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Pierson Park concession building condemned; town expects about $100,000 in state funding
Summary
The PAFC was told the Pierson Park concession building was condemned by the Health Inspector and the town anticipates roughly $100,000 in state funds to address deficiencies; the committee will request further details from the Health Inspector before proposing next steps.
The Chair told the Public Asset and Facilities Committee that "the Pierson Park concession building was reported as having been condemned by the Health Inspector," and that the Town expects approximately $100,000 in state funding to help address the deficiencies.
The announcement came during Chair Comments at the committee’s June 23 meeting, where members asked for additional information from the Health Inspector about the specific violations and the immediate risks to park operations. The committee’s advisory role does not carry direct enforcement authority, so members said they would gather facts to inform any recommendation to the Town Council or the Town’s capital plan.
Committee members discussed next steps focused on clarifying the scope of required repairs and the funding gap beyond the anticipated state contribution. The committee also noted that smaller capital or maintenance items identified during facility assessments are tracked so they can be folded into longer-term planning and grant applications.
