Summary

Field project advances with engineering approval

MillburnFeb 11, 20262 min read

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A shared-services agreement for new turf and lighted fields behind the high school was signed, and $192,500 in architectural and engineering services was authorized. Additional soil testing at Taylor Park will begin before playground construction can proceed.

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Recreation Commission

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What this means

The high school field project is moving into engineering and coordination work with the Board of Education. Taylor Park playground construction remains on hold pending soil test results related to historic fill. Commissioners did not advance a broad lawn-sign policy for parks and directed staff to prepare a more restrictive proposal.

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Reported that the shared-services agreement for construction, maintenance, and use of new turf and lighted fields behind the high school had been signed and approved.
Reported that $192,500 in architectural and engineering services had been authorized for the field project.
Determined that the proposed blanket policy allowing registered nonprofits to place lawn signs in Taylor and Gero parks should not move forward in its current form; staff will redraft the policy with restrictions.
Reported that additional soil testing at Taylor Park would begin after historic fill was identified, delaying playground construction.
Reported that the Taylor Park pathway lights Phase 2 contract and bond were executed and the light order was placed.
Reported an estimated $59,000 to $65,000 cost for converting Taylor Park basketball court lighting to LED, against a $60,000 2025 capital budget allocation.
Reported an estimated $189,000 to $208,000 cost for Gero Park parking lights while additional options are being evaluated.
Reported that pool, golf, and tennis registration would open February 12, 2026, and pool employment applications had been distributed.

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