Parks & Recreation — 2021-10-05

This is the Park Advisory Board meeting of October 5, 2021; the board approved the May 4 and September 7 minutes, welcomed new Town Manager Chip Koogle, and reviewed multiple park project updates. Key items included Wharf Park redecking and proposals for three maritime‑themed pavilions (cap $45,000 each, electric extra), an awarded planting contract for Pop Taylor Park, removal of a deteriorated train at Millstream Park with consideration of a sensory playground and a grant‑funded trail connection to Symphony Village, tree‑replacement plans near Goose Landing for Tree City USA, discussion of dog parks (liability, fees, design, maintenance; 13 potential properties noted), volunteers needed for Lawyers Row Christmas tree decorating, and Lawyers Row street light installation scheduled for mid‑October.