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Council approves remediation and historic‑preservation projects; parks director describes Calhoun and City Hall plans
Summary
Council members approved contracts and resolutions to remediate Calhoun Street sports complex, upgrade tennis courts with a $60,000 partner contribution, and pursue a $3 million historic‑trust grant to restore City Hall; Carver Center rehabilitation bids were rejected and will be rebid.
Council members voted on several parks, recreation and historic‑preservation items on Aug. 7, advancing remediation and restoration projects and directing staff to rebid a larger rehabilitation job at Carver Center.
Paul Harris, the city’s recreation director, told the council that the Calhoun Street sports complex (soccer/football/basketball/pool) needs a licensed‑site remediation professional to sample soils and ensure compliance with DEP before new construction or upgrades. The item on the docket (listed in council materials as Resolution 25‑283) funds an LSRP to perform that work. Harris described the long‑term plan as rebuilding a building at the site, adding storage and concession space and upgrading fields for youth…
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