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West Chester parks and recreation outlines summer events and applies for park grants including $225,000 DCED opportunity

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Parks and recreation staff reported a busy summer calendar, further progress on court projects and plans to apply for a DCED Gateways, Trails and Recreation grant of up to $225,000 to support John O' Green park improvements, with an expected 85% grant share and at least a 15% local match.

West Chester—s parks and recreation staff reviewed recent programming, field and court projects, event plans and grant applications during the council meeting.

Keith Carouse, recreation staff, said the borough—s annual Easter egg hunt drew more than 400 people despite bad weather and noted the borough added a sensory-sensitive area this year, organized with Faith on the Spectrum. Carouse said the borough purchased a new projector jointly with West Goshen to improve movie-night screenings and has a full slate of…

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