From a concerned citizen,
Bill,
I would like to let people know that the Bullard Wellness Center is nearing the finish line for completion. The Dartmouth Friends of the Elderly has done an outstanding job raising funds to get this project to this point. They are now in need of some $30+k to get the job done. If anyone out there is in the position to contribute to the effort, now would be a good time. They will be going before the Fincom tomorrow night to ask the town to help. I know one member personally who will be sympathetic to their request but they will still need a little more help than what they are asking for.
Remember when we were in total fiscal crisis mode and the Council On Aging/Friends went before the Select Board and said "we'll get by with our budget"? I certainly do. It's time for people to step up and help if they can. I will be making my anonymous donation tomorrow. Will anyone else be joining me?
I will make a contribution as well. This project has been a long time coming and will be a gem when completed.
As this person noted, the Council on Aging has been very good about getting by without asking for added funding. Here is our chance ...
... to say thanks for helping out.
The new facility will house the community nurses and provide services to many in the community. There has been a lot of private contribution and a little bit more will get us to the finish. Do what you can. Thanks
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Cut the schools -- but fund a gym for seniors? Sorry. The private sector has gyms -- join one. Nut I'm not paying for you.
I remember when the COA came before the Select Board and told them that they would make do with the money they had.
THEY WERE THE ONLY ONES TO DO SO, AS I RECALL. Can you say that about anyone else?
And we all know when there is even a hint of money that might be available, everyone's out there with their hands out for it (some more faster than others.) And for some reasons that are not benefiting US to any great degree, either.
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