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« Rescued seal to be released this morning | Today | Lincoln teen pleads not guilty in fatal crash / Photo » March 20, 2008Big fun, little environmental impact in CranstonThe City of Cranston appreciates the value of play. The city’s Department of Parks and Recreation will be awarded the Big Toys Playground Award today for its environmentally sensitive playground designs and development. More than 70,000 recycled milk jugs and nearly 5,000 pounds of reclaimed scrap steel are being used in Cranston parks, many of which were renovated last year. And 100 percent natural wood fiber is being used as a safety surfacing, making it less likely that children – and adults – in the playgrounds are exposed to chemical compounds. The award ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. today at Cranston City Hall, in Mayor Michael Napolitano’s office on the 3rd floor. The award is sponsored by Big Toys Inc., a company that specializes in recycled and sustainable playgrounds. Posted by Brandie Jefferson CommentsLori | March 20, 2008 10:05 AM link It is wonderful to see at least one department in the City of Cranston working for the greater good of the city. These playgrounds are beautiful and hopefully the residents of Cranston realize that it is also their responsibility, along with the Parks and Recreation Department to keep these facilities respectable. Thank you to the Mayor and to the Parks and Rec Team and their leaders! Lucy | March 20, 2008 3:07 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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Yahoo! Hurray for the playgrounds! Now how about doing something for the roads in our wonderful city? The city streets are deteriorating to the point of no return. Let's have some sort of ceremony in the Mayor's office on that topic...please.