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Lorena listed summer movie dates (June 28; July 12; July 19; Aug. 2; Aug. 16) and titles (Cinderella — live action, National Treasure 2, The Forge, Kung Fu Panda 4, Ghostbusters Afterlife). She said licensing for each film can cost roughly $2,300 and staff are seeking sponsorships; Purple Polar Bear will provide snow cones for the first 25 attendees at each movie. The wine festival vendor lineup was nearly complete: about 40 craft vendors, 15 beverage vendors and five food vendors; staff said they need volunteer help with ticket lines, glass and VIP distribution, and raffle management for the June 7 event.

Staff also summarized the flea market (scheduled this Saturday), the spring scavenger hunt (frog statues with prizes redeemable at the Parks table), and Memorial Day plans: a 10 a.m. War Memorial ceremony (with state delegate Eric Boucher presenting a citation honoring Daryl) and a 1 p.m. parade from the ACNB parking lot down East Baltimore Street.

On recent events, staff reported about 30 to 40 volunteers helped with the Earth Day cleanup and that the fishing derby drew 91 contestants. Organizers said measurement and volunteer assignment worked well overall, though they discussed ways to improve volunteer signaling and measuring processes (bullhorns, more volunteers, using both speakers, hand stamps or wristbands for age groups). Lorena said she planned to order a bullhorn to help with large-area events.

Staff also flagged a rules incident at the fishing derby: a participant attempted to check in a fish they had not caught. Staff disqualified that specific entry; because the participant had other valid entries earlier, no prize reallocation was required. On volunteer recognition and incentives, staff said volunteers are offered free meals and wristbands (when age-appropriate) for large events.

Board members emphasized volunteer recruitment as a recurring challenge for events and agreed the town should continue expanding volunteer outreach and clearer event staging.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parks & Rec Advisory Board Meeting w/TAA May 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff described a full summer events slate — movie nights, wine festival, flea market, Memorial Day — and raised volunteer shortages. The fishing derby had 91 contestants and an incident where a participant attempted to check in a fish they had not caught.","taxTitle","Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland","taxId",71667,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6561715,"Taneytown parks staff outline repairs, storm damage and event plans; $34,000 repair claim filed",413,972000,1385000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287968-b078be5c54e70cb6ed36821a1c59feb6&start=972&end=1385","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287968-b078be5c54e70cb6ed36821a1c59feb6/thumbnail_972000.jpg","/articles/6561715/Taneytown/Carroll-County/Maryland/Taneytown-parks-staff-outline-repairs-storm-damage-and-event-plans-34000-repair-claim-filed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6561715-d4ae097ada8a9e20858902a716e8c258/orig.mp4?Expires=1772777500&Signature=nl0cpSV2jgC7Ohf8XVVuFPxkjys4DDP53b03DDlJHv9tZOcxKUPkULBkmVGqPYet8KE5aIfLvM0bO4v-~tt9mN~65jx6cy2wW-ey-dYxrBYg~QC29e3PPen1njeuylMB7SDkmKIMt~3yXPRB9I6ySMBMH1YdQMdYta9UAXfv4PI1aUompudKPOFXjDnsKEynaJemgIh6DQQpf2TFNfuT8aJ4t67ntDI3Ljqb9zCy9YWD2TfvcXO-jghVmya~~KnKXRf-ZYtOajJEhPcr1psy80VyMOxvx2GOgY9LjuO2JBfEdskuTgFFY2azYsU295424qJF3llGpQ7PmKYCzAG8-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks staff briefed the advisory board on completed and upcoming park improvements, erosion control work and storm-related damage that will require a contractor schedule and an insurance claim.

Work underway or planned includes a paved path to the dog park from the pond pathway and paving inside the dog-park entrance at Roberts Mill Park, riprap installation on the pond’s east shoreline where erosion has brought the waterline 4½–5 feet close to the path, and planned repairs to the pump track at THS Park and basketball court realignment at Roberts Mill Park. The board was also briefed that new black slatted memorial benches have been installed at Roberts Mill and Bollinger parks.

Lorena reported that the new surfacing of the Neo Station at Memorial Park was damaged by a large branch during an April 19 storm and that the repair estimate is about $34,000. “That surfacing is pricey. We put it through as an insurance claim because it was gonna be like $34,000 to repair what was damaged,” she said. Staff explained that small patches are not feasible for that surfacing; a larger repair area and binder application are required, which drives cost.

Staff said a contractor (Hobbs) will install the paved dog-park path and the entrance corral as weather allows. Riprap (rock revetment) will be placed to protect the eroding shoreline near the proposed path; staff noted that funds to replenish existing riprap farther along the shoreline are not currently available and would likely be sought next year.

Board members discussed pavilion ceiling and concrete floor work at Memorial Park; staff said ceilings were installed for pavilions 1, 3, 4 and 5 but Pavilion 2 will require excavation to install a concrete floor and that staff may seek donated or discounted construction work. Staff also noted deer browsing has limited the success of the Pollinator Meadow plantings at Bollinger Park.

