WORCESTER - The Stearns Tavern Relocation Project at Coes Pond has been named a 2021 Audrey Nelson Community Development Award recipient by the National Community Development Association.
The award recognizes exemplary uses of the Community Development Block Grant program and the partnerships between local government and nonprofits to assist low- and moderate-income households.
The relocation of the historic Stearns Tavern to the shores of Coes Park is a collaborative effort between the city of Worcester, Preservation Worcester and the Seven Hills Foundation.
Stearns Tavern is adjacent to a newly constructed, multigenerational playground and park.
“The Stearns Tavern Relocation Project epitomized what can be achieved with not only vision, but through collaboration and partnerships,” City Manager Edward M. Augustus, Jr. said. “This award recognizes that spirit of collaboration, which resulted in a project that will enhance the visitor experience at Coes Park and preserves a historic city landmark.”