In May 2025, the Town of Lyndon was awarded a “Community Challenge” Flagship grant from AARP to be used for the purchase of new ADA-compliant picnic tables and for a butterfly garden to be installed in Bandstand Park! The official national announcement was made on June 18, 2025.

The AARP Community Challenge is a grant program to make tangible improvements in communities that jump-start long-term change. It is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for people of all ages. To learn more, visit AARP.org/Livable.

The Town of Lyndon applied for a Flagship Grant in the “creating vibrant public places” category, to enhance Bandstand Park and make it more accessible. We will be looking for volunteers this summer to help with the assembly and installation of our picnic tables, as well as throughout the next year to help with the planting and maintenance of our butterfly garden. Please contact Planning Director, Tracy Bodeo, or a member of the Planning Commission, if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.