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Board of Parks

Regular Meeting

Lowell, MA · March 30, 2022

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ORGANIZATION: BOARD OF PARKS DATE: WEDNESDAY MARCH 30, 2022 TIME: 6:00PM LOCATION: CITY HALL 375 Merrimack St. MAYOR’S RECEPTION ROOM, 2ND FLOOR LOWELL, MA 01852 AGENDA recreation@lowellma.gov Members in attendance: Chairman John Linnehan Ryan Rourke Tom Caunter Meeting Called to order at 6:13pm Item 1 – Amy Harris I am hoping to gather info and resources to attempt getting all school playgrounds to have communication boards for nonverbal children. Requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 2 – Paul Breault – Car Show Anne Dean Welcome Regatta Festival Field-Multipurpose Field Saturday June 11, 2022 8am-4pm Non-Resident Adult Fee $100.00 per 2 hour block x 4 blocks = $400 Held the last couple of years. Was not held in 202 but returned in 2021 with 135 cars. They are looking to have 200 this year. Motion made by Tom Caunter, 2nd by Ryan Rourke to approve the item with a fee of $400. Approved Unanimously. Item 3 – Julie Peal – McAuliffe Elementary School – Outdoor Cultural Event Gage Field-Martin “Mickey” Finn Little League Baseball Field Wednesday April 27, 2022 5:30pm-7:30pm ITEM WILL BE A CONFLICT WITH CENTRALVILLE BASEBALL (ITEM 8) NO FEE FOR A SCHOOL YOUTH EVENT Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50 Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 4 – Hetal Patel – Cricket A.) Hovey Field – Field I Sundays and Saturdays May 15 – August 7, 2022 8am-12pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00 per 2 hour block x 50 blocks = $1250 Does not need Hovey field if Hadley is approved. B.) Hadley Park Senior League Baseball Field Saturdays and Sundays May 7 - August 21, 2022 10am-12pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00 per 2 hour block x 64 blocks = $1600 Requestor only needs 9 dates. Board said to give him the 9 dates that are not a conflict and will have other groups in if there is a conflict down the road. Motion made by Ryan Rourke to approve the 9 dates for a fee of $450, second by Tom Caunter. Approved Unanimously. Item 5 - Ronnie Eaton – Baseball This may conflict with Over 30, Northeast Baseball and Legion Baseball Alumni Field July 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 21, 27, 28, 29, 2022 7pm – 11pm Sundays July 10, 24, 31 2022 10am – 2pm Resident Adult Fee $150.00 per 4 hour block x 12 blocks = $1,800 Light Fee $50 per 4 hours $50.00 x 9 block = $450 Custodial fee $120.00x 12 days = $1,440 Total charge per 9 days= $3690 Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50 Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 6 - Mark Cibulski – Baseball Cawley Stadium Alumni Field Sunday May 1, 2022 8am-12pm Sunday June 5, 2022 8am-12pm Friday July 8, 2022 7pm-11pm Sunday July 24, 2022 4pm-8pm Sunday August 14, 2022 5pm-9pm Resident Adult Fee $150.00 per 4 hour block x 5 blocks = $750 Custodial Fee $120/4 hours X 5 = $600 Lights Fee $50/4 hour block X 2 = $100 Total Resident = $1450 Motion made by Tom Caunter to approve the dates for the Resident fee total of $1450, second by Ryan Rourke. Approved Unanimously. Item 7 – Katelyn Sandoval – Birthday Party- Represented by Juan Sandoval Shedd Park Pavilion Sunday July 17, 2022 1pm-5pm Non-Resident Youth Fee $60.00/2hr block X 2 = $120 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Youth Total $240 Adult Total $320 Motion made by Tom Caunter to approve the dates for the Non - Resident Youth fee total of $240, second by Ryan Rourke. Approved Unanimously. Item 8 – Robert Belanger – Centralville Baseball Gage Park Concession Stand Monday – Friday April 4 – July 29, 2022 5pm-7pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 THIS WILL BE A CONFLICT WITH DIY LOWELL ON MAY 14 & 21. IT WILL ALSO BE A CONFLICT WITH ITEM 3. Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50 Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 9 – Pamela Miller – Coalition for a Better Acre-Represented by Rebecca Ludvino North Common Stage Park Clean up Saturday April 23, 2022 8am-4pm Acrefest Saturday June 11, 2022 10am-6pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 This is a celebration lunch after the cleanup where pizza, fruit and salad would be served. No cooking will be done. Motion was made by Ryan Rourke and second by Tom Caunter to approve the motion as written. Approved Unanimously. Item 10 – Melissa Maille – 1st Birthday Party Shedd Park Pavilion Saturday July 23, 2022 3pm-7pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block X 2 = $0 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total $120 Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50 Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 11 – Karen Bostwick - LYSA Edwards St. Park Concession Stand March 1 – November 19, 2022 8am-8pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50 Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 12 – Ryan Rourke – Highlands Sports Association A.) Highlands Park – Loucraft Concession Stand March 1 – November 30, 2022 8am-10pm B.) Hadley Park – Senior Baseball Field Saturdays and Sundays April 2 – June 26, 2022 12pm-8pm Saturdays July 2 – November 26, 2022 8am-8pm Sundays July 3 – November 27, 2022 12pm-8pm Mondays – Fridays April 1 – November 30, 2022 6pm-8pm C.) Highland Park – Loucraft Field Mondays – Fridays April 1 – November 30, 2022 6pm-10pm Saturdays and Sundays