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Manchester honors Parks & Recreation crew that preps Doors Pond ice for public skating
Summary
The board recognized Parks & Recreation staff and volunteers who maintain the outdoor ice surface at Doors Pond in Livingston Park, praising work done in subfreezing conditions to create and maintain a safe skating surface.
The Manchester Board Mayor & Aldermen recognized the city Parks and Recreation crew for work that keeps Doors Pond at Livingston Park open for outdoor ice skating.
Mayor Wei (presiding) described the crew's seasonal process: crews check ice depth at strategic points, clear snow by hand when ice is thin, open a hole to access pond water and pump thin layers of water onto the surface to create a smooth skating rink. "This is a labor of love," the mayor said, noting crews operate in single-digit wind-chill temperatures and sometimes work during storms.
The board honored the team led by Parks and Recreation Director Mark Gomez and field supervisor Brandon Sanborn. Present members named by the mayor included crew leaders Ryan Wells and Isaiah Rodriguez, and crew members Amy Runyon, Bridal Follin, Miles Kavanaugh and John Ward. Parks maintenance supervisor Andy Vichon and operations manager Kelly (last name not specified in record) were also in attendance.
The mayor said some crew members were not present because they were working at the pond that evening. The mayor asked the chamber to give the team a round of applause in recognition of the seasonal work that prepares and maintains the ice surface for residents.
The recognition was ceremonial; no formal funding or policy action was taken during the segment.
