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Town of Vassalboro (2024) Print
2024 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Public places
└ Community Gardens
└ Community Gardens
This town will add raised garden beds with benches outside Vassalboro's municipal office. The new community garden will serve as an outdoor classroom and gathering space and will allow residents to grow healthy food.
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