April 2 – November 27, 2022 8am-10pm D.) Highland Park – DeCosta Field Mondays – Fridays April 1 – November 30, 2022 6pm-8pm Saturdays and Sundays April 2 – November 27, 2022 8am-8pm E.) Highland Park – Bob Vigeant Instructional T-Ball Field Mondays – Fridays April 1 – November 30, 2022 6pm-8pm Saturdays and Sundays April 2 – November 27, 2022 8am-8pm F.) Callery Park Conroy Softball Field Mondays – Fridays April 1 – November 30, 2022 6pm-8pm Saturdays and Sundays April 2 – November 27, 2022 8am-8pm Typically permitted by Lowell Girls Softball and Callery Park G.) Ventura Softball Field Saturdays and Sundays April 2 – November 27, 2022 8am-8pm Mondays – Fridays April 1 – November 30, 2022 6pm-8pm Typically permitted by Lowell Girls Softball and Callery Park H.) Durkin T-Ball Field Saturdays and Sundays April 2 – November 27, 2022 8am-8pm Mondays – Fridays April 1 – November 30, 2022 6pm-8pm This is a T Ball field and should only be used for younger kids I.) McPherson Park – M1 – Farley Softball Field Mondays- Fridays March 28 – November 30 6pm-8pm Saturdays and Sundays March 26 – November 27, 2022 8am-8pm Typically permitted by Lowell Girls Softball J.) McPherson Park – M2- Sweatt Softball Field Mondays – Fridays March 28 – November 30, 2022 6pm-8pm Saturdays and Sundays March 26 – November 27, 2022 8am-8pm Typically permitted by Lowell Girls Softball K.) McPherson Park – M3- Vigeant Field Mondays – Fridays March 28 – November 30, 2022 6pm-8pm Saturdays and Sundays March 26 – November 27, 2022 8am-8pm Typically permitted by Lowell Girls Softball Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Tom Caunter said the time was too much to compare to the number of kids. Highlands explained this was for all softball in the City not just Highlands. They are taking over Lowell Girls’ Softball. Motion was made by Tom Caunter, Second by John Linnehan to approve the dates and times proposed for no fee. Unanimously approved. Item 13 – Melinda Parry – ACE Lowell Center- Soccer Tournament A.) Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – Lucas Carvalho Soccer Field Saturday July 16, 2022 1pm-5pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total Fee $170 B.) Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – Lucas Carvalho Soccer Field Saturday August 27, 2022 1pm-5pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total Fee $170 Melissa Parry said they hope for about 40 people to attend. 4-5 teams of players. It is a two part soccer tournament to build community in the refugee community. IN 2021 it was small with 3 teams and about 25 people. One motion was made for both dates by Tom Caunter and second by Ryan Rourke to approve the dates and times for a total $340. Approved Unanimously. Item 14 – David Crear – S.T.E.P. Program for ages 7+-Joined by Charlie Soiles A.) Baseball and Kickball Games Oliveria Park – Oliveria Little League Field Fridays May 6 – September 2, 2022 6pm-8pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Non-profit 501C3 that works with handicapped kids. Work also with RARA as a partner organization, but RARA caters to older people than this group. Currently do tae kwon do and indoor soccer for ages 9 or 10 up to 55. Looking to partner with eh Centralvilel Warriors program and in the past did events at Callery Park. Motion made by Ryan Rourke to approve dates and times for no fee, second by Tom Caunter. Approved Unanimously. Item 15 – Amy Doiron – Moody School Family Picnic in the Park Fort Hill Park - Greenspace Wednesday May 25, 2022 5pm-7pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Motion made by Ryan Rourke and second by Tom Caunter to approve as written. Approved Unanimously. Item 16 – Ellen Netishen – Moody School Field Day Fort Hill Park – Greenspace Friday June 17, 2022 9:30am-11:30am Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 This is the 30th year, but only the 29th event due to COVID. Motion made by Tom Caunter and second by Ryan Rourke to approve as written. Approved Unanimously. Item 17- Matthew LeLacheur – PYO Baseball A.) Pawtucket Memorial Park – Montbleau Field Concession Stand Mondays - Sundays March 28 - November 18, 2022 8am-10pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 B.) LeBlanc Park – Raymond J Boutin Concession Stand Mondays - Sundays March 28 - November 18, 2022 8am-10pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 C.) Father Maguire Playground – Concession Stand Mondays - Sundays March 28 – June 30, 2022 8am-10pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Motion made by Tom Caunter and second by Ryan Rourke to approve Items A, B, C as written. Approved Unanimously D.) PYO Baseball wants their permit for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights at Campbell Field extended until 10pm. This would take three nights a week away from Over 30 baseball. There is no additional space for Over 30 baseball to move into. See attached email from Matt LeLacheur. Matthew Amended his requirement to only 6-8 dates in May and June. He will have the schedule in 7-10 days and has an April 23rd start date. Shannon Cohan will get the lights set to go off at 11pm to help the adult groups have more space. Once he has the dates they will be forward to the Board prior to amending permits. Motion was made by Ryan Rourke and Second by Tom Caunter to give him more time pending the submission of a schedule, and work with adult groups for later times. Approved Unanimously. Item 18 – Gilbert Vigeant – Lowell