Pierson will remove worn playground equipment; replacement funding not available
Aug 7, 2026
Aug 7, 2026
Council agreed to remove an aging playground unit flagged by staff as a safety risk but noted the town lacks funding to replace commercial-grade equipment, which can cost over $29,000.
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Mayor Gray Leonard raised a citizen complaint about an old piece of playground equipment near the community center that has deteriorated despite repeated repairs. Council members agreed the unit should be removed to avoid injury.
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