CENTRAL FALLS – Before requesting the City Council’s formal approval to submit two key Jenks Park projects for funding consideration through RIDEM Outdoor Recreation Grants, Planning Director Jim Vandermillen came before the council on Nov. 10 to field questions and concerns.

According to Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships Derek Collamati, the grant “provides matching funds to cities and towns and recognized Native American tribes for the acquisition, development, and renovation of outdoor recreation lands and facilities.”

“As the council is aware, this program has provided transformative funding in support of key city initiatives, including but not limited to Macomber Stadium, Veteran’s Memorial Park, River Island Park, and Jenks Park/Cogswell Tower,” Collamati told the

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