Broadway Park redesign
Summary
The city accepted $4 million from the state Green Acres Program to redesign Broadway Park into a new city park. The total project costs $7.36 million, with the city contributing about $2.86 million.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city kicks in about $2.86 million toward the $7.36 million park project; the state grant covers $4 million.
Residents near Broadway Park get a redesigned, modernized city park.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Municipal Council — July 15, 2026
The city accepted $4.5 million in state Green Acres money to redesign Broadway Park into a new city park — a direct investment in green space for nearby residents.
Municipal Council — March 4, 2026
The city accepted $4 million from the state Green Acres Program to redesign Broadway Park into a new city park. The total project costs $7.36 million, with the city contributing about $2.86 million.
Municipal Council — March 3, 2026
Grant money is in hand to redesign Broadway Park into a new city park, but nothing has been built yet; the director promised a written update after the item came back for amendments and funding changes.
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