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Sec. 2-251. - Naming of town property.#
Based upon the authority granted to the town council pursuant to G.L. § 45-2-16, the town council hereby adopts the following procedure for the naming of all town sponsored projects, including, but not limited to, buildings, bridges, edifices, facilities, grounds, fields, parks or playgrounds (hereinafter collectively referred to as "town property"). (1)
Subject to approval by the town council, town property may be named in honor of individuals, historical events, places, geographical points, or donors or other instances that are suitable for the naming of public properties.
(2)
Unless otherwise agreed to by the town council, in order for a town property to be named in honor of an individual, the individual must be deceased for a period of at least three years.
(3)
In order to be eligible for naming consideration, the person or group making the request must commit to providing a major gift to the town, equaling at least 50 percent of the estimated value of the designated building project, facility improvement, property enhancement or town or school program that is the subject matter of the naming request.
(4)
The town council shall seek the advice and recommendations of the school committee for the naming of any school-related facilities or properties.
(5)
Nominations for naming may be submitted by individuals, school or community based groups, and must be supported by a petition that documents the justification and suitability of the request and identify the particular facility, property, or specific location that is proposed to be so named.
(6)
The town council shall hold a public hearing on all such requests and, to the extent practical, shall issue a decision within 90 days of receipt of a completed petition.
(Ch. 968, § 1, 9-4-2012)