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Hudson council approves Oak Grove site and design contract for inclusive playground after failed bid to switch to Barlow Farm
Summary
Hudson City Council voted 7-0 on June 17 to pass consent agenda item 25-95, authorizing a design contract for an inclusive playground at Oak Grove Park after a motion to relocate the project to Barlow Farm Park failed 6-1. Council and staff said the project will rely on grant funding and continued community fundraising.
Hudson City Council voted unanimously on June 17 to approve a design contract and proceed with an inclusive playground at Oak Grove Park, rejecting a last-minute amendment to move the project to Barlow Farm Park.
Councilor Dr. Getz proposed the amendment, saying the Barlow design would cost about $50,000 instead of $100,000 and that Oak Grove would ‘‘cost the city an additional $325,000,’’ according to her remarks. Council President Foster and other members pushed back, saying the park board and community partners had recommended Oak Grove and that the overall funding strategy reduced the city’s one-time expenditure.
The vote to amend consent agenda item 25-95 to replace Oak Grove with Barlow Farm Park was moved by Councilor Dr. Getz and seconded by Councilor…
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