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Kennedy Park field construction advances; Friends group raises funds, eyes lights and long‑term maintenance
Summary
Committee received a progress report on Kennedy Park: two fields are under construction after a $500,000 family commitment, fundraising continues for lights (a memorial project), and staff flagged the need to plan for long‑term maintenance and agreements with user groups including DC Everest schools.
The Weston Parks Committee heard an update on Kennedy Park renovations and the related capital campaign, including progress on field construction, a summary of funding sources and next‑step fundraising goals.
Friends of Kennedy Park and volunteer organizers told the committee that two infields are under construction and that the village proceeded with a second field this summer because of a $500,000 private commitment. Jimmy Olsen, a volunteer organizer who spoke at the meeting, said the added commitment accelerated the second field: “We proceeded with that second field this summer because we got the $500,000 commitment…
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