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Community center staff report: patio slab paused, program software deferred, sticker logistics and a busy summer calendar
Summary
The Harwich Facilities Committee heard updates that a planned patio slab and shade structure are on hold pending site confirmation and cost estimates; program software installation is delayed until the next fiscal year for lack of funds; beach/transfer-station sticker sales have new hours and staffing; and the community center outlined a full summer events calendar.
Committee members on June 12 were briefed on multiple community center operations items and summer programming plans.
Patio slab and shade-structure: staff reported an agreed plan from a prior meeting but decided to pause work until the acting recreation director and other stakeholders can be involved. Members raised concerns about site grading, the presence of a generator limiting available locations and the potential cost of retaining walls; a staff member will obtain ballpark cost estimates and review two alternative locations before proceeding.
Program software and budget timing: staff have identified a company to implement program software but said programming and installation will not occur until the next fiscal year (after July 1) because the current fiscal year has no budget for programming costs. Equipment purchases had been budgeted, but software and implementation funding must wait.
Sticker sales and operational changes: town staff described a new schedule for beach and transfer-station sticker sales with daytime sales at town hall and evening sales at the recreation office; the treasurer’s office provided additional staffing support. Weekend sales begin the Saturday after Father’s Day, and staff are tracking volumes and customer feedback to refine hours and logistics.
Summer events and programs: the director presented a packed calendar, including Cape Harmony concerts, an e-bike safety session with a Harwich police lieutenant, mindfulness and CPR/Narcan trainings, an ice-cream kickoff with the Council on Aging, a family 'Lost Slipper Challenge' scavenger event on July 7, a bike bonanza, and partnered weekend activities with local businesses. Staff noted volunteer and donation needs (for example, donated ice cream) and emphasized partnerships that stretch the budget for free public programming.
Staff also thanked scheduling staff for resolving room-use requests and recognized an employee for performing the Heimlich/CPR to assist someone before emergency responders arrived. The committee confirmed cancelling the July meeting and switching regular meetings to a Wednesday schedule starting in August.
