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“It was lovingly maintained,” she said. “When we walked through the doors, we knew we were home, not just for us but for every woman who walks in to begin her journey of healing and recovering.” be whether to stay status quo with bulky waste coupons or if the town should print fewer.

Wears thanked former owner Julia Forbes, who negotiated a “good price” for the property and also left a number of furnishings.

The agenda items was tabled at the request of Selectman Bill Adams, who had texted Chairman Jim Grattelo. The next date to discuss the future of the coupons will be Feb. 6, which is the board’s regularly scheduled meeting.

Wears pointed to the stairway wall and noted that “founding members” who contributed to the Tucker’s House startup effort had their names inscribed on the wooden wall.

“They helped us out when we wondered if this crazy dream of mine would become a reality,” she noted.

Next up was the dedication of an outside garden to Forbes’ daughter, Ella.

“Julia’s daughter Ella grew up in this house. Her footprints were on the ceiling of one of the bedrooms, which was really cute. Her handprint is in one of the downstairs closets. This was her house,” Wears said. “A house — it’s part of you.

Wears showed a sign noting “Ella’s Garden” that includes her handprint to be staked at the garden site.

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