The Williston Northampton School in Easthampton has just announced a call for entries: “Competition for Public Benches and Trash Receptacles.”
The school is planning a new public garden at the corner of Union and Railroad Streets, in the center of town. The Manhan Rail Trail will border one side of the garden. This will be a beautiful addition to Easthampton’s downtown, and bravo to Williston for planning this new park and sponsoring this competition. This is a wonderful public art project.
From the press release:
The Williston Northampton School seeks submissions of uniquely designed outdoor furniture to decorate a new public garden adjacent to the school’s campus. The Manhan Rail Trail, a popular bicycle path, will run alongside the garden. Other borders are the town’s former train station, a commercial street, and a side street.
The plan calls for a garden with winding paths, shade trees, flower beds, and opportunities for visitors to stop and sit. $40,000 is available for benches and trash receptacles. The criteria for the competition will be based on aesthetics, cost, safety, and durability. There are no restrictions on materials. Metal, wood, stone, concrete, and plastic will all be considered. Awards for a bench range from $6,000 – $10,000 and the award for a trash receptacle is $3,000 -$5,000.
Submission deadline in November 15.
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This plan looks absolutely beautiful! This is exactly what downtown Easthampton needs. I hope our citizens will be respectful of this property! Bravo Williston! This is a wonderful way to give back to the community!