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1630 WATERTOWN
Office of the Town Manager
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown,MA02472
Phone:617-972-6465
Michael J. Driscoll Fax: 617-972-6404
www.watertown-ma.gov
Town Manager townmgr@watertown-ma.gov
To: Honorable Town Council
From: Michael J. Driscoll,Town Manager f
Date: April 3, 2014
RE: Agenda Item—Order Transferring Care, Custody and Control of a Portion of the
Former Browne School Property to the Town Manager to be Held for and
Dedicated to Playground and Recreation Purposes
Enclosed please find an "Our Common Backyards" Grant Program Summary along with
a related Application Form that was submitted for consideration with Project# 1 being 552 Main
Street Renovation Project.
As you are aware, the Honorable Town Council approved a Loan Order related to 552
Main Street Park Improvements at the March 11, 2014 Town Council Meeting (see February 20,
2014 Agenda Item Cover Memorandum and excerpt from March 11, 2014 Town Council
Minutes).
As indicated in the Grant Summary and Application Form, the property location needs to
be dedicated to playground and recreation purposes in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c.
45, § 3.
Therefore, given all of the above and in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 40, §
15A and G.L. c. 45, § 3, 1 respectfully request the attached Order be placed on the April 8, 2014
Town Council Agenda.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
cc: Peter Centola, Recreation Department Director
Mark R. Reich, Esquire, Kopelman and Paige, P.C.
Edward P. Deveau, Chief of Police
Steven Magoon, Director of Community Development and Planning
Thomas J. Tracy, Town Auditor
Gerald S. Mee, Jr., Superintendent of Public Works
ORDER# 0-2014
An Order Transferring Care, Custody and Control of a Portion of the Former
Browne School Property to the Town Manager to be Held for and Dedicated to
Playground and Recreation Purposes
WHEREAS,the real property formerly known as Browne School Property and
further identified as Assessors' Map 709, Block 2A consisting of approximately 4.94
acres is currently held by the Town under the care, custody and control of the Town
Manager for general municipal purposes; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the former Browne School Property is currently the site of
the Town's Police Station; and
WHEREAS, an additional portion of the former Browne School Property is the site
of an improved playground and recreation area located at 552 Main Street; and
WHEREAS, the Town has determined that the site of the playground and recreation
area at 552 Main Street shall be dedicated to playground and recreation purposes; and
WHEREAS,the Home Rule Charter of the City known as the Town of Watertown
charges the Town Manager with the responsibility for all Town property, except
school and library buildings and grounds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED: That,pursuant to the provisions of G.L.
c. 40, § 15A and G.L. c. 45, § 3,the Town Council of the City known as the Town of
Watertown does hereby transfer the care, custody and control of the real property, and
improvements thereon, located at 552 Main Street and consisting of a portion of the
land described in a deed to the Town recorded with the Middlesex Registry of Deeds
at Book 5329, Page 84 and known as the former Browne School Property, said
portion as shown on the plan attached hereto entitled, "Topographic Survey#552
Main Street, Watertown, MA"prepared by SMC Surveying and Mapping Consultants
and dated January 7, 2011, from the Town Manager, as currently held for general
municipal purposes,to the Town Manager, to be held for and dedicated to playground
and recreation purposes in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 45, § 3.
Council Member
I hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum
was present, the above Order was adopted by a vote of_for,_against and_
present on April 8,2014.
Valerie Papas, Council Clerk Mark S. Sideris, Council President
O EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY& ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
Richard K. Sullivan,Jr., Secretary
Grant Announcement
oln Request for Responses (RFR) ENV 14 DCS 06
Dated: December 17, 2013
IJVlltldtl lihioa ini
EXECUTIVE OFFICE of FNERGI
&ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS Our Common Backyards Grant Program
1 . GRANT OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY:
A. PROPOSALS SOUGHT FOR: The construction of a playground or spray park in each of the 54
Commonwealth of Massachusetts cities.
B. OVERVIEW AND GOALS: The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) protects,
conserves, and restores the natural resources of the Commonwealth. To fulfill this mission, Richard K.
