The Parks & Recreation Commission engaged in an extended debate about financial aid policies during its meeting Monday night. Jon Lewitus, director of the Parks & Recreation Department, brought the matter before the commission in the hopes of amending and...
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Parks & Recreation Commission approves new program registration cancellation policy, receives Pyne Field update
The Parks & Recreation Commission at its meeting Tuesday evening voted 4-0 to approve a new program registration refund and cancellation policy because last-minute cancellations have created a burden for department staff and vendors. Parks & Rec Director Jon...
Parks & Rec Commission discusses withdrawn EMC Park lot parking agreement
The Parks & Recreation Commission learned Tuesday night that the high school’s proposed parking agreement for EMC Park had been withdrawn. Parks & Recreation Director Jon Lewitus reported a conversation between he and Susan Rothermich during a separate...
Parks & Recreation Commission questions proposed student parking fees at EMC Park lot
The Parks & Recreation Commission tackled a hefty agenda Tuesday night, with student parking at the EMC Park parking lot and the potential for charging fees generating the most discussion. Parks & Rec Director Jon Lewitus discussed the continuing problem with...
Parks & Recreation Commission defines need for written policies, approves gaga pit
The Parks & Recreation Commission at its meeting Tuesday evening discussed the need to have written policies in place regarding program registration for out-of-town residents as well as scholarship parameters for lower-income Hopkinton residents. Department...
Parks & Rec approves EMC Park allergen signage, eyes skateboard event for Nov. 12
The Parks & Recreation Commission voted 3-0 to approve a sign at EMC Park to alert visitors to the dangers of eating near playground equipment for people who have food allergies. The concept of the sign originated with Reese Robledo as a class project when she was...
Parks & Rec discusses need for more space due to growth
The Parks & Recreation Department is simultaneously experiencing tremendous growth and a challenging staff loss, Director Jay Guelfi told commissioners at a hybrid Parks & Recreation Commission meeting Thursday night. At the start of the meeting, Guelfi...
Parks & Rec discusses sustainability, pending projects
The Parks & Recreation Commission at its Wednesday meeting learned about the efforts of the town’s Climate Action Workgroup to promote sustainability and discussed potential ways in which the commission can work with the group. The Climate Action Workgroup is a...
Parks & Rec roundup: Pickleball court plans under review
At its meeting on Wednesday, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed the designs for public pickleball courts, the town’s “all-hands meeting” as well as current and upcoming projects. Consultant Andrew Leonard attended the meeting to present a design for...
Parks & Rec roundup: Commission prioritizes maintenance of new turf fields
At its meeting on Wednesday, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed the maintenance of the new Fruit Street turf field, Town Common property requests and Community Preservation Committee projects. With the turf field construction phase now complete, the...
Parks & Rec Commission: No cricket pitch at Reed Park, but other options to be explored
If the Hopkinton Cricket Club is to add another pitch to use for a sport that is growing in popularity, it will have to be somewhere other than Reed Park, with the Parks & Recreation Commission giving the proposal four thumbs down in a unanimous vote Wednesday...
Parks & Rec roundup: Organic lawn care considered for Town Common
At its meeting on Tuesday, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed the possibility of switching to organic grass at the Town Common as well as updates regarding the Fruit Street fields project and spring and summer programming. Jim Agabedis of Minuteman...