CPA Projects – Detailed Report

The Town Field Playground & Court Restoration project has been in the works since 2016. The Friends of Town Field Playground identified the need to rehab the playground and courts and have partnered with the community and the Town to move this project forward. The community and the Town (including the Recreation Commission, Recreation Department, DPW, CPC, and Select Board) have consistently been in favor of this project.  The Town Field Playground & Court Restoration project has received CPC funding, including Phase I (design; 2018 and 2019), and Phase II (build; 2021) funding. Due to competing priorities for CPC funding and the COVID-19 pandemic, this project is still open. Additionally, due to {COVID-related) market volatility, construction costs, as well as supply and demand issues, all bids the Town received in 2021 came in higher than the appropriated funds.  This request is for a final sum of money so the Town Field playground and courts can, indeed, be restored. The Town Field playground and courts are located at the intersection of Beech and Waverley Streets. It is a highly utilized recreational space for both children and adults. The project includes revitalizing the current Town Field playground, four pickleball courts, one basketball court, and tennis wall.