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Select Board approves permanent Snack Shack at Memorial Park
Summary
After a presentation from baseball organizers, the board approved a 10x8 premanufactured wood Snack Shack at Memorial Park to replace a temporary tent; no hot-food prep will occur and the baseball group agreed to cover utility costs and staffing.
The New Ipswich Select Board approved installation of a 10-by-8-foot premanufactured wood Snack Shack at Memorial Park after a presentation from local baseball organizers.
A representative described the project as a replacement for a demolished building previously used for concessions and said the structure would primarily sell snacks and cold drinks; no on-site food preparation beyond use of a gas grill at the parking lot is planned. The proposed location sits next to the third-base dugout and would require slight bleacher shifts to maintain sight lines.
Board members asked about electricity and recurring meter charges; presenters said the structure could tie into an existing panel in the adjacent shed and that utility costs would be paid by the baseball program. The group discussed volunteer staffing challenges, noting the more visible location should improve volunteer willingness to operate the shed during games. The board also reviewed maintenance and access questions and confirmed that the shed would not be used for hot-food preparation.
Motion to approve the 10x8 Snack Shack as presented carried; presenters were thanked and wished a good upcoming season. The town will follow up on permitting and any required electrical hookups before installation.
