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Andover opens new playground, officials say project paid for by grants not local taxes
Summary
Town officials held a ribbon-cutting for a new Andover playground and said the project was funded through grants and a legislative appropriation — including a cited $500,000 STEEP grant — rather than resident tax dollars.
Andover officials held a ribbon-cutting for a new playground and said the project was funded through external grants and a legislative appropriation rather than local property taxes. The presenter said, "this entire facility is funded without resident tax dollars," and credited local volunteers and supporters for helping complete the project.
The presenter told attendees the town "got a $500,000 STEEP grant, and we got a legislative appropriation from senator Rahman," and named Senator Grama as present. The speaker also thanked an individual named Andy for assisting in securing additional funds and introduced committee members Grace Castanian, Scott Persson and Christine, saying they handled contractors, meetings and the bulk of coordination. Participants then gathered for a group photo; a meeting participant guided attendees into position and the presenter thanked everyone for coming on a hot day. The transcript does not record a date for the event.
