Purchase
a Brick
Leave a lasting
memory and support the Cherry Trees of the
Blackstone
Commemorative bricks
to raise funds for Cherry Trees are available for
purchase.
A cherry tree memorial project
has been created to allow patrons to donate money in
exchange for named recognition on a brick paver to
be installed in the project area. Bricks start at
$100 and may be ordered online through the Bricks 'R
Us website or by calling the Blackstone Valley
Tourism Council at 401-724-2200.
Become a visible part of these
communities by memorializing someone special,
honoring a friend or family member, or just leaving
your name as someone who cares about beautifying
these communities. These bricks will be seen by
residents and visitors for years to come. Brick
prices are as follows: Engraved 4x8 Brick $100
Engraved 8x8 Brick $300 Engraved 8x8 Brick w/ Logo
$500. Purchased bricks will be inlaid in the Cherry
Tree wells for visitors to enjoy.
All proceeds from the brick
campaign benefit The Pawtucket Foundation's
Landscape Improvement Fund to raise money for the
installation and future maintenance of the
blossoming Cherry Trees recently planted along
Roosevelt Avenue. The project came about in late
2008 as members of the private sector expressed
interest in revitalizing streetscapes in Pawtucket
and Central Falls. A cherry tree committee,
comprised of municipal, private sector, and
horticulture experts was comprised and in the spring
of 2009, 65 Rancho Cherry Trees were planted on the
half mile stretch of Roosevelt Avenue between
Charles Street in Central Falls and Exchange Street
in Pawtucket.
On May 1, 2009, a ceremonial
tree planting was held with more than 200 guests in
attendance. Presentations were made by special
guests including: Congressman Patrick Kennedy,
Japanese Consul General Masaru Tsuji, Mayor Moreau
and Council President Benson of Central Falls, Mayor
Doyle and Council President Kinch of Pawtucket, The
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, The Pawtucket
Foundation, Attorney General Patrick Lynch and State
Representatives Crowley and Kilmartin. The event was
held at the newly renovated M-Residential
condominium development at 555 Roosevelt Avenue,
Central Falls on the Blackstone River. Pui-O
construction provided a complimentary lunch for all
in attendance.
The interest in the project made
way for the planting of 25 additional trees in the
spring of 2010 to fill out the Pawtucket portion of
the corridor. Grant funding from the Rhode Island
DEM allowed volunteers from The Pawtucket
Foundation, Blackstone Valley Tourism Council and
Channel One to clean up, weed and mulch all 90 tree
wells. In addition the Pawtucket Foundation and
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council partnered for form
a Cherry Blossom Festival Planning Committee.
This year, 2013, will mark the
fifth annual restival.
