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Public hearing solicits CDBG project ideas including park overhaul and inclusive playground
Summary
At a Dec. 11 public hearing, residents proposed using Community Development Block Grant funds for a phased park overhaul, an all‑abilities playground, restroom renovations and baseball‑field repairs; staff noted CDBG could be used as match for state grants.
The Chair opened a public hearing Dec. 11 at 6:00 p.m. to gather proposals for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and asked members of the public to present ideas.
Carrie urged the group to consider a comprehensive, phased overhaul of the town park, saying, “completely redo the park and have a phased project” and proposing to “rip all the old equipment out, get rid of the wood chips, have the rubber sponge pouring, and make it all abilities, all inclusive playground.” She also raised renovating public restrooms and…
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