No formal action was taken; the discussion was an operational update and planning briefing.","Parks staff described planned improvements at Roberts Mill and other parks, erosion control needs at the pond shoreline, and a $34,000 insurance repair estimate for storm damage to new surfacing at Memorial Park.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6561719,"Taneytown Athletic Association reports spring baseball turnout and fundraising plans",70,68000,138000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287968-b078be5c54e70cb6ed36821a1c59feb6&start=68&end=138","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287968-b078be5c54e70cb6ed36821a1c59feb6/thumbnail_68000.jpg","/articles/6561719/Taneytown/Carroll-County/Maryland/Taneytown-Athletic-Association-reports-spring-baseball-turnout-and-fundraising-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6561719-473b8996ddaccd4591ab1fd7cb73edd6/orig.mp4?Expires=1772777500&Signature=mLXj9V2fSfZzB~nOr7mIr7v7ipqR41SALej5GsLDM5rXkdnP8nBWYMytCvm8gN3xcFfSfuSm4muneqascpiqQw7zphzFTdpUyAR83OGGHgc6rFAgW8oN8V-NGfV-OtNWqVfp9cxHdBUEjaKSx9B1QRWTTJqxotU3teJE~tQaAOJxN8Dc~owMCmcLPwnh3wcoAOhokjZg7eZsjf~8KmVakyi18YYI5pUO51KLNHN~V5yUZ5AZPQKA4cbCvZWQiNLZEDepP3y4L3awxl3sThluclQu4JdmNvYpPEdAAPZHQlisXbyMSwEXYKWLVVb6T9SislcE4yB15wBiGAfb5gf1kg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Taneytown Athletic Association reported that spring baseball play is underway with 289 registered participants across T-ball and age-based teams, and representatives outlined fundraising and registration plans for the rest of the year.

“Tisha Tracy Miller, representing baseball, said, ‘Spring season is underway. We have 289 registered, 6 T-ball teams, 5 8U, 3 10U, 3 12U, and then we have 2 teams up on the big field,’” Tisha told the Athletic Association meeting. She said families received two discount cards and additional cards are available for $10; the association is also planning a gun raffle in the fall (date not yet set) and will open fall registration soon. Tisha said the association will host a tournament in October, with exact age groups to be confirmed.

Other youth-sports program updates reported to the Athletic Association included lacrosse, soccer and field hockey scheduling and use of town fields through the summer. Jenny Myers said lacrosse teams will use the fields for practice until about July; Kyle Myers said soccer clinics and play days run through late May and June, and fall registration opens May 15.

There was no formal action during the Athletic Association portion of the meeting. Board members were reminded that the FY2026 municipal budget does not cut TAA allocations, and Lorena confirmed TAA funding requests remain intact for the coming fiscal year.

The Athletic Association asked teams to provide schedules for the season to aid town planning and field allocation. No formal votes were recorded in the association update portion of the meeting.","Athletic representatives reported 289 baseball registrations, upcoming fall registration and an October tournament; the association will sell discount cards and plans a fall raffle fundraiser.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6561724,"Taneytown moves to revise Memorial Park expansion plans as grant deadline looms",170,349000,519000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287968-b078be5c54e70cb6ed36821a1c59feb6&start=349&end=519","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287968-b078be5c54e70cb6ed36821a1c59feb6/thumbnail_349000.jpg","/articles/6561724/Taneytown/Carroll-County/Maryland/Taneytown-moves-to-revise-Memorial-Park-expansion-plans-as-grant-deadline-looms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6561724-4231cc7c48f0f092baa4d1e731f7d115/orig.mp4?Expires=1772777500&Signature=h4INoq8bM55Xk~tueX0mNDvykrPQR~-pWiU~zO0SwC4zxya0cgTPKC8RH1zevjc35gKcatNdjViQZ5-VMpfZQXU67NhpktU5Rbopd4b5aUdXDFUjwqe6pvX-4w0ifnYwM5ofdwzjtCdm07TjgUzlHsGY3cmNiu~DLem7aDfK6Hq5YUSf4uS647K4AX~cF1972Z5zPWEwtlta0rmobHN5tsUiSJOdDSod1NSfvUzFcuMre4qVcomqqgPH3YhQkR5oPnVtm5d7gA8qNKaWeVtUSTtOLNLQUokBxZ7SQfI79hqQafI6efleFG1cJ4WXJqrCDzMpXB9Rh0WQo4IQOsJMlA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Taneytown staff said revised designs for the Memorial Park expansion will be resubmitted to State Highway for approval and then routed to the county for forest conservation and planning commission reviews, with the aim of issuing a construction RFP and beginning work in about three to four months.

The update matters because the town’s schedule is tied to grant funding. “We’ve got $865,000 from National Park Service grant funding riding on this,” Lorena, parks staff, told the board. She said the project has been delayed while State Highway and the design consultant re-evaluate a sidewalk that is contributing to stormwater runoff.

Board members were told the consultant (Arrow) would take “one last look” at the sidewalk but staff expected the plans would need revision. After State Highway sign-off, Lorena said the town still needs county forest conservation approval, planning commission approval and conveyance of county easement deeds before soliciting bids. She said the town aims to have construction start within three to four months if approvals and permitting proceed on schedule.

The discussion also touched on related land and field provisions that have been delayed by private development timelines. Land intended for two additional baseball fields is owned by a private developer (Mountain Brook). Lorena said Mountain Brook paused its development; because of that, the town has moved the baseball-field expansion from fiscal 2026 into fiscal 2027. As an interim option, staff said Festival Park on Stumptown Road could potentially host temporary “scratch” fields, but that site lacks utilities and would be daytime-only without lights.

Lorena emphasized the project deadline tied to the grant and the need to proceed quickly: “We’ve got to get shovels in the ground because this is just going on too long.” She said State Highway is unlikely to approve the existing sidewalk configuration that is worsening runoff, so plan revisions are expected.

No formal vote was taken; this was an informational update during the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting. Board members asked clarifying questions about the developer-owned parcel and alternatives for temporary field space.

Looking ahead, staff said they will revise and resubmit plans to State Highway, then seek county approvals and aim to post an RFP once easements are conveyed and permits are in place. If the Mountain Brook parcel becomes available, staff said it would be preferable because it abuts the expansion area and offers parking and circulation advantages.","City staff told the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board that revised plans for the Memorial Park expansion will be resubmitted to State Highway and must clear county and planning approvals to meet a $865,000 National Park Service grant timeline.","actionData","errors"]

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