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History and Purpose of the
Troy City Beautification Committee
1969 - The Beautification Committee was
started from an idea of a Garden Club.
1974 – Officially established as a city
committee under Chapter 1103 of the Troy
City Code
1978 – The first “Merit Award” was presented
1988 – The first “Green Thumb” award was
presented
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What we do
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Flower plantings around downtown Troy. Planters in front of
Downtown businesses and the hanging baskets on utility poles
around the square.
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Christmas decorations around
the square and levee (with support from the Troy Foundation)
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Sponsor an Arbor Day program
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Plant memorial trees and plaques
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Tree management around the square
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Conduct tree identification and tagging in the city parks
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Make suggestions for new plantings around Troy
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Present “Green Thumb” and “Merit” awards
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Encourage organizations and citizens to beautify properties
in Troy
Arbor Day
Ceremony this year will be on April 26, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.
in Trostle Park at 1237 S Union Street. Tim Mercer, retired
Park Department Supervisor, will be honored with a plaque
and the planting of a Red Oak tree.
Green
Thumb and Merit Awards
The purpose of the Green Thumb Award is to recognize the
landscaping efforts of property owners in maintaining or
improving their property and the overall beauty of the city.
Criteria:
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Only projects or areas that are readily visible from the
street can be rewarded
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General care and overall maintenance
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Size and mass of the area
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Color, patterns and textures
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Overall effect on the building, property and neighborhood
The purpose of the Merit Award is to recognize the
architectural improvements made to properties or buildings
in the city.
Criteria:
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The project must be completed
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Must be readily visible from the street
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Overall effect and impact on the area or neighborhood
Current
Members
Gareth Johnston (President)
Judy Fiessinger (Vice
President)
Rosaleen Rayman (Treasurer)
Bill Miller
(Secretary)
Karol McCarthy
Wanda Tremblay
Deb
Kappers
Sandy Fisher
Becky Daffner
Eric Davis
Barry VanKirk
Betty Reardon
Pam Dalton
Jeremy Drake
(Parks Dept Liason)
Karin Manovich (Troy Main Street)
Contact link
for Green Thumb/Merit Award Nominations
garethjsold@yahoo.com
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