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Parks Commission
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The Park Commissioners may layout and improve public parks, make rules for their use and government, and appoint all necessary engineers, surveyors, clerks, and other officers, including a police force to act in such parks. The Park Commissioners may define the powers and duties of that police force, fix the compensation of its members and do all acts necessary for the proper execution of its powers and duties. Subject to appropriation, the Park Commissioners may conduct park programs and recreation activities at locations other than the public parks. The day-to-day care and maintenance of the public parks shall be under the supervision of the Town Manager.
The Park Commission consists of five members elected for terms of three years each so arranged that the term of office of one member shall expire each year.
67% minutes posted, FY26 (8 of 12) · 75% on YouTube, FY27 so far (3 of 4) · compared
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Votes, newest first
From the town’s minutes (131 of 133 sets read) and our minutes of the recordings (40), joined per meeting: 194 substantive, 210 procedural (accepting minutes, adjourning). Where both records have a vote the town’s wording stands; none disagree on the outcome.
| date | motion | outcome | record | check it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26 2026 | Allow the club access to town beach on November 28th for the Polar Plunge fundraiser — moved by the chair | passed (voice vote, 'all in favor') | the recording only | video 10:14 · ours |
| Aug 10 2026 | Close the Town Beach for the season on August 23rd. — moved by T. Dall“t. dall motioned and m. mascari seconded to close the beach for the season on august 23rd. approved 4-0.” | passed 4-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 22 2026 | Appoint Dan Burns to the Open Space Committee as the Park Commission's representative. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard moved to appoint dan burns to the open space committee as the representative of the park commission. seconded by t. dall.” | passed 5-0-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 100:46 · ours |
| Jun 24 2026 | Endorse the Recreation Department mission statement — moved by M. Mascari“m. mascari moved to endorse the draft mission statement of the recreation department. seconded by d. burns. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, d. burns-aye, t. dall-aye, m. mascari. the motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” | passed 4-0-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 12:22 · ours |
| May 27 2026 | approve the Marshall Park 90' Diamond Score Board proposal and replacement with the agreement that the score board brace encompasses the length and height of the memorial plaque — moved by Chris Sullivan“c. sulivan moved to approve the marshall park 90' diamond score board proposal and replacement with the agreement that the score board brace encompasses the length and height of the memorial plaque. seconded by t. o'dall. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, k. menard-aye, d. burns-aye, t. o'dall-aye. the motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” | passed unanimously (4-0-0) | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| May 27 2026 | appropriate up to $31,000 from the Park Commission Revolving Account to fully fund the salary of the part-time recreation director position for FY2027 on a one-time trial basis — moved by Karin Menard“k. menard moved to appropriate up to $31,000 from the park commission revolving account to fully fund the salary of the part-time recreation director position for the fy2027 on a one-time trial basis. the purpose of this trial is to evaluate whether the position can become self-supporting through recreation programming revenue under its current operational structure. the recreation director will provide a one-year detailed strategic plan with periodic financial reporting. seconded by d. burns. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, k. menard-aye, d. burns- aye, t. o'dall-aye. the motion passed unanimously (4-0-0)” | passed unanimously (4-0-0) | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 68:31 · ours |
| May 27 2026 | appoint Chris Sullivan as Chair and Dan Burns as Vice-Chair of the Commission for the FY27 term — moved by Karin Menard“k. menard moved to appoint c. sullivan as chair and d. burns as vice-chair of the commission for the fy27 term. seconded by t. o'dall. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, k. menard-aye, d. burns-aye, t. o'dall-aye. the motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” | passed unanimously (4-0-0) | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 90:08 · ours |
| May 27 2026 | Allow replacement of the 90-foot diamond scoreboard at Marshall Park by the LHS baseball boosters — moved by a board member (name not clear) | passed (voice vote, no objections) | the recording only | video 6:28 · ours |
| Apr 22 2026 | Waive the T-ball user fee per player for Lunenburg youth baseball if they do the maintenance to get the Marshall Park T-ball field up to standard, and change that field to no dogs for the season | passed | the recording only | video 26:54 · ours |
| Apr 22 2026 | Approve a dump tank rental for the May 30 (rain date May 31) vendor fair, funded from the parks revolving account | not audible | the recording only | video 30:10 · ours |
| Mar 25 2026 | Authorize partnership with Lunenburg Business Association for 2026 Vendor Fair with no municipal staff support — moved by C. Shapiro“c. shapiro moved to authorize the partnership with the lunenburg business association for the 2026 vendor fair with the understanding that no municipal staff support will be provided. seconded by c. sullivan. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, c. shapiro-aye, k. menard-aye. the motion passed unanimously (3-0-0).” | passed 3-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 9:36 · ours |
| Mar 25 2026 | Authorize Park Commission funds to rent a dunk tank for the 2026 Vendor Fair — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan moved to authorize park commission funds to rent a dunk tank for the 2026 vendor fair. seconded by c. shapiro. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, c. shapiro-aye, k. menard-aye. the motion passed unanimously (3-0-0).” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Mar 25 2026 | Book/spend money to rent the dunk tank sooner than the next meeting if necessary. — moved by Chris | passed | the recording only | video 12:00 · ours |
| Mar 4 2026 | allow the Facilities Director to install a new sign at Fitzgerald Field with revolving account funds — moved by Chris Sullivan“c. sullivan moved to allow the facilities director to install a new sign at fitzgerald field with revolving account funds. seconded by c. shapiro. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, c. shapiro-aye, k. menard-aye. the motion passed unanimously (3-0-0).” | passed 3-0-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 3:54 · ours |
| Mar 4 2026 | approve the 2026 Beach Season Pass Fee Schedule as described — moved by Colleen Shapiro“c. shapiro moved the 2026 beach season pass fee schedule as described above. seconded by c. sullivan. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, c. shapiro-aye, k. menard-aye. the motion passed unanimously (3-0-0).” | passed 3-0-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 53:06 · ours |
| Mar 4 2026 | approve the 2026 Swim Lesson Fee Schedule as described — moved by Colleen Shapiro“c. shapiro moved to approve the 2026 swim lesson fee schedule as described above. seconded by c. sullivan. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, c. shapiro-aye, k. menard-aye. the motion passed unanimously (3-0-0).” | passed 3-0-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 64:06 · ours |
| Mar 4 2026 | approve the Lunenburg Park Commission Signage Policy as amended, pending approval from the Building Commissioner — moved by Chris Sullivan“c. sullivan moved to approve the lunenburg park commission signage policy as amended, pending approval from the building commissioner. seconded by c. shapiro. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, c. shapiro-aye, k. menard-aye. the motion passed unanimously (3-0-0).” | passed 3-0-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 87:43 · ours |
| Feb 3 2026 | Request that the Facilities Director obtain a peer review of the Skate Park project with an allocation of $6,000 — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan moved to request that the facilities director obtain a peer review of the project with an allocation of $6,000. seconded by c. shapiro. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, c. shapiro-aye, m. mascari-aye, k. menard-aye. the motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 39:56 · ours |
