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Residents urge preservation of Glasgow tennis courts as Council weighs grant and relocation options for pickleball

County Council of Dorchester County · July 16, 2024
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Summary

Residents, the James G. Busick Tennis Foundation and Council members debated resurfacing Glasgow Tennis Courts and where to site pickleball courts; the tennis foundation said it raised significant funds and seeks full-site resurfacing for tennis use.

Several residents and stakeholders addressed the Council on July 16 urging preservation of the Glasgow Tennis Courts and expressing concern about relocating pickleball to Christ Rock.

Kemp Brooks, president of the James G. Busick Tennis Foundation, said the foundation has invested $444,921 into the County and seeks funding to resurface the entire nine-court facility so it remains suitable for tennis. He said the grant tied to resurfacing requires that all nine courts be addressed for…

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