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2022 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Transportation
└ Public or private transit access
└ Public or private transit access
This project built a covered bus stop at a central location in the town. It also installed a gazebo with benches outside the community center.
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Park enhancements
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020
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