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Recreation Preservation & Improvements
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Arts & Recreation Center - 1969 Washington Street
Community Preservation funding was appropriated to renovate the former doctor’s residence at the Norfolk County Hospital to create a recreational center where classes are offered to residents of all ages.
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Dyer Hill Playground
Funding for this project was appropriated to aid in the rehabilitation of the 5-acre neighborhood playground which had fallen into a state of disrepair.
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Highlands Playground
To increase outdoor recreational opportunities for Braintree’s young population and add playground facilities in an underserved section of Town funding was appropriated to use a portion of the 4.28 acres purchased from the County to construct a playground in Braintree Highlands.
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Hollingsworth Playground
Funding for this project was appropriated to replace old playground equipment that had been removed due to safety concerns.
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Hollis Playground
Neighbors of the Hollis School undertook a campaign to raise funds to construct a playground at the school for the children of the community, a playground which would provide new, safe, fun, and developmentally-appropriate activities.
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John Adams Plaza
This project created open space for passive recreation. The brick plaza commemorates the story of writing of “The Braintree Instructions” by John Adam.
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Monatiquot Riverwalk
The Monatiquot Riverwalk is a .8 mile recreational path which parallels the river for over half its length and will connect the two ends of Watson Park and Gordon Road with the riverfront.
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Sunset Lake Stormwater Improvements / Rain Gardens
This project helped to preserve Sunset Lake as a recreational and environmental asset for the Town by reducing pollution entering the lake and by improving the water quality.