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Article: MONOPOLY ABINGTON STYLE
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- The Boston Globe (Boston, MA)
- Article date:
- September 20, 2009
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ABINGTON
MONOPOLY ABINGTON STYLE - In a unique effort to raise funds for
local charities, the Lions Club has begun selling a board game
called Abingtonopoly, a local takeoff on the famous Parker Brothers
game Monopoly. Available at businesses throughout town, the $25 game
sold over 200 copies in its first three weeks. "It's neat that you
can buy Trucchi's or Spenser's Pizza," said Lions Club member Ken
Coyle, who spearheaded the fund-raiser. "It's also nice that this
game can bring families together." Coyle said 800 copies were made,
featuring 40 local businesses. Each business, he said, paid $300-
$500 to be included. The Lions Club will be selling the game at the
Abington Band Parents' ...