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Board hears Lou Dennis Park timeline, FEMA trail repair options and maintenance priorities
Summary
Staff told the Town of Newburgh Parks Board the Lou Dennis playground work is expected to begin in March/April, reported options to secure $50,000 in FEMA trail repairs (riprap, gabion baskets or concrete wall) and outlined plans for donor bricks, art-square displays and maintenance projects including a proposed metal fence replacement.
The parks staff updated the board on construction timing for Lou Dennis Community Park, options for trail repairs tied to FEMA reimbursement, donor-artifact preservation and routine maintenance needs.
On timing, the staff member said the playground contractor is expected to begin initial work in March with installation continuing into April. "They think they're going to start in March with the playground," the staff member said, but added that a confirmed groundbreaking date had not been provided; staff will circulate dates and schedule a formal groundbreaking once a date is confirmed so donors and…
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