Parks Commission backed trash receptacle upgrade proposal. It supported Department of Public Works Director Jesse Riedle's proposal to replace trash receptacles at four town parks with decorative barrel-style bins at approximately $740 each, for a total estimated cost of about $11,000.
Parks Commission Chairman William L. Roberts and commissioners set May 1, 2027 as the target opening for Silver Lake and Arcand Park. DPW Parks Foreman Joe Bertonazzi reported summer hiring complete, though the Parks Crew Leader position remains vacant following a recent retirement. The July 4
Parks Commission sets 2027 facility opening dates and reviews Silver Lake permit costs. Fishing access will open in April, the playground May 1, and the splash pad June 1, with beach opening tied to lifeguard availability in mid-June. Silver Lake permits will cost $7 daily, $10 for resident annual
Parks Commission welcomes soccer organization field inquiry, plans park opening review. Bellingham Soccer Association President Andrew Azzinaro and Vice President Brendan Glynn sought use of North Field as a home base, citing strong participation growth and off-season expansion. Commission Member
Parks Commission approves January minutes and receives budget update from DPW. Director Jesse Riedel reported the Parks Department absorbed a town-wide budget reduction but expects no service-level impact; new seasonal employees will backfill departing staff, with hiring levels tied to available
The Bellingham Parks Commission approved November minutes and heard DPW Director Jesse Riedel detail draft memorandums clarifying property maintenance splits between the town and schools at Blackstone Street, Harpin Street, and Macy School. Commissioner Doug Martin urged explicit inclusion of snow
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