April 2026

Bacon Academy Track & Field Team ($1,833) - Bacon Athletic Complex renovations have eliminated the team's ability to hold home meets and sell concessions - their primary fundraising source that typically generates $1,600 per season. The 75-member team now faces unexpected transportation costs to compete at other locations and needs to replace mismatched uniforms so all athletes can represent Colchester in matching attire. Funds will cover their end-of-year banquet, new uniforms, and transportation costs to competitive meets.

Historic Bacon Academy Restoration ($1,833) - This national and state historic landmark is being transformed into the hub of Colchester's future cultural arts district, but needs funds to be able to become fully ADA compliant, install two bathrooms, and run new sewer lines. This is part of the continued work for this 1803 building to serve as a community center offering classes, artistic displays, and rotating cultural history exhibits for all Colchester residents to enjoy.

Colchester History Museum Gardens Renovation ($1,833) - The Colchester Historical Society seeks to beautify the downtown historic district by renovating the Museum's gardens with three-season flowering shrubs, colorful perennials, and bulbs. The current aggressive ground cover is overtaking shrubs and wooden lattice work, detracting from this historic site's appearance. Funds will help with the purchase of new plants and shrubs to restore this community landmark.