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Milton Recreation Commission launches master-plan outreach, plans e‑bike rules and park projects
Summary
The commission approved minutes, advanced outreach for a new recreation master plan (soft launch 5/15, hard launch at the June 16 Farmer’s Market), and directed staff to pursue e‑bike signage and ordinance updates, perimeter-path completion, and skate‑park funding options.
Rod Moore, Chair of the Milton Recreation Commission, opened the May 13 meeting and the commission approved the April 15, 2026 minutes on a unanimous vote. Fran Tougas moved to approve the minutes with a date correction; the motion was seconded by Brandy Companion and carried 5‑0.
Hannah Luman of the Recreation Department reported increased use of e‑bikes on park grounds and said staff have reviewed the town’s park ordinance with the Town Manager and the Milton Police Department (Milton PD). Luman noted the PD had posted state e‑bike laws on Facebook and that the commission intends to update the ordinance, add or improve signage, and explore safe, designated places to ride e‑bikes.
The commission discussed a potential skate park on the other half of the basketball court. Commissioners were told capital improvement funds are available but that additional grant funding would likely be needed; the group agreed the forthcoming master‑plan survey should measure public interest before committing further resources.
Work on the perimeter path is underway but was paused briefly while the Highway Department addressed other priorities. Staff told commissioners they expect the path to be completed by mid‑June; eight benches are due to be installed next week, and staff plan to add story‑walk signage and offer sponsored memorial benches.
As part of master‑plan outreach, staff distributed business‑card‑sized QR cards (2,000 printed) and set a soft launch of the online survey for May 15, 2026, with a hard launch planned at the Farmer’s Market on June 16. Commissioners discussed additional outreach steps: staffing a table at Farmer’s Market events (target two volunteers per shift), placing lawn signs at park areas, placing a weekly community engagement board in the Town Office lobby, checking whether cards can be handed out at voting polls on May 19, and entering a float with a banner in the July 4 parade to promote the survey.
Staff also outlined possible new events: a 1‑ or 3‑mile fundraising run (Turkey Trot) in partnership with Track and Field, and a Milton‑resident‑only "Dumpster Day" to collect resident waste and connect with organizations that repurpose items; staff are collecting logistics and funding options from other towns.
Commissioners reviewed Green Up Day participation and collection totals: 423 volunteers; 151 miles covered; about 30 cubic yards of compacted trash; 12 cubic yards of furniture; 140 tires; and 392 bags of trash.
The commission encouraged ongoing volunteer recruitment and reminded members to sign up for event volunteer shifts via the provided SharePoint link. The meeting closed with staff reminders about where to find meeting documents and a recording on Milton’s SharePoint. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
