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Residents urge more funding for Hope Partners and senior services; sidewalk planning remains contentious
Summary
During the public comment portion of the March 10 Farmington Town Council meeting, residents asked the council to increase support for Hope Partners, requested clearer budget visibility for the Senior Center, and raised concerns about sidewalk planning on Meadow/Metal Road.
During the public-comment period of the March 10 Farmington Town Council meeting, several residents urged the council to increase support for local nonprofits and senior services and raised concerns about sidewalk planning and capital spending.
Adam Avery, treasurer of Hope Partners, asked the council to increase the organization's annual contribution to $76,000 (requesting a $40,000 increase rather than the manager's proposed $20,000 bump). "We operate at a loss of $40,000," Avery said, adding that the group has been drawing on reserves and that sustained deficits could deplete reserves over time.
Barbara Blejewski, a resident and Hope Partners client…
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