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Francoeur/Babcock tournament raised more than $6,000; commission to brief Selectboard on truck-in-ice incident
Summary
At the April 6 meeting the Gilford Parks and Recreation Commission reported the Francoeur/Babcock tournament raised over $6,000 and discussed a truck that drove through the ice into the lake; commissioners said Rick Nelson and Thom Francoeur will bring the removal plan and safety concerns to the Selectboard.
The Gilford Parks and Recreation Commission reported April 6 that the Francoeur/Babcock tournament generated more than $6,000 in proceeds, and commissioners flagged a separate safety and property concern after a truck went through the ice and into the lake.
Director Matt Mansur reviewed the Director’s report and told commissioners about the tournament’s fundraising total and the vehicle incident. Commissioners recorded that the truck will be removed by coming onto Gilford Beach; Rick Nelson and Thom Francoeur said they plan to raise the matter with the Gilford Selectboard to discuss access and removal logistics.
The discussion centered on safety and beach access rather than a formal motion; the minutes record the commission’s intention to take the concern to the Selectboard for coordination on removal. The minutes do not specify the removal contractor, timeline, or any environmental mitigation steps.
The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for May 4, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., where further updates could be reported if the Selectboard discussion occurs before then.
