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Town awarded $165,000 playground grant; total playground budget about $212,000 with community‑center site targeted
Summary
Commissioners heard that the town received a $165,000 grant for a new playground at the community center, with a total project budget near $212,000; staff aim to issue an RFP by month‑end and open the playground in October or November.
The commission heard June 5 that the town received a $165,000 playground grant toward a new play area at the community center and that total project costs are approximately $212,000.
Planning commissioner Malia Collins reported the grant and the project budget. Staff said the playground committee hopes to issue a request for proposals at the end of June to solicit bids and plans and aims to have the new playground open in October or early November, possibly timed with local festivals.
Commissioners and staff noted the playground committee, interns and town staff would support procurement and communications. No formal action was required by the planning commission; the update was informational.
