REPORT OF THE ABINGTON CULTURAL COUNCIL

The Abington Cultural Council operates under the authority of the
Massachusetts Cultural Council whose mission is "to promote
excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts, humanities and
interpretive sciences in order to improve the quality of life for all
Massachusetts residents and to contribute to the economic vitality of
all communities". The funds received by the local council this year was
$3,595.

These funds are used to support events and festivals, enhance the
fine arts in local schools and enable artists and other creative
individuals to implement unique projects for the community and
preserve historic town documents and landmarks.

The following received grants from the local council:
     Abington Art Association
     Abington Early Childhood Center
     Abington Night Before the Fourth
     Abington Park and Recreation
     Brockton Symphony Orchestra
     Center Elementary School
     Daniel Miot - Preserving History
     Easton Children's Museum
     Friends of the Abington Public
     Library Fuller Museum
     Historical Society of Old Abington
     North Elementary School
     Saint Bridget School
     South Shore Art Center
     Woodsdale School P.T.O.

Abington residents are encouraged to submit applications and
residents are reminded that the guidelines require that all funding
must be acknowledged with the following statement: "This program is
supported, in part, by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, as
administered by the Abington Cultural Council."

                                  Respectfully submitted,

                                  Anne Smith, Chair
                                  Maxine Barry, Publicity
                                  Carolyn Bates, Secretary
                                  Matthew Delaney
                                  Helene DiCarlo
                                  Nancy Ducharme
                                  Ellen Harris
                                  Kathleen Kelly
Lucile Furlong, Treasurer
Abington Cultural Committee
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