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Field maintenance: Staff reported the Majors Field infield has built up material and “lips” along baselines from repeated additions of fill, causing drainage and leveling problems. Members discussed options including sod cutting and raising the irrigation, using a sod cutter, or a large regrading project; one member said fixing the whole infield could require shutting the field for a year. “The only way to fix that would be either to lower the whole infield or raise the whole half of that,” a participant said. The group agreed to evaluate the site with a laser level to determine the scope and cost.

Bathrooms and concession stand: The group said water lines are in place, sinks and toilets function, but interior patching, hardware, hand dryers, soap dispensers and some door/cement work remain. Members agreed the restrooms should remain closed for fall ball and that completion is likely by spring. Concession‑area work includes hood cleaning, painting, patching holes and floor painting; the meeting noted the installed fire‑suppression hood is not rated for a deep fryer, limiting future equipment choices.

Home‑day and vendors: Staff reported a much larger vendor turnout for the home‑day event, with an estimated 140 vendors or more, and detailed vendor placement plans. Volunteers and staff will continue layout and vendor coordination.

Other items: Members reported knotweed control, chip dumping at parks (storage full), removal of a barbecue pit still on the list, and cornhole boards being moved; scouts were contacted about building a covered storage frame for game equipment. The advisory group closed by adjourning the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hooksett - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board","oneSentenceSummary","Members reviewed field maintenance needs at the Majors and minor diamonds, advised keeping new bathrooms closed until spring while finishing repairs, and reported a larger-than-usual vendor turnout for Hooksett’s home‑day event.","taxTitle","Hooksett, Merrimack County , New Hampshire","taxId",68560,"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},6471341,"Advisory group agrees to explore volleyball at Lambert's Park after neighbors signal support; community gardens removed",230,901000,1131000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5778126-c843e7eaea0aa49757cddaeafa28efe0&start=901&end=1131","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5778126-c843e7eaea0aa49757cddaeafa28efe0/thumbnail_901000.jpg","/articles/6471341/Hooksett/Merrimack-County/New-Hampshire/Advisory-group-agrees-to-explore-volleyball-at-Lamberts-Park-after-neighbors-signal-support-community-gardens-removed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6471341-c0d098722f2d6e57871a443cf562a0da/orig.mp4?Expires=1775140672&Signature=g6jobfhzrZ19V~Tv8fht9aGiwbuAqTAkDX6zKodpZ2pRQv8yQKEhY6hTyHGIsV22OyTTHt2W-zb5pqGD0mNwJ26WAtfSQOW5FfxKOlm30g-dg8tWb1aWM0hSk6~MuC~TurAekWxS9GJhgGSOVHLKAvT0~C1gXnSGuEATGIyxoZ-VBuk7Kslto2xFbFYsA70Z7QUbfptosDMeqeb8bCLo-hvLdpiRfTemQXCKnqstI1CeoxgeIhjQAXK-6exXFec6gJW1RgXT9fHSzAGIy0px8ILEytcWHRF75OFCeD5WJBk3YtoZMqvsmV0FkdxuMgv5C7~RrcYdi4OjI-C-2tC07A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members told the advisory group they canvassed abutters near Lambert’s Park about a proposal to repurpose an underused community garden area for volleyball courts. The presenters reported they visited most abutters and said responses were positive; one abutter was missed but will be re‑contacted.

A member summarized the garden history: planters had been installed years earlier but were unused and became weedy, and the site lacks a dedicated water supply. “There used to be a few… we brought in loam years back, for some community gardens, and then they didn't end up getting used, and it was just a big weed fest,” a participant said. The group said the gardens were removed because they were not being used.

Members discussed budget timing; one member said volleyball installation would likely be considered in next year’s budget and that town staff capacity and budget priorities would determine timing. “On the volleyball, as far as budget's concerned, that won't be happening till maybe next year's budget,” a participant said.

The advisory group voted to proceed with the proposal and leave scheduling and funding to staff and the town council or budget process. A member said Ben (a staff or volunteer contact) will be the point person to determine timing and to request prices for nets and equipment.

The advisory group did not commit specific funds or a construction schedule; members emphasized follow‑up with town staff and the council to secure funding and execution dates.","Advisory members reported neighborhood outreach about installing volleyball courts at Lambert’s Park after existing community gardens fell into disuse; members voted to move the item forward and leave execution timing to staff and the town budget process.",{"_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},6471347,"Parks advisory group approves new sign for Lambert's Park after comparing vendors",83,805000,888000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5778126-c843e7eaea0aa49757cddaeafa28efe0&start=805&end=888","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5778126-c843e7eaea0aa49757cddaeafa28efe0/thumbnail_805000.jpg","/articles/6471347/Hooksett/Merrimack-County/New-Hampshire/Parks-advisory-group-approves-new-sign-for-Lamberts-Park-after-comparing-vendors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6471347-95f2968910b946de2dad49eb4585fdca/orig.mp4?Expires=1775140672&Signature=VStyudhcSvKA1hwAGPvwhRyUPQN9LqD5JlYvH7c2GB7XGCIoobbdzfvNcwu-P3Mj3Zoi~OGbTmylDa6~u4ZJCOyYh2VP7KEkDnoZutmWU3wt~QRHnFswmp5cjj5vUCqU5UquQt83KEr61BxRHmC-zjS8UCqjlbjqRZA2N-AIRG2CbwEPnXKw1uCgQPe5cPQaRcRC9AeIZ4vRIyFKLjB-6KOrZYVrvBRmokTAfjfNrnRJQdCgYRtm8Ojl4yUyIVqtJombMrfRh4zplcv46z~gSSix9Gzn0WCayiNZULECdmb1CNHysxd4-rQilQ2NriLdyjAbh-Vajeo4g2hVnY7PTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks & Recreation advisory group approved a motion to proceed with a replacement sign for Lambert’s (Lambeth’s) Park and accepted a lower‑cost vendor offering a seven‑to‑10‑year guarantee against fading.

