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The committee endorsed a letter supporting a Mass Downtown Initiative grant for Phase 2 wayfinding signs, with the application due June 3. Members also authorized continued work on a potential nonprofit arm and discussed budget scenarios that could reduce planning staff if the June 9 override fails.
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The proposed signs would help drivers and pedestrians navigate between the Pleasant and Ferry Street roundabout, Cottage Street, and the library, while highlighting downtown destinations. The committee will continue evaluating whether a nonprofit organization could provide more flexible arts funding; estimated formation costs are $500 to $1,500. Upcoming cultural programming includes the June 6 Sidewalk Strut with 16 vendors and community partners.
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