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Rockport to use reserves for $10,000 playground repairs; committee discusses cost-sharing and inspection process
Summary
After a walk-through identified safety issues at the main playground, the district said it would tap reserves to fund about $10,000 in urgent repairs; members discussed sharing costs with the town and creating a regular inspection schedule to move from reactive repairs to planned maintenance.
Town and district staff reported a playground assessment found worn and broken equipment requiring immediate attention. The district said an estimate for immediate repairs is "approaching about $10,000," and recommended using reserve funds to complete repairs within an estimated six to eight weeks rather than waiting for capital outlay funding tied to town meeting.
Committee members asked whether the playground is town or school responsibility and whether costs could be shared; staff said a shared model is under discussion and that the district plans to contract annual vendor walk-throughs to shift toward preventive maintenance. Members emphasized that inclusionary equipment (an adaptive piece) should be prioritized.
