Beach gets $5k grant toward renovation
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REI of Reading recently awarded a $5,000 corporate grant to the Winchester Family Action Network for the revitalization project at Borggaard Beach, said Elizabeth Angelino, copresident for the organization.
The volunteer group proposes to renovate the Winchester beach by updating the playground and installing an automated, handicap accessible, splash park.
Winchester loses $40,000 each year operating the beach for the 10-week summer season, said Angelino. She said that she anticipates the planned renovations will increase membership sales at the proposed year-round facility.
Borggaard Beach is located off Palmer Street next to the Packer Tennis Courts.
For more information on the project, contact Fansplash at www.fansplash.org.
Bella Travaglini 
