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Shrewsbury proclaims July Parks and Recreation Month; officials discuss storm tree loss, pool pump and aquatics tours
Summary
Mayor Mike Travalli read a proclamation declaring July as Parks and Recreation Month. Parks staff and committee members reported storm damage to trees and ballfield fences, removal of diseased ash trees with fall replanting planned, a failed lazy‑river pump, and ongoing aquatic center tours and grant work for sports courts.
Mayor Mike Travalli read a proclamation at the board meeting declaring July as Parks and Recreation Month in Shrewsbury and highlighted parks’ role in public health and community life.
Parks staff reported significant storm damage from the June 27 storm that downed several trees and damaged two ballfield fences; crews cleared debris and made the parks safe. Staff said several ash trees that were dead or diseased were removed and that replacements will be planted in…
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