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Sherman commission approves three Lobster Fest dates, OKs student food-truck lunch and scout pavilion use; schedules vendor-rule review
Summary
The Sherman Park and Recreation Commission approved pavilion use for Scouts and a student-council food-truck lunch and granted The Daily Market three "Lobster Fest" dates, while voting to review the commission's 1984 rules on licensed refreshment vendors at its June 8 meeting to address commercial-use policy, insurance and beneficiary requirements.
The Sherman Park and Recreation Commission on May 11 approved three Town Park pavilion dates for The Daily Market's "Lobster Fest," granted the Sherman School Student Council permission for two food trucks at Veterans' Field on June 1, and approved pavilion use by Scout Troops 48 and 179 for an end-of-year ceremony and possible lifeguard training.
Chairman Fran Frattini told attendees the commission's Rules and Regulations for Commission Supervised Property prohibit commercial use of the Town Park unless proceeds benefit a local nonprofit. "Commercial use of the Town Park is prohibited unless the proceeds will be for the benefit of a local non-profit organization such as Sherman Cares, Animal welfare etc.," Frattini said. Rich Parente of The Daily Market said he would provide the required insurance form, coordinate with the Health Department and notify the commission which local organization would receive proceeds.
Addy Yagid, student council president at Sherman School, asked for two food-truck spaces on June 1 to help students and staff during an ongoing construction-impacted year; the commission approved the request after discussing setup, cleanup and dismissal-time traffic coordination. James Parker, representing Scout Troop 48, requested pavilion use for June 15 for Troops 48 and 179; that request was also approved and the pavilion fee was waived.
Commissioners discussed how a change to the town ordinance might allow limited commercial activity while retaining commission control through the application process and insurance requirements. First Selectman Don Lowe reminded the commission that any proposed ordinance change would require Board of Selectmen consideration and a vote at a Town Meeting. On a motion by T.J. Fazzone, seconded by Patrick Dillet, the commission voted to review Section A #13 of the October 4, 1984 Rules and Regulations governing licensed refreshment vendors and to discuss proposed revisions at the June 8, 2026 meeting.
The Daily Market events were approved with the condition that the beneficiary of proceeds be identified before each event and that Parente provide evidence of insurance and Health Department coordination. The commission said it would work with event organizers to resolve any facility reservation conflicts.
