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Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park receives $2,500 in funds |
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November 6, 2005 - The Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park in Uxbridge has been awarded a total of $2,500 in FY’06 Matching Funds from the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs (EOEA), through it’s Office of Public Private Partnerships according to Senator Richard T. Moore (D-Uxbridge) and Representative Jennifer M. Callahan (D-Sutton). The funds will be used to purchase a new maple sugaring boiler for Maple Sugar Days in Uxbridge. “I am pleased to see this grant awarded to the park,” said Moore. “Park staff and volunteers have taught many visitors the fundamental methods of sugaring during Maple Sugar Days. With these funds to purchase a new boiler, the community will be able to continue this educational tradition.” “This grant is great news for the park because they will now be able to increase the production of maple syrup in a more efficient manner for their Maple Sugar Days,” said Callahan. “This will allow for greater public involvement in this historic process. I look forward to making my own batch of syrup this spring!” According to EOEA, the FY06 Matching Funds Program is providing $1.5 million in matching funds to Friends groups, philanthropic individuals, corporations and institutional partners interested in partnering in re-investment in the Commonwealth’s open space system resources. More information on Senator Moore’s issues can be obtained by checking his web site at www.senatormoore.com. |
