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Commission Reports Park Improvements, Equipment Updates and Skate‑park Grant Work
Summary
Commissioners reported positive usage of new playground equipment and rising disc‑golf activity, discussed removal of a noncompliant structure, and said staff is pursuing a skate‑park funding strategy including a Land and Water Conservation application and an August Community Parks and Playgrounds grant.
Commission members reported steady and positive use of recent park investments, noting new playground equipment and increased activity such as tennis, pickleball and disc golf at Seaton Decatur Park.
Staff said the purple climber was removed and new playground equipment has been installed but weather has delayed final servicing. Commissioners said a noncompliant play feature (described in the meeting as a “centipede”) will be removed soon and the group will discuss replacement options at a future meeting; repurposing parts (for example saving a sculptural head for park signage) was suggested.
On grants, staff said the town is working with Bower Berlin to pursue funding. The commission recently submitted a Land and Water Conservation Fund application and plans to apply for the Community Parks and Playgrounds grant in August to support a skate‑park project, pending grant outcomes and council approvals.
Next steps: staff will present replacement options for the removed equipment at a future meeting and will report back on grant application status as awards are confirmed.
