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May 31, 2006

Communities to get $8 million for open space, recreation

WEST GREENWICH -- Governor Carcieri is scheduled to announce $8 million in community grants for recreational playing fields and open space during a morning press conference.

A total of 65 grants will be spread among 31 communities across the state for construction and renovation of playgrounds, ballfields, walking paths, boat launches and picnic areas.

U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee and state Department of Environmental Management Director W. Michael Sullivan will join the governor for the 10 a.m. ceremony to be held at the Exeter/West Greenwich Regional Track and Field Facility.

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