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Recreation Commission Meeting
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May 12, 2003
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Attendees Present: Dave Leary; Chairman, Charlotte Falkner; Clerk,
Lynne McDonnell, Daniene Fish
Excused Absence: Caren Levine
Lorilee Fish, Recreation Director
Kathy Codella, Assistant to the Recreation Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
2. Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting held on April 14, 2003.
Motion: By Lynne McDonnell to accept the minutes from April 14, 2003.
Seconded by Danielle Fish. Motion passes, 4-0.
3. Reservation Requests:
A. Chrissy Cussen has requested use of Memorial Park on June 4, 2003, from 9 AM-I PM for
the 3RD Grade Picnic.
B. MYBA has requested use of the Memorial Park basketball courts on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings from July 8-31,2003 for supervised pick-up games.
c. Ed Underwood has requested use of Fulton's Pond on June 7, 2003, for a birthday party.
Mr. Underwood has a tent permit and anticipates approximately 40 people.
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4. Visitors:
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A. Mark Cook- DPW Highway Maintenance Supervisor
Mr. Cook discusses the following in regard to the fields at Plymouth Street:
- Cannot utilize reclaimed sand or road scrap to improve the drainage of field I.
- The short-term remedy for the water problems have included placing pipes a few feet
apart, however water has been found standing in between the pipes.
- Mark Cook suggests a 60/40 re-mix and course debris to improve the drainage
conditions.
- $10,000.00 is not adequate to build up the baseball diamond to improve drainage
conditions.
- Dave Leary suggests utilizing the Army Corp. of Engineers.
- Mark Cook suggests moving forward from Field I and the baseball diamond to focus on
developing the back section first.
- Mark Cook reports the off-line practice field at Memorial Park is currently being used
against DEP regulations.
- Lorilee states she will speak to Margaret Conaty regarding the usage.
- Dave Leary suggests posting the field status on the Town website.
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B. Anfl Rasametti- Field Usage for Pick-Up Cricket Games
Mr. Rasametti has requested open field space for pick-up cricket games on Sunday
mornings for three to four hours from May through August. The Commission agree to
approve Mr. Rasametti request provided each player sign a waiver indicating the Town is
not liable for any resulting injury. Lorilee reports there is available field space on
Sunday mornings at Hutchason.
C. Dene Jarvis- Mansfield Youth Soccer
1. Mr. Jarvis requests use of the two white posts at the Plymouth Street entrance to
display field maps, notices, etc.
2. MYS would like to construct an enclosed message board outside of the concession
stand.
3. MYS would like to install a permanent equipment shed at Plymouth Street to store
supplies such as paint, uniforms, balls, etc. In addition, the proposed shed would be big
enough to store some ofDPW's equipment.
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4. Mr. Jarvis requests permission to place vending machines at Plymouth Street.
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5. 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.
6. Questions and Comments:
None.
7. Old Business:
A. Sister Cities Update, Charlotte Falkner
1. Golf Tournament
2. Marionettes Fundraiser
3. Full support for duck race participation
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B. Skate Park Update
The Skate Park article may be pulled from the Special Warrant. Mr. Lanchat has
approached the Selectmen and Town Manager to build a private skateboard park on
Rt. 106.
8. New Business:
A. The Rails to Trails Groundbreaking Ceremony was very successful.
B. The Rails to Trails Dedication is scheduled for October 6, 2003 at 10:00 AM.
C. There were 166 registrants present for the Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 10, 2003.
D. The Community Calendar is currently up to date with four checks outstanding.
E. The Commission agree to hire first year summer counselors at the hourly rate of
$7.25.
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9. Motion: By Charlotte Falkner to adjourn. Seconded by Caren Levine. All in favor.
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10. Adjournment: 8:00 PM.
11. Next Commission Meeting: Monday, June 23, 2003 at 6:00 PM.
To be held at the Town Hall.
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Respectfully Submitted,
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