CCA Buy-A-Brick Program On Hold

A letter to CCA Buy-A-Brick supporters and the Canton community - July 2025:

Thank you for supporting the Canton Community Association’s Buy-a-Brick Program with your purchase of a commemorative brick for O'Donnell Square Park. Your contribution helps maintain and beautify our community park, and we sincerely appreciate your support.

Brick Production and Ordering Process

Every commemorative brick is custom-made. We place orders in batches with our manufacturer, and once submitted each batch typically takes about six weeks to be engraved and delivered. This process requires patience, and we are grateful for yours.

Current Situation and Next Steps

Our aim was to install the new bricks as soon as they arrived (weather and season permitting). However, we have encountered an unexpected issue at the park. The existing brick area is at full capacity, and when preparing the site for expansion, we discovered that the ground underneath is filled with gravel. This means we must excavate and lay a proper foundation before adding any new bricks. We are working to schedule this necessary site work, but currently, we do not have a firm timeline for its completion.

On a positive note, O'Donnell Square Park is slated for enhancements under a city grant, including landscaping upgrades to the brick plaza. By installing your brick as part of these improvements, we can ensure it is set on a stable, permanent base and looks its best in the renewed park. In fact, bricks installed after these upgrades will be more secure and long-lasting than if we were to place them now under current conditions.

Your Brick Order Status and Options

Please be rest assured that your brick order is safe and will be honored. We have a record of every purchase, and your personalized brick will be installed as promised once the site is ready. We apologize for the delay and any inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding as we address this situation.

If you prefer not to wait, we understand. You may request a full refund of your brick purchase at any time. To do so, simply reply to this email or contact us at brick@cantoncommunity.org and we will promptly process your refund.

Temporary Hold on New Orders

Effective immediately, we have paused all new commemorative brick orders until further notice. We kindly ask that no new brick orders be placed at this time. We will announce when we are ready to resume accepting new orders.

Thank you again for your support and patience. We are confident that once the park improvements are complete, your brick will be installed as a beautiful, lasting part of O'Donnell Square Park. We will keep you updated and let you know as soon as we have more information about the installation timeline.

Sincerely,
Kristen Mills & Ted Hart
CCA Buy-A-Brick Program