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Council reviews parks and recreation capital items: ballfield nets, lighting, trails and fieldhouse savings plan
Summary
Council and parks staff discussed multiple parks projects in the 2026 capital plan including ballfield netting, completion of field lighting, Longwood Park trail construction, pavilion repairs, Manor House roof planning and incremental savings for a possible field house; some line items are encumbered and grants were noted as revenue offsets.
Council and parks staff spent substantial time on Sept. 11 reviewing proposed 2026 parks and recreation capital projects and funding strategies.
Key projects discussed included: - Ballfield netting and lighting: staff said the project to install protective netting and to complete lighting for fields is funded and encumbered in part; staff described the netting as more expensive than anticipated but confirmed purchase orders are ready and work will proceed. Council discussed using energy grants or NOPEC funds to offset the cost of new high-efficiency lighting. - Longwood Park trail: construction began the…
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