The millstone at the Hamlin Public Library was likely a part of a gristmill along the shores of Sandy Creek in North Hamlin. Joseph Nettles of Boy Scout Troop 324 in Hamlin prepared the perfect location on the property for the millstone by designing a garden to showcase it. He worked with the library board, the Town of Hamlin and community members who donated time and materials in order to create the garden with its historical centerpiece. The flag in the garden was dedicated in memory of Carolyn Hungerford, former Library President, Trustee and Treasurer.
Nettles started planning the project with the library board in the fall of 2018 and led a team of volunteers who helped him complete the project in September 2019. When asked about putting the project together he stated, “I couldn’t have done this without the help of everyone who supported me, especially my parents.”
Those that donated supplies include: Brockport Runnings, Sara’s Garden Center, Brockport Lowe’s, Salmon Creek Garden Center, Hamlin Pizza Shack, Brockport Wegmans, Partyka Farms, Brightly Farm Market, Country Max, Excalibur Sign Studio, Holley Rotary, Kendall Lions, Hamlin Lions, and Charlie Hungerford. There were also numerous private donations of money and cans from friends and family.
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The new Millstone Garden at the Hamlin Public Library. The millstone was likely a part of a gristmill in North Hamlin. Scout Joseph Nettles (below) planned and led the execution of the garden.
