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Council accepts United Arts grant, private donation and $250,000 bequest for public art and green spaces
Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary
Newton accepted a $6,000 Projects Pool Grant from the United Arts Council and a $3,000 private donation for the Yount Park mural, and approved a $250,000 bequest (split $150,000 public art; $100,000 green space enhancements).
Council approved a series of budget amendments recognizing grants, donations and a bequest intended to support public art and green-space projects in Newton.
Communications and Marketing Director Alex Frick said the Newton Public Art Commission received a $6,000 Projects Pool Grant…
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