A member explained the group had sought alternate vendors after the original vendor’s quoted price was much higher. “The original thing was $3, and this one is $502,” a participant said when contrasting the two quotes. The new vendor guaranteed 7 to 10 years before the sign begins to fade, and participants said production times were shorter with the chosen vendor.

A motion to move forward with the sign was made and seconded; the advisory group voted in favor by voice vote.

No precise contract amount beyond the quoted vendor price was presented in the advisory meeting; the board did not specify whether the town will issue a purchase order or require council approval as part of the vendor selection.","Members approved a new sign for Lambert's Park and voted to proceed with a lower-cost vendor; the advisory group discussed longevity and warranty expectations before the vote.",{"_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},6471352,"Hooksett Kiwanis to fund 20-by-40 pavilion at Petersburg Park; board approves moving project to council",567,116000,683000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5778126-c843e7eaea0aa49757cddaeafa28efe0&start=116&end=683","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5778126-c843e7eaea0aa49757cddaeafa28efe0/thumbnail_116000.jpg","/articles/6471352/Hooksett/Merrimack-County/New-Hampshire/Hooksett-Kiwanis-to-fund-20-by-40-pavilion-at-Petersburg-Park-board-approves-moving-project-to-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6471352-a78b74a5538dc068fc482205adf12794/orig.mp4?Expires=1775140672&Signature=HKg96t4cbtqUQVUmTyPso~wuVhBSnz7ZDwGFYTbSuqJ3Aqap-Or9bqoqqam1s3Q8CMNJvaqwG1QvDEqefl5wn2zcElhgoF830M1tKfFCXUp3po30rpELR9Z2xGBx-FpjLTfUQOPT0Kjd92mW-JQ9ILFIzO0JZ5IkC-6ylRLvkbbb47PCmtoIFy6q~TrUy0PyYO0rfP2A7cB9b-ngWG2aT5oeO~2vpQOySyXZpCjAkJlGNrIC1nHv~8yJ4gLIKtiqpTMciicSkyDL~3NTcT8HsdrSiLq3FN7DEQePlnQpv29ase3EmG-afcv9n4qmYLk8GljwdjOzzbTtyiDVHuX~Bw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A representative of the Hooksett Kiwanis presented plans to donate funds and coordinate construction of a 20-by-40-foot pavilion at Petersburg Park and asked the Parks & Recreation advisory group to allow the proposal to go forward to the town council.

The Kiwanis representative said the club will fund materials, work with the town on labor, and has negotiated a materials discount through Home Depot because Kiwanis is a 501(c)(3). “We’re gonna fund it,” the representative said, noting scouts would build picnic tables and volunteers would provide labor alongside town crews. The presenter provided a two‑phase timetable: concrete pillars to be installed in October 2025 and completion targeted for May 15, 2026.

Board members asked about siting and underground utilities; the Kiwanis representative said the chosen location will be placed closer to the concession stand but must avoid conduits and known electrical conduit runs. “We can’t go too much closer because of the conduits and so forth that are underground,” the presenter said.

After discussion, a member moved to allow Kiwanis to move forward with the pavilion project and to present the plan to the town council. A second was called, and the advisory group voted in favor; a participant who stated they were not a board member did not vote.

The Kiwanis representative said the club hopes to meet with the council next month to finalize details, including Home Depot discounts and the division of labor between volunteers and town staff. Scouts from Troop 292 and a named contact, Jeff Scott, were mentioned as already coordinated for picnic‑table construction.

The advisory group’s approval is a procedural step that permits Kiwanis to seek council sign‑off; the council and any required town permits or site reviews were not part of the advisory group’s vote.

For now, the project’s key dates remain the October 2025 pillar installation and a projected completion date of May 15, 2026, with final budgets and supply discounts to be confirmed by the Kiwanis group and Town Council.","A Hooksett Kiwanis representative presented plans and a timeline for a 20-by-40-foot pavilion at Petersburg Park, saying the service club will fund materials and work with the town and Home Depot discounts; the Parks & Recreation advisory group voted to let the organization take the proposal to the town council.","actionData","errors"]

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