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St. John Parks & Recreation board approves vendor contracts, sets community center opening

Town of St. John Parks & Recreation Board · August 19, 2025
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Summary

At its Aug. 19 meeting the Town of St. John Parks & Recreation Board approved multiple vendor contracts for the new community center, including a liquor sales agreement with Progressive Dining Group (20% revenue share after costs), several equipment purchases and $544,778.05 in bills.

The Town of St. John Parks & Recreation Board on Aug. 19 approved a slate of vendor contracts and purchases related to programming and the new community center, and set a grand-opening time for the facility. The board voted unanimously on each item called in roll call.

Board members approved independent contractor agreements for adult classes, entertainment and a range of equipment and maintenance contracts. The board accepted a contract with Adrian Elkins to teach an introductory creative writing class and approved Christine and Dixie Grigson to provide Taibo classes. It also approved a $2,450 contract for the group Felix and Fingers to perform at the upcoming community SIPs event.

Why it matters: The approvals finalize vendors and purchases needed for the community center to open and host town events this fall and winter. Several votes allocate funds from this year’s trail/repair…

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