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June 1, 2009
Town of Princeton, MA
Parks & Recreation
Regular Meeting
June 1, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.  Present were Vice Chairman Kevin Heman, Ron Milenski, Kelton Burbank, Barbara Clark, Ed Sweeney, and Parks & Rec Director Sue Shanahan. Kevin McGahey was absent. Chris Alsdorf is on leave of absence.

Parks & Rec Director Updates
  • Sue reviewed the summer programs, which include Red Cross Babysitting, Recreation Basketball, Theater Camp, and Summer Fun & Swim Lessons at the Rutland town pool.
  • The Kickoff to summer celebration will be held on June 20th. The celebration will include a variety of games, cotton candy, inflatables, and food. Volunteers are still needed.
  • The 250th Celebration Committee has requested the use of Krashes Fields for the Town Fair scheduled for August 22nd.  Sue will send a letter to the Committee granting them permission to use the fields, however, they are responsible for preparation and clean up. Vehicles are not permitted on any fields and a temporary fence needs to be installed.
  • Donation for WiFi in E. Needham Field House – Jon Fitch will provide cost.
Request for Use of Facilities & Donation Policy
The Commission reviewed the final drafts. Sue will present to the BOS at their meeting on June 8, 2009.

Playground Equipment
Barbara will contact a reprehensive to get pricing (up to $10,000) on installation and equipment. Historical Commission, Center School and Select Board will be notified as a courtesy.

Fertilize & Seed Fields
Ron will arrange to hydroseed, loam and fertilize goal areas at Krashes. He will also work on the field rotation schedule to provide options to PYS.

Administrative Business
Expenses
The following invoices were approved for payment:
  • Bath House Opening - $280.00
  • Irrigation Company - $402.75
  • Verizon – $51.12
  • PMLD- $41.20
Revenue
The following revenue was received:
  • Donation for WiFi - $2,500.00
  • Brick Purchase - $125.00
Minutes
Kelton moved to approve the May 4 meeting minutes. Kevin seconded.  All in favor (5-0).

The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm. All were in favor.

Respectfully Submitted,

_____________________
Brenda Savoie

Administrative Secretary