NEA awards grants to local writers

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Boston.com Staff
November 18, 2011

The National Endowment for the Arts announced its 2012 grants for creative writing this week, and there are a few deserving locals on the list. Hull’s Jennifer Haigh, Newton’s Suzanne Matson, and Sabina Murray
 of Amherst, will receive $25,000 grants.

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