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Public commenter: Friends of Kennedy Park raised virtually no funds in two years, committee told
Summary
At a Parks Committee meeting, public commenter Jim Hasson criticized the Friends of Kennedy Park and the village for slow fundraising, lack of meeting records, and absence of formal agreements with park users.
Jim Hasson, a resident of 502 Harold Street, used the public-comment period at a Parks Committee meeting to sharply criticize the Friends of Kennedy Park and village officials for what he described as a lack of progress on fundraising and unclear partner responsibilities. Hasson said the group established to raise non‑taxpayer funds for Kennedy Park has not remitted money to the project since June 30, 2025, and that the committee’s published figures show…
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