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Commission votes to shut off electricity at Ted Williams concession stand to save recurring utility cost
Summary
The Park Commission approved shutting off electricity to the Ted Williams concession/snack‑shack to avoid ongoing monthly utility charges and low usage, subject to turn‑on fees if needed later.
The Park Commission voted to turn off electricity at the Ted Williams concession stand after hearing the stand has been unused while still incurring a monthly charge.
A commissioner noted the town has been paying about $14 per month for the concession area's electricity even though the building is not being used for concessions; the commission discussed the cost to reactivate power (estimated in the meeting at roughly $50 to $100). A motion was made to shut off power; commissioners voted in favor by voice vote.
Commissioners said they do not expect regular use of the concession stand in the near term and concluded shutting off electricity would save the small recurring expense. They noted that reactivation would carry a turn‑on fee and that the commission would weigh that cost against future usage if the building is repurposed.
The action applies to the concession/snack‑shack at Ted Williams Camp and will be implemented by parks staff.
