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Saturday, October 25, 2025 RECEIVED l/
TOWN CLERKS OFFICE
Attendees Present: Mitch Bregnard, Chairman, Lirr 5ij �a� a let c08
Ed Westhaver, Chris Leard, Patrick''}} at`chaw
Sherri Gurnon; Parks & Recreationt t OI t1oif L0
Mary Sellner; Assistant to the Retireafidlfbli< dht&T S
The Recreation Commission convenes for the purpose of volunteering at the Mansfield Parks and
Recreation Annual Halloween Parade.
Respectfully Sub itt d,
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Recreation Commission Clerk
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Recreation Commission Meeting MinutchCOVED
October 28, 2025 lo�'�i CI.E(l S OFFICE
Attendees Present: Mitch Bregnard; Chairman, als 0 2b A q' 08
Linda McCabe; Cleric, Christine Leard IEC D
Sherri H. Gurnon, Parks & Recreation Ii bt4tjw,;ETTs
Mary Sellner, Assistant Parks & Reciteation`Dii'ector
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm.
2. Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on September 30, 2025,
Motion: By Christine Leard to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
from September 30, 2025 as written. Seconded by Linda McCabe.
Motion passes, 3-0.
3. Facilities:
• MYL- Tyson Iddings
Lacrosse Clinic / Hutchason Field; Tuesday, November 11, 8:00am-5:00pm
Motion: By Christine Leard to approve the request as written.
Seconded by Linda McCabe. Motion passes, 3-0.
4. Old Business:
- Linda McCabe shared that the Bonfire and Fireworks, which was part of the 250"'
Celebration, had a huge turnout. Ms. McCabe stated that she missed the last meeting of the
250"' Committee, but there is another meeting the week of November 3.
-Patrick Latchaw was not in attendance at the Recreation Commission meeting tonight,
therefore, no updates on the Open Space Committee.
-Christine Leard noted that there are no new updates for the Memorial Park Master Plan Study.
-Sherri Gurnon disclosed that there are no updates regarding 50 West Street.
-Mitch Bregnard, Chair of the Recreation Commission, reported that he attended the October
1st Select Board Meeting to give a report on the Parks and Recreation Department.
Mr. Bregnard detailed all that the department does throughout the year. At the end, he
disclosed that the Recreation Department received a 90% budget cut for Fiscal Year 2026 and
would appreciate the Select Board's support for the Parks and Recreation budget going
forward.
-Sherri Gurnon reported that the Memorial Park bleachers project has gone out to bid.
-Ms. Gurnon informed the Recreation Commissioners that there is no update to the
field status regarding the closure for maintenance.
5. New Business:
- After budget review, Sherri Gurnon requests the Commission approve cancelling the 02048
2026 Egg Hunt.
Motion: By Linda McCabe to cancel the 2026 02048 Egg Hunt event for due to a budget
reduction in the Parks and Recreation Department. Seconded by Christine
Leard. Motion passes, 3-0.
-Ms. Gurnon reported Andy Littig and Josh Reinke met and concluded that the
Skate Park at Memorial Park will be removed for safety reasons with no budget
to repair it at this time.
-Sherri Gurnon mentioned that she met with Josh Reinke and Mike Ahern in regard to the
MYS Licensing of Plymouth Street fields. Previously, Mr. Reinke met with Jessica Grey,
President of Mansfield Youth Soccer (MYS). Josh Reinke decided that it was best to meet
with Ms. Grey and the MYS Board to keep from being repetitive in these discussions.
Ms. Gurnon expressed that the MYS Board was frustrated with the sub -permitting and
concluded better communication is essential between the Town and MYS.
-Ms. Gurnon announced that the Scorpions Soccer Club are no longer interested in developing
fields at Plymouth Street as the parcel of land isn't big enough for their plans. They will be
looking into privately owned land to build their soccer complex.
-Sherri Gurnon advised the Recreation Commissioners that Norton and Mansfield are working
in collaboration on E-Bike policies along the shared Bike Path. There is a meeting in Norton
on October 30 and the second in Mansfield on November 3. E-bike damage continues to be
reported at Memorial Park and Plymouth Street.
-Ms. Gurnon notified the Commissioners that the Tree Lighting Ceremony is Sunday,
November 30, 4:OOpm, South Common.
-Ms. Gurnon stated the date for the Fall Town Meeting is December 9, 7:OOpm, MHS
Auditorium.
6. Next Commission Meetine: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
6:OOpm Town Hall
Motion: By Christine Leard to adjourn. Seconded by Linda McCabe.
Motion passes, 3-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:36pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Adc!�Cabe
Recreation Commission Clerk
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