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The City of Negaunee announces that the Community Sensory Park Committee will reorganize its function after presenting its proposed sensory park project to the Negaunee City Council last year.
The committee was tasked in 2022 with researching sensory parks and its functions, which included reviewing the playground equipment located at the Ann Street Park and recommending appropriate sensory park replacements.
According to many child-developmental organizations the benefit of sensory play can help to build nerve connections in the brain, encourages the development of motor skills, supports language development, encourages ‘scientific thinking’ and problem solving, and involves mindful activities which are beneficial for all children.
The committee was invited by City Manager Nate Heffron to continue its efforts and transition into an advocacy and fundraising committee to help bring the proposed sensory park to completion. The committee will seek community partners and advocates to support its fundraising activities. Those interested in getting involved should contact committee chairperson Arica Altobello at arica.altobello@gmail.com by September 30.
Questions concerning this release may be directed to the attention of the City Manager, Nate Heffron at (906) 475-7700 ext. 12.
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