A group in Brussels has started a fund raising campaign to 'light up' the village.
When the Municipality of Huron East announced it would be upgrading street lighting to LED, a number of Brussels residents and businesses saw an opportunity to take that one step further. They have proposed energy-saving 'coach-style lanterns' for some of the north-south and east-west streets of the historic village.
Huron East has offered to install the decorative lighting, but does not have budget to cover the additional cost of the coach-style lanterns. The Brussels Community Trust Committee has announced a goal of raising $15,000 locally.
Donation forms can be picked up throughout the village and returned with payment to the Huron East municipal office, or the drop off location in Brussels at Solace on Turnberry Spa and Boutique.
Residents or businesses who donate $800 for an entire light will get a recognition plaque on the light post. Donations of $400 for half a light will also be recognized, along with all smaller donations. Payment options include a cheque payable to Huron East, or you can have an amount of your choice added to your tax bill to be paid over 1-3 years. Tax receipts will be provided by Huron East.
"The time is right to upgrade to decorative lighting since the Municipality will be paying for the basic Cobra style during the summer of 2015," says Brussels business owner Kathy Nichol. "On the heel of the opening of the newly renovated Public Library, 4 new businesses opening since November, upgrades to our streets, renovated Libro Multi Purpose SportsPad and other parts of the community along with 2 new festivals, the community is bursting with community pride and ready to embrace new ideas."
For further information, contact Kathy Nichol from the fund raising committee at 519-525-3333 or knichol0214@gmail.com