2030 Class Pledge: Return To Momauguin In 20 Years, Open Time Capsule

EAST HAVEN, CT — One of the precious items placed into the Momauguin School time capsule was a photo of little Trenton O'Brien by his little brother.

O'Brien was the 7-year-old Momauguin student found in 2021 to have an inoperable cancerous brain tumor. The beloved boy died in January 2020.

Trenton's photograph and a town proclamation for Trenton Day, were among the many items placed in the Class of 2030 —now fifth-grade students'—time capsule.

All fifth-grade students made this pledge: The time capsule won't be disturbed until 2043. And all its contents until then will remain "privileged information for all of whom sworn to agreement here today with their right hand raised."

The town's Public Works Superintendent, Charlie Coyle, "promises that the earth where said time capsule is buried will not be disturbed, and its location will remain secure by his department."

"The time capsule will not be removed until a team of students is put together and agreed upon. You must wait for your classmates to retrieve its contents, together. All students with your hand raised here today agree to this pledge."

The event, hosted by PTO president Tina Hedley, was attended by Mayor, Joseph A. Carfora, schools Superintendent Erica Forti, Momauguin Elementary School Principal, Mr. Swinney, school and class staff including Ms. McGuire and Mrs. Lemonas, and state Rep. Joe Zullo and state Sen. Christine Cohen.