Bethel Region Age-Friendly Community Initiative in collaboration with the Bethel Congo Crafters, the Bethel Area Arts and Music Program, and the Gem Theater Print

2021 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Public places

Project Description

To encourage social interaction, decorative wooden benchesand picnic tables willbe placed in well-trafficked outdoorareas across six townsthroughoutthe region.

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Readfield, ME

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Coronavirus recovery

Description: Age Friendly Readfieldwill work in tandem with the Town's Revitalization Plan through three projects in areas important to the community installing outdoor seating at the library, installing a kayak dock and seating at the beach, and equipment for curbside delivery at the community food pantry.

Wayne, ME

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2017

Project Category: Transportation

Description: Two flashing traffic signs and two Stop for Pedestrians signs were purchased and installed along a busy roadway.

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