Tricia Crane, a leader of Northeast Neighbors, said the group does not plan to apply after the clarifications are made.
"I don't know what the real goal of this is," Crane said. "It's not going to bring anyone back in the fold.
"Are they so shocked people said, 'No, thanks' to the money?" Crane said. "I don't think they were anticipating how independent we are."
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