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Parks commission told to seek Land and Water Conservation Fund approval for playground; harbor ordinance amendment set for town meeting
Summary
The board learned the Land and Water Conservation Fund requires project proposals and permission before playground work; staff also said a harbor ordinance amendment will be placed on the upcoming town meeting warrant.
The Select Board on Jan. 7 heard that the town's planned playground project could be eligible for Land and Water Conservation Fund support but must receive approval before proceeding.
Town staff reported an email from Doug Beck of the Land and Water Conservation Fund explaining that the parks commission must submit a proposal for permission to use those funds and that, if approved, funds could be used for both restrooms and playground work under certain conditions. "We have to get permission from... [the fund administrators], so the parks department would have to draw up a proposal, submit it to these folks, and they will approve it or not approve it," the town administrator said.
Separately, the board noted it will place a harbor ordinance amendment on the same town meeting warrant as a fire-alarm ordinance change; both amendments were described as planned warrant articles for the upcoming town meeting.
Staff said they will consult with the parks commission and planning staff to prepare the necessary grant proposal and public-notice materials before the town meeting.