Girls’ Softball Tournaments A.) McPherson Park – M1- Farley Softball Field Saturday May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23, August 6, 13 2022 6pm-8pm Fridays June 24, July 8, 15, 22 2022 6pm-8pm B.) McPherson Park – M2 – Sweatt Softball Field Saturday May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23, August 6, 13 2022 6pm-8pm Fridays June 24, July 8, 15, 22 2022 6pm-8pm C.) McPherson Park – M3 – Vigeant Softball Field Saturday May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23, August 6, 13 2022 6pm-8pm Fridays June 24, July 8, 15, 22 2022 6pm-8pm Fee will be determined by the Board once all requests are in. Motion made by Ryan Rourke and Second by Tom Caunter to approve Item as written. Approved Unanimously. Item 19 – Larry Wilson – 5th Birthday Party Hovey Field – Field I May 21, 2022 9am-7pm May 28, 2022 9am-7pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Daughter’s birthday party and will have 30-40 guests, a tent, and a bouncy house. Daughter wants a skydiver but he is not going to do that. Will have food catered and on heaters to avoid cooking. Motion made by Tom Caunter and Second by Ryan Rourke to approve Item as written. Approved Unanimously. Item 20 – Jason Mccrevan – School Field Day A.) Callery Park - Conroy Field Thursday June 16, 2022 7am-3pm Friday June 17, 2022 7am-3pm B.) Callery Park – John J Barrett Field Thursday June 16, 2022 7am-3pm Friday June 17, 2022 7am-3pm C.) Callery Park Tennis Court I Thursday June 16, 2022 7am-3pm Friday June 17, 2022 7am-3pm D.) Callery Park – Tennis Court II Thursday June 16, 2022 7am-3pm Friday June 17, 2022 7am-3pm E.) Callery Park – Tennis Court III Thursday June 16, 2022 7am-3pm Friday June 17, 2022 7am-3pm F.) Callery Park – Zabbo Little League Field Thursday June 16, 2022 7am-3pm Friday June 17, 2022 7am-3pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 – School Event also Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 21 – Adriean Matos – 10th Birthday Party Shedd Park – Pavillion Saturday May 14, 2022 12pm-8pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Custodial Fee $120/4hour X 2 = $240 Total Fee $240 Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 22 – Blanca Munoz – Ecuadorian Community – Soccer and Volleyball Represented by Nephew Jonathan South Common – Purtell Multipurpose Field Saturdays and Sundays May – November 13, 2022 1pm-7pm Except June 26, August 27, 28 due to other rental Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 3 X 54= $=4,050 There was a conflict with the needs of the Afghan Community Cricket Program. After discussion this group decided to withdraw their request. They want the requested time all at one location. Item 23 – Domenic Caraco – Over Thirty Baseball Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – Alumni Field Sundays August 14, 21, 28, September 11, 18, October 2, 2022 8am-12pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 X 6= $300 Custodial Fee $120/4hour X 6 = $720 Total Fee $1,020 THEY WILL BE LOOKING FOR CAMPBELL FIELD ANNUAL PERMITS BUT THERE WILL BE A CONFLICT WITH ITEM 17. Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 24 – Jared Logan – Lowell High School Marching Band Practice Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – Lucas Carvalho Soccer Field Thursdays July 14, 21, August 18, 25, 2022 9am-5pm Tuesday August 16, 23, 2022 9am-5pm Monday August 22, 2022 9am-5pm Wednesday August 24, 2022 9am-5pm Friday August 26, 2022 9am-5pm This is a Lowell High School Event He is the new band director. Started in the fall but could not get dates due to the timing and availability. Wants to get the kids out to practice so they can play on field during football games. Motion made by Tom Caunter and Second by Ryan Rourke to approve the motion with no fee as it is an LHS event. Approved Unanimously. Item 25 - Alicia Brangan A.) Make a donation to Hadley Skate Park to improve the amenities of the skate park. B.) Wants a bench named to her nephew at the park. Wants to improve the skate park by adding a grind, rail and fix a hole in the surface. She has raised the funds privately and has the money already in place. Parks is 100% on board and will walk them through the donation and Memorial process. Motion made by Ryan Rourke and Second by Tom Caunter to approve Item as written. Approved Unanimously. Item 26 – Robert Hunt – Friends of Tyler Park – Movies and Concerts Tyler Park – Greenspace Thursdays June 16, July 21, August 18, 2022 5pm-9pm Saturdays September 10, 17, 2022 5pm-9pm NO FEE CHARGED IN THE PAST 3 concerts and a movie night and it would be their 24th year. Motion made by Ryan Rourke and Second by Tom Caunter to approve Item as written. Approved Unanimously. Item 27 – Dayris Ruiz Macea – Baby shower Muldoon Park – Gazebo Saturday June 4, 2022 11am-7pm Saturday May 21, 2022 11am-7pm Non -Resident Adult Fee $100.00/2hr block X 4 X2 days= $800 June 4th is no longer needed. Motion made by Ryan Rourke and Second by Tom Caunter to approve the one date of May 21 for no fee. Approved Unanimously. Item 28 – Gabriella Montalvo – 1st Birthday Party Fort Hill Park – Greenspace Saturday May 21, 2022 4pm-6pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 29 – Tara Perry – Craft Fair Shedd Park Pavilion Sunday May 8, 2022 11am-3pm RAIN DATE: Saturday May 15, 2022 11am-3pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2blocks X 2 days= $100 Custodial Fee $120/4hour X 2 days = $240 Total $340 No music or