South Berwick trustees award Elizabeth Vaughn bond funds to local recreation, library and community projects

South Berwick’s bond‑fund trustees approved a package of grants from the Elizabeth Vaughn fund on March 10, directing support to several local recreation and community projects while debating scale and oversight.

The fund — established by a bequest from Elizabeth Vaughn to support youth recreation in South Berwick, with an emphasis on winter activities — earned $47,237.92 in dividends over the past year, staff told trustees. The trustees may award up to 70% of annual growth; that limit equates to about $33,066.54 this year, though the council may choose to distribute more at its discretion.

Trustees voted to approve funding as follows: Marshwood Softball Boosters — $3,600 for middle‑school uniforms (approved 5‑0) and $2,100 for equipment (approved 5‑0); South Park Library — $2,100 for an outdoor play kit and movable play cart (approved 5‑0); South Recreation — $89,000 for a new playground at Aggie Field (approved 4‑1); Emry/Emery Bridge Community Improvement…