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Assembly reviews proposal to lease Newby Park to community group for park restoration and use
Summary
An ordinance was introduced to authorize a below-market lease of the former Newby Park (Newby Field) to Friends of the North Pole Park and Recreation Complex; proponents said the group would restore and manage recreational programming and requested local control rather than waiting for a competitive sale.
An ordinance was introduced at the July 17 Committee of the Whole to authorize a lease at less than fair-market rent for borough land known as Newby Park to Friends of the North Pole Park and Recreation Complex so a volunteer group can restore and manage the property.
Sponsor Assemblymember Tammy Wilson described the park's history and said volunteers, churches and service organizations have kept sports and community events alive after the borough ceased regular maintenance in 2016'17. "They're not asking for…
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