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Council refers Connie Bean tribute to school board, approves fundraising for new Bohenco Gateway sculpture
Summary
The city’s Public Art Review Committee recommended that a proposed Connie Bean display be handled under the city’s donation policy and the council voted to forward that recommendation to the school board; the council also authorized park staff to raise about $125,000 in private funds for a new bronze sculpture, 'Nebby', by a local artist.
The Portsmouth City Council on Tuesday agreed with the newly formed Public Art Review Committee that a proposed display honoring Connie Bean should be considered under the city’s donation policy and then forwarded to the Portsmouth School Board for final acceptance and placement.
Ernie Greenslade, co-chair of the Public Art Review Committee, told the council the committee considered a donation proposal for a display recognizing Connie Bean’s contributions to the community and youth recreation. The committee…
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