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Parks board urges council to approve Pepper Park redevelopment
Summary
The Saco Parks and Recreation Advisory Board presented a letter urging the council to approve redevelopment of Pepper Park as a centrally located public green space following the relocation of Fairfield School.
Christopher Yanni, chair of the Saco Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, told the council Monday the board strongly supports the proposed development of Pepper Park and presented a letter for the record urging approval.
"With the relocation of the Fairfield School, this centrally located site presents a unique opportunity to restore the space to its original purpose as a public park," Yanni said. He described the proposal as a chance to honor the land's history, increase downtown green space and create a signature public destination.
Why it matters: redevelopment of the site could add downtown recreational space and host community events; the board framed the project as an investment in the city's future and identity. The council did not take an immediate vote on the park proposal during the May 5 meeting; public comment was recorded as part of the municipal budget hearing.
