6.24.2022 Hydrangea Day Press Conference

The Fall River community gathered for the fourth annual Hydrangea Day press conference, hosted by Sandy Dennis, Executive Director for Creative Arts Network. The event celebrated the ongoing hydrangea beautification program, an initiative originally conceived by David Lalima, known as the "Hydrangea Man." Speakers highlighted the program's success in planting 70 hydrangeas this week across various city locations, including the waterfront, Battleship Cove, Government Center, Old Second Street, South Main Street, and Bedford Street. The project aims to beautify the city and connect its downtown with the waterfront, with future plans to expand plantings to the I-195 interchange area and the new cultural district on Water Street in collaboration with Mass D.O.T. and Mass Coastal Rail. People Incorporated was recognized as a generous funder, co-sponsoring plants and involving individuals from their programs in planting and maintenance. Mayor Paul Coogan officially proclaimed June 25th as Hydrangea Day in Fall River, emphasizing the plant's connection to Azorean culture and the program's role in economic development and quality of life. The event also acknowledged the Rotary Club of Fall River, the Kiwanis Club, and Joe Marshall at J Marshall Associates for funding a golf cart with a water tank, which has significantly improved the efficiency of watering the hydrangeas.

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