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Taunton Parks & Recreation outlines programs, Memorial Park renovation and $5.5M pledged for phase work
Summary
The Parks, Cemeteries & Public Grounds department presented an overview of recreation programs, maintenance operations and capital projects including streetscape plantings, Hopewell Pool usage, a major Memorial Park renovation (phases 2–3), and an allocation of $5.5 million pledged toward park completion.
Commissioner AJ Marshall and his Parks, Cemeteries & Public Grounds team presented a department update Monday that detailed year‑round recreation programs, cemetery operations, maintenance activities and an array of capital projects — including a major renovation at Memorial Park that has secured $5.5 million in pledged funding.
The recreation division reported robust summer programming: an eight‑week day camp for 150 children, pool programming that logged about 10,500 swimmer visits this season, senior‑oriented events and community activities such as drive‑in movies, a summer concert series and the downtown Trunk or Treat. “Our marquee program is our summer festival,” Recreation Supervisor Renee Minhaj said, noting strong participation, extensive staffing and trips offsite for campers.
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