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Aug 21, 2026

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Board Approves Park Events and Sports Expansion

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Parks Board Approves Event Sponsorships

The board unanimously approved two $1,500 sponsorship agreements for games at the July 15–18 Life. Be in it. Extravaganza and approved a February 12, 2027 entertainment showcase at the Mortensen Community Center. Mill Pond and Churchill pools were scheduled to open June 20, while the wading pool remained pending chlorine-level retesting.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Parks Board Approves Summer Event Partnerships

The board unanimously approved three summer event partnerships at Mill Pond Park, including a $2,400 agreement for trackless train rides, and waived a $480 rental fee for Army fitness testing at the high school track on July 18–19. The department also reported that free public Wi-Fi is being installed in town parks, with completion expected within four weeks.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Summer Programs and Park Events Approved

The board unanimously approved the 2026 Summer Program Guide, including program and facility fees, and accepted two agreements totaling $1,750 for July 15 events at Mill Pond Park. It also reported that the $604,000-grant-funded Candlewyck Park project is complete and in its final grass-establishment stage.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Parks Approve Public Wi-Fi Project

The board unanimously approved installing telephone poles, underground conduit, and wiring in park systems to support future internet service for the Parks and Recreation Department and the public.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Parks Board Approves Spring Program Fees

The board unanimously approved the 2026 Spring Program Guide and its associated program and facility fees. It also reported that the Recreation Enterprise Fund has a balance near $2 million, while rising personnel costs charged to the fund are creating sustainability concerns.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Board Approves Park Events and Sports Expansion

The board unanimously approved expanding Spark Social Sports’ sand volleyball operation to Churchill Park, including lighting for the courts, with projected annual revenue of approximately $24,000 from April through October. It also approved several 2026 events, including applications for liquor permits.

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