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Town says golf-course master plan will preserve about 90 acres of green space while allowing a 4‑acre rec center
Summary
Town Manager told the board the adopted master plan for the 99+ acre golf course will preserve and enhance roughly 90 acres of green space while relocating the sports complex and placing a 4‑acre rec center elsewhere on the site; staff emphasized ADA-compliant trails and wetland constraints.
Town Manager (chancellor) updated the board on the golf-course master plan, saying the original plan for the 99+ acre site included a senior facility, sports complex, skate park and trails. The board earlier decided to relocate the sports complex and refocus the proposal toward a new recreation center (about 4 acres). The manager said that change adds approximately 20 acres back to preserved green space and that "with the full design and development of the golf course under the current master plan ... there will be 90 full acres of green space preserved and enhanced."
Staff explained that some areas are constrained by wetlands and that improvements include ADA-compliant trails, additional ponds and stormwater features. Commissioners and members of the public voiced differing opinions: some speakers urged keeping the land as-is and preserving existing green space, while others said the town needs a larger Parks & Rec facility to meet growing demand. Town leaders noted the town is pursuing state funds (HB 327) and said the project remains subject to budget decisions and public input at upcoming meetings.
Why it matters: The update clarifies how the town intends to balance recreation facility needs and open-space preservation. The board emphasized outreach and planned public input sessions for park design and the board’s budget workshops and hearings will address funding and tax-rate considerations.