food required. Craft fair only. Motion made by Ryan Rourke and Second by Tom Caunter to approve Item as written. Approved Unanimously. Item 30 – Colin Creegan – Ultimate Frisbee O’Donnell Park – Frank Ryan Senior League Baseball Field Sundays May 15, 22, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21 7:30-9:30pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 13= $325 Move May 15 and 22 to Stoklosa due to the Ryan Field being closed until June 1. This is the 13th summer of the league. Motion made by Ryan Rourke and Second by Tom Caunter to approve Item with the May dates being moved to Stoklosa Field. Approved Unanimously. Item 31 – Jacquelynn Coles – Jubilee Day/Father’s Day Muldoon Park – Gazebo Sunday June 19, 2022 2pm-6pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2= $50 Would like to use the kayak and canoe launch as well as the electricity. They will bring in their own items and remove the trash themselves. Motion made by Tom Caunter and Second by Ryan Rourke to approve Item as written. Approved Unanimously. Item 32 – Natasha Valdez – Birthday Shedd Park Pavillion Sunday June 19, 2022 1pm-5pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2= $50 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total $170 Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 33 – Quinn Dillon – Competitive Eating Charity Event Bourgeois Park – Basketball Court Saturday September 24, 2022 3pm – 7pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2= $50 Semi Pro eating event in the spirit of Professional Wrestling. He will use social media for people to qualify. Will compete in either Hot dog eating, Chili peppers, Donuts, or eggrolls. IT will be done with three goals in mind. First as a charity to raise money for the House of hope, second to support local business and their advertising, and thirds for civic engagement of the college students. He has no idea of the size of the event. He did request October 1 as a rai date. Motion made by Tom Caunter and Second by Ryan Rourke to approve the item with a rain date of October 1 and a total fee of $100. Approved Unanimously. Item 34 – John Perez – Center for Hope and Healing- Take Back the Night Event-Represented by Shirley Profit North Common – Stage Thursday April 28, 2022 4pm-6pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block = $25 April is Sexual Assault awareness month so this event is to bring light to that. March from North Common down Middlesex St. to MCC. Motion made by Ryan Rourke and Second by Tom Caunter to approve the item with no fee. Approved Unanimously. Item 35 – Jeffrey Watson – Outreach- Called Out of Darkness Ministries Anne Dean Welcome Regatta Festival Field – Multipurpose Field Saturday May 7, 2022 4pm-8pm Non -Resident Adult Fee $100.00/2hr block X 2= $200 Would like to have a tent and electricity, so they will bring a generator. They will have cold food from local sub shops. It is a mix of Lowell and out of town people. Motion made by Ryan Rourke and Second by Tom Caunter to approve the item with a resident adult fee of $50. Approved Unanimously. Item 36 – Rhea Gordon – LHS Elevate Program Graduation Celebration Shedd Park – Pavilion Friday June 24, 2022 11am-7pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block X 4= $0 Custodial Fee $120/4hour X 2= $240 Total $240 THIS FEE SHOULD BE WAIVED FOR AN LHS EVENT. Will be celebrating LHS students, give them awards, feed them and have games. 30-40 kids and their families. They will not be grilling. Motion made by Ryan Rourke and Second by Tom Caunter to approve the item with no fee. Approved Unanimously. Item 37 – Maggie Arias – Birthday Shedd Park – Pavillion Saturday July 9, 2022 1pm-5pm Non-Resident Youth Fee $60.00/2hr block X 2= $120 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total $240 Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 38 – Kaitlin Arsenault – Birthday Shedd Park Pavilion Sunday June 26, 2022 11am-3pm Non-Resident Youth Fee $60.00/2hr block X 2= $120 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total $240 Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 39 – Emily Rolon – Craft Fair Shedd Park – Pavilion Saturday August 6, 2022 12pm-4pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2= $50 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total $170 Vendors selling their items and may include food, but not intended to be eaten on site. Motion made by Ryan Rourke and Second by Tom Caunter to approve Item as written. Approved Unanimously. Item 40 – Dunia Seidu – Fashion Showcase Hadley Park – John M. Delehanty Skate Park Saturday April 23, 2022 2pm-6pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2= $50 It would be essentially a couple of models showing off clothing from “Rethrifted” Brand. They would get electricity from the Baseball Park with the Help of Highlands baseball. Motion made by Ryan Rourke and Second by Tom Caunter to approve Item as written. Approved Unanimously. Item 41 – Megan Sun – Celebration of Life Fort Hill Park - Greenspace Sunday May 1, 2022 12pm-2pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block = $25 Memorial Service for a friend who passed in the winter. Due to COVID they could only have a walkthrough Memorial at the time. This would be music and speeches about her life and what she meant to them. Motion made by Tom Caunter and Second by Ryan Rourke to approve the item with no fee. Approved Unanimously. Item 42 – Chris Crowley – Field Day Callery Park – John