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 March 7, 2017 5:30PM Memorial School Cafeteria 615 Rollstone Street Fitchburg, MA 01420 Pledge of Allegiance Minutes: January 5, 2017 Meeting Department Reports:  Community Development Report  Parks Maintenance Report  Riverfront Parks & Trails Fund Update  Recreation Director’s Report  Friends of Coggshall Update Old Business: New Business: Discussion on proposal by the Fitchburg Youth Football Association to install a  permanent spectator barrier.3  Park Permit request by the Fitchburg Street Hockey League for the use of Coolidge Park for annual Street Hockey League Carnival fundraiser.  Request to accept donation of infield materials and labor by the Fitchburg Youth Softball Association.  Park Permit request by the Fitchburg Farmers’ Market for the use of the Upper Common on Thursdays from June 8-Octover 26, 2017 for the annual Summer Market.  Fitchburg Historical Commission Members to discuss planning for the upcoming Rededication of the Monument Park Historic District in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the district.  Discussion on small project related to the fencing at Monument Park with members of the Fitchburg Historical Commission  Annual Easter Egg Hunt updates and scheduling.  Discussion on Robert J. Crowley Lifeguard needs and potential wages and stipends. Community Issues: Open Forum 301 Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Fitchburg, MA 01420 • Phone: (978) 829-1815 • Fax: (978) 345-9678