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Parks Commission Advances Local Projects

ShrewsburyFeb 3, 20261 min read

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The Arrowwood Playground project is out for bidding, with bids scheduled to open February 19.

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The commission approved Maple & Main selling ice cream and shirts at the July 22 Park & Recreation Month Tie-Dye Event at Dean Park. New parks and fields rental fees have been published without negative feedback. The commission also discussed reviewing rules for the new cemetery at Prospect Park and received updates on field lighting, gravestone restoration, recreation programs, and cemetery operations.

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Approved the February 2026 meeting minutes.
Approved Maple & Main selling ice cream and shirts from its new cart at the July 22 Park & Recreation Month Tie-Dye Event at Dean Park.
Received an update that the revised parks and fields rental fees were published and accepted without negative feedback.
Received updates that lighting for the Maple Avenue Recreation Area fields was approved and funding for the Gravestone Restoration Project at Mountain View Cemetery was extended.
Scheduled the next meeting for March 3, 2026, at the Recreation Center.

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