| Jan 28 2026 | Allocate $1,993.36 from the Revolving Fund for the new Fitzgerald Field sign and installation — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan moved to allocate $1,993.36 from the revolving fund for the new fitzgerald field sign and installation. seconded by c. shapiro. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye c. shapiro-aye m. mascari-aye k. menard-aye the motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 9:17 · ours |
| Jan 28 2026 | Authorize the Lunenburg Youth Baseball Program to remove and construct two new dugouts at Powell Field using private contractors and donations — moved by C. Shapiro“c. shapiro moved to authorize the lunenburg youth baseball program to remove and construct two new dugouts at powell field using private contractors and donations through their program. seconded by c. sullivan. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, c. shapiro-aye, m. mascari-aye, k. menard- aye. the motion passed unanimously (4-0-0)” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 27:50 · ours |
| Sep 24 2025 | Allow the club (formerly Boys and Girls Club of Lunenburg) to use the town beach for their annual Polar Plunge fundraiser | passed | the recording only | video 5:17 · ours |
| Sep 24 2025 | Direct Chris Ruth to move forward with the Fitzgerald Field regrading project as top capital priority, look into combining the town beach fencing/unused-side project as second priority, and keep Northfield Park on the capital list | passed | the recording only | video 19:51 · ours |
| Sep 24 2025 | Issue a first-offense $50 fine to Miss Latard for the September 16, 2025 unleashed-dog violation at McNiff Park, using town counsel's language — moved by K. Manard | passed | the recording only | video 86:14 · ours |
| Jun 4 2025 | Nominate Karin Menard as Chair of the Park Commission, effective immediately. — moved by C. Shapiro“c. shapiro moved to nominate karin menard as the chair of the park commission effective immediately.” | passed 5-0-0 | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Jun 4 2025 | Nominate Chris Sullivan as Vice-Chair of the Park Commission, effective immediately. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard moved to nominate chris sullivan as the vice-chair of the park commission effective immediately.” | passed 5-0-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 1:49 · ours |
| Jun 4 2025 | Allocate $3,050.72 for the proposed equipment to repair the swing and the merry-go-round at Wallace Park. — moved by A. Scheipers“a. scheipers moved to allocate $3,050.72 for the proposed equipment to repair the swing and the merry-go-round at wallace park.” | passed 5-0-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 15:22 · ours |
| Jun 4 2025 | Appoint Colleen Shapiro as the Park Commission representative to the Open Space Committee, effective immediately. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard moved to appoint colleen shapiro as the park commission representative for the open space committee, effective immediately.” | passed 5-0-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 96:10 · ours |
| Jun 4 2025 | Nominate Karen Manard (also heard as 'Karen Bernard') as chair | not audible | the recording only | video 1:29 · ours |
| Apr 9 2025 | Approve the donation of money to buy new park benches or the materials to repair the existing benches at Veterans Memorial Park — moved by C. Shapiro“c. shapiro motioned to approve the donation of money to buy new park benches or the materials to repair the existing benches at veterans memorial park. t. lawless seconded. passed 5-0.” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 19 2025 | Approve LYSA's conditional use of the outfield of the 90 foot diamond or any other suitable field. — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan made a motion conditionally to approve lysa to use the outfield of the 90 foot diamond or any other field that is suitable. c. shapiro seconded. ” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 6:40 · ours |
| Feb 19 2025 | Approve the $40,000 budget for the revolving fund. — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan made a motion to approve the $40,000 budget for the revolving fund. c. shapiro seconded.” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 9:48 · ours |
| Feb 19 2025 | Approve the design and construction oversight for Marshall Park phases 1, 2A and 2B, with construction and general conditions cost of $13,080,797 plus additional Skanska expenses. — moved by C. Shapiro“c. shapiro made a motion to vote to approve the design and do the construction oversight of the construction for phases 1, 2a and 2b for the marshall park improvements” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 45:08 · ours |
| Feb 19 2025 | Approve RDLA invoice #24555-05 for 1/1-1/31/2025 in the amount of $29,737. — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan made a motion to approve. c. shapiro seconded. the chair called for a vote. all in favor, motion carried (4-0).” | passed 4-0 | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Feb 19 2025 | Approve the RDLA design development invoice for January — moved by a commission member | not audible | the recording only | video 52:09 · ours |
| Dec 18 2024 | Allow Heather Munkacsy to install a Little Free Library at Wallace Park and work with C. Ruth on the installation. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to allow heather munkacsy to install a little free library at wallace park and work with c. ruth on the installation.” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 81:35 · ours |
| Dec 18 2024 | The Commission formally requests the Town Manager to obtain necessary professional assistance to reapply for the PARC, LWCF and ADA grants and other appropriate grants to reduce Marshall Park Project costs. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion for the commission to formally request the town manager to get the necessary professional assistance to reapply” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 90:00 · ours |
| Nov 6 2024 | Have A. Clement proceed with the planning of the All Vendor Fair on May 10, 2025. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to have a. clement proceed with the planning of the all vendor fair may 10, 2025. c. sullivan seconded. the chair took a vote. all in favor, motion carried (4-0).” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 3:53 · ours |
| Nov 6 2024 | Move forward with the updated Marshall Park plan, with a new request at the Town Meeting in May 2025. — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan made a motion to move forward with the updated plan with a new request at the town meeting in may 2025. k. menared seconded. the chair took a vote. all in favor, motion carried (4-0).” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 24:00 · ours |
| Nov 6 2024 | Approve the RDLA October 31, 2024, invoice #2455-02 for $24,200. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to approve the rdla october 31, 2024, invoice #2455-02 for $24,200. c. shapiro seconded. the chair took a vote. all in favor, motion carried (4-0).” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 31:00 · ours |
| Nov 6 2024 | Allow the skate park group to proceed with construction, with no interruption to the use of all fields except T-ball through October 1, 2025. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to allow the skate park to move ahead with construction, with no interruption to the use of all” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 83:00 · ours |
| Oct 23 2024 | Pass over the Article related to Marshall Park. — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan made a motion to pass over the article related to marshall park. k. menard seconded. all in favor, motion carried (5-0).” | passed 5-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 63:21 · ours |
| Oct 23 2024 | Let the baseball, softball and Little League groups know the fields will be available in the spring. — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan made a motion to let them know the fields will be available in the spring. c. shapiro seconded. motion carried (4-1).” | passed 4-1 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 84:49 · ours |
| Oct 23 2024 | Approve the Skanska invoice ending in #55453 for $10,790. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to approve the skanska invoice ending in #55453 for $10,790. c. sullivan seconded. all in favor, motion carried (5-0).” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Oct 23 2024 | Approve the RDLA invoice #2455-01 for $5,721. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to approve the rdla invoice #2455-01 for $5,721. c. shapiro seconded. all in favor, motion carried (5-0).” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Oct 23 2024 | Approve the Scansa invoice for OPM services. | passed (voice vote; count not audible) | the recording only | video 100:59 · ours |
| Oct 23 2024 | Approve the RDLA invoice for September design development work. | passed (voice vote; count not audible) | the recording only | video 102:00 · ours |
