Board of Park Commissioners

CITY OF FITCHBURG RECREATION DEPARTMENT Board of Park Commissioners Jon Ricciutti, Chairman James McGrath, Vice-Chairman Nathan LaRose, Recreation Director Dave Madigan Beth Robbins, Administrative Assistant Andy Roy Mary Whitney Board of Park Commissioners Meeting July 7, 2016 5:30PM Memorial School Cafeteria 615 Rollstone Street Fitchburg, MA 01420 Pledge of Allegiance Minutes: June 13, 2016 Meeting Department Reports:  Community Development Report  Friends of Coggshall Update  Riverfront Parks & Trails Update  Parks Maintenance Report  Recreation Director’s Report Old Business:  Update on Park Permit request for Multicultural Music and Arts Festival – April 15, 2016 at Monument Park.  Discussion on Dog Park Locations and potential grant submissions. New Business:  Discussion on Removal of Riverfront Park sign on Commercial Street and relocation of memorial from triangle garden.  Request by Riverfront Parks and Trails Fund Committee regarding irrigation and maintenance at Riverfront Park.  Discussion on Potential Projects to propose to NewVue Communities and Crossroads Church for an October community Clean Up.  Park Permit request by Representative Stephen Hay for a Community Event at Coolidge Park on August 6th.  Faith in Action International Ministry park permit request for Riverfront Park on 23, 2016 from 8-6pm for Community Outreach  Beth Eden Baptist church Park Permit request for regular Religious Meetings on Saturday Evenings from 5:30 – 7:30 at the Upper Common.  MOC Presentation on 5 Park Audits through the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design review. Community Issues 301 Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Fitchburg, MA 01420 • Phone: (978) 829-1815 • Fax: (978) 345-9678