7.16.2024 Park Board

Fall River Government TV Jul 17, 2024 YouTube Report Issue

The Fall River Park Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024. The board approved the minutes from their June 5th meeting and then reordered the agenda to address two specific requests. The first, a P Basketball Clinic at Britland Park on August 23rd, was approved unanimously. The second, a request for a PAL Pickleball League at Kennedy Park, was tabled until the next meeting to allow the organizers to provide more detailed schedules, rosters, and age group information, addressing concerns about balancing public access with exclusive permit use and the ratio of Fall River residents. The board then proceeded with the rest of the agenda, approving multiple requests for Britland Park usage by Bristol Community College, Diamond, Argy, and Emerson Montero, with Nancy coordinating any scheduling conflicts. A request from Mark Conrad for improvements to Griffin Park, including addressing basketball court cracks and the installation of a power outlet, was placed on file after discussion about logistical and financial challenges, though graffiti and doggy bag issues had already been resolved. Renee Brown's backpack giveaway at Lafayette Park on July 26th was approved. Concerns from veterans regarding tire marks and grass destruction near the Vietnam Wall at Bicentennial Park were acknowledged and placed on file, with the Mayor's office investigating the damage. Two requests from Mr. Hackett for slow pitch softball tournaments and a wooden bat league at Father Kelly Park were approved, with the stipulation that ongoing lighting construction might require alternative arrangements. The Housing Authority's request to post signs for free movie nights was approved, with a reminder to remove signs promptly after events. Finally, an email from Jessica Wong regarding conditions and requested improvements at the Locke Street dog park was placed on file, with the board acknowledging ongoing maintenance efforts for fences, locks, and dog waste bag dispensers, but noting the difficulty of maintaining grass and the challenges with dispenser vandalism. Information about $80,000 in FY25 funds from Community Development for the Park Department was also placed on file. The meeting concluded with no further inquiries.

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