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Selectmen back recreation fee changes and support two CPA applications for playground surfacing and dugouts
Summary
The Norwood Board of Selectmen voted to approve proposed recreation fee updates and to support two Community Preservation Act (CPA) applications from the Recreation Department: a resurfacing project for Father Max Playground and dugout improvements (support unanimous).
The Town of Norwood Board of Selectmen on Oct. 14 approved updates to recreation fees and voted to support two Community Preservation Act (CPA) applications submitted by the Recreation Department.
Recreation Director Sam White reviewed summer and fall programs, including strong attendance at the recently opened Haas pool and a series of autumn events. White outlined two CPA proposals tied to recreation assets: a $100,000 request for resurfacing Father Max Playground (replace wood chips with poured rubber or artificial turf to improve accessibility and safety) and a separate request to fund dugout construction/improvements for a municipal field used by Norwood High School softball and other users.
White said the Father Max project estimates included an installation cost and DPW in‑kind labor; depending on material selection and DPW contributions the town’s net cost was estimated to be lower than initial contractor quotes. The dugout project was described as a targeted improvement to fields currently used by school and youth teams; White said similar work could be pursued for other fields later.
Selectmen discussed fee structures and the Recreation Department’s rationale for per‑player fees for recurring Norwood youth programs versus hourly charges for one‑day uses. Board members asked for periodic reviews of fee schedules, and White said the department aims at a three‑year review cycle.
The motion to approve the fee changes and to support the two CPA applications was made by Selectman Michael Bosco and seconded by Selectman John Lane; the board voted unanimously in favor. The board also approved forwarding the CPA applications to the Community Preservation Committee for further vetting and public process.
Ending: White and board members said they will work with DPW and CPC to finalize scopes and cost estimates before town meeting; the board asked staff to include clear cost breakdowns in the CPC submissions.
