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Parks Commission to return with pavilion-rental policy after board questions on fees and insurance

Town of Hubbardston Select Board · April 22, 2026
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Summary

The Parks Commission proposed reserving and charging for rentals of the Curtis Rec pavilion. Board members raised questions about whether prior state funding restricts charging fees, when certificates of insurance would be required, enforcement of reserved times and possible policing burdens; the board asked Parks to return with a draft policy at the next meeting.

The Parks Commission presented an initial proposal to allow residents to reserve and pay a fee to use the Curtis Rec pavilion for small private gatherings. The commission said many towns charge nominal fees and use a revolving fund to maintain facilities, and that their preliminary work suggests a policy could allow family events with no COI but require insurance for larger…

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