Monday, September 12, 2011

Town of Bridgewater approached to sponsor Martin's Olympic bid


The town of Bridgewater is mulling over a decision to sponsor Jenna Martin's bid to compete at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England.


Council was approached by Martin's financial planner, Kevin Hayward Monday night, about a chance to support the Canadian Champion's chase for the Olympic dream.

Mayor Carroll Publicover says it will take time to make a decision.

"The actual written request and the brochure and all the financial requirements she has between now and the 2012 Olympics, just came across our desk tonight. I think Council wants a chance to fully digest that fully and understand what sort of financial obligation she has between now and the London Olympics before they make a commitment."

Publicover says Council also wants to think about how infrequent there's an Olympian in a community this size.

Council is expected to make a decision at their September 26 meeting.