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Parks board delays playground announcement, debates 14-foot "ninja" ramp versus lower climbing feature
Summary
The Town of Newburgh Parks Board said it will hold a press release until a Ready Grant pre-commitment is finalized and vendor pricing is confirmed. Members questioned a proposed 14-foot ramp for a ‘ninja’ course and discussed replacing it with a lower, bouldering-style climbing feature for broader community access.
The Town of Newburgh Parks Board on Monday discussed a Ready Grant pre-commitment tied to the Lou Dennis Community Park playground and agreed to delay any public announcement until the town receives the official commitment letter and a final quote from vendor Midstate.
Board members and Park Pals representatives reviewed a draft press release but said messaging must wait for confirmed funding amounts and delivery dates. Staff and volunteers said an initial public posting used data from the original grant…
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