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Richland explores AmeriCorps partnership and seeks new recreation director to trim program costs
Summary
The Board reviewed the town's recreation budget, discussed county partnership options and an AmeriCorps-supported counselor program to reduce costs while recruiting a new Recreation Director.
Councilwoman Donna Gilson reported the Town's recreation budget is high compared with neighboring towns and described outreach to county staff and AmeriCorps as ways to lower expenses and support programming while the Town recruits a new Recreation Director.
Gilson said AmeriCorps could help recruit counselors and offer stipends to support the program. The Board discussed school capital projects limiting venue access and expressed interest in exploring county and AmeriCorps partnerships to sustain programs with a smaller local fiscal footprint.
