Home for the Holidays tree lighting
Summary
The popular holiday lights contest returns with plans for about 100 reusable yard signs — roughly double last year — after many residents missed the signup. A municipal building pickup-and-return system is proposed to make scaling easier.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Last year's 25-sign batch cost roughly $500; ordering earlier and in bulk is expected to reduce the per-sign price.
Residents who decorate their homes, local businesses donating or selling prizes, and neighbors who tour the displays.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Recreation Board - Nov 9, 2026
The popular holiday lights contest returns with plans for about 100 reusable yard signs — roughly double last year — after many residents missed the signup. A municipal building pickup-and-return system is proposed to make scaling easier.
Supercommittee & Agenda Review - Aug 31, 2026
Council wants to add a tree-lighting kickoff night before the Home for the Holidays parade, with the fire department helping string lights at Hillsdale Park and Santa being sworn in as a fire department member. Cost estimates come in October.
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