Sullivan,Jr., Secretary of EEA, is making available funding for the Our Common Backyards Grant Program.
This program is intended to build a playground of- spray park in all 54 cities in the Commonwealth.
The Our Common Backyards Grant Program is a component of the Patrick Administration's goal of expanding
outdoor recreational opportunities across the Commonwealth — particularly in our cities. This RFR is part of
the Administration's efforts to improve the well-being of our cities' residents, especially in areas of each city
that are lacking in open space resources.
C. ELIGIBLE PROJECTS: Eligible projects are those for the construction of a playground or spray park. (See
further detail on eligible projects in Section 2B.)
D. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: Applications will be accepted from any of the Commonwealth's 54 cities, as
determined by the Secretary of State's office. Please see httD://www.sec.state.ma.us/cis/cisctlist/ctlistalDh.htm
for more information on eligible applicants (see further detail on eligible applicants in Section 2A).
E. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis from the time this RFR is
posted through Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 3:00 pm. (See further detail on deadlines and grant program
calendar in Section 4.)
F. FUNDING AVAILABILITY: All awarded grants will be made as reimbursements for work completed by the
city. The maximum reimbursement available is $200,000. In rare cases, exceptions may be made at EEA's
discretion. (See further detail on Funding Availability in Section 2C).
G. BUDGET REQUIREMENT: Applicants selected to receive grant funding are expected to contribute up to
$50,000 (but are welcome to contribute more) to the project and must show the use of funds from non-state
sources for its portion of the program. A successful City/Town Council or Board of Alderman vote that
appropriates 100%of the total project cost is required prior to the execution of a contract. All projects must
provide appropriate public access. (See further detail on budget requirement in Section 2D.)
H. TOTAL ANTICIPATED DURATION OF CONTRACT(S): The contract period will begin on the date that
EEA signs the contract. Contracts issued pursuant to this RFR must expend 100% of costs associated with the
approved project on or before June 30, 2014 or June 30, 2015, depending on the fiscal year the construction is
to occur (see further detail on anticipated duration of contract(s) in Section 2F).
I. REGULATIONS, STATUTES, OR AUTHORIZATION GOVERNING THIS GRANT PROGRAM: This RFR is
issued according to 815 CMR 2.00 (Grants and Subsidies), but no specific regulations or statutes govern this
program. Funding is authorized pursuant to line item 2000-7025 of Chapter 312 of the Acts and Resolves of
2008. All properties for which grant assistance is provided must be open to the general public (not residents
only) for appropriate active recreational use. All properties will become protected open space under Article
97 of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, dedicated to recreation
use in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 45 (if they are currently not dedicated to recreation use).
J. CONTACT INFORMATION: Melissa Cryan
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
100 Cambridge Street—Suite 900
Boston, MA 02114
617-626-1171
melissa.crvanastate.ma.us
httD://www.mass.E!ov/eea/dcs-grants
2. Performance and Contract Specifications
A. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: This RFR is open to cities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Please see
htto://www.sec.state.ma.us/cis/cisctlist/ctlistalDh.htm for an up-to-date list of cities.
B. ELIGIBLE PROJECT(S)/SCOPE(S) OF WORK: EEA seeks to further the Patrick Administration's goal of
expanding outdoor recreational opportunities across the Commonwealth — particularly in our cities. To this
end, financial assistance is available to cities for the construction of a playground or spray park. Playground
and spray park projects may be completed by the city alone or in collaboration with state agencies, special
authorities, non-profits, and other organizations. Funding will generally go to municipalities, but with support
of the municipality can go directly to non-profits or other parties.
Eligibility—cities must:
I. Have an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan on file with the Division of Conservation Services by
the project completion deadline. A condition of final payment will be to receive a final approval letter
from DCS on any conditionally approved OSRP. A list of communities' OSRP status can be found through
the link at the bottom of this website: httD://www.mass.gov/eea/¢rants-and-tech-assistance/grants-and-
loans/dcs/¢rant-round-Drocess-dcs.html.
