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Manchester Fairgrounds eyes new life with recreation plan
A Manchester recreation committee led by Dr. Roland Beers hopes to revive the 75 acre fairgrounds with a swimming pool baseball fields horse shows and a trout stream. The plan emerged after a nov 3 town meeting presenting a master layout backed by local groups. Future meetings and fundraising are planned as residents weigh state aid versus local control.
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Manchester
Roland F. Beers
Fairgrounds
Manchester Center
Edwin L. Bigelow
Nancy H. Otis
Vermont
Farmers and Mechanics
Bennington County Agricultural Society
Battenkill Valley Industrial Society
Rod and Gun Club
Dr. Beers
Beers
Recreation Committee