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Commission directs staff to pursue Towne Park playground replacement, seeks community input
Summary
Town recreation staff told the Parks and Recreation Commission on March 24 that a recent safety inspection and the age of the equipment at Towne Park support replacing the primary play structure for children 5–12, and staff said about $50,000 is currently set aside to cover a basic replacement.
Town recreation staff told the Parks and Recreation Commission on March 24 that a recent safety inspection and the age of the playground equipment at Towne Park support replacing the primary play structure for school-age children rather than continuing piecemeal repairs.
Staff said the current 5–12 structure dates from the early 2000s, was installed in phases and has reached the end of its useful life. After consulting manufacturers and public procurement, staff recommended replacing the entire structure and said an initial $50,000 set-aside in the budget would cover the basic cost…
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