2. Submit a grant application (Attachment A) and be under contract prior to incurring costs associated with
the construction of a playground or spray park (costs incurred prior to receiving an executed contract
from DCS will not be reimbursed). While a playground or spray park will be built in every city in the
Commonwealth, all cities must complete a grant application that will propose two potential
playground/spray park projects. EEA has the final decision on which project will be chosen.
Program regulation reminder: Any property developed with DCS grant assistance must be protected open space
under Article 97 of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and
dedicated to recreation use in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 45. All properties for which grant assistance is
provided must be open to the general public (not residents only) for appropriate active recreational use. No
major alteration of the property, or changes in the proposed uses, at any point in the future can take place
without the prior approval of EEA.
C. FUNDING AVAILABILITY, BUDGETING GUIDELINES&ALLOWABLE EXPENDITURES: The maximum
award for any single project is $200,000. Costs eligible for reimbursement include all approved project costs
incurred on or after a selected Applicant's contract execution date and on or before June 30, 2014 or June 30,
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2015 (depending on the project), such as engineering, design, construction, and construction supervision.
Ineligible project costs include, but are not limited to, costs associated with the preparation and submission of
an application in response to this RFR, staff salaries, equipment and goods used for non-recreational purposes,
such as security cameras or dog waste bags, volunteer time, or donations.
All contracts shall be subject to available funding, whether through the appropriation and authorization of
sufficient funds or the receipt of sufficient revenues. If available funding ceases for any reason, a contract shall
be deemed under suspension and contract performance must halt. A contractor will not be entitled to
compensation for any performance provided during the period of contract suspension. EEA may lift the
suspension if available funding is received. In the absence of foreseeable available funding, EEA may terminate
the contract.
Applicants should give every consideration to incorporating wood into projects seeking funding from this
program, and particularly, wood products grown and manufactured in Massachusetts. If local wood is
determined not to be appropriate for the project, grantees should be prepared to demonstrate that wood is
not a suitable material or that Massachusetts grown and manufactured products are not available or cost
prohibitive (MGL Chapter 30B Section 20). EEA strongly suggests that grantees consider firms that have
signed agreements with the Department of Agricultural Resources as part of the Commonwealth Quality
Program, which verifies their sustainable practices and that the products are grown and manufactured in
Massachusetts.
D. BUDGET REQUIREMENT: Applicants selected to receive grant funding must show the use of funds from
non-state sources through a City Council, Board of Alderman, Town Council, etc. vote. Non-state funding
sources include, but are not limited to, other grants from private or non-profit foundations, and cash
contributions from local partners or individuals. This grant program is a REIMBURSEMENT grant program,
so EEA can only reimburse on the total amount spent as shown by canceled municipal checks. Any non-state
funding sources must be deposited into a municipal account. Therefore, the City/Town Council or Board of
Alderman vote must appropriate 100% of the total project cost. Funds from other state grant programs may
not be used as the community's portion of funding. However, Community Preservation Act funds are
considered local monies and they may be used for the municipal portion of project funding. Eligible costs are
also listed in Paragraph C (above). Any votes that occur prior to the submission of a grant application MUST
be reviewed by Melissa Cryan for approval.
E. PROJECT TERMS: If awarded, all projects will be required to abide by the Standard Commonwealth of
Massachusetts Terms and Conditions and the EEA Supplemental Terms and Conditions. In addition, all final
contracts are subject to successful negotiation of a Final Scope of Services. Please note that EEA does not
guarantee that any contracts may result from this RFR or that any particular funding level will be awarded. It is
anticipated that projects could proceed to contracting immediately upon EEA's awards announcement.
F.ANTICIPATED DURATION OF CONTRACTS: Contracts will end on June 30, 2014 or June 30, 2015,
depending on the fiscal year the project will be constructed. All construction work must be completed on or
before June 30, 2014 or June 30, 2015 (depending on the project) to be eligible for reimbursement.
