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Byrne Foundation awards $10,000 for Ashley Forest education and signage; board to draft interpretive verbiage
Summary
The board reported receiving a $10,000 Byrne Foundation grant aimed at educational programming and forest signage; Emily Boles contributed Abenaki-perspective background and the board agreed to seek multiple bids and First Light/Wabanaki Commission input on sign text.
Judith Falk told the board it received a $10,000 grant from the Byrne Foundation intended mainly for educational programming and signage in the Ashley Community Forest. The minutes record that Emily Boles provided background from an Abenaki perspective as part of the grant application and that the Board would consult First Light/Wabanaki Commission on verbiage for interpretive signs.
Falk said she had just received a signage quote and estimated story-walk signs at about $70 each; Kevin Gish reminded the board of the need to obtain multiple bids and to follow the most restrictive procurement policy that applies across two towns. Margaret Romney will check with the Strafford Town Treasurer to confirm receipt of the grant.
