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Park and Recreation Commission approves two special-event permits and denies a for-profit field-day request
Summary
At its Feb. 10 session the commission approved a Father's Day ultimate‑frisbee event and a New England Community Education (NCE) drone class, and denied a request from a for‑profit camp to hold a field day on town fields.
The Park and Recreation Commission took three formal actions on Feb. 10 on special-event and field-permit requests.
Votes at a glance
- Father's Day Ultimate Frisbee (Community Center of Needham): The commission approved a permit for a community Father’s Day ultimate‑frisbee event at Conroy Field and Carlson Pavilion on Sunday, June 15, 2–6 p.m. The permit includes use of picnic tables under the pavilion; staff noted the pavilion can be rented exclusively for a separate $25 pavilion fee. Outcome: approved (voice vote).
- NCE drone class (New England Community Education): The commission approved a small drone‑flying class for up to 10 participants at Hillside, after staff confirmed the instructor holds an unmanned aircraft pilot license and that insurance and police notifications were reviewed. Outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Camp Evoda field day (for‑profit camp): The commission denied a request from a for‑profit organization to hold a field-day event on town field space. Staff and commissioners noted the department’s policy does not permit renting school or municipal fields to outside for‑profit camps, and commissioners expressed concern about opening a broader market for paid field rentals that would increase consistent field use. Outcome: denied.
The meeting record shows motions, seconds and voice votes for each item; the board recorded approval for the first two items and a denial for the third. Staff will issue permits and denial notices consistent with the commission’s actions.
