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Pleasantville Boy Scout seeks village help to build permanent dodgeball pit at park
Summary
Kean Kelly, a local Boy Scout, asked the Village Council for permission and help locating and installing a permanent dodgeball pit at Pleasantville Park; council members offered to review placement, assist with mulch purchases and provide letters if requested.
Kean Kelly, a Boy Scout and high-school sophomore, presented a fundraising and project plan to the Pleasantville Village Council on Sept. 12, asking permission to install a permanent dodgeball pit at Pleasantville Park.
Kelly described the proposed structure (about 15 by 20 by 26–28 feet tall), fundraising through popcorn sales and Scout-account funds, and a timeline aiming for late October or early November. He said he would seek discounts or free shipping from the seller and would request village support for materials such as mulch or cloth and help publicizing the project.
Council members and staff responded supportively: they said the village would visit potential park locations, can purchase certain materials through the village to reduce cost, and offered to help with social media outreach and a letter of support if Kelly requests one later. Staff asked Kelly to keep officials updated by email as fundraising and ordering progress.
The council did not take a formal vote but instructed staff (Casey) to track the project and to coordinate on site selection and installation details.
Ending: Kelly was told to continue fundraising and to provide the village with the specific material needs and timeline; the council offered practical help with installation logistics and purchase options.
