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Committee explores a nonprofit or 'friends' group to support the Naugatuck River Greenway
Summary
Staff proposed forming a 501(c)(3) or a looser 'friends' group to raise donations, apply for foundation grants, and increase community engagement; Kate Pippa reviewed case studies and offered a volunteer-startup playbook.
Committee staff raised the possibility of forming a nonprofit organization to support the Naugatuck River Greenway, outlining potential benefits (donations, membership revenue, foundation grants, volunteer programs) and downsides (ongoing administration, insurance, board management).
"You can receive donations. They could be tax deductible," said Kate Pippa, senior…
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