Executive Board
Paul Breen, President
Ben Hershenson, Vice Pres.
Kerry Ellen Enright, Secretary
Phil Cavaretta, Treasurer
Barbara O'Leary
Cynthia Shea-Phinney
John Phinney
Roberta Walker
Paul Wolf
Executive Director
Catherine Palmer
cpalmer@marginalwayfund.org
Marginal Way Preservation Fund
IRS 501.c.3 Nonprofit
Tax ID No. 01-0957572
PO Box 1455
Ogunquit, ME 03907-1455
Tel: 207.641.2200
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 | | Board Members John and Cynthia Phinney hosted a spectacular Garden Party at their home in Ogunquit, August 17, which generated more than $30,000 for the Marginal Way. See more photos!. |
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 | | Outgoing MWPF Board Member, Charlie Hindmarsh (left) gets a farewell handshake and thank you from Board President Paul Breen. |
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 Paul Wolf
We are pleased to welcome Paul Wolf, the newest member of the MWPF Board of Directors. Congratulations, Paul!
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 | | In August of 2015, the Marginal Way turns 90. See what we have planned in upcoming newsletters. |
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Volunteers pick 953 pounds of invasive seed pods threatening the Marginal Way habitat
Volunteers turned out by the dozens on August 23 to help the Marginal Way Committee hand-remove seed pods from invasive Black Swallow-wort vines that threaten the Marginal Way.
This was the third annual Pod Picking Day on the Marginal Way.
According to Helen Horn, who chairs the committee, the invasive plants are spreading and cause harm to the Monarch  | |
Becky Linney rids Marginal Way of invasive seed pods
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butterfly population and the native plants that grow along the path.
Organized by Joan Griswold, Weed Warrior captains Peg Hanscom, Lauren Rooney, Becky Linney and Peter Griswold worked with 48 volunteers, including five international "Volunteers for Peace" from Laudholm Farm.
Others who participated were Marginal Way Preservation Fund President, Paul Breen, Board Member Barbara O'Leary and Town Manager Tom Fortier. See more photos.
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Party Pix by Eric Taubert
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Dear
Thank you for contributing to the high cost of repair to the Devil's Kitchen chasm on the Marginal Way. Work will be underway soon. This would not have been possible without your ongoing support. The Marginal Way Preservation Fund committed $50,000 for the Town of Ogunquit for repairs to this area.
Today, we need help to restore dozens of eroding seaside areas on the Marginal Way. More than 35 eroding sections have been identified by the Marginal Way Committee as in either immediate or long-term need of repair). These are damaged by high winds, seas and usage. The erosion is worsening faster than the Town can take care of it. One area will cost 40,000 to repair a single stretch with erosion damage.
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Please help the Marginal Way Preservation Fund continue our mission to provide urgent and long-term funding assistance to the Town of Ogunquit in order to preserve the Marginal Way for future generations.
Would you consider a tax-deductible donation today? Any dollar amount is appreciated. We do hope you make the Marginal Way a year-end giving priority.
Sincerely;
Catherine Palmer,
Executive Director
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Two Recognition Plaque Spaces Left! The second of ten Recognition Plaques on the Marginal Way, each holding 25 family names, will be dedicated as soon as two more spaces are filled. These $10,000 legacy gifts mark the final opportunity allowed by the Ogunquit Select Board for names on the Marginal Way. Please send a minimum deposit of $1,000 to hold a spot for your loved ones. Read more. |
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WMTW Channel 8 Reporter Interviews Marginal Way Preservation Fund Board Vice President, Ben Hershenson
On a foggy morning in September, Marginal Way Board of Directors Vice President, Ben Hershenson, told a television reporter about the critical importance of preserving the Marginal Way for future generations. View the video segment, which aired September 6.
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Century Club Donors Pave the Way
Every 100 years, a devastating storm will destroy some, if not all, of our precious Marginal Way. The next bad storm could be next year. We must be prepared.
Donors like you, who give $100 annually, should have special recognition. On the Marginal Way's 90th birthday, in August, providing we have 90 Century Club members enrolled by then,
all will be treated to a special event in their honor. Here's where you can contribute.
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Phinney Garden Top Fundraiser Ever
A Garden Party August 17, at the home of Board Members John and Cynthia Phinney, generated
more than $30,000 in charitable contributions for the Marginal Way Preservation Fund (MWPF), according to President of the Board Paul Breen.
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Paul Breen
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"A Wine Toss challenge and silent auction proved to be very popular, generating thousands of dollars for the preservation of the Marginal Way," he added.
Andy Happel and Matt Lister of Cuzin Richard Entertainment played music while guests walked the large gardens designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
"The caterer, Andrea Lagzdins, served delicious gourmet food all afternoon," Breen said.
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Guests watched local artist Mary Byrom paint the rocky coast area of Ogunquit known as "Dog's Head Rock." Others purchased art on display from Cuckle-Button Farm Gallery and Van Ward Gallery, both of Ogunquit.
"More than 100 guests are still talking about the great time they had at this fundraiser,"Breen added. "We thank the Phinneys, donors, volunteers, Event Committee and Board members, Barbara O'Leary and Rob Walker, and the Anchorage by the Sea, a sponsor.
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Board Members in attendance at the Garden Party (Ben Hershenson was absent) were, from left, Barbara O'Leary, Cynthia Shea-Phinney, John Phinney, Roberta Walker, Phil Cavaretta, Kerry Ellen Enright, Paul Breen and Paul Wolf. [Eric Taubert Photo]
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