G. DELIVERABLES, OWNERSHIP,AND CREDIT DUE: The playgrounds and spray parks built through this
grant opportunity must be on land that is owned by the municipality and under the care and control of the
Parks Department or Commission. EEA representatives must be invited to any public events sponsored by the
Applicant in celebration of a grant award. A project sign crediting the grant program is a condition of receiving
the final reimbursement.
H. REPORTING: Specific requirements for progress reports will be included as part of the approved scope of
services for each contract.
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1. INVOICING: The Our Common Backyards Grant Program is a reimbursement program. Applicants
selected to receive grant funding will be required to submit a Project Agreement, State Standard Contract, and
billing forms, which will be sent to Applicants with their award letter. Only approved expenses incurred
during the period of contract are eligible for reimbursement.
3. Instructions for Application Submission
A. EVALUATION CRITERIA: Every applicant must be considered to be a city according to the Secretary of
State's office. Please see htto://www.sec.state.ma.us/cis/CisctliSt/CtliStalDh.htm for the current list of cities.
Each applicant will propose two potential projects for their community. EEA reserves the right to choose
which project will be constructed. Of the two projects,the park that is in an Environmental justice
neighborhood,adds to the city's green infrastructure (i.e.,the construction of a new playground or spray park
in newly dedicated parkland rather than the renovation of an existing one),increases environmental equity,
includes tree planting,and has significant city funding will be preferred. See Attachment B for more details. A
site visit will be scheduled for EEA staff to see the proposed projects in person.
B. APPLICATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and
reviewed in the order that they are received. Applications must be received by 3:00 pm on Thursday,
February 13, 2014. Any application received after the deadline will be rejected. A postmark will not be
accepted for verification of date of submission. Applications will not be accepted by fax machine or electronic
mail. The outside of the package should be marked RFR ENV 14 DCS 06. In an effort to reduce waste, we
ask that applications be double sided, except for maps and graphics, and held together with a binder clip.
Please do not use binders or other office supplies to package the application. One original (clearly
identified as such) and two paper copies of the application package shall be submitted to:
Melissa Cryan
RE: ENV 14 DCS 06
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
100 Cambridge Street—Suite 900
Boston, MA 02114
A complete application package includes a completed Application Form, and the supporting documentation
listed in Section C: Additional Required Documents. Failure to provide any of the materials listed below may
result in the disqualification of the Proposal.
Project proposals must include the following:
❑ Application Form that must be signed by an authorized signatory for the applicant organization
❑ Municipal Open Space and Recreation Plan (if not already on file with DCS)
See the Application Form (provided in Attachment A of this document) for more detail on required and
recommended documents.
C. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: If selected, the Respondent will be required to submit the
following forms to complete a contract:
• Commonwealth Standard Contract Form, filled out and signed by the Respondent
• Commonwealth Scope and Budget Form
• Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing
• Project Agreement
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Respondents are encouraged to review the Commonwealth Standard Contract Form, Commonwealth Scope
and Budget Form, and Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing prior to submission of a Response. They are
available under the Forms and Terms tab of this Comm-PASS posting, as well as
httD://www.mass.gov/anf/budget-taxes-and-Drocurement/oversight-a¢encies/osd/osd-forms.htm I .
4. Deadlines and Procurement Calendar
A. RELEASE OF RFR: December 17, 2013
B. INFORMATION SESSION AND QUESTIONS: Five information sessions will be held throughout the state.
Please see the DCS website for more information (www.mass.gov/eea/dcs-grants). While not required, it is
strongly recommended that applicants attend a session. An RSVP is required. Please do so at (617) 626-1 171
or melissa.crvan anstate.ma.us. All applicants are eligible to have a meeting with EEA staff for assistance with
project development.
C. APPLICATION DUE DATE: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through Thursday, February
13, 2014 at 3:00 pm
D. ESTIMATED AWARD DATE: Contracts will be executed on or about 30 days after application submission.
Please note this is an estimated timeframe, subject to change based on availability of funds and other factors.
