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New Boys & Girls Club for Newtown

Summary

A new 21,760-square-foot club will replace the aging, leaking Roy McBean building, keeping services running during construction. The bigger kitchen will feed kids and teach culinary job skills, and a food pantry gets dedicated space.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Donor-funded project; the club is donating purchased land to the Housing Authority and leasing the site on a 40-year lease.

✅Who benefits

Newtown children and families get a modern, safer facility with better bus drop-off and on-site security.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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