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Recreation

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Aug 19, 2026

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Recreation meeting summary

Published Aug 19, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Recreation Projects and Summer Programs Update

The Commission approved a new chair and vice chair by 4-0 votes and reported that the wading pool is open after passing its Board of Health inspection. A $25,000 donation for tree-lighting fireworks is expected to go before the Select Board for acceptance and authorized use.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Recreation Commission Appoints Therapist

The commission voted 4-0-0 to appoint Tia Zanardi as Recreation Therapist effective July 1, 2026. It also reported that Town Common sidewalk work was completed and that the gazebo project was scheduled to begin the week of June 1.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Recreation Commission Accepts $100,000 Gift

The Recreation Commission voted 5-0 to accept the Will of Marshall Simonds, providing $100,000 for projects pending approval. It also approved two maintenance hires, a six-week “Corbett’s Kitchen” sign at the snack shack, and reported that the Marshall Simonds field project is moving into contracting and permitting.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Recreation projects and programs advance

Town Common sidewalk work is expected to begin the week of April 20 under a $189,350 contract, with construction planned in two phases over about four weeks. The commission also appointed Patricia LaFauci as Administrative Assistant 1 effective April 20.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Recreation Commission Advances Staffing and Projects

The commission voted 4-0-0 to appoint Joshua Walsh as a Recreation Maintenance Craftsman effective March 23, 2026, pending completion of pre-employment requirements. The Town Common sidewalk project is expected to be completed by the end of May after 11 contractors participated in a site walk.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Recreation Department Fills Two Positions

The Recreation Commission approved two appointments by 3-0 votes: Jason Dekow as Maintenance Craftsman effective March 9, 2026, pending pre-employment requirements, and Robert Lee as Working Foreman effective February 16, 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Recreation budget and capital requests approved

The Recreation Commission unanimously approved a $2,486,331 FY27 department budget request and four capital requests totaling $360,000.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Recreation Commission Supports Sensory Trailer Funding

The Recreation Commission voted 4-0 to authorize up to $25,000 from the Recreation Revolving Account for a sensory trailer expected to support 4 to 6 visitors at a time.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Recreation meeting summary

The Recreation Commission approved holding regular meetings on WebEx by a 5-0-0 vote. Members also reviewed a proposed FY27 level-services budget with a 4.9% overall increase and discussed potential added costs and schedule impacts from the Overlook Park renovation.

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