| Oct 10 2024 | Move forward with $5.2 million in the warrant article for Marshall Park. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to move forward with $5.2 million in the warrant article for marshall park. c. shapiro seconded.” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 24:10 · ours |
| Sep 18 2024 | Approve the invoices and appoint Anita Scheipers and Karin Menard as the representatives to approve and sign invoices. — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan made a motion to approve the invoices and appoint a. scheipers and k. menard as the representatives to approve and sign invoices. c. shapiro seconded.” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Sep 18 2024 | Approve the Skanska invoice dated August 2, 2024, invoice number ending in 15484-1, in the amount of $13,955.00. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to approve. c. sullivan seconded. all in favor, motion carried (5-0).” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Sep 18 2024 | Approve the Skanska invoice dated September 6, 2024, invoice number ending in 15517-2, in the amount of $11,660.00. — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan made a motion to approve. k. menard seconded. all in favor, motion carried (5-0).” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Sep 18 2024 | Adopt the capital priorities: hydro raking first, McNally Park second, Northfield Road schematic design (25%) third. | not audible | the recording only | video 12:48 · ours |
| Sep 18 2024 | Appoint the chair and Anita as as-needed approvers of Marshall Park invoices between meetings. | not audible | the recording only | video 42:39 · ours |
| Sep 18 2024 | Approve the August 2nd Scansa invoice for project management hours. | not audible | the recording only | video 44:04 · ours |
| Sep 18 2024 | Approve the September 6 Scansa invoice for the current billing period only, not prior-period amounts. | not audible | the recording only | video 45:53 · ours |
| Aug 21 2024 | Move forward with RDLA (Ray Dunetz Landscape Architect) as the design firm for Marshall Park. — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan moved that the committee vote to move forward with rdla (ray dunetz landscape architect). the motion was seconded by k. menard.” | passed unanimously | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 179:36 · ours |
| Aug 21 2024 | Approve the Parks Commission revolving fund as submitted to the Chair by the Town Manager’s office. — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan made a motion the parks commission revolving fund as submitted to the chair by the town manager's office. k. menard seconded. all in favor, motion carried (4-0).” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 193:49 · ours |
| Aug 14 2024 | Allow resident Dan Lincoln to plant a tree at McNally Field, with the final location approved by C. Ruth. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to allow dan lincoln to plant a tree at mcnally field with the final location approved by c. ruth. c. sullivan seconded. (4-0).” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 4:26 · ours |
| Jul 31 2024 | Draft the Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles for the three items (change the revolving account from a 53d to a 53e ½; increase the Recreation Director hours; additional funding for Marshall Park). — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to draft the warrant articles for the 3 items. c. shapiro seconded. all in favor, motion carried (5-0).” | passed 5-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 112:29 · ours |
| Jul 31 2024 | Appoint T. Lawless as the Parks Commission representative to the Open Space Committee. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to appoint t. lawless as the representative to the open space committee. c. shapiro seconded. all in favor, motion carried (5-0).” | passed 5-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 120:17 · ours |
| Jul 16 2024 | Appoint Tim Lawless to the open Parks Commission position (vacancy until the May 2025 Annual Town Election), jointly with the Selectboard.“motion made to appoint t. lawless. k.menard seconded. v ote taken, all in favor, motion carried (8-3).” | passed 8-3 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 1 2024 | Approve a Municipal Rate for town beach passes that matches the Residential Rate. — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan motioned and k. menard second to approve a municipal rate that matches the residential rate.” | passed 4-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 25 2024 | Rename the Beach House in memory of Genevieve Nass to the Genevieve Nass Memorial Beach House. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to rename the beach house in memory of genevieve nass to the genevieve nass memorial beach house. c. sullivan seconded. all in favor, motion carried (4-0).” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 13:36 · ours |
| Jun 25 2024 | That A. Scheipers sign the Right of Entry License Agreement on the Commission’s behalf. — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan made a motion that a. scheipers to sign the right of entry license agreement on the commission's behalf. k. menard seconded. all in favor” | passed | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 19:31 · ours |
| Jun 25 2024 | Rescind the motion C. Sullivan made on May 24, 2023 (construction end date of June 30, 2024) and leave it open to revisit in the fall to determine a new date. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to rescind the motion c. sullivan made on may 24, 2023, with a construction end date of june30, 2024 and leave it open to revisit in the fall” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 32:02 · ours |
| May 15 2024 | Submit the ADA Grant in the amount of $136,820. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to submit the ada grant in the amount of $136,820. c. shapiro seconded. all in favor, motion carried (3-0).” | passed 3-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 37:15 · ours |
| Apr 24 2024 | Allow the Lunenburg Youth Baseball and Softball League to place the storage container at the field. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to allow the lunenburg youth baseball and softball league to place the storage container at the field. c. shapiro seconded. all in favor, motion carried (5-0).” | passed 5-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 33:31 · ours |
| Apr 24 2024 | Appoint A. Scheipers as Chair. — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan made a motion to appoint a. scheipers as chair. k. menard seconded. all in favor, motion carried (5-0).” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Apr 24 2024 | Appoint C. Shapiro as Vice-chair. — moved by A. Lockwood“a. lockwood made a motion to appoint c. shapiro as vice-chair. a. scheipers seconded. all in favor, motion carried (5-0).” | passed 5-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 57:52 · ours |
| Apr 24 2024 | Appoint K. Menard as Clerk. — moved by A. Scheipers“a. scheipers made a motion to appoint k. menard as clerk. c. shapiro seconded. all in favor, motion carried (5-0).” | passed 5-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 58:34 · ours |
| Apr 24 2024 | Allow the little league to place a storage container at Marshall Park (then withdrawn and restated) — moved by a commissioner | passed | the recording only | video 32:48 · ours |
| Apr 24 2024 | Ask Anita to be the next chair | not audible | the recording only | video 57:08 · ours |
| Mar 27 2024 | Select the OPM as Skanska first, NV5 second, and Atlantic third. — moved by A. Scheipers“a. scheipers made a motion to select the opm as skanska first, nv5 second, and atlantic third.k. menard seconded. all in favor, motion carried (5-0)” | passed 5-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 159:14 · ours |
| Feb 29 2024 | Accept the revised rates for 2024 town beach and pass fees, as listed. — moved by A. Schiepers“a. schiepers made a motion to accept the revised rates. k. menard seconded all in favor, motion carried (3-1).” | passed 3-1 | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Feb 29 2024 | Pursue the change of address for Marshall Park from Chestnut Street to Mass Ave. — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan made a motion to pursue the change to mass ave. k. menard seconded. all in favor, motion carried (4-0).” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 45:55 · ours |
| Feb 29 2024 | Raise beach daily passes (resident and non-resident categories) and swim lessons to the new rates, leaving season passes unchanged. — moved by Karen | passed (roll call; all voting members heard as aye) | the recording only | video 43:03 · ours |
| Jan 17 2024 | Allow the Youth Baseball League to place a 'Registrations Are Open' banner at the Marshall Park entrance, and if they choose, also at McNally or Reservoir. — moved by C. Sullivan“made a motion to allow them to place the banner at marshall park and if they so choose to also place one at mcnally or reservoir. a. schiepers seconded. all in favor, motion carried (4-0).” | passed 4-0 | the minutes | the minutes · video · ours |
