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Council opens discussion on possible recreation center but flags wastewater and infrastructure as near-term priorities
Summary
Councilors agreed to begin public conversation and internal planning about a municipal recreation center, including possible locations such as the senior center or consolidating school space, but several members said wastewater treatment and dredging should remain higher near-term priorities; no funding or vote was taken.
Councilors put a possible municipal recreation center on the Nov. 3 agenda and held an initial discussion that council members described as the beginning of a lengthy process rather than a decision. Several members said they support researching a center's feasibility and potential locations but emphasized that existing wastewater-treatment challenges and related infrastructure needs should remain higher near-term priorities.
Suggestions raised during the discussion included considering the senior center site for a centrally located facility, investigating use of existing school properties if consolidation becomes feasible, and reviewing Camp Cronin and other town-owned parcels. Councilors and planning-board members said the conversation should include the public, technical studies and a clear prioritization against known infrastructure projects.
No votes were taken to allocate funds or select a preferred location. Council members expressed general interest and asked staff to begin planning and public engagement as resources allow.
