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Wildcats to revise soccer-field MOU after board raises scheduling, liability and maintenance concerns

Town of Derby Select Board · June 8, 2026
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Summary

The Select Board reviewed a Wildcats Memorandum of Understanding covering lease term, scheduling, maintenance and insurance; the Wildcats will make corrections and return the MOU. Supporters asked the board to preserve two old tennis courts for pickleball and tennis.

The board examined a proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the Wildcats governing use of town soccer fields and found multiple clauses needing clarification or revision.

Board members flagged provisions related to lease term and renewal, scheduling and use, maintenance and utilities, and liability and insurance. The Wildcats organization agreed to correct the cited sections and return the revised MOU to the board at the next meeting. During the discussion, supporters of pickleball and tennis asked the board to preserve and refurbish two of the old tennis courts rather than convert them to parking.

No formal approval or vote on the MOU occurred at this meeting.