Recreation Committee finalizes July 18 picnic plans, votes to admit children under 4 free

The Conashaugh Lakes Recreation Committee on June 9 confirmed plans for its annual picnic on July 18, 2026, setting the event time for noon to 4 p.m., agreeing the morning setup will begin at 8:30 a.m., and approving the menu and some catering arrangements.

Committee members said MC's Kitchen & Outdoors will provide pulled pork and Clark's Sunrise Market will supply deli salads. The committee noted advertising notices are scheduled to go out on June 10. Maintenance details — including a new layout for grill serving, tent setup and a timeline for parking and security — are to be coordinated through Jill, a staff contact identified in the minutes.

The committee also took a formal step on admissions: "Vote passed for free under the age of 4," recorded in the meeting minutes. The minutes do not list a mover, seconder or a roll-call tally for the vote. The committee recorded a desire to recruit additional volunteers — ten were confirmed at the meeting with a request to add three to five more people for morning setup.

Committee Chair Kelly Veneziano emphasized volunteer roles and logistics during discussion. The meeting summary notes continued work on a cost analysis to determine whether an ice cream truck can be included as an additional vendor at the picnic, contingent on vendor pricing and budget.