| Jan 17 2024 | Grant approval for the Trails Grant submission of the application. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion that the commission grant approval for the trails grant submission of the application. c. sullivan seconded. all in favor, motion carried (4-0).” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 87:05 · ours |
| Jan 17 2024 | Allow the youth baseball league to put up a temporary banner at the Marshall Park entrance announcing registration, subject to checking sign bylaw compliance. | not audible | the recording only | video 82:09 · ours |
| Dec 6 2023 | Submit the letter to the Department of Labor Standards and authorize Attorney Costa to speak on the Parks Commission's behalf on related issues (Skate Park). — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan made a motion to submit the letter to the department of labor standards and authorize attorney costa to speak on the parks commission's behalf” | passed 5-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 31:11 · ours |
| Oct 10 2023 | Appoint Anita Schiepers to the Park Commission through May 2024. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard motioned and c. sullivan seconded to appoint a. schiepers to the park commission through may 2024. passed unanimously.” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 20 2023 | Allow the Special Olympics to use Fitzgerald Field on Sunday mornings for six weeks through November 5, 2023. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to allow the special olympics to use fitzgerald field on sunday mornings for six weeks through november 5, 2023.” | passed 3-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 5:56 · ours |
| Sep 20 2023 | Allow the Special Olympics to use Fitzgerald Field on Sunday mornings (first motion, then restated with a time limit) — moved by Karen | not audible | the recording only | video 4:36 · ours |
| Aug 16 2023 | Support the Boys & Girls Club efforts to work with the Parks for a Polar Plunge. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to support the boys & girls efforts to work with the parks for a polar plunge. c. sullivan seconded.” | passed 3-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 21:34 · ours |
| Aug 16 2023 | Approve the Parks Commission naming policy as written. — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan made a motion to approve the naming policy for the parks commission as written. k. menard seconded.” | passed 3-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 56:53 · ours |
| Jul 12 2023 | Recommend adding an additional part-time, as needed lifeguard, Cole Kiefer, and if licensing comes through, hire another without returning to the Commission. — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion that the parks commission recommend adding an additional part-time, as needed lifeguard, cole kiefer” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 4:55 · ours |
| Jul 12 2023 | Present the Skate Park design as presented. — moved by K.Menard“k.menard made a mothon to present the skate park design as presented. c. sullivan seconded. roll call vote.motion carried (4-0).” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 58:43 · ours |
| Jul 12 2023 | Support the grant application as discussed. — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan made a motion to support the grant application as discussed. p. hakey seconded. roll call vote.motion carried (4-0).” | passed 4-0 | minutes + recording | the minutes · video 110:20 · ours |
| May 24 2023 | Accept the donation gift of a native tree as a memorial to Gen Ness, Cheryl Shaw, and Katie Kiefer to be installed at the town beach by Lakeview Nurseries, with location to be determined by the Facilities Director and the donating group — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to accept the donation gift of the native tree as a memorial to gen ness, cheryl shaw, and katie kiefer to be installed at the town beach by lakeview nurseries. k. menard amended to include the location be determined by the facilities director, his group and the group donating the tree. c. sullivan seconded. roll call vote. motion carried (4-0).” | passed 4-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 24 2023 | Designate K. Menard to represent the Parks Commission on the Master Plan Steering Committee — moved by A. Lockwood“a. lockwood made a motion to designate k. menard to represent the parks commission on the steering committee. c. shapiro seconded. roll call vote.motion carried (4-0).” | passed 4-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 24 2023 | Add the construction end date of June 30, 2024 to the upcoming contract between the Park Commission and the Lunenburg Skate Park Organization — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan made a motion to add the construction end date of june 30, 2024 to the up coming contract that will be drafted between the park commission and the lunenburg skate park organization. c. shapiro seconded. roll call vote.motion carried (4-0).” | passed 4-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 19 2023 | Recommend hiring of returning lifeguards for the 2023 beach season — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan made a motion to recommend the hiring of the returning lifeguards for the 2023 beach season. k. menard seconded. roll call vote: k. menard - yes c. sullivan - yes d. passios - yes p. hakey - yes a. lockwood - yes” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 19 2023 | Recommend approval of Elizabeth Simeone as Beach Director pending completion of Water Safety Instructor training — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to recommend approvalof elizabeth simeone to the position of beach director pending confirmation of the completion of her water safety instructor training. d. passios seconded. roll call vote: k. menard - yes c. sullivan - yes d. passios - yes p. hakey - yes a. lockwood - yes” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 19 2023 | Leave beach fees at 2022 levels — moved by D. Passios“d. passios made a motion to leave the fees as they were for last year on all levels. c. sullivan seconded. roll call vote (3-2). k. menard - no p. hakey - yes c. sullivan - yes d. passios - yes a. lockwood - no” | passed 3-2 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 19 2023 | Allow banners along field fence with no political signs, removed at end of season — moved by A. Lockwood“a. lockwood made a motion to allow banners along the fence, no political signs and to be removed at the end of the season. k. menard seconded. roll call vote: k. menard - yes c. sullivan - yes d. passios - yes p. hakey - yes a. lockwood - yes” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 19 2023 | Require Parks Commission permission before planned trapping or removal of wildlife — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion requiring permission from the parks commission before planned trapping for purpose of removal or destruction of wildlife. a. lockwood seconded. roll call vote (5-1).” | passed 5-1 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 19 2023 | Change phrase DPW Director to Facilities Director in policies and procedures — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan made a motion within our policies and procedures to change the phrase dpw director to facilities director: a. lockwood seconded. roll call vote: k. menard - yes c. sullivan - yes d. passios - yes p. hakey - yes a. lockwood - yes” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 22 2023 | Submit seasonal employees application to the state for Town Beach opening and closing dates of May 8 through September 22, 2023 — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion requesting the seasonal employees application be submitted to the state with the dates of may 8 through september 22, 2023. c. sullivan seconded. roll call v ote: k. menard - yes c. sullivan - yes p. hakey - yes d. passios - yes a. lockwood - ye” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 14 2022 | Accept the new sign at McNally Park as a gift to the Town of Lunenburg — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to accept the new sign at mcnally park as a gift to the town of lunenburg. a. lockwood seconded. roll call vote, c. sullivan - yes k. menard - yes a. lockwood - yes all in favor, motion carried.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 14 2022 | For A. Lockwood to submit the request to the Town Manager and the Select Board on behalf of the Park Commission if Town funds are available to install sidewalks leading to the Town Beach from the rotary — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan made a motion for a. lockwood to submit the request to the town manager and the select board on behalf of the park commission if town funds are available to install sidewalks leading to the town beach from the rotary. k. menard seconded. roll call vote, c. sullivan - yes k. menard - yes a. lockwood - yes all in favor, motion carried.