Flower Planter Program

Due to the required Mill Street Bridge maintenance this summer, the Village cannot offer the "Friend of the Village" program in 2023. However, businesses are encouraged to consider participating in the "Mayor's Choice" program, although the program will not include a Mill Street bridge plaque this year. 


We look forward to resuming the program in 2024. Reservations for the 2024 program will begin on or about April 1, 2024.

MILL STREET BRIDGE FLOWER PLANTER PROGRAM
As part of the Village’s beautification efforts, the Beautification Committee offers opportunities for businesses and residents to participate in the enhancing Montgomery's beauty each year.


 red, white and blue petunias on bridge rail
Each summer the Mill Street Bridge is lined with beautiful flower boxes. Support the Village's beautification efforts and have your name, company, memorial of a loved one, or special occasion commemorated and displayed for all to see along the Mill Street Bridge. Space is limited and filled on a first come, first served basis. Deadline is May 1st or until all spots are filled; whichever occurs first.

FRIEND OF THE VILLAGE - $30* | New Sign   $25* | Re-Use Previous Sign
For your donation, you can have your family name, business name, or personal message printed on a 4” x 22” sign which will be displayed along the Mill Street Bridge. Addresses, phone numbers and political ads are strictly prohibited.
*If you want to change the message of a sign used in the past, you will need to apply for a new sign and pay the $30 fee.

FOR SAFETY REASONS, PLACING PERSONAL ITEMS ON THE BRIDGE OR BRIDGE SIGNS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
This includes balloons, additional flowers, banners, etc.

MAYOR'S CHOICE - $135* | Montgomery Businesses Only; Limited Quantity
Beautify your business with the eye-catching Mayor’s Choice arrangement. For your $135 donation, receive a deluxe flower arrangement prepared by a floral professional. The arrangement consists of a variety of colorful and appealing annual flowers and decorative vines in a large planter, approximately 30 inches tall, delivered right to your office—all you do is water and enjoy!

Additional planters are available at a discounted price of $110 each. To show our thanks for your support in beautifying Montgomery, your family name, business name, or personal message will be printed on a 4” x 22” sign which will be displayed along the Mill Street Bridge. Addresses, phone numbers and political ads are strictly prohibited. Planters are designed and prepared by the floral professionals at Schaefer’s Greenhouse in Montgomery and are delivered to your business—all you do is water and enjoy! The planters remain on display for the entire summer into early fall; at that time, the Department of Public Works will retrieve the planters for winter storage.

• All signs are displayed along the Mill Street Bridge in the late spring and removed in the early fall. Bridge signs are a 4” x 22” sign with a maximum of two lines with 20 characters and spaces per line available. All signs are stored for future use and cannot be sold back to participants of the program.

• The Mayor’s Choice planters remain on display for the entire summer into early fall, at which time the Public Works Department will retrieve the planters for winter storage.

• All signs and planters remain property of the Village and are stored for future use.

*Prices are subject to change. 

Questions can be directed to the Public Works Department at 331-212-9044 or by email at rmason@montgomeryil.org.