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Volunteers to supplement DPW for park maintenance, committee says
Summary
The committee proposed periodic volunteer work parties to help with raking, cleaning monuments, and flag maintenance alongside town DPW, citing limited DPW capacity and the success of other volunteer garden crews.
Committee members proposed volunteer work parties to supplement the Orleans Department of Public Works' park maintenance, citing complex mowing requirements and limited DPW staffing.
Chair Kevin Higgins suggested scheduling spring and fall work parties for tasks such as raking, scrubbing monuments and cleaning up after events, saying "It's the least we could do for the veterans." Members compared the approach to other successful volunteer crews in town and agreed to coordinate with DPW staff to define tasks and timing. The committee also confirmed access to a police-station storage locker for flags and markers and discussed monitoring the punch list for remaining plantings and finishing touches.
The group asked staff to follow up with DPW to identify specific maintenance needs, dates for volunteer efforts and whether any materials or equipment are needed for the work parties.
