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Lake Placid council backs talks with Boys & Girls Club and YMCA to expand after‑school programs
Summary
The council authorized staff to negotiate with the Boys & Girls Club of Highlands County to use the town building at 151 Dow Hall Boulevard and with the Highlands County Family YMCA to provide youth programming at Lake June Park. Supporters emphasized need for affordable after‑school care and school‑board transportation.
Janice Rearick, who identified herself as chief executive officer of the Boys and Girls Club of Highlands County, presented a proposal to open a Lakes Placid clubhouse at town‑owned property at 151 Dow Hall Boulevard. Rearick said the site could serve up to about 60 children per day with after‑school and summer programming, offering homework help (the "Power Hour" program), STEM activities, and nutrition and fitness programming. She said the club’s funding mix includes federal, state, local and private donations and asked the council to authorize staff…
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