Board of Park Commissioners

CITY OF FITCHBURG RECREATION DEPARTMENT Board of Park Commissioners Jon Ricciutti, Chairman James McGrath, Vice-Chairman Nathan LaRose, Recreation Director Mary Giannetti Beth Robbins, Administrative Assistant Dave Madigan Mary Whitney Board of Park Commissioners Meeting February 6, 2018 5:30 PM Memorial Middle School Library 615 Rollstone Street Fitchburg, MA 01420 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of the Minutes: December 7, 2017 Selection of Board Chair and Vice Chair Department Reports:  Community Development Report  Parks Maintenance Report  Friends of Coggshall Park Report  Riverfront Parks and Trails Fund Report  Recreation Director's Report Old Business:  Updates on the Dog Park design grant  Discussion on amending the Park Rules (tabled)  Discussion on purchasing additional chairs and tables for Coggshall Park. (tabled)  Updates on Signage for South Fitchburg Playground & Joanne Fitz Memorial Playground New Business  Park Assignments for Commissioners  Request by FSU Sigma Tau Gamma use of Coggshall Park – Date to be determined  Request by Amtgaurd for use of a park throughout the year for regular LARP events  Discussion on need for tree trimming and maintenance at the Upper Common  Request by resident to have a photoshoot at Coggshall Park with a horse Community Issues: Open Forum 301 Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Fitchburg, MA 01420 • Phone: (978) 829-1815 • Fax: (978) 345-9678