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Aug 2 2022 | Support the Marshall Park Master Plan as presented by the Parks Commission — moved by T. Dwyer“t. dwyer made a motion to support the marshall park master plan as presented by the parks commission. h. sroka seconded. all in favor, motion carried (5-0).” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 20 2022 | Rescind prior vote on Board of Health funding for septic system and toilet facility at Marshall Park — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to rescind the vote taken at the last meeting regarding the boh funding for the septic system and the toilet facility. d. passios seconded. roll call v ote, k. menard - yes c. sullivan - yes d. passios - yes a. lockwood - yes all in favor, motion carried.” | passed 4-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 20 2022 | Accept Board of Health offer to fund installation of the septic system and move forward — moved by D. Passios“d. passios made a motion to accept the boh offer to fund the installation of the septic and move forward. k. menard seconded. roll call v ote, k. menard - yes c. sullivan - yes d. passios - yes a. lockwood - yes all in favor, motion carried.” | passed 4-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 20 2022 | Accept Board of Health offer and move forward with planning, funding and construction of septic at Marshall Park with new toilet facility and engineer-modified design plan for Board of Health and Conservation Commission approval — moved by D. Passios“d. passios made a motion to accept the boh offer and move forward with the planning, funding and construction of the septic at marshall park as shown on the plan by dylis and roy dated february-----, 2022, to include a new toilet facility at the location on that plan labeled former bathroom location. design plan to be modified to accommodate the bath by an engineer and submitted for approval to the boh and the conservation commission. k. menard seconded. roll call v ote, k. menard - yes c. sullivan - yes d. passios - yes a. lockwood - no all in favor, motion carried.” | passed 3-1 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 15 2022 | Rescind the approval vote for the Skate Park location approved on November 22, 2021, and vote to support the location in the presently accepted Master Plan — moved by D. Passios“d. passios made a motion to rescind the approval vote for the location of the skate park that was approved on november 22, 2021, and vote to support and recommend the location that is in the presently accepted master plan created by wola” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 15 2022 | Commit to installing the 2 toilet septic that the Board of Health offered to fund, matching the location shown on the Master Plan — moved by D. Passios“d. passios made a motion that the parks commission commit to installing the 2 toilet septic that the board of health offered to fund and match the location shown on the master plan from wola. a. lockwood seconded. ===page 4=== park commission ” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 15 2022 | The Recreation Director forward a recommendation to the Town Manager for hiring P. Hennesey if he interviews and finds him acceptable — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion the recreation director forward a recommendation to the town manager for hiring p . hennesey if he interviews him and finds him to be an acceptable candidate. c. sullivan seconded. roll call vote: k. menard - y” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 15 2022 | Recommend to the Town Manager the building at McNally Park be demolished — moved by A. Lockwood“a.lockwood made a motion to recommend to the town manager the building at mcnally park be demolished. c. sullivan seconded. roll call vote, ===page 5=== ” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 18 2022 | Allow Geocache placement at Veteran's Memorial Park and Town Pound, not on the Historical features of the parks — moved by A.Lockwood“a.lockwood made a motion to allow the geocache placement at the veteran's memorial park and town pound, not on the historical feature of the park. c. sullivan seconded. d. passion stated a note to be added to the geocache that this is a historic site and please respect that. roll call vote, k. menard - yes c. sullivan - yes d. passios - yes a. lockwood - yes all in favor, motion carried.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 18 2022 | Open the beach on June 18, 2022 — moved by K. Menard“k. menard made a motion to open the beach june 18, 2022. d. passios seconded. roll call vote, k. menard - yes c. sullivan - yes d. passios - yes a. lockwood - yes all in favor, motion carried.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 13 2022 | to have the sign located near 2A and meet with the bylaw requirements — moved by D. Passios“d. passios made a motion to have the sign located near 2a and meet with the bylaw requirements. p . hakey seconded. roll call vote, k. menard - yes c. sullivan - yes d. passios - yes a.lockwood - yes p . hakey - yes all in favor, motion carrie” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 13 2022 | to recommend the hiring and send it to the Town Manager for approval — moved by C. Sullivan“c. sullivan made a motion to recommend the hiring and send it to the town manager for approval. d. passios seconded. roll call vote, ===page 3=== park commission april 13, 2022 minutes page of 43 k. menard - yes c. sullivan - yes d. passios - ye” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 13 2022 | to authorize R. Thompson to contract with the vendor of his choice for 3 portable toilets and up to 5 if needed, with preferred location at the far end of the beach with a gate to be installed, and alternate location the fenced area where the playground used to be — moved by D. Passios“d. passios made a motion to authorize r. thompson to contract with the vendor of his choice for 3 portable toilets and up to 5 if needed. the preferred location to be at the far end of the beach with a gate to be installed. the alternate location to be the fenced area where the playground use to be.c. sullivan seconded. roll call vote, k. menard - yes c. sullivan - yes d. passios - yes a.lockwood - yes p . hakey - yes all in favor, motion carried” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 29 2022 | Recommend to the Town Manager to move forward with the Select Board on the appointments of Elizabeth Simeone as Beach Coordinator and Ethan Gengler, Paige Gengler, Nicholas Coronella and Jarrod Bowser — moved by D. Passios“d. passios made a motion and c. sullivan seconded to recommend to the town manager to move forward with the select board on the appointments of elizabeth simeone as beach coordinator and ethan gengler, paige gengler, nicholas coronella and jarrod bowser. roll call vote: c. sullivan - yes d. passios - yes a.lockwood - yes p . hakey - yes k. menard - yes” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 29 2022 | Keep the beach passes at the same rate as last year — moved by Ana Lockwood“ana lockwood made a motion to keep the passes at the same rate as last year. c. sullivan seconded. all in favor. roll call vote: c. sullivan - yes d. passios - yes a.lockwood - yes p . hakey - yes k. menard - yes” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 8 2022 | Appoint Patrick Hakey to the Parks Commission until the third Saturday in May 2022 — moved by T. Dwyer“select member t. dwyer motioned and select member l. franco seconded to appoint patrick hakey to the parks commission until the third saturday in may 2022. roll call v ote: mr. jeffreys - ye” | passed 7-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 20 2022 | Pass along to Town Manager to our Legislative Delegation for the restroom facility improvement $150,000, the Northfield Park Master Plan and Survey $75,000, and the Marshall Park Survey $25,000 — moved by C Sullivan“motion made by c sullivan to pass along to town manager to our legislative delegation for the restroom facility improvement -$150.000, the northfield park master plan and survey-$75,000, and the marshall park survey-$25,000 d passios seconded. roll call c sullivan-aye, a lockwood- aye, d passios-aye, k menard- aye.” | passed 4-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 6 2022 | Support the DPW Director's FY23 budget — moved by D Passios“motion made by d passios to support the dpw director's fy23 budget seconded by c sullivan. vote was unanimous.” | unanimous | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 20 2021 | Recommend Rob Thompson to the Recreation Director Position — moved by C Sullivan“c sullivan made a motion to recommend rob thompson to the recreation director position, d passios seconded roll call vote: c sullivan-aye d passios-aye a lockwood-no k menard-aye” | passed 3-1 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 22 2021 | Grant space to the Lunenburg Skatepark project, up to 8,000 square feet, at the location shown in the plans presented, for the purpose of the group creating a preliminary design | passed 4-0 | the recording only | video 85:09 · ours |
