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New facility use form and fees approved; staff to monitor impacts on tournaments
Summary
Select Board approved a new facility use form and fee schedule for Dorsey Park, Pullinen Field and other town facilities; staff and recreation director outlined costs and potential impacts on tournaments and rental users.
The Select Board approved a new facility use form and fee schedule, with staff and Recreation Director Nick Miele explaining the rationale and cost elements for events and tournaments. Miele noted operational costs, saying maintenance and setup paint costs run about "$240/week" and suggested a base rental rate of "$150 per event" for typical uses.
Board members asked about event counts, fee flexibility, and preserving community events. Penny Wu recommended a one-year trial period for the new fee structure. The motion to move forward with the presented facility use form and fees passed unanimously; staff will review impacts and return with financial tracking after implementation.
