It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Old Town Hall gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Greenwich, CT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Cos Cob Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Polpo Restaurant & Saloon or visit Fourth Ward Historic District, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Greenwich, CT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Greenwich, CT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Greenwich, CT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
GREENWICH, CT — Greenwich is looking to revise its flag policy following an incident last month in which a town resident removed the Filipino flag from outside of Town Hall without authorization.Assistant Town Attorney Laura McGeachy, who helped craft the ...
GREENWICH, CT — Greenwich is looking to revise its flag policy following an incident last month in which a town resident removed the Filipino flag from outside of Town Hall without authorization.
Assistant Town Attorney Laura McGeachy, who helped craft the original flag policy that went into effect in January 2024, appeared before the Board of Selectmen on Thursday with proposed revisions.
"Unfortunately, the incident we had really forced us to do this, which is probably a good thing," First Selectman Fred Camillo said. "We've dotted every 'i' and crossed every 't' here, so there's nothing ambiguous just to make sure everything under the sun is covered."
The biggest change adds a new paragraph to the policy:
"In the event a flag display is approved by the Board of Selectman pursuant to #2, #3(a) or (b) above, the proponent of such flag display shall contact the Office of the First Selectmen a minimum of seven (7) days in advance of such flag display with either a request for a formal ceremony with Town official(s) which is not guaranteed, or if it is solely a flag raising event without a ceremony it is necessary to ensure a Town employee is scheduled for the flag raising. Only Town employees are authorized to raise and lower flags on Town flagpoles. In the event the approved flag raising falls outside of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays or holidays, the proponent is required to pay the applicable overtime rate for a Town employee to raise the flag. The proponent shall supply the Office of the First Selectmen with the approved flag to be raised if such flag is not already in the Town’s possession. Following the flag display, the proponent may pick up the flag from the Office of the First Selectman with reasonable advance notice."
"That's just to kind of make clear how to process a request," McGeachy told the selectmen.
Proposed language was also added to the policy to reinforce that the United States flag, the State of Connecticut flag, and the Town of Greenwich flag may fly on or over town-owned buildings and properties "as-of-right."
Other language was added to make it clear that the Board of Selectmen would hear each flag raising request at two regularly scheduled meetings for consideration "and a vote."
The proposed revisions can be found in Thursday's Board of Selectmen agenda packet.
Camillo suggested adding a line to the new paragraph that notes "only town employees shall raise and/or supervise" flag raisings. Oftentimes, proponents or attendees of such events raise the flags themselves, Camillo noted.
There was also some discussion about whether or not to include in the policy the length of time a flag will fly at town hall.
"Normally we acknowledge it and let it fly for three days," Camillo said. "There have been some exceptions where something has happened, or for example, when Ukraine was invaded or after Oct. 7, we allowed those flags to stay up a little bit more to show solidarity, and not many people had an issue with that."
McGeachy said the board would want discretion in those circumstances, so it was decided to leave out specifics on a timeframe.
"The more [flags] we approve, the more they're going to start to run into each other," Camillo added. "The intent is to leave them for three days, but it's up to the discretion of the board and the town because of unforeseen circumstances and the fact they may come one on top of another."
The community gathered at Town Hall on June 13 to raise the Filipino flag as Camillo issued a proclamation to declare the day as CT Association of Filipino and American Families Day in Greenwich. The flag was to be displayed until Monday, June 16.
On June 14, the town was made aware that the Filipino flag had been replaced with the U.S. Army flag.
The town resident who was found to have removed the flag issued an apology, and later further addressed the incident.
No action was taken on the proposed revisions. The selectmen will likely vote during their next meeting on July 24.
The annual award honors students who demonstrate strong citizenship in their schools, homes, and communities.GREENWICH, CT — The First County Bank Foundation has awarded its 2025 Richard E. Taber Citizenship Award scholarships to three Fairfield County high school graduates, including a student from Greenwich, who are recognized for their academic achievements, leadership, and community service.This year’s recipients — Ashley Malkin of Greenwich, Teji Rawat of Stamford, an d Amogh Ganjikunta of Fairfield &md...
