In 2012 the Town of Narragansett Adopt-A Bench Program has been redefined and established as a permanent program to maintain and provide a sustained bench program throughout town. The program offers existing donors the opportunity to adopt and donate new benches designed for a coastal environment and consistent with the surrounding landscape. This program will also provide new donors an opportunity, if available to choose from twelve locations within town to adopt a bench where a previous donor has opted not to continue in the program. The Narragansett Adopt-A-Bench program provides community members and organizations the ability to recognize and honor others through a lasting tribute. The bench contribution made through this program will benefit the parks program while providing much needed site amenities to park and beach users for years to come.

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The Parks and Recreation Department presently has twelve [12] locations throughout town; Town Beach, Seawall, Overlook, Library, Veteran’s Park, Domenic Christofaro Park, Sprague Park, George C Park, Leroy Thompson Memorial Park, Mettatuxet Park, Casino Park and Gazebo Park. The style of the bench has been selected by the Parks Department based on the location history, environmental issues and consistency with the landscape.

Each donation will be recognized by a 2” x 10 “ cast plaque in honor, in memory or other suitable language approved by the Parks Department. The plaque can include verbiage of up to 4 lines of approximately 46 characters and spaces per line. Placement of memorial wreaths and other items will not be permitted. 

The Parks and Public Works Departments will maintain the bench throughout the life of the bench. For the integrity and manufacturer warranty of each bench the donor will not be allowed to provide any maintenance or enhancements to the bench, doing so voids the agreement with the donor. 

Based on information from the bench suppliers it is agreed by the donor and Parks Department that the reasonable life expectancy of each IPE  #91-601 and IPE 57-601 park bench purchased will be fifteen [15] years.  The reasonable life expectancy of each Woodbury gray park style granite bench purchased will be twenty-five [25] years and beyond, however because these granite benches have components that are pinned and epoxied and located at the seawall they are susceptible to salt spray and storm surge  which may impact and lessen the life of the product. If and when replacement of either bench is necessary, the original donor or family members will be provided an opportunity for “first right of refusal” before an existing location is offered to a new donor.

It is apparent that the success of this new program is based on the ability to contact donors, family members, and organization members for the options offer to continue the program with a new bench. Several contacts in the form of names, addresses, cell numbers, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses will be documented in the donor file.  Consistent records are integral in the success of this program with a bench picture, plaque picture, location, price paid, vendor purchased from, date installed and donor information all documented in the file

The Department of Parks and Recreation will develop a digital waiting list with a paper hard copy in the Parks Office at 170 Clarke Road listing donor and contact information; person[s] named in honor of, location requested and date of request.

Presently located in this area are Dumor #58 benches made from polyester powder coated steel straps on a cast iron frame. Benches constructed of metal deteriorate in this environment rapidly. When benches in this area are required to be replaced the IPE  #91-601 with back and IPE 57-601 without back will be alternated every other one to provide seating and viewing of the park and the ocean.

Once a location is available or if the original donor/representative has declined the option to continue in the program, the next person or organization on the waiting list will be contacted. The site and appropriate bench for that location [same and consistent with existing site benches] will be reviewed in person with the donor and the parks representative. If agreed the donor will be provided a signed agreement along with approved plaque verbiage from the Town and will communicate directly with the bench supplier to coordinate payment and shipment to the Narragansett Public Works Department, 260 Westmoreland Street, Narragansett, RI 02882 or bench site. Once delivery is made the public works superintendent will schedule for installation at the site and will advise the Parks Department when complete. Donor will be then be contacted to confirm and complete the process.

SEAWALL AND BEACH AREA
Bench with back; cast supports & 2"x10" cast plaque (include verbiage of up to 4 lines of approx. 46 characters & spaces per Line
Park Style Bench with Backrest 72” x 18” x 18” Woodbury Gray Sandblast 4” thick seat & backrest, rock face all edges, rectangular bases, all pinned and epoxied.
Bench $1595.00 [2012 only]
Does not include delivery costs of $162.00 and $120.00 for plaque recession cut in granite along with $145.00 for 2” x 10” cast plaque with verbiage of up to 4 lines of approximately 46 characters and spaces per line

Total Price per Bench: $2022.00 less [Swenson Granite has offered a 15% Discount off base price] 

Price does not include RI Sales Tax

Option #1- Backless Benches

(each)91-60 I Backless Bench with Ipe slats, cast supports & 2” x 10” cast plaque (includes verbiage of up to 4 lines of approx.. 46 characters & spaces per line)
Cost       $940.00
Freight $160.00
Total $1,100.00
5% discount        -$55.00
Total $1,045.00

Price does not include RI Sales Tax

Option #2 Bench with Back

Bench with back; Ipe slats, cast supports & 2"x10" cast plaque (include verbiage of up to 4 lines of approx. 46 characters & spaces per Line

Cost       $1148.00
Freight $188.00
Total $1,336.00
5% discount        -$66.80
Total $1,269.20

Price does not include RI Sales Tax

Town of Narragansett Department of Parks and Recreation
170 Clarke Road, Narragansett, RI 02882
Telephone Number: 401-782-0658
93F West Street, P.O. Box 650, Medfield, MA 02052
Telephone Number: 508-359-4200
Web Site
Contact: Meghan A. O’Brien Taylor
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Swenson Granite Works
22 Austin Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852
Telephone Number: 401-402-1844
Web Site
Contact: Jeff Francis, Store Manager
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