F. ESTIMATED CONTRACT START DATE: Notwithstanding any verbal representations by the parties, or an
earlier start date listed in the Standard Contract Form, and only after an award is issued and a final scope of
services has been negotiated, the effective start date of a contract shall be the latest of the following dates: the
date the Standard Contract Form has been executed by an authorized signatory of the contractor and the
procuring department; the date of secretariat or other approval(s) required by law or regulation; or a later
date specified in the Standard Contract Form. The estimated start date for contracts resulting from this RFR is
one month from application submission, subject to change as noted above.
S. Miscellaneous
A. TYPE OF PROCUREMENT: Grant
B. USE OF THIS PROCUREMENT BY SINGLE OR MULTIPLE DEPARTMENTS: This RFR is a single
department procurement. All contracts awarded under this RFR will be utilized solely by EEA.
C. REQUEST FOR SINGLE OR MULTIPLE CONTRACTORS: This RFR will result in multiple contracts.
D. RFR DISTRIBUTION METHOD: This RFR has been distributed electronically using the Comm-PASS
system. It is the responsibility of every Applicant to check Comm-PASS for any addenda or modifications to
an RFR to which they intend to respond. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its subdivisions accept no
liability and will provide no accommodations to Applicants who fail to check for amended RFRs and submit
inadequate or incorrect responses. Potential Respondents are advised to check the 'last change" field on the
summary page of RFRs for which they intend to submit a response to ensure they have the most recent RFR
files. The application and answers to questions will also be posted on the DCS website at
www.mass.gov/eea/dcs-grants .
Respondents may not alter RFR language or any RFR component files. Those submitting a proposal must
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respond in accordance to the RFR directions and complete only those sections that prompt a Respondent for
a response. Modifications to the body of this RFR, specifications, terms and conditions, or which change the
intent of this RFR are prohibited. Any unauthorized alterations will disqualify response.
E. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:
A. Application Form
B. Project Selection System
The EEA Supplemental Terms and Conditions can be found online at
htto://www.mass.gov/anf/budget-taxes-and-Diocu rement/oversieht-aeencies/osd/osd-forms.html
The EEA Supplemental Terms and Conditions are found under the Forms and Terms tab of this Comm-PASS
posting.
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Attachment A
Our Common Backyards
Application Form FY 2014
Please print double-sided
Please fasten application package with a binder clip, no three-ring or plastic binders!
Municipality:
Contact Person:
Agency:
Address:
Zip
Telephone ( 1 Fax ( )
Email:
Please note: the contact person is the official representative for this project, usually not the
chief municipal officer.
Attach certification of:
The Chief Executive Officer's le¢al authorization to execute contracts. This is a resolution, motion,
or similar action that has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of the community's governing body that
authorizes the filing of the applications, including all understandings and assurances contained therein (this is
not a DCS form to be completed); and
Date Signature of Chief Municipal Officer
Name and Title (Typed)
Duration of Term
Mailing Address:
Telephone: ( )
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Proposed Project Description#I
Project name#1:
Proposed project completion year: ❑ 2014 ❑ 2015
Type of project: ❑ Playground ❑ Spray Park
Project address:
Project acreage:
Is the property permanently dedicated for park, playground, or recreation purposes (MGL Chapter 45, Section
3 or 14)? If not, please submit draft dedication language for DCS review as all projects must be dedicated for park,
playground, or recreation purposes.
❑ Yes ❑ No
Briefly describe the proposed project.
Consider the following items when writing the project narrative.
➢ Proposed work—describe the work that the grant will pay for
➢ Site location—provide a locus and site map. Indicate whether the park is in an Environmental justice
neighborhood. See the Ej data viewer for more information at
httn://maos.masseis.state.ma.us/maD of/ei.DhD.
➢ Environmental equity—site's distance to the nearest park with similar amenities
➢ Vegetation plan for site—number of trees that will be planted at the park
➢ Consistency with any nearby State Priority Development or Preservation Areas as shown on the South
Coast Rail Corridor Plan or the 495/MetroWest Development Plan or any others that are completed
➢ Open Space and Recreation Plan—how this project meets the recommendations laid out in the city's
OSRP's Action Plan
➢ Project budget—the Our Common Backyards Grant Program expects a$50,000 municipal contribution to
the project. Attach a short budget, including the amount that will be contributed by the city.
