HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 05/26/2026Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2026 R E C E I V C C
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Attendees Present: Mitch Bregnard; Chairman, Linda McCabe; Clerk, (6:25pm)
Ed Westhaver, Chris Leard ii !`!_ l `i l-1 5:
Sherri Gurnon; Director Mansfield Parks & Recreation
Mary Sellner; Assistant Director Parks & Recreation �)
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
1. Minutes of the Recreation Conunission Meeting from April 28, 2026.
Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
from April 28, 2026. Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 3-0.
2. Visitors:
Graham Wilson, MYS Vice President
Eric Houston, MYS In Town Program Director
Mr. Wilson and Mr. Houston were attending the meeting to find out the status of the
MYS/Town contract. Sherri Gurnon stated that the contract needs to be approved at a
Select Board Meeting. At this time, it is not on the agenda due to a possible scheduling
issue.
3. Facilities:
• Self Help, Inc.- Emmy Heley
Plymouth Street Playground- Free educational playgroup
June 5, 12, 26; July 3- 10:30-11:15am
Non-profit- Request for fee waiver
Motion: By Ed Westhaver to approve the request as written and to waive the fee.
Seconded by Chris Leard. Motion passes, 3-0.
4. Old Business:
• Patrick Latchaw was not in attendance at Recreation meeting so therefore no updates
regarding the Open Space Committee
• Christine Leard didn't have an update concerning the Memorial Park Master Plan Study.
They are awaiting funding.
• Linda McCabe was unable to attend the last meeting for the 250'h Committee, therefore,
she did not have an update.
• Sherri Gurnon updated the Recreation Commissioners on 50 West Street. Ms. Gurnon
stated that there was a Hazmat Inspection. There will need to be an asbestos removal and
that fee has doubled in the last 1-2 years. The project was awarded an $850,000 grant,
but it has yet to be funded.
• Ms. Gurnon made the Recreation Commissioners aware that she walked around
Memorial Park with Josh Reinke, DPW Director, about two weeks ago. After that visit, a
letter was sent to the Town Manager, Mallory Aronstein, stating repairs needed at the
park before the Summer Camp starts and other events held there. In that letter, it was
also stated that the Memorial Park Skate Park is in disrepair and needs to be removed.
5. New Business:
• Sherri Gurnon announced that there has been damage done to fields by E-bikes.
Therefore, at the request of the Police for enforcement reasons, four signs have been
placed at Memorial Park and one at Fultons Pond. The signs state that no e-bikes are
allowed at either location.
• Ms. Gurnon inquired about volunteers for Duck Race from the Recreation
Commissioners. All the Commissioners are available for the Duck Race on Wednesday,
June 24.
• Sherri Gurnon notified the Commissioner that there will be a Summer Pick -Up Outdoor
Basketball League.
• Ms. Gurnon announced the dates for the Mansfield Common Market and invited them to
attend if they would like.
• Sherri Gurnon handed out the Summer Entertainment schedule to the Recreation
Commissioners with dates and times in hopes they can attend any of the events.
• Ms. Gurnon informed the Commissioners that the Fall program registration opens
Monday, July 27 and all forms are ready to go for that day. New registration policies are
on the forms.
6. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting.
• Sherri Gurnon mentioned that she received an email from New England Academy, Matt
Walker, requesting the Plymouth Street Turf field for a World Cup Soccer Camp. I would
generate about $3,000 in fees.
June 23, 26, 29; July 9; 9:OOam-3:OOpm
Motion: By Chris Leard to approve the request as written.
Seconded by Ed Westhaver. Motion passes, 3-0.
7. Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 6:00 PM
3rd Floor MBC Committee Meeting Room, Town Hall
8. Motion: By Linda McCabe to adjourn. Seconded by Chris Leard.
Motion passes, 4-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:34 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
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Linda McCabe
Recreation Commission Clerk
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