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Ludlow recreation fund eyed to replace failing treadmill; committee discusses fee changes
Summary
At its March 10 meeting the Ludlow Recreation Committee heard that the recreation facilities fund is expected to hold about $79,000 on July 1, 2026, and discussed replacing a treadmill priced at $4,000–$5,000 and potential changes to facility fees. No formal purchase was authorized.
At the March 10 Ludlow Recreation Committee meeting, committee members and a public commenter raised concerns about worn fitness-room equipment and whether the recreation facilities fund could be used to replace it. Parks and Recreation Director Nick Miele said the fund will contain about $79,000 for capital projects as of July 1, 2026.
Pat Gray, speaking during the public-comment portion, noted the treadmill in the fitness room is “in bad shape and shuts off randomly” and suggested using the facilities fund to buy a new machine and then replenishing the fund through fundraising. Scott Baitz said the committee cannot borrow against the fund and the fund is intended for larger capital purchases; Miele added the account could be used for significant items, even a municipal vehicle. Committee members discussed options but did not move to purchase equipment at the meeting.
Members also debated user-fee structure: Gray said only fitness-room members currently pay while basketball-court users do not, and Scott Baitz said the committee is in the process of changing that policy. No formal motion to change fees or to authorize purchasing equipment carried forward at the meeting; members agreed to inventory fitness-room equipment and pursue fundraising options before taking formal action.
