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Spark exploring green‑space equity grant for schoolhouse garden, estimated $15,000
Summary
Members said Spark is in early discussions about applying for a green‑space equity grant to support improvements to the garden next to the schoolhouse; a town staff contact named Pat would lead coordination and the grant is tentatively estimated at about $15,000.
Spark members said they are in the early stages of exploring a green‑space equity grant to improve the garden adjacent to the schoolhouse.
Members said the grant application would prioritize open areas in underserved parts of the community and that Pat, a local expert the group plans to introduce to commissioners, would be the primary coordinator. The commission described the grant as a modest seed award and estimated its value to be in the neighborhood of $15,000. Members said they will solicit input from commissioners about site ideas and programming and invited suggestions for how the garden could serve more residents.
No formal commitment to apply or to accept funds was recorded at the meeting; members said they are in the research phase and will return with more details when the grant opportunity is better defined.