| Nov 22 2021 | Accept the proposal from Wolla for architectural and landscape engineering services for the Marshall Park project — moved by Dave | passed 4-0 | the recording only | video 108:30 · ours |
| Nov 2 2021 | Grant space to Lunenburg Skate Park for up to 8,000 square foot skate park in documented location for preliminary design plan — moved by Chris Sullivan“c sullivan made a mo0on to grant space to lunenburg skate park for the purpose of an up to 8,000 square foot skate park in the loca0on as documented in the plans that were presented tonight for the purpose of a preliminary design plan. d passios seconded. chris sullivan - yes dave passios - yes ana lockwood - yes karin menard - yes” | passed 4-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 27 2021 | Abide by November 30th for field usage and extend port-a-potty and dumpster policies — moved by K Menard“k menard moioned to amend the moion to abide by the date of november 30th for field usage and extend it to the port-a-pomy and dumpster policies. seconded by a lockwood roll call, d passios-aye, a lockwood-aye, k menard-aye and c sullivan- aye.” | passed 4-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 27 2021 | Rescind the previous vote limiting the park size to 5,000 square feet — moved by D Passios“moion made by d passios to rescind the previous vote of a prior meeing that the commission supported to limit the park size to 5,000 square feet. seconded by k menard. roll call vote: a lockwood-aye k menard-aye d passios-aye c sullivan- aye. k ” | passed 4-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 27 2021 | Accept the date changes and completion date of 5/1/22 for the Marshall Park Master Plan RFP — moved by C Sullivan“moion made by c sullivan to accept those date changes and addiion of compleion date of 5/1/22 seconded by d passios. roll call vote: k menard - aye a lockwood-aye d passios-aye c sullivan-aye. k ” | passed 4-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 14 2021 | Approve the portable toilet policy as written titled Parks Commission Sanitation Facilities Policy — moved by A Lockwood“a lockwood made a motion to approve the portable toilet policy as written titled parks commission sanitation facilities policy, d passios seconded, vote was unanimous” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 14 2021 | Accept the dumpster policy as written titled Lunenburg Park Commission Dumpster policy — moved by Chris Sullivan“chris sullivan made the motion to accept policy as written titled lunenburg park commission dumpster policy, d passios seconded. vote was unanimous.” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 30 2021 | to hire Ian Laundry and Mason Bowser as lifeguards for the summer 2021 season — moved by Chris Sullivan“c sullivan made the mo.on to hire them for the posi.ons, d passios seconded. vote was unanimous.” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 30 2021 | to put forward a request to the DPW director to finish the pocket park and resurface the existing track with a timeline — moved by Chris Sullivan“c sullivan made a mo.on to put forward a request to the dpw director for the considera.on to finish the pocket park and resurface the exis.ng track and a .meline when it could be done. seconded by a lockwood. vote was unanimous. ” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 30 2021 | to accept the Little League's payment in full — moved by Chris Sullivan“c. sullivan made mo.on to accept the li6le league's payment in full, a lockwood seconded. vote was unanimous.” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 1 2021 | Accept the 2021 beach fee structure including resident day pass $5 per adult (includes up to 3 children 15 and under free) / $2 senior/additional child, non-resident day pass $10 per adult (includes up to 3 children 15 and under free) / $5 senior/additional child, resident family pass $65.00, non-resident family pass $80.00, and individual and senior passes at the rates specified. — moved by Chris“chris motioned and ana seconded to accept the following fee structure: resident rate $5 per adult includes up to 3 children 15 and under free.” | passed 4-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 25 2021 | support the building of a skate park within Marshall Park — moved by Ana“ana motioned and susanna seconded for the park commission to support the building of skate park within marshall park.” | passed 5-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 11 2021 | Nominate Ana as Parks Commission representative for Open Space representation — moved by Karin“ana volunteered. karin nominated her, dave seconded. roll call vote and all in favor.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 23 2019 | Have Susanna represent the Park Commission on the Open Space Committee — moved by Karin“karin motioned and john palumbo seconded to have susanna represent the park commission on the open space committee - approved 3-0” | approved 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 18 2019 | Recommend Kayla Wright as the first choice for Recreation Director — moved by Karin Menard“karin motioned and susanna seconded to recommend kayla wright as the first choice. supported 3-0” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 18 2019 | Recommend Hollie Lucht as the second choice for Recreation Director — moved by Karin Menard“karin motioned and john seconded to recommend hollie lucht as the second choice. supported 3-0” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 18 2019 | Recommend Chris Letarte as the third choice for Recreation Director — moved by Karin Menard“karin motioned and susanna seconded to recommend chris letarte as the third choice. supported 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Aug 14 2019 | to bring the walking track back into usable condition“it was unanimous in opinion that the walking track be brought back into usable condition” | unanimous | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 16 2019 | Close Wallis Park from Dusk till Dawn — moved by Karin Menard“karin motioned and susanna seconded that to close wallis park from dusk till dawn. approved 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Aug 23 2018 | Remove turf from use forms — moved by Karin“karin motioned and dennis seconded to remove turf from use forms. approved 3-0” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Aug 7 2018 | to appoint Susanna Jewell to the Parks Commission“mr. mannone-aye ms. adams- aye ms. luck- aye mr. mcquaid- nay mr. ebersole-aye mr. toale- aye. total in favor- 5, 2 - against. mr. toale announced ms. jewell was appointed to parks commission.” | passed 5-2 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 26 2018 | notify Board of Selectmen of no conflicts and approve use of town beach for baptism — moved by Karin“karin motioned to notify bos that there are no conflicts that we are aware of and ok the use of the beach for this purpose. dennis mannone seconded. approved 2-0.” | passed 2-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 26 2018 | charge Central Mass Youth Basketball teams $10 per player for use of Wallis Park — moved by Karin“karin motioned and dennis seconded to charge central mass youth basketball teams $10 per player for use of wallis park. approved 2-0.” | passed 2-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 26 2018 | designate Dennis as representative to Open Space Ad Hoc Committee with Karin as alternate — moved by Karin“karin motioned to designate dennis with karin as the alternate. dennis seconded. approved 2-0.” | passed 2-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 27 2018 | Notify BOS that there are no conflicts and approve use of the town beach for baptism by Seventh Day Adventist Church — moved by Karin Menard“karin motioned to notify bos that there are no conflicts that we are aware of and ok the use of the beach for this purpose. dennis mannone seconded. approved 2-0.” | passed 2-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 27 2018 | Charge Central Mass Youth Basketball teams $10 per player for use of Wallis Park — moved by Karin Menard“karin motioned and dennis seconded to charge central mass youth basketball teams $10 per player for use of wallis park. approved 2-0.” | passed 2-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 27 2018 | Designate Dennis as Parks delegate to Open Space Ad Hoc Committee with Karin as alternate — moved by Karin Menard“karin motioned to designate dennis with karin as the alternate. dennis seconded. approved 2-0.” | passed 2-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 16 2018 | minimize street side parking on both sides during ball games and encourage people to park off of 2a in the main parking lot due to public safety concerns on Chestnut Street — moved by Dennis Mannone“dennis mannone motioned that we minimize street side parking on both sides during ball games and to encourage people to park off of 2a in the main parking lot due to concerns over public