Park Board Pursues Regional Grant Funding for Infrastructure
Park board pursues regional grant funding for infrastructure and conservation work. Chair William Flanagan and Commissioner Frank Collins met with Quincy's Director of Coastal Resiliency and Sustainability Margaret LaForest to explore state and federal grant opportunities for culvert replacements
Pond Meadow Park Commission · Meeting of January 21, 2026
BRAINTREE — Park board pursues regional grant funding for infrastructure and conservation work. Chair William Flanagan and Commissioner Frank Collins met with Quincy's Director of Coastal Resiliency and Sustainability Margaret LaForest to explore state and federal grant opportunities for culvert replacements and urban heat reduction. The board unanimously approved attendance of Ranger Nikiciuk and Ranger Krutz at the Canopy 2026 Forestry Forum in March for professional development.
LaForest identified funding opportunities including municipal culvert replacement support and the Cooling Corridors grant program for tree canopy expansion.
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Source: the Pond Meadow Park Commission meeting of January 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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