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Bangor council approves small cultural grants; debate centers on alcohol reimbursements and buying fixed assets
Summary
The council approved five cultural grants totaling small awards to local arts organizations. Discussion focused on whether light refreshments could include alcohol for reimbursement and whether the city should fund fixed assets such as stage lighting; staff said past reimbursements did not include alcohol.
At its Nov. 24 meeting, the City of Bangor council approved a series of cultural grants recommended by the Commission on Cultural Development to support local arts events and programming.
Key awards included Order 26-027 ($1,500 to Bangor Authors Collaborative for the fourth annual Authors Fair and holiday kickoff), 26-028 ($3,000 to Bangor Symphony Orchestra for a music and wellness program), 26-029 ($2,500 to Penobscot Theatre…
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