Hallowell Initiatives, Inc. plans to sprinkle Hallowell with comfortable benches — places to sit, relax, take a load off, chat with a friend, wait for a reservation or appointment time, or watch passing traffic.

That’s the “rest” part of the plan. The “remembrance” part will come from a plaque on each bench memorializing a Hallowell resident who has died in the recent or distant past, and whose life deserves to be remembered.

The benches can be installed on public land, in front of business properties or anywhere else where appropriate permission can be obtained. The cost is to be determined.

Contributions can be made with or without a nomination of a specific person to be remembered. The organization will likely begin with dedications to individuals who’ve played a noteworthy role in the history of the community. The purchase of an entire bench will entitle the donor to designate the specific person to be remembered.

Inquiries can be mailed to Hallowell Initiatives, Inc., P.O. Box 446, Hallowell, ME 04347.

Hallowell Initiatives is a nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax deductible for federal and state income tax purposes.

Hallowell Citizens Initiative is sponsoring this project.