J Barrett Field Friday June 10, 2022 8am-2pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 43 – Gladys Ortiz – Graduation Celebration Shedd Park – Pavilion Saturday June 25, 2022 4pm-8pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2= $50 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total $170 8th grad graduation celebration. Would serve premade food and have decoration. Motion made by Tom Caunter and Second by Ryan Rourke to approve the item as written. Approved Unanimously. Item 44 – Kassandra Bennett – 1st Birthday Party Hovey Field – Field I Sunday May 15, 2022 2pm-6pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block X 2= $0 Son’s Birthday party. Want music, tents, and face paint and expect a lot of kids. Motion made by Tom Caunter and Second by Ryan Rourke to approve the item as written. Approved Unanimously. Item 45 – Pamela Larocque – Rebecca Ludvino – CBA - Baseball Practice for Roberto Clemente League North Common – Carney Softball Field Tuesdays April 5 – September 27, 2022 3pm-5pm Wednesdays April 6 – September 28, 2022 3pm-5pm Fridays April 1 – September 30, 2022 4pm-6pm Saturdays April 2 – September 24, 2022 10am-4pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 CBA and Roberto Clemente League are one organization for all intents and purpose. Motion made by Ryan Rourke and Second by Tom Caunter to approve Item as written. Approved Unanimously. Item 46 – Mitchell Kennedy – Easter Egg Hunt Shedd Park – Picnic Area I – In Front of the Pyne School Saturday April 16, 2022 10am-6pm Sunday April 17, 2022 10am-6pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 47 – Frank Walker – Renaissance Faire Anne Dean Welcome Regatta Festival Field – Multipurpose Field Saturday August 27, 2022 8am-6pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 5= $125 They will have an armed combat demo with types of attacks explained. HE will be playing Sir John Falstaff who was a knight under King Henry the Vth. In the idea of the King Richard’s Fair but more historically accurate. Motion made by Ryan Rourke and Second by Tom Caunter to approve Item as written. Approved Unanimously. Item 48 – Marie Elianor – Full Deliverance Church Easter Egg Hunt South Common – Multi Purpose Field Saturday April 16, 2022 12pm-2pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block= $0 Requestor sent an email to withdraw this Item. Item 49 – Abdul Ahad Storay Niazi – Afghan Community Cricket Team for Cricket games- Represented by Mar Yimseng South Common – Multi Purpose Field Sunday April 3, 2022 4pm-6pm Sundays April 10, 17, 24 2022 5pm-7pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 5= $125 Requestor wants to have Sundays 4-8pm. They could not put in their full request due to the request of Blanca Munoz. After discussion, the other group chose to withdraw their request. This group represents 200 afghan refugee families. Motion made by Ryan Rourke to approve use of South Common Field on Sundays from 4-8pm as available and pending a new request submission by the group with no fee. Second by Tom Caunter and approved unanimously. Item 50 – George Yfantopoulos – Nor’easter Baseball St. Louis Playground – Harry Allen Field Mondays – Fridays March 28 – July 8, 2022 6pm-8pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block= $0 Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 51 – Alycia Nickles – Baby Shower Shedd Park – Pavilion Sunday May 29, 2022 2pm-6pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2= $50 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total $170 Wanted to know about changing request to splash pad picnic tables and was told that area is not allowed to be permitted. Motion made by Ryan Rourke and Second by Tom Caunter to approve Item as written. Approved Unanimously. Item 52 – Scott Boyle – Butler School Field Trip Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex - Track Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – William “Billy” Rizos Turf Field Friday May 20, 2022 9:15am-1:15pm THIS FEE SHOULD BE WAIVED FOR AN LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOL EVENT. This is a school field day where they will be playing football, soccer, volleyball and track & Field. About 350 kids and did this 3 years ago. Also wanted a rain date that the board was informed about. Motion made by Tom Caunter to approve the dates and times and include the rain date at no fee for a LPS event. Second by Ryan Rourke and approved unanimously. Item 53 – Clemente Park Committee Friends of Clemente Park would like to relinquish their permit for the Roberto Clemente Park on April 17, 2022. Motion made by Ryan Rourke and Second by Tom Caunter to approve Item as written. Approved Unanimously. Item 54 – Tut Hok Tut Hok like to have the permit for Clemente Park for April 9th from 12pm-5pm. The Park is already permitted for Clemente Park Committee. Declined as the requestor did not show for the meeting. Item 55 – Johnson Prak – Ea.st Movement Clemente Park Saturday April 17, 2022 11pm-5pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 3= $75 Custodial Fee $120/4hour X 2= $240 Total $315 This is a Cambodian New Year’s event. Will have a DJ, band, traditional dance, and an Easter egg hunt. They will work with the Friends of Clemente Park to access the electricity from the Concession stand. Motion made by Tom Caunter and Second by Ryan Rourke to approve Item as written. Approved Unanimously. Motion to adjourn at 8:30. Approved Unanimously.

