Three more bench installations are underway as part of the Longevity Bench Project. The first of these three is thanks to Jerry and Mary Ellen Cook who committed a place on their property at Harold and Forest Streets in honor of her parents, Marjorie and Isaac Lance, who raised their family here. “We have created a special place along this old hedge planted by my father who was a prolific gardener,” explains Mary Ellen, “to border this corner lot of apple trees.” A plaque will honor their memory and the Cook’s generous gift to the residents of Manchester.
Each bench has its own unique story that will
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