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Bangor to convey 3 acres of Talbot Park for YMCA project; family requests alternate site name
Summary
Bangor staff told the Parks, Recreation and Harbor Advisory Committee that the city has committed to convey about three acres of Talbot Park to a project for a building, and the Talbot family has asked the city to identify another location to bear Gerald Talbot's name.
Bangor staff told the Parks, Recreation and Harbor Advisory Committee that the city has committed to convey about three acres of Talbot Park to a project for a building, and the Talbot family has requested that the city identify another location to bear Gerald Talbot's name.
Parks and Recreation Director Ray Souolett explained the background: "The city has committed to conveying about 3 acres of what is known as Talbot Park, to their project, for their building." The parcel was named for Gerald Talbot in 2021; the family asked the city to identify an alternate site to honor his contributions to the city and state.
Committee members discussed options for a replacement or alternate namesake location. Suggestions included dedicating space at Broadway Park or the waterfront green near the…
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