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SPONSORED BY THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND COMMISS
MARCH 9, 1989
MEMBERS ABSENT: Linda Anteski/ Steve Jackson and
Allan Johnson.
Lorilee addressed the audience, which was comprised of
nvemhers of other hoards' Town employees and a couple of-
citizens.
foitizens.
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Lori]ee highlighted the following areas concerning the
1. The type of pool ~ indoor, Olympic size
2, Need
S. Location ~ preferably Memorial Park because it is
centrally located, close to the schools and the
Council an Aging.
4. Users and Usage ~ School, Council on Aging/
handicapped persons, swimming lessons, Cabot,
Cabot and Forbes employee programs, teen center,
meeting space.
5. Price ~ Approximately $1.3 million
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Lori]ee opened the meeting to public discuss. The
audience was in favor of such a project. Diane Royal of the
School Committee offered her committee's support and
expressed that she was in favor of a pool. Everything
Lorilee said sounded great to Diane,
The Library Trustees offered their support and said they
would be willing to help Lorilee through the building process
as they are experienced.
A member of the Municipal Building Committee suggested
that Lorilee and the Recreation Commission get on their
agenda to discuss the building process. He suggested that
an article be prepared for the special Tnwm meeting
requesting money for a feasibility study. That should be
step #1.
POOL HEARING 3~9-89 PAGE 2.
Jerry St. Hillaire, suggested to talk to an arrhitect
to get a ballpark figure on the cost of a feasibility study.
Lorilee was advised to contact the Towns and businesses
that have pools to get their input. The following is a list
of pools similar to what we want. 15-I6 years old; YMCA ^
Hnckn,00ck - West Roxbury, Town of Belmont, City of Boston -
West Roxbury High School/ Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain, Healy
Field Roslindale, Town of Attleboro/ 5-6 years old ~ YMCA
Seekonk, Easton Fitness (private swim club).
The sign in sheet was passed around and persons
interested in being involved with the pool building were.,,.)
urged to sign in,
|nrilee thanked the persons who attended the meeting and
asked them to talk to their friends and neighbors about
getting involved in building the pool.