GREENWICH, CT — The First County Bank Foundation has awarded its 2025 Richard E. Taber Citizenship Award scholarships to three Fairfield County high school graduates, including a student from Greenwich, who are recognized for their academic achievements, leadership, and community service.
This year’s recipients — Ashley Malkin of Greenwich, Teji Rawat of Stamford, an d Amogh Ganjikunta of Fairfield — will each receive a $5,000 scholarship toward their college education. The annual award honors students who demonstrate strong citizenship in their schools, homes, and communities.
"Every year, during the application evaluation process, we look forward to learning about how our young citizens are contributing to society and specifically their local community," said Robert J. Granata in a news release. Granata is the chairman and CEO of First County Bank and president of the First County Bank Foundation. "We continue to be astonished by the high level of academics, leadership and volunteerism of the Richard E. Taber Citizenship Award applicants. We are proud to award scholarships to Amogh, Ashley and Teji. All of us at First County Bank wish them much success in the future."
Malkin, a Greenwich High School graduate, will attend Stanford University to major in symbolic systems.
Ganjikunta graduated from Fairfield Warde High School and plans to study computer science and education studies at Harvard University.
Rawat, a graduate of Stamford’s Academy of Information Technology and Engineering, will attend Vanderbilt University and major in economics and medicine, health and society.
The scholarship is named in honor of Richard E. Taber, former chairman and CEO of First County Bank, who retired in 2011 after more than 40 years with the institution. The award recognizes students who embody the values of honesty, hard work, and service.
Applications for the scholarship are accepted annually from January through April. For more information, visit First County Bank’s website.
The community-wide reading experience engages all of Greenwich in exploring a single book.The 2025 selection is "The History of Sound," by author Ben Shattuck.Shattuck is scheduled to appear at the library’s Berkley Theater on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. to discuss the book, which is available in print, digital, and audio formats.Greenwich Reads Together is an annual reading initiative organized by Greenwich Library and supported by the Friends of Greenwich Library.The community-wide reading exper...
The 2025 selection is "The History of Sound," by author Ben Shattuck.
Shattuck is scheduled to appear at the library’s Berkley Theater on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. to discuss the book, which is available in print, digital, and audio formats.
Greenwich Reads Together is an annual reading initiative organized by Greenwich Library and supported by the Friends of Greenwich Library.
The community-wide reading experience engages all of Greenwich in exploring a single book. In 2024, thousands of Greenwich residents participated in events around "James" by Percival Everett.
"The History of Sound" is a collection of 12 interconnected short stories set in New England across three centuries, and it examines the unexpected ways the past returns and how love and loss are entwined and transformed over generations.
Shattuck's work "is a love letter to New England, a radiant conversation between past and present, and a moving meditation on the abiding search for home," the library said in an announcement.
The book has received widespread praise, with The Boston Globe describing it as "polyphonic fiction" and calling Shattuck "one of the form’s brightest lights."
The title story of the collection, which follows two men collecting folk songs in Maine during World War I, was adapted into a film starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor and premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
Shattuck is also the author of "Six Walks: In the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau," named one of The New Yorker’s Best Books of 2022. A graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Shattuck is a recipient of the PEN Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers and a Pushcart Prize.
The 2025 Greenwich Reads Together selection was made by a committee of librarians, community members, authors, and volunteers, chaired by Peterson Business Librarian Siobhan Schugmann.
Chosen titles must be of literary quality, reflective of universal issues and capable of generating thought-provoking discussions.
The author event with Shattuck will be livestreamed on the library’s YouTube channel, with a recording made available afterward. Shattuck will be joined in conversation by his editor, Allison Lorentzen. Registration opens in early October.
More information, including reading guides and supplemental materials for young readers, is available at www.greenwichreadstogether.org.
At St. Roch’s Church in Chickahominy volunteers are busy planning their annual summer feast – with a twist.Typically the church feast features cardinal rides and games on the Hamilton Avenue School field as well as on church property.However, the school parking garage is undergoing major repairs that will likely require two summers to reach total completion.Construction fencing was erected at the end of June, and the campus is clos...
At St. Roch’s Church in Chickahominy volunteers are busy planning their annual summer feast – with a twist.
Typically the church feast features cardinal rides and games on the Hamilton Avenue School field as well as on church property.