Agenda

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ORGANIZATION: BOARD OF PARKS DATE: WEDNESDAY MARCH 30, 2022 TIME: 6:00PM LOCATION: CITY HALL 375 Merrimack St. MAYOR’S RECEPTION ROOM, 2ND FLOOR LOWELL, MA 01852 AGENDA recreation@lowellma.gov Item 1 – Amy Harris I am hoping to gather info and resources to attempt getting all school playgrounds to have communication boards for nonverbal children. Item 2 – Paul Breault – Car Show Anne Dean Welcome Regatta Festival Field-Multipurpose Field Saturday June 11, 2022 8am-4pm Non-Resident Adult Fee $100.00 per 2 hour block x 4 blocks = $400 Item 3 – Julie Peal – McAuliffe Elementary School – Outdoor Cultural Event Gage Field-Martin “Mickey” Finn Little League Baseball Field Wednesday April 27, 2022 5:30pm-7:30pm ITEM WILL BE A CONFLICT WITH CENTRALVILLE BASEBALL (ITEM 8) NO FEE FOR A SCHOOL YOUTH EVENT Item 4 – Hetal Patel – Cricket A.) Hovey Field – Field I Sundays and Saturdays May 15 – August 7, 2022 8am-12pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00 per 2 hour block x 50 blocks = $1250 THIS IS GOING TO BE A CONFLICT WITH LYSA (ITEM 11). PREVIOUS REQUEST FOR THIS FIELD FOR CRICKET WAS DECLINED DUE TO THIS CONFLICT. THIS IS ALSO IN CONFLICT WITH BIRTHDAY PARTY ITEM 19. B.) Hadley Park Senior League Baseball Field Saturdays and Sundays May 7 - August 21, 2022 10am-12pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00 per 2 hour block x 64 blocks = $1600 THIS IS GOING TO BE A CONFLICT WITH LOWELL CATHOLIC, OVER 30 BASEBALL, AND HIGHLANDS BASEBALL (ITEM 12). PREVIOUS REQUEST FOR THIS FIELD FOR CRICKET WAS DECLINED DUE TO THE CONFLICTS. Item 5 - Ronnie Eaton – Baseball This may conflict with Over 30, Northeast Baseball and Legion Baseball Alumni Field July 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 21, 27, 28, 29, 2022 7pm – 11pm Sundays July 10, 24, 31 2022 10am – 2pm Resident Adult Fee $150.00 per 4 hour block x 12 blocks = $1,800 Light Fee $50 per 4 hours $50.00 x 9 block = $450 Custodial fee $120.00x 12 days = $1,440 Total charge per 9 days= $3690 Item 6 - Mark Cibulski – Baseball Cawley Stadium Alumni Field Sunday May 1, 2022 8am-12pm Sunday June 5, 2022 8am-12pm Friday July 8, 2022 7pm-11pm Sunday July 24, 2022 4pm-8pm Sunday August 14, 2022 5pm-9pm Resident Adult Fee has been charged in the past. Requestor has an out of town address Non-Resident Fee $250 per 4 hour block X 5 Blocks = $1250 Resident Adult Fee $150.00 per 4 hour block x 5 blocks = $750 Custodial Fee $120/4 hours X 5 = $600 Lights Fee $50/4 hour block X 2 = $100 Total Non-Resident = $1950 Total Resident = $1450 Item 7 – Katelyn Sandoval – Birthday Party Shedd Park Pavilion Sunday July 17, 2022 1pm-5pm Non-Resident Adult Fee $100.00/2hr block X 2 = $200 Non-Resident Youth Fee $60.00/2hr block X 2 = $120 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Youth Total $240 Adult Total $320 Item 8 – Robert Belanger – Centralville Baseball Gage Park Concession Stand Monday – Friday April 4 – July 29, 2022 5pm-7pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 THIS WILL BE A CONFLICT WITH DIY LOWELL ON MAY 14 & 21. IT WILL ALSO BE A CONFLICT WITH ITEM 3. Item 9 – Pamela Miller – Coalition for a Better Acre North Common Stage Park Clean up Saturday April 23, 2022 8am-4pm Acrefest Saturday June 11, 2022 10am-6pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Item 10 – Melissa Maille – 1st Birthday Party Shedd Park Pavilion Saturday July 23, 2022 3pm-7pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block X 2 = $0 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total $120 Item 11 – Karen Bostwick - LYSA Edwards St. Park Concession Stand March 1 – November 19, 2022 8am-8pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Item 12 – Ryan Rourke – Highlands Sports Association A.) Highlands Park – Loucraft Concession Stand March 1 – November 30, 2022 8am-10pm B.) Hadley Park – Senior Baseball Field Saturdays and Sundays April 2 – June 26, 2022 12pm-8pm Saturdays July 2 – November 26, 2022 8am-8pm Sundays July 3 – November 27, 2022 12pm-8pm Mondays – Fridays April 1 – November 30, 2022 6pm-8pm C.) Highland Park – Loucraft Field Mondays – Fridays April 1 – November 30, 2022 6pm-10pm Saturdays and Sundays April 2 – November 27, 2022 8am-10pm D.) Highland Park – DeCosta Field Mondays – Fridays April 1 – November 30, 2022 6pm-8pm Saturdays and Sundays April 2 – November 27, 2022 8am-8pm E.) Highland Park – Bob Vigeant Instructional T-Ball Field Mondays – Fridays April 1 – November 30, 2022 6pm-8pm Saturdays and Sundays April 2 – November 27, 2022 8am-8pm F.) Callery Park Conroy Softball Field Mondays – Fridays April 1 – November 30, 2022 6pm-8pm Saturdays and Sundays April 2 – November 27, 2022 8am-8pm Typically permitted by Lowell Girls Softball and Callery Park G.) Ventura Softball Field Saturdays and Sundays April 2 – November 27, 2022 8am-8pm Mondays – Fridays April 1 – November 30, 2022 6pm-8pm Typically permitted by Lowell Girls Softball and Callery Park H.) Durkin T-Ball Field Saturdays and Sundays April 2 – November 27, 2022 8am-8pm Mondays – Fridays April 1 – November 30, 2022 6pm-8pm This is a T Ball field and should only be used for younger kids I.) McPherson Park – M1 – Farley Softball Field Mondays- Fridays March 28 – November 30 6pm-8pm Saturdays and Sundays March 26 – November 27, 2022 8am-8pm Typically permitted by Lowell Girls Softball J.) McPherson Park – M2- Sweatt Softball Field Mondays – Fridays March 28 – November 30, 2022 6pm-8pm Saturdays and Sundays March 26 – November 27, 2022 8am-8pm Typically permitted by Lowell Girls Softball K.) McPherson Park – M3- Vigeant Field Mondays – Fridays March 28 – November 30, 2022 6pm-8pm Saturdays and Sundays March 26 – November 27, 2022 8am-8pm Typically permitted by Lowell Girls Softball Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Item 13 – Melinda Parry – ACE Lowell Center- Soccer Tournament A.) Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – Lucas Carvalho Soccer Field Saturday July 16, 2022 1pm-5pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total Fee $170 B.) Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – Lucas Carvalho Soccer Field Saturday August 27, 2022 1pm-5pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 = $50 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total Fee $170 Item 14 – David Crear – S.T.E.P. Program for ages 7+ A.) Baseball and Kickball Games Oliveria Park – Oliveria Little League Field Fridays May 6 – September 2, 2022 6pm-8pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Item 15 – Amy Doiron – Moody School Family Picnic Fort Hill Park - Greenspace Wednesday May 25, 2022 5pm-7pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Item 16 – Ellen Netishen – Moody School Field Day Fort Hill Park – Greenspace Friday June 17, 2022 9:30am-11:30am Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Item 17- Matthew LeLacheur – PYO Baseball A.) Pawtucket Memorial Park – Montbleau Field Concession Stand Mondays - Sundays March 28 - November 18, 2022 8am-10pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 B.) LeBlanc Park – Raymond J Boutin Concession Stand Mondays - Sundays March 28 - November 18, 2022 8am-10pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 C.) Father Maguire Playground – Concession Stand Mondays - Sundays March 28 – June 30, 2022 8am-10pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 D.) PYO Baseball wants their permit for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights at Campbell Field extended until 10pm. This would take three nights a week away from Over 30 baseball. There is no additional space for Over 30 baseball to move into. See attached email from Matt LeLacheur. Item 18 – Gilbert Vigeant – Lowell Girls’ Softball Tournaments A.) McPherson Park – M1- Farley Softball Field Saturday May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23, August 6, 13 2022 6pm-8pm Fridays June 24, July 8, 15, 22 2022 6pm-8pm B.) McPherson Park – M2 – Sweatt Softball Field Saturday May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23, August 6, 13 2022 6pm-8pm Fridays June 24, July 8, 15, 22 2022 6pm-8pm C.) McPherson Park – M3 – Vigeant Softball Field Saturday May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23, August 6, 13 2022 6pm-8pm Fridays June 24, July 8, 15, 22 2022 6pm-8pm Fee will be determined by the Board once all requests are in. Item 19 – Larry Wilson – 5th Birthday Party Hovey Field – Field I May 21, 2022 9am-7pm May 28, 2022 9am-7pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 THIS ITEM IS IN CONFLICT FROM 8AM-12PM WITH ITEM 4. Item 20 – Jason Mccrevan – School Field Day A.) Callery Park - Conroy Field Thursday June 16, 2022 7am-3pm Friday June 17, 2022 7am-3pm B.) Callery Park – John J Barrett Field Thursday June 16, 2022 7am-3pm Friday June 17, 2022 7am-3pm C.) Callery Park Tennis Court I Thursday June 16, 2022 7am-3pm Friday June 17, 2022 7am-3pm D.) Callery Park – Tennis Court II Thursday June 16, 2022 7am-3pm Friday June 17, 2022 7am-3pm E.) Callery Park – Tennis Court III Thursday June 16, 2022 7am-3pm Friday June 17, 2022 7am-3pm F.) Callery Park – Zabbo Little League Field Thursday June 16, 2022 7am-3pm Friday June 17, 2022 7am-3pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 – School Event also Item 21 – Adriean Matos – 10th Birthday Party Shedd Park – Pavillion Saturday May 14, 2022 12pm-8pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Custodial Fee $120/4hour X 2 = $240 Total Fee $240 Item 22 – Blanca Munoz – Ecuadorian Community – Soccer and Volleyball South Common – Purtell Multipurpose Field Saturdays and Sundays May – November 13, 2022 1pm-7pm Except June 26, August 27, 28 due to other rental Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 3 X 54= $=4,050 THIS SPACE HAS TYPICALLY BEEN REQUESTD BY LYSA BUT THEY HAVE NOT SUBMITTED FOR IT THIS YEAR. Item 23 – Domenic Caraco – Over Thirty Baseball Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – Alumni Field Sundays August 14, 21, 28, September 11, 18, October 2, 2022 8am-12pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2 X 6= $300 Custodial Fee $120/4hour X 6 = $720 Total Fee $1,020 THEY WILL BE LOOKING FOR CAMPBELL FIELD ANNUAL PERMITS BUT THERE WILL BE A CONFLICT WITH ITEM 17. Item 24 – Jared Logan – Lowell High School Marching Band Practice Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – Lucas Carvalho Soccer Field Thursdays July 14, 21, August 18, 25, 2022 9am-5pm Tuesday August 16, 23, 2022 9am-5pm Monday August 22, 2022 9am-5pm Wednesday August 24, 2022 9am-5pm Friday August 26, 2022 9am-5pm This is a Lowell High School Event Item 25 - Alicia Brangan A.) Make a donation to Hadley Skate Park to improve the amenities of the skate park. B.) Wants a bench named to her nephew at the park. Item 26 – Robert Hunt – Friends of Tyler Park – Movies and Concerts Tyler Park – Greenspace Thursdays June 16, July 21, August 18, 2022 5pm-9pm Saturdays September 10, 17, 2022 5pm-9pm NO FEE CHARGED IN THE PAST Item 27 – Dayris Ruiz Macea – Baby shower Muldoon Park – Gazebo Saturday June 4, 2022 11am-7pm Saturday May 21, 2022 11am-7pm Non -Resident Adult Fee $100.00/2hr block X 4 X2 days= $800 Item 28 – Gabriella Montalvo – 1st Birthday Party Fort Hill Park – Greenspace Saturday May 21, 2022 4pm-6pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Item 