. Funds may be directed to honor any individual veteran identified by theater of war or branch of service, and either designated for general use, specific landscape feature naming or for purchase of one or more inscribed bricks. 

In addition to financial support, the 501c3 welcomes interest from those offering time and energy to serve as a Board Member or Volunteer. For more information, refer to the website or contact Brian Sosner, President directly at brians@vetsparkacademyplace.org; address: P.O. Box 1304, Orleans MA 02643. 

Veterans Memorial Park at Academy Place, Inc. Memorial Day/Veterans Day Committee Cell: 617-283-1009 Khiggs709@hotmail.com Alternate email: sosner.brian@gmail.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Sosner 

4.19.2022 Email: brians@vetsparkacademyplace.org

Veterans Memorial Park at Academy Place Inc (a 501c3) and the Orleans Veteran Committee seek contact information for Orleans residents on the existing (and future) Academy Place Memorials 

Orleans MA, April 19 -- Veterans Park at Academy Place , a small but significant park in the heart of Orleans built to honor and memorialize Veterans will soon benefit from renovation, with funds to be raised by a newly-formed 501c3 organization: Veterans Memorial Park at Academy Place, Inc. 

IF YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER OR REPRESENTATIVE can provide your current contact information related to the Veterans on the existing (and future) memorial theaters…. please contact us at info@vetsparkacademyplace.org! We want to make you aware of our plans to remake and relocate several memorials, add new ones and to recognize service to our country for historical and educational purposes. THERE ARE 439 NAMES OF RESIDENTS ON THE EXISTING MONUMENTS LISTED BY THEATER through the Vietnam War on our website portal !! If not here, or if you served in a theater since 2001 ( the Global War on Terror) we need to hear from you! 

The Town of Orleans has obtained grants from the Orleans Community Preservation Committee (CPC) to cover the costs of architect design fees. Once designed and approved , initial work will be phased to focus on park infrastructure, relocation of several existing as well as new Memorials for better representation of the theaters and opportunities to pay tribute to those who served. 

Upgrades and implementation will address the installation of new pathways, stonework, refreshed landscaping and inscribed brick patios all which can recognize and pay tribute to any veteran who has served. Plans also include memorial gardens and reflective spaces where families, friends, guests and tourists can gather, and spend time amongst our Veterans. 

A website (www.vetsparkacademyplace.org) describing the history and vision for Veterans Memorial Park at Academy Place has been launched. The site includes a donation portal which accommodates both corporate and individual contributions. Donations may be directed in tribute to ANY individual veteran identified by theater of war or branch of service where appropriate, and designated for general use, toward a landscape feature and/or inscribed brick patio areas. 

In addition to financial support, the 501c3 welcomes interest from those offering time and energy to serve as a Board Member or Volunteer. For more information, refer to the website or contact Brian Sosner, President directly at brians@vetsparkacademyplace.org; address: P.O. Box 1304, Orleans MA 02643. 

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Brian Sosner, President Kevin Higgins, Chairman Veterans Park at Academy Place, Inc. Orleans Veterans Committee Cell: 617-283-1009 Cell: 508-326-2160 

Alternate email: sosner.brian@gmail.com email: khiggs709@hotmail.com

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12.15.2021                                                                                                 Email: brians@vetsparkacademyplace.org

A non-profit to raise funds in support of Orleans’ Veterans Memorial Park at Academy Place is announced

Orleans MA, December 15 -- A historically-significant park in the heart of Orleans which honors and memorializes Veterans will soon benefit from renovation with funds to be raised by a newly-formed 501c3 organization: Veterans Memorial Park at Academy Place, Inc.

The Park, a triangular green space at the intersection of Rt. 28 and Main Street, was once the site of the Rock Harbor Academy School (1827) and the original Snow Library (1877) and is owned by the Town of Orleans.  In anticipation of restoration work, the Town has obtained grants from the Orleans Community Preservation Committee (CPC) which will cover the costs of architectural design fees.  Additional funding is needed to complete the redevelopment work.

Town leaders, in conjunction with members of its Orleans Veterans Day Committee, endorsed the formation of a 501c3 to raise funds toward the refurbishment and upgrade of what was recently renamed Veterans Memorial Park at Academy Place.

To be designed are park upgrades including the installation of new pathways, stonework, refreshed landscaping and improved accessibility.  The work will be staged, with its first phase to address park infrastructure, the relocation of several existing granite memorials, and the creation of new monuments, followed by the implementation and support of landscaped memorial gardens with seating for reflection.  Themed in tribute to those who served, the rejuvenated space will be a destination enjoyed by locals and visitors alike and will serve as a gathering space for holidays and events.

A website (www.vetsparkacademyplace.org) describing the history and vision for Veterans Memorial Park at Academy Place has just been launched.  The site includes a donation portal which accommodates both corporate and individual contributions.  Funds may be directed to honor any individual veteran identified by theater of war or branch of service where appropriate, or may be designated for general use.  

In addition to financial support, the 501c3 welcomes interest from those offering time and energy to serve as a Board Member or Volunteer.  For more information, refer to the website or contact Brian Sosner, President directly at brians@vetsparkacademyplace.org; address:  P.O. Box 1304, Orleans MA 02643.

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Brian Sosner, President

Veterans Memorial Park at Academy Place, Inc.

Cell: 617-283-1009

Alternate email: sosner.brian@gmail.com