May 18, 2007 Contact: Sue Baker
For Immediate Release 738-2000
City to fund schools’ intramural sports program, Avedisian says
WARWICK – Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today that the city will fund the School Department’s intramural sports program through its Youth Services Division.
Approximately 900 junior high students currently take part in the program, which the School Department had considered cutting due to budgetary issues.
Although details are still being worked out with the School Department, Avedisian anticipates that the entire program will remain intact.
Funds will come from the final allocation of a $300,000 federal grant secured by former U.S. Senator Lincoln Chafee for after school programs, Avedisian said.