29 – Tara Perry – Craft Fair Shedd Park Pavilion Sunday May 8, 2022 11am-3pm RAIN DATE: Saturday May 15, 2022 11am-3pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2blocks X 2 days= $100 Custodial Fee $120/4hour X 2 days = $240 Total $340 Item 30 – Colin Creegan – Ultimate Frisbee O’Donnell Park – Frank Ryan Senior League Baseball Field Sundays May 15, 22, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21 7:30-9:30pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 13= $325 This will be a conflict with Adult baseball. Item 31 – Jacquelynn Coles – Jubilee for Father’s Day Muldoon Park – Gazebo Sunday June 19, 2022 2pm-6pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2= $50 Item 32 – Natasha Valdez – Birthday Shedd Park Pavillion Sunday June 19, 2022 1pm-5pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2= $50 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total $170 Item 33 – Quinn Dillon – Competitive Eating Charity Event Bourgeois Park – Basketball Court Saturday September 24, 2022 3pm – 7pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2= $50 Item 34 – John Perez – Center for Hope and Healing- Take Back the Night Event North Common – Stage Thursday April 28, 2022 4pm-6pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block = $25 Item 35 – Jeffrey Watson – Outreach Anne Dean Welcome Regatta Festival Field – Multipurpose Field Saturday May 7, 2022 4pm-8pm Non -Resident Adult Fee $100.00/2hr block X 2= $200 Item 36 – Rhea Gordon – LHS Elevate Program Graduation Celebration Shedd Park – Pavilion Friday June 24, 2022 11am-7pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block X 4= $0 Custodial Fee $120/4hour X 2= $240 Total $240 THIS FEE SHOULD BE WAIVED FOR AN LHS EVENT. Item 37 – Maggie Arias – Birthday Shedd Park – Pavillion Saturday July 9, 2022 1pm-5pm Non-Resident Youth Fee $60.00/2hr block X 2= $120 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total $240 Item 38 – Kaitlin Arsenault – Birthday Shedd Park Pavilion Sunday June 26, 2022 11am-3pm Non-Resident Youth Fee $60.00/2hr block X 2= $120 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total $240 Item 39 – Emily Rolon – Craft Fair Shedd Park – Pavilion Saturday August 6, 2022 12pm-4pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2= $50 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total $170 Item 40 – Dunia Seidu – Fashion Showcase Hadley Park – John M. Delehanty Skate Park Saturday April 23, 2022 2pm-6pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2= $50 Item 41 – Megan Sun – Celebration of Life Fort Hill Park - Greenspace Sunday May 1, 2022 12pm-2pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block = $25 Item 42 – Chris Crowley – Field Day Callery Park – John J Barrett Field Friday June 10, 2022 8am-2pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Item 43 – Gladys Ortiz – Graduation Celebration Shedd Park – Pavilion Saturday June 25, 2022 4pm-8pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2= $50 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total $170 Item 44 – Kassandra Bennett – 1st Birthday Party Hovey Field – Field I Sunday May 15, 2022 2pm-6pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block X 2= $0 Item 45 – Pamela Larocque – Rebecca Ludvino – CBA - Baseball Practice for Roberto Clemente League North Common – Carney Softball Field Tuesdays April 5 – September 27, 2022 3pm-5pm Wednesdays April 6 – September 28, 2022 3pm-5pm Fridays April 1 – September 30, 2022 4pm-6pm Saturdays April 2 – September 24, 2022 10am-4pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Item 46 – Mitchell Kennedy – Easter Egg Hunt Shedd Park – Picnic Area I – In Front of the Pyne School Saturday April 16, 2022 10am-6pm Sunday April 17, 2022 10am-6pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block = $0 Item 47 – Frank Walker – Renaissance Faire Anne Dean Welcome Regatta Festival Field – Multipurpose Field Saturday August 27, 2022 8am-6pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 5= $125 Item 48 – Marie Elianor – Full Deliverance Church Easter Egg Hunt South Common – Multi Purpose Field Saturday April 16, 2022 12pm-2pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block= $0 Item 49 – Abdul Ahad Storay Niazi – Afghan Community Cricket Team for Cricket games South Common – Multi Purpose Field Sunday April 3, 2022 4pm-6pm Sundays April 10, 17, 24 2022 5pm-7pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 5= $125 Item 50 – George Yfantopoulos – Nor’easter Baseball St. Louis Playground – Harry Allen Field Mondays – Fridays March 28 – July 8, 2022 6pm-8pm Resident Youth Fee $0.00/2hr block= $0 Item 51 – Alycia Nickles – Baby Shower Shedd Park – Pavilion Sunday May 29, 2022 2pm-6pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 2= $50 Custodial Fee $120/4hour = $120 Total $170 Item 52 – Scott Boyle – Butler School Field Trip Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex - Track Cawley Memorial Stadium Complex – William “Billy” Rizos Turf Field Friday May 20, 2022 9:15am-1:15pm THIS FEE SHOULD BE WAIVED FOR AN LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOL EVENT. Item 53 – Clemente Park Committee Friends of Clemente Park would like to relinquish their permit for the Roberto Clemente Park on April 17, 2022. Item 54 – Tut Hok Tut Hok like to have the permit for Clemente Park for April 9th from 12pm-5pm. The Park is already permitted for Clemente Park Committee. Item 55 – Johnson Prak – Ea.st Movement Clemente Park Saturday April 17, 2022 11pm-5pm Resident Adult Fee $25.00/2hr block X 3= $75 Custodial Fee $120/4hour X 2= $240 Total $315

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