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Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes
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March 24, 2003
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Attendees Present: Dave Leary; Chainnan, Lynne McDonnell,
Danielle Fish, Caren Levine
Excused Absence: Charlotte Falkner
Lorilee Fish, Recreation Director
Kathy Codella, Assistant to the Recreation Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
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2. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on February 24, 2003.
Motion: By Lynne McDonnell to accept the minutes from February 24, 2003.
Seconded by Danielle Fish. Motion passes, 4-0.
3. Reservation Requests:
The Commission approve the following Reservation Requests.
A. Dan Murphy, Men's Over 30 Soccer League, has requested use of Plymouth Street for six
Sunday morning games.
B. Sherry Biss has requested use of Memorial Park for the 6th grade QMS picnic.
c. Cheryl Collins from the Garden Club of Mansfield has requested use of the Town Hall
driveway and bathrooms for a plant sale on May 10, 2003.
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D. Todd Dean has requested use ofhalfofthe lower practice field Wednesdays and Fridays
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E. Denise Brown from the Girl Scouts has requested use of the South Common for a Bake
Sale on April 19, 2003, use of the South Common for a Health Fair on May 25,2003, and
use of the South Common for an Awards Ceremony on June 4,2003.
F. George Giannouloudis has requested use of Plymouth Street on August 18-22 for the 1st
Choice High School Soccer Camp.
4. Tabled:
A, Lorilee is currently waiting for the final schedule from Midget Football.
B. The final stages of the Open Space Recreation Plan are currently being reviewed by the
state.
5. Questions and Comments:
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None.
6. Old Business:
Skate Park Update-
A. The first deposit for the proposed skate park totaled $225.00.
B. The final location has yet to be decided.
C. The optimum size for the skate park would be 60'x120".
D. Lynne McDonnell reports a meeting was held for the involved youth to discuss and design
the proposed park, while a sales representative displayed various skate park equipment.
7. New Business:
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A. The Rails to Trails Ground Breaking Ceremony is scheduled for April 28, 2003 at
10:00 AM. The Town will purchase the ground breaking shovels. Lorilee intends
to buy Ret. Col. Lester McGoldrick a commutative shovel. The Commission agree to
spend up to $250.00 on the ground breaking event.
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B. The Commission discuss holding a private Duck Race event for the families involved with
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c. Shawna Leary requests use of the South Common for the Congregational Church
Nursery School's All Star Sports Day on May 2, 2003.
D. Denise Brown had requested use of the South Common on May 3,2003 for Girl Scout
Troop 911's yard sale fundraiser.
E. Brendan Paulson has requested use of the South Common for a Youth Band Contest,
Lorilee and available members of the Commission plan to meet with Brendan and his
Mother a day next week to discuss details,
8. Motion: By Lynne McDonnell to adjourn. Seconded by Danielle Fish. All in favor.
Motion passes, 4-0.
9. Adjournment: 7:40 PM.
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10. Next Commission Meeting: Monday, April 14, 2003 at 6:00 PM.
To be held at the Town Hall
Respectfully Submitted,
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