However, the school parking garage is undergoing major repairs that will likely require two summers to reach total completion.
Construction fencing was erected at the end of June, and the campus is closed for the summer.
According to the GPS Capital Projects update, the project is likely to require two summers to reach total completion.
Nevertheless, church volunteers are planning a three-day feast on church property on Friday, Aug 15, Saturday, Aug 16 and Sunday Aug 17, 2025.
This won’t be the first time the feast will be limited to church-owned property. That was the case when the school was under construction several years ago.
Also, since the last feast, the church pastor, Father Carl McIntosh retired and the new pastor is Father Peter Lenox.
According to the July 6 church bulletin, the celebration will be bigger and better than ever.
Friday, Aug 15 On opening night on August 15, the fun begins at 5:00pm with an incredible evening of mouthwatering food, vendors, live entertainment and thrilling rides for all ages.
Saturday, Aug 16 Saturday features all-day fun, starting at 11:00am and running until 11:00pm.
The highlight of the day will be the procession with St Roch starting at 3:00pm, and the drawing of the St Roch raffle at 11:00pm.
A bilingual mass in both English and Italian will take place at 5:00pm.
Sunday Aug 17. The final day of the feast, Sunday, Aug 17, is being billed as a “delicious finale,” with a special day of food after all masses.
Breakfast will be served after the 7:30am and 10:00am masses.
Or join after the 12:00 noon mass for a feast of international lunch cuisine for a culinary journey you won’t want to miss.
The July 6 church bulletin invites all to, “Bring your friends, bring your family, and experience three full days of tradition, laughter, and togetherness. Come for the rides, the music, the faith or the food.”
The town is looking to designate the properties as official park land and open space.GREENWICH, CT — The Board of Selectmen on Wednesday night took a step forward to protect some of its "hidden jewel" properties.The selectmen unanimously voted to approve a resolution that would designate the town's Pomerance and Tuchman properties as official park land under the inventory of the Parks and Recreation Department, and preserved open space under state statutes.The Representative Town Meeting will ultimately...
GREENWICH, CT — The Board of Selectmen on Wednesday night took a step forward to protect some of its "hidden jewel" properties.
The selectmen unanimously voted to approve a resolution that would designate the town's Pomerance and Tuchman properties as official park land under the inventory of the Parks and Recreation Department, and preserved open space under state statutes.
The Representative Town Meeting will ultimately have the final say in the process. Assistant Director of Greenwich Parks & Recreation Daniel Carlsen said the plan is to present the designation request at the Sept. 15 RTM meeting.
Located in the heart of Cos Cob, the Pomerance Tuchman parcels combine for 107 acres of open space, which includes the 4.6-acre Cos Cob Pond.
The Pomerance property is 76 acres and was purchased by the town in 2000. The Tuchman property is 31 acres, and it was acquired in 2007.
"The site contains physical remnants of its rich history as the former estate of Ernest Thompson Seton and subsequent inhabitants including Maurice Wertheim, Josephine Pomerane, and Barbara Tuchman," according to documents associated with the request.
The properties also include about two miles of walking trails.
Over the past few years, the town's Conservation Commission has been working in partnership with Parks and Recreation, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., and volunteers to develop a master plan for the properties that would preserve and protect the parcels of land and serve as a guiding document for long-term management.
Nancy Chapin of the Greenwich Parks and Recreation Commission went before the selectmen on June 12 to make the designation request. She noted that designating the properties is the No. 1 priority of the master plan.
The master plan recommends pursuing grants and private/public partnerships, and statefunding can only be achieved once the parcels have the open space designation, Chapin explained.
"We had a grant and we lost it because they were like, 'Wait, there's no protection, what is this land, how is it going to be used?' So we can't do any fundraising until we get [protection], so I think this is very important," Chapin said.
During the June 12 meeting and on Wednesday, the selectmen expressed support for designating the properties as open space and park land.
"I think it's a hidden jewel. Most people in town don't know about it. Having grown up right across the street from it, I grew up on the property and worked there," Camillo said earlier this month.
"We need this protection," Selectperson Janet Stone McGuigan said Wednesday. "We can't accept grants without this protection, so absolutely it's timely. I'm enthusiastically endorsing it."
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