The Lakeville Parks Commission on Oct. 9 approved a two-day shoot by Black Dog Productions at Ted Williams Camp, contingent on a certificate of insurance naming the Town of Lakeville as additional insured and coordination on site logistics.

Filmmaker Matthew Schinney told the commission his company, Black Dog Productions, planned to shoot a short drama over two days (initially scheduled for Nov. 14–15), with estimated shoot times of 10 a.m.–7 p.m. on day one and 9 a.m.–4 p.m. on day two. He said the crew would be small (up to 15 people), require nine to 10 cars for transport, use minimal gear, and not require trucks or power hookups. The production plans two park locations: a public bathroom and a wooded trail area to simulate a rest-stop scene. Schinney said no graphic content was planned for any scenes to be filmed on town property.

Commissioners asked about insurance and possible closure or signage needs. They instructed the filmmaker to provide a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Lakeville as additional insured and to coordinate with Parks staff on notices for bathroom closures and trail closures where filming would temporarily restrict access. Commissioners also discussed water availability in the bathroom building (the town may shut off water before freezing conditions) and asked the filmmaker to confirm whether a functioning faucet would be needed. The commission said it could post signs and sawhorses and that any closure notices should be provided at least a week in advance.

A motion to approve the request passed after a second; the minutes record voice approval. The commission asked the filmmaker to confirm water availability and to let staff know if particular sections of trail require posted closure notices. Commissioners suggested crediting the Town of Lakeville and the Parks Commission in the film’s credits as an option but did not require it.

No formal permit conditions beyond providing the certificate of insurance and coordinating closures were recorded in the minutes.