05/22/2026
Regarding the Memorial Bricks at the Amphitheater Park:
Last year, the Village shared the attached notice regarding the memorial bricks located in the sidewalk near the amphitheater.
Over time, that section of sidewalk became a safety concern, with multiple trip-and-fall incidents reported.
For years, our Department of Public Services worked to stabilize and repair the brick area, making several attempts to preserve it in place.
Unfortunately, due to constant foot traffic, weather exposure, and winter snow/ice removal, the condition continued to deteriorate. In some cases, the bricks had become so worn that the engravings were no longer readable.
After careful consideration, it was determined that the sidewalk was no longer the most appropriate long-term location for the memorial bricks. The bricks were carefully removed, placed on pallets, and are being safely stored until a more suitable and respectful permanent solution can be determined.
With the number of projects currently underway this year, we have not yet been able to address the memorial brick relocation, but please know they remain secure and have not been forgotten.
If you purchased a memorial brick and would like to reclaim it, please let us know. Otherwise, we appreciate your patience as we work toward identifying the best way to honor and preserve these memorials for the future.
To reclaim a brick please contact email Mary Springer at:
[email protected] SUBJECT LINE: "MEMORIAL BRICK"
Thank you for your patience and continued support.
