Town of Belchertown Print

2019 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Public Spaces

This project will be used toward wayfinding components of the Lake Wallace Sensory Trail which helps to improve quality of life for current and future residents of all ages and abilities, provide new recreational and educational opportunities, and contribute to the town's economic vitality.

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Greenfield, MA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: A parking lot will be transformed into a vibrant pocket park and community gathering spot in the center of the downtown area. Plans include the creation of a rain garden, a new bench at an existing bus stop, a chess table with chairs and a bike pump/repair station.

Worcester, MA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Transportation

Description: Bicycling will be encouraged by pairing 20 teenaged cyclists with 20 older recipients in an ongoing program that awards free e-bike. There will also be five bicycle workshops as well as group rides.

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