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Town cancels 2026 Summer Recreation, cites school construction and Haldane site issues
Summary
Town Board approved canceling the 2026 Summer Recreation program after staff reported capital projects at local schools and an unsafe culvert at the Haldane Center; board also approved modest repairs to Haldane facilities.
Councilman Sue Haynes updated the board on repairs at the Haldane Center and field work planned by volunteers. Haynes said a dehumidifier was repaired for $900 and that dirt for field repairs was obtained for $1,100 with volunteer labor pledged.
Haynes told the board that ongoing capital improvement projects at both schools and an unsafe culvert at the Haldane Center make it unsafe to host the Summer Recreation program this year. "A motion was made by Councilman Pappa and seconded by Councilwoman Haynes to cancel 2026 Summer Recreation," the minutes record; the motion passed unanimously on roll call. The board did not identify alternate town‑run locations for the summer program in the minutes.
Board members noted volunteer support for field work but emphasized that construction and safety concerns were the deciding factors behind canceling the program. The cancellation will affect families planning to enroll children; the minutes do not specify any refund or alternate programming plans.
