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Parks and Recreation 03/03/2026


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A winter of deep snow and stubborn ice meets a calendar full of decisions, and we walk through each one with an eye on safety, fairness, and momentum. We start with quick business—minutes approved, rental property steady—then share long-awaited progress on the daycare expansion as the state schedules on-site measurements to finally move the project forward.

From there, the weather drives the agenda. With fields still under inches of ice, we set honest expectations for delayed openings to protect turf from lasting damage. We explain why patience now saves months of repairs later, especially at wet sites like Boarding Colony. On permits, we keep things clear and consistent: a clean recommendation for the Lions Club’s one-day liquor license game dinner, returning approvals for the Monday Men’s Church Softball League, and dedicated Saturday field time for Special Olympics of Massachusetts.

Soccer brings both excitement and friction. Two outside camps tried to stake the same week as our local program and advertised without approval—so we pressed pause. Resident programs come first, fields need rest, and with talk of a private complex changing hands, we anticipate more club teams seeking space. We map out next steps: firm schedules, stronger communication, and policies that keep the field plan coherent as World Cup buzz swells and demand rises.

The community garden gets a people-first refresh. We set opening dates, share rules, and waive the $25 plot fee to boost sign-ups since the revenue doesn’t return to the garden anyway. We discuss practical upgrades—benches, birdhouses, and safer access—while tightening controls to prevent cars from driving onto plots and damaging spigots. We close with event and budget updates: postponing the Easter egg hunt rather than forcing it indoors, adjusting summer program dates after school extends, small price increases to cover rising costs, and a nod to the highway crew for tireless storm work.

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