Photo: Putting up the new sign at PQ Park.
With a deadline of Saturday, Sept. 30, to meet the town’s requirement for private funding of $35,000 for the renovation of PQ Park, the Friends of PQ Park announced today that it is $5,000 shy of its goal in these final days.
This grassroots effort, led by a team of volunteers called Friends of PQ Park, has been very successful thanks to the generosity and support of the Belmont community. Donors consist primarily of those who feel connected to PQ and to preserving our playgrounds and fields. This funding will supplement Community Preservation Act funds approved for the renovation.
“If we can raise the remaining funds, we can act upon our design team’s plan that is going to be delivered earlier than expected,” says Ogden Sawyer, Friends of PQ Park treasurer.
“This is fantastic news, making it possible to break ground in early spring of 2018,’ said Sawyer.
“While the effort to raise $30,000 in 30 days has been an ambitious undertaking, we are thrilled with the success of this campaign. We really need to push these last two days,” Ogden continues. “We are making this plea today to our community to help us raise the last $5,000 before this Saturday’s deadline. Any and all donations are welcome!”
“We are making this plea today to our community to help us raise the last $5,000 before this Saturday’s deadline. Any and all donations are welcome,” he said.
Visit the website to learn more and make your donation. Alternatively, checks should be sent to “Friends of PQ Park,” 31 Walnut St, Belmont MA, 02478.
The Friends of PQ Park, Inc., is a non-profit organization formed in 2017, following the favorable recommendation of funding for the revitalization of PQ Park by Belmont’s Community Preservation Committee.
I am so grateful for our generous community. PQ is a gem and an amazing asset to town. Hopefully PQ project will have smooth sailing, and before we know it, kids will enjoy better and well deserved new playground and play structures. Thank you Belmont!