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Community-funded skate park upgrade cleared; DPW authorized to contract
Summary
The Peterborough Select Board authorized DPW Director Seth MacLean to negotiate a contract with Tailblock for a community-funded skate park renovation after presenters said more than $50,000 was raised and permits were approved. The board was told maintenance is expected to cost about $2,500 every three years.
The Peterborough Select Board on Aug. 6 authorized the town’s Department of Public Works director to negotiate and enter a contract with Tailblock for planned improvements to the local skate park. Chris Anderson presented updated drawings and reported that fundraising has produced just over $50,000 and that the project has obtained the required permit.
Anderson said businesses, civic organizations including the Kiwanis and more than 20 community members contributed to the effort. The Rec Committee approved $5,000 from the Isabelle Miller Fund for skate park programming. Chair Tyler Ward moved to authorize DPW Director Seth MacLean to negotiate and execute the contract; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
Town Administrator Nicole MacStay told the board there would be no charge to use the skate park. MacStay also said that, so long as components are built to generally accepted standards, the facility is treated as "use at your own risk," similar to Cunningham Pond. Anderson said the Adam Nation Ames Memorial Bench, donated by John Kaufold, will be placed on the northern side of the park.
The board heard that Tim Herlihy, the town’s code enforcement officer, has been working closely with the contractor and that money needs to be in hand to begin work. Project supporters said the goal is to complete contracting and start construction before fall 2024. The town’s expected maintenance cost for the renovated park is roughly $2,500 every three years.
Next steps: DPW Director Seth MacLean will begin contract negotiations with Tailblock; the board’s authorization allows the town to finalize agreements and move toward construction pending receipt of funds.
