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Adjustable hoops, batting cage added to Westbrook Community Center gym

New basketball hoops in the gym are retractable and can be lowered to serve younger ballers.

The recently completed project could lead to additional culinary programs at the center.

Blanche Kelley of Westbrook was a chauffeur stationed at the Pentagon who went on to become the nation’s top female Army recruiter.

Jessica Foley was the sole winner among the candidates who hoped to bring a “new voice” to the board; Katy Rice ran unopposed to replace Steve Berry.

Voters also overwhelming allow the School Department to spend additional money to fix the middle school’s heat pumps.

The Ward 4 councilor and council president says the number of people speaking out about city-school collaboration “speaks volumes.”

Voters also allowed the school district to spend more money to repair heat pumps at the middle school.

The business district expansion was the sole local item on Tuesday’s ballot.

About 63% of voters were in favor of municipal ranked-choice voting, which will be used in mayoral, City Council and School Committee races.