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Commission appoints two residents to Parks & Recreation board
Summary
The commission unanimously appointed Eddie Keplinger and Greg Healy to three-year terms on the Hardy County Parks & Recreation Board and discussed field needs for youth sports and potential collaboration with regional partners.
The commission considered a request from the county Parks and Recreation Board to appoint two residents — Eddie Keplinger and Greg Healy — to three-year terms on the Hardy County Parks & Recreation Board, effective March 1. A commissioner moved and the motion was seconded; the voice vote recorded ayes with no opposition and the appointment was approved.
Members discussed youth-sports facility shortages, fencing and dugouts at Brighton Park and the need to explore grants for playgrounds, fencing and field certification. Parks staff and commissioners said they will pursue possible grant opportunities to address field and fencing shortfalls and may collaborate with regional partners for additional support.
What happens next: The newly appointed board members will assume their terms and Parks staff will pursue grant opportunities to address youth-sports field needs.
