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Massapequa H.S. woodworking class gets new machine thanks to Optimum Business grant

To date, the partnership between Optimum Business and Donors Choose has helped fund more than $4.5 million in community projects.

News 12 Staff

Mar 3, 2025, 12:37 PM

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There is new high-tech machinery for Massapequa High School students.

The school’s woodworking class has a new computer-controller cutting machine thanks to a $20,000 technology grant from Optimum Business through its partnership with DonorsChoose.

It helps cut down on time needed to make larger-scale projects.

Optimum Business is the sister company of News 12.

To date, the partnership between Optimum Business and DonorsChoose has helped fund more than $4.5 million in community projects.

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