C'port parent Alex Van Praagh made an early morning drive to New Hampshire on Saturday April 24 to retrieve the composite decking material for the flower planters for the front of the school. (He actually made two trips in order to get the best color.) Made from reclaimed or recycled wood and plastic fibers, this durable material will last a long, long time.
Back in Cambridge Alex began work with the help of Justin Cravens (C'port k'garten teacher), Alice Turkel (School Committee member and former C'port parent), Alex's brother in law J.P. (who's also an architect and furniture maker), and J.P.'s son Ben.
The work site was an interior space on Broadway near the 9th grade school. By 5 p.m. all three planters were well on their way to completion. The photos below show Alex, J.P., Ben and the result of the day's labor.
Alex is fairly certain the planters will be completed on schedule for Tuesday.
On Sunday afternoon, Whitney, Alex's wife, began painting the recessed areas in front of C'Port where the planters will go.
Thanks SO MUCH, Alex, Whitney and helpers for all your efforts! And thanks especially for donating so many hours of your time on a beautiful weekend for Cambridgeport school.
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