safety access on chestnut street. approved 2-0.” | passed 2-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 11 2018 | recommend appointment of Genevier Nass as Beach Coordinator and Cheryl Shaw, Catherine Keefer, Elizabeth Simeone, Lynn Major and Ethan Gengler as Lifeguards — moved by Karin“karin motioned to recommend appointment of genevier nass as beach coordinator and cheryl shaw, catherine keefer, elizabeth simeone, lynn major and ethan gengler as lifeguards. pete seconded. passed 3-0” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 11 2018 | maintain swim lesson fees at $20 per child / $60 max per family per session for the 2018 season — moved by Karin“karin motioned for swim lesson fees to remain at $20 per child / $60 max per family per session for the 2018 season. dennis seconded. approved 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 11 2018 | keep the 2018 beach fees the same as last season: $50 resident family, $35 resident individual, $20 resident senior, $75 non-resident family, $50 non-resident individual, $5 adult daily, $3 student daily — moved by Dennis“dennis motioned to keep the 2018 fees the same as last season: $50 - resident family $35 - resident individual $20 - resident senior $75 - non resident family $50 - non resident individual daily rate - $5adult, $3 student karin seconded. approved 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 11 2018 | open the town beach to the public from June 23rd to August 26th — moved by Dennis“dennis motioned to open the town beach to the public from june 23rd to august 26th. pete seconded. approved 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 11 2018 | research the cost and find a funding mechanism for an AED device for Town Beach for the start of the 2018 season — moved by Dennis“dennis motioned to research the cost and find a funding mechanism for an aed de- vice for town beach for the start of the 2018 season. karin seconded. approved 3-” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 11 2018 | allow the Beach Coordinator to organize and run the Great Cardboard Boat Race on August 4th with a rain date of August 11th — moved by Karin“karin motioned to allow the beach coordinator to organize and run the great cardboard boat race on august 4th with a rain date of august 11th. pete seconded. approved 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 11 2018 | approve Central MA Baseball to use the 90' diamond at Marshall Park for 6 weeks starting in mid June at cost of $10 per player per season conditional on receiving Certificate of Insurance and confirmation of final dates — moved by Karin“karin motioned to approve central ma baseball to use the 90' diamond at marshall park for 6 weeks starting in mid june at cost of $10 per player per season condition- al on receiving certificate of insurance and confirmation of final dates. pete second- ed. approved” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 15 2018 | Authorize DPW Director to move forward with repairs to fence damaged over Christmas break and attempt to bill the driver for cost of damages and take any other means to recoup the cost — moved by Karin Menard“karin motioned and dennis seconded for the dpw director to move forward with repairs and attempt to bill the driver for cost of damages and take any other means to recoup the cost of repairs. passed 2-0.” | passed 2-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 15 2018 | Charge Lunenburg Schools $10 per baseball and softball player for the Spring 2018 season — moved by Karin Menard“karin motioned and dennis seconded to charge lunenburg schools $10 per baseball and softball player for the spring 2018 season. passed 2-0.” | passed 2-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 4 2017 | Send the draft Memorandum of Agreement to the School Committee for review — moved by Dennis Mannone“dennis mannone motioned and pete mccauliff seconded to send the draft memorandum of agreement to the school committee for review. approved 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 20 2017 | proceed with transferring the care, maintenance, and management of the Lunenburg Track and Field to the School Committee and to take any and all necessary legal measures to carry this out — moved by Karin Menard“karin menard moved that the parks commission proceed with transferring the care, maintenance, and manage- ment of the lunenburg track and field to the school committee and to take any and all necessary legal measures to carry this out. pete mccauliff seconded. prior to the vote, pete mccaulliff wanted to make sure it was noted that the has spoken with the massachu” | passed 2-1 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 13 2017 | recommend appointment of Ethan Gentler to the Town Manager and Board of Selectman — moved by Karin Menard“karin menard motioned to recommend appointment of ethan gentler to the town manager and board of selectman. dennis mannone seconded. approved 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 15 2017 | Recommend appointment of Gen Nass (Beach Coordinator), Liz Simeone (Lifeguard), Catie Keefer (Lifeguard), Lynn Major (Lifeguard) and Cheryl Shaw (Lifeguard) — moved by Karin Menard“karin motioned motioned and dennis mannone seconded - to recommend appointment of gen nass (beach coordinator), liz simeone (lifeguard), catie keefer (lifeguard), lynn major (lifeguard) and cheryl shaw (lifeguard) - approved 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 15 2017 | Continue with a $20 Senior Beach Pass — moved by Dennis Mannone“dennis mannone motioned to continue with a $20 senior beach pass. pete mccauliff seconded. approved 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 15 2017 | Change swim lesson fees to $20 per child with a family cap of $60 regardless of residency per session — moved by Karin Menard“karin menard motioned to change swim lesson fees to $20 per child with a family cap of $60 regardless of residency per session. pete mccauliff seconded. approved 3-0” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 15 2017 | Cap non-resident beach passes at 25 total passes (family or individual) — moved by Dennis Mannone“dennis mannone motioned to cap non resident rates at 25 total passes - family or individual. pete mccauliff seconded. approved 3-0” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 15 2017 | Close the Town Beach on August 27, 2017 — moved by Dennis Mannone“dennis mannone motioned to close the town beach on august 27, 2017. pete mccauliff seconded. approved 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 15 2017 | Change the charge for Sports camp from $10 per camper to $25 per hour — moved by Karin Menard“karin menard motioned to change the charge for sports camp from $10 per camper to $25 per hour. pete mccauliff seconded. approved 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 10 2017 | Open the town beach to the public on June 24, 2017 — moved by Karin Menard“motion made by karin menard to open the town beach to the public on june 24, 2017. seconded by dennis. approved 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 10 2017 | Implement beach pass fees for the 2017 season at $50 resident family, $35 resident individual, $75 non-resident family, $50 non-resident individual, $5 daily adult, $3 daily student — moved by Karin Menard“motion made by karin menard to implement the following beach pass fees for the 2017 season: 850 - resident family $35 - resident individual $75 - non resident family $50 - non resident individual daily rate - $5 adult, $3 student dennis seconded. approved 3-0” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 10 2017 | Schedule lifeguard training June 19-30, swim lessons session I July 10-21, and swim lessons session II July 24-Aug 4 — moved by Karin Menard“motion made by karin menard for the following: lifeguard training - june 19 - june 30 swim lessons session i - july 10-21 swim lessons session ii - july 24 - aug 4 pete seconded. approved 3-0” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 10 2017 | Allow the Beach Coordinator to organize and run the 2017 Great Cardboard Boat Race — moved by Karin Menard“motion made by karin menard allowing the beach coordinator to organize and run the 2017 great cardboard boat race. pete seconded. approved 3-0” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 10 2017 | Charge Sports Camp a per camper fee of $10 to use the grass annex — moved by Pete McCauliff“motion made by pete mccauliff to charge a per camper fee of $10 to sports camp to use the grass annex. dennis seconded. approved 3-0” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 10 2017 | Add a $25 per hour fee to the application for use of the grass annex — moved by Karin Menard“motion made by karin menard to add a $25 per hour fee to the application for use of the grass annex. pete seconded. approved 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 12 2017 | Approve the Beach Coordinator job description and forward to Personnel Committee — moved by Karin Menard“motion made by karin menard to approve the job description and to forward