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Recreation director reports surging attendance, sponsors and field agreements; larger Brown field redesign remains tied to grants
Summary
Recreation staff reported growing youth program participation, corporate sponsorships, summer camp registrations and an ongoing two-year agreement with Cal Ripken for ball-field use; larger Brown field improvements remain contingent on grant funding and school consolidation plans.
Ashley (recreation staff member) told the Selectboard that participation in town sports and programs has grown markedly and that local businesses are increasingly sponsoring events.
She said the basketball program grew from 77 participants last year to 109 this year; the program structure now includes skills-and-drills, a Hotshots group for second–third graders, and a league for fourth–sixth graders. Program sponsorships were listed in meetings notes and include local contractors and small businesses; Ashley said all sponsors receive thank-you notes and team photos and that sponsorships are promoted on the town recreation web page and social media.
Camp registration is rising: Ashley said the town will accept up to 80 campers weekly this year (10 more than last year) and that early-bird full-summer…
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