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Parks and Recreation approves filming, safety nets, event spending and schedule tweaks
Summary
At its March 24 meeting, the Town of Blackstone Parks and Recreation body approved a set of routine motions covering a music-video filming permit at Roosevelt Field, small capital purchases for field safety and event supplies, adjustments to league schedules and several spending authorizations.
The Town of Blackstone Parks and Recreation meeting on March 24 approved a series of motions that cleared a request to film a student music video at Roosevelt Field, allocated funds for field safety equipment and event supplies, and adjusted several league-use times.
The actions were largely routine and passed by voice vote after brief discussion. The commission approved the filming request from a local resident to shoot an Avery Markle Band music video at Roosevelt Field on April 20 and April 27, subject to field availability on the later date. The body also approved small purchases and budget authorizations: up to $300 for backstop netting, roughly $202 to order interlocking walkway mats for the Tabizi sunshade area, up to $500 for supplies for the town’s Easter event, and up to $300 for two local advertisements (summaries/magnets). The commission also changed a scheduled men’s softball end time from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sundays and approved routine bills.
Why it matters: These votes affect field availability and immediate park safety and programming. The netting and mats are maintenance items intended to reduce risk and improve accessibility; budget authorizations affect upcoming spring events including the Easter egg hunt and outreach materials.
Votes at a glance (motions recorded during the March 24 meeting) - Approve minutes of March 10 meeting — Motion made by Bob (Parks and Recreation member), seconded by Kim (Parks and Recreation member). Vote: Aye; Motion passed. - Move agenda to hear filming request — Motion made by Bob; seconded by Sarah (Parks and Recreation member). Vote: Aye; Motion passed. - Approve filming request at Roosevelt Field (Avery Markle Band) for April 20 and April 27, subject to field availability on the 27th — Motion made by Bob; seconded by Kim. Vote: Aye; Motion passed. - Approve use of senior-transportation funds to transport seniors to the Memorial Day parade, contingent on Lauren/staff confirmation — Motion made by Kim; seconded by Sarah. Vote: Aye; Motion passed. - Approve current bills (porta-potty, Amazon Business items, reimbursements) — Motion made by Bob; seconded by Sarah. Vote: Aye; Motion passed. - Move BVASRA/league agenda item earlier — Motion made by Sarah; seconded by Kim. Vote: Aye; Motion passed. - Approve schedule change for league use (moving certain league use to Thursdays) — Motion made (mover recorded in meeting); seconded by Bob. Vote: Aye; Motion passed. - Allocate up to $300 for Adam (maintenance) to purchase netting to place over the Roosevelt Field backstop — Motion made by Kim; seconded by Sarah. Vote: Aye; Motion passed. - Ask Bob to coordinate with Lauren to order interlocking walkway mats for Tabizi sunshade (estimated ~$202) — Motion made by Kim; seconded by Sarah. Vote: Aye; Motion passed. - Allocate up to $500 for Easter event candy/supplies and ancillary items — Motion made by Kim; seconded by Bob. Vote: Aye; Motion passed. - Change men’s softball Sunday end time from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. — Motion made by Sarah; seconded by Bob. Vote: Aye; Motion passed. - Approve up to $300 for advertisements and refrigerator-magnet-style outreach materials (summer helper posting and April events) — Motion made by Kim; seconded by Sarah. Vote: Aye; Motion passed.
Several items were discussed briefly but not formally amended: an inquiry from the Providence Brigade Band about performance fees, planning for Roosevelt Park’s anniversary in 2026, and routine maintenance and signage work at multiple parks.
Meeting context and next steps: Staff (including Adam and Lauren) were directed to execute the purchases within the approved spending limits, coordinate with leagues on field availability for the April filming date, and confirm use of senior transportation funds with the Memorial Day committee. The board said it will continue to monitor field safety and revisit larger capital proposals if the interim measures do not resolve neighbor complaints.
Ending: The commission closed the meeting after scheduling and routine housekeeping.