to personnel committee. dennis mannone seconded. approved 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 12 2017 | Allow DPW to approve usage applications for grass fields if available for time requested — moved by Karin Menard“motion made by karin menard to allow dpw to approve usage applications for grass fields if available for time requested. seconded by dennis mannone. approved 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 12 2017 | Remove the $10 per player fee for the Tball program for Spring 2017; fee remains for other divisions — moved by Karin Menard“motion by karin menard to remove the $10 per player free for the tball program for the spring 2017. a $10 per player fee will remain for the rest of the divisions. pete seconded. approved 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 16 2017 | Approve usage agreement form for Leominster Youth Lacrosse and send to their organization pending verification of insurance requirements — moved by Karin Menard“motion made by karin menard to approve usage agreement form for leominster youth lacrosse and to send to their organization pending verification of insurance requirements. dennis mannone seconded. approved 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 16 2017 | Approve request forms as presented — moved by Dennis Mannone“motion made by dennis mannone to approve request forms as presented. seconded by pete mccauliff. approved 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 16 2017 | Accept Park Use policies listed — moved by Karin Menard“motion made by karin menard and seconded by pete mccauliff to accept park use policies listed above. approved 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 22 2016 | Allow Leominster Lacrosse to use the turf field for 8 Sundays in 2017 at $7,500 for the season, with field attendant costs of $25-$50 per hour and police detail as Leominster Lacrosse's responsibility — moved by Karin Menard“motion made by karin menard, seconded by dennis mannone - to allow leominster lacrosse to use the turf field for 8 sundays at a rate of $7500 for the season. additional expense for field attendant (set up and clean up) which is estimated at $25-$50 per hour as well as police detail at the discretion of lunenburg pd to be the responsibility of leominster lacrosse. passed 3-0” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 22 2016 | Allow Triple Play Fall Baseball to use Marshall Park at a rate of $25 per hour, requiring insurance certificate and schedule coordination with Town office — moved by Karin Menard“motion made by karin menard, seconded by dennis mannone to allow triple play fall baseball to use marshall park at a rate of $25 per hour: insurance certificate must be provided prior to first practice. schedule needs to be passed through pm to cross reference availability. passed 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 21 2016 | For the Parks Commission to sponsor the Card Board Boat Race — moved by Karin Menard“motion made by karin menard, seconded by pete mcaulliff - for the parks commission to sponsor the card board boat race - approved 3-0.” | approved 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 21 2016 | Extend the beach season through August 19th pending confirmation of available funds with the DPW director — moved by Karin Menard“motion made by karin menard seconded by dennis mannone to extend the beach season through august 19th pending confirmation of available funds with the dpw director. passed 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 21 2016 | Support the town creating a boundary agreement with the adjacent property owner at town meeting — moved by Pete McCauliff“motion by pete mccauliff and seconded by dennis mannone to support the town creating a boundary agreement with the adjacent property owner a town meeting. passed 3-0.” | Passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 21 2016 | Approve short term usage of Marshall Park (Chestnut Street field) by Lunenburg Public Schools for fall sports programs — moved by Dennis Mannone“motion made by dennis mannone / seconded by karin menard - approve short term usage of marshall park (chestnut street field) by lunenburg public schools for fall sports programs. approved 2-0” | Approved 2-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 22 2016 | Approve hiring of an as-needed part-time seasonal life guard employee — moved by Dennis Mannone“motion made by dennis mannone / seconded karin menard - approve as presented hiring of an as needed part time seasonal employee to cover life guard duties. approved - 2-0” | passed 2-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 2 2016 | Baseball games at Marshall Park temporarily halted and practice will be allowed with use of batting tunnel — moved by Dennis Mannone“motion made by dennis mannone / seconded by bob robuccio - baseball games temporarily halted and practice will be allowed with use of batting tunnel. passed 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 2 2016 | Institute a $10 per Lunenburg player per season fee for use of Wallace Park; schedule to be submitted by organization and Certificate of Insurance must be provided — moved by Dennis Mannone“motion made by dennis mannone / seconded by bob robuccio- $10 per lunenburg player fee for use of wallace park. schedule to be submitted by organization and a certificate of insurance must be provided. passed 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 26 2015 | Accept the Marshall parking lot plans as designed from Ducharme and Dillis“the commissioners reviewed and vote in favor 3-0 to accept the plans as designed from ducharme and dillis.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 19 2014 | Approve the move of the High School Football score board to the Turf Field“commission voted 2-0 to approve the move.” | passed 2-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 8 2014 | Appropriate funds for the usage of the school facilities“commission voted 3-0 to appropriate the funds for the usage of the school facilities.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 19 2012 | Turn in the sheets to CAFO“voted 3-0 to turn in the sheets” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 5 2012 | make the Beach and Park Expenses line the priority with a level funded budget and a full time Park person if the override passes“voted 3-0 to make the beach and park expenses line our priority with a level funded budget and a full time park person if the override passes.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 16 2011 | to pay the custodians out of the Park Expenses line in the budget and any additional from revolving account“voted 3-0 to pay the custodians out of the park expenses line in our budget and any additional will come out of our revolving account.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Dec 16 2011 | to forego paying the Jr Basketball Director for at least this year“voted 3-0 to forego paying the jr basketball director for at least this year.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 16 2010 | Refuse to sign the school-parks mutual use agreement until the track and field facility control and guidelines issue is resolved“the park commissioners voted 3-0 to refuse to sign the agreement until this issue is worked out.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
The town’s minutes are the record: a vote from them carries the minutes’ own words, checked verbatim. A vote from the recording only was written by a language model from machine captions — a motion as heard, and “not audible” a finding about the recording — and links to the second in the video. Both records are read as they arrive and joined here, whichever came first.
Time tracking
61.0 h of discussion across the 40 recorded meetings we have minutes for, by topic. A topic can overlap another, so the shares can sum past 100%.
recreation26.3 h · 43%
capital18.2 h · 30%
facilities14.7 h · 24%
fees9.1 h · 15%
hiring8.5 h · 14%
budget7.8 h · 13%
grants7.2 h · 12%
contracts and unions5.3 h · 9%
town meeting5.1 h · 8%
policy5.0 h · 8%
athletics4.5 h · 7%
staffing3.5 h · 6%
Budget schedule
Measured from this board’s own posted agendas over the last 5 budget cycles (July to June): the dates each subject appeared. The “expect” column is the typical first and last date across those cycles — a scheduled subject, not a decision.
| subject | expect | FY21 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a budget presented or reviewed | Feb 29 | — | — | — | Feb 29 | — |
| Town Meeting | Sep 20 → Feb 29 | Apr 25 | Nov 9 | Aug 17, Sep 14, Oct 26, Nov 16 | Sep 20, Oct 18, Jan 17, Feb 29 | Jul 31, Aug 21, Sep 18, Oct 10, Oct 23, Nov 6, Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 26 |
| warrant articles | Oct 23 → Feb 19 | Oct 23, Mar 21, Apr 25 | Nov 9, Feb 12 | — | — | Sep 18, Oct 10, Feb 19 |
A cycle is named for the fiscal year it builds: FY26 is the budget being built now. Read off the agenda text with a word search, so a subject named differently on an agenda is missed and one mentioned in passing is counted.
As of 2026-10-10.