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Proposed Project Description#2
Project name#2:
Proposed project completion year: ❑ FY2014 ❑ FY2015
Type of project: ❑ Playground ❑ Spray Park
Project address:
Project acreage:
Is the property permanently dedicated for park, playground, or recreation purposes (MGL Chapter 4S, Section
3 or 14)t If not, please submit draft dedication language for DCS review as all PARC projects must bg dedicated for park,
playground, or recreation purposes.
❑Yes ❑ No
Briefly describe the proposed project.
Consider the following items when writing the project narrative.
➢ Proposed work—describe the work that the grant will pay for
➢ Site location—provide a locus and site map. Indicate whether the park is in an Environmental justice
neighborhood. See the Ej data viewer for more information at
httD://maos.massais.state.ma.us/mar) of/ei.DhD.
➢ Environmental equity—site's distance to the nearest park with similar amenities
➢ Vegetation plan for site—number of trees that will be planted at the park
➢ Consistency with any nearby State Priority Development or Preservation Areas as shown on the South
Coast Rail Corridor Plan or the 495/MetroWest Development Plan or any others that are completed
➢ Open Space and Recreation Plan—how this project meets the recommendations laid out in the city's
OSRP's Action Plan
➢ Project budget—the Our Common Backyards Grant Program expects a$50,000 municipal contribution to
the project. Attach a short budget, including the amount that will be contributed by the city.
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Attachment B
OUR COMMON BACKYARDS GRANT PROGRAM
SELECTION SYSTEM
While the Our Common Backyards Grant Program will fund a playground or spray park in every city in the
Commonwealth,EEA will use the selection system to choose which of the city's proposed projects will be funded. Please
review the selection system when choosing your city's two potential projects. It should serve as a guide to what types of
projects EEA would like to fund.
Selection System
CATEGORY DESCRIPTION MAXIMUM POINTS
The number of EJ criteria met at this park location.
Environmental Justice See httD://maos.masseis.state.ma.us/maD of/ei.DhD I S
for more details. l
New park creation The proposed playground or spray park will be an Is
addition to the recreational resources of the city.
How close the proposed playground or spray park
Environmental equity is to the nearest similar facility. Consider areas of 10
the city that are lacking in open space resources
when choosing a proposal.
Tree planting Projects that commit to planting trees at the park 10
are preferred.
Open Space and The number of goals, objectives, and action items 10
Recreation Plan from the city's OSRP that are met by the project. j
Financial commitment Cities that contribute a larger percentage of the 10 j
project cost are favored
TOTAL 70 l
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Attachment A
Our Common Backyards
Application Form FY 2014
Please print double-sided
Please fasten application package with a binder clip,no three-ring or plastic bindersl
Municipality:Watertown, MA 02472
Contact Persons Peter Centola, Director of Recreation
Agency:Watertown Recreation Department
Address: 149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
21p:02472
Telephone: (0) 617-972-6494 Fax 617-926-6129(C) 617-312-9007
Email: pcentola@watertown-ma.gov
Please note: the contact person is the official representative for this project, usually not the chief
municipal officer.
Attach certification of:
The Chief Executive Officer's leeai authorization to execute contracts.This is a resolution, motion, or
similar action that has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of the community's governing
body that authorizes the filing of t eappiica Ions,Including all understandings and assurances
contained therein (this is pot a D form to be b�rtpleted); and
Date Signature's*Chlef'Mun`=clpaI cer
Michael J. Driscoll,Town Manager
Name and Title (Typed)
Duratlon of Term
Mailing Address: Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Telephone: 617-972-6465
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Proposed Project Description#1
Project name 111:552 Main Street Renovation Project
Proposed project completion year: ®2014 []2015
Type of project: ®Playground ❑Spray Park
Project address: 552 Main Street,Watertown, MA 02472(located behind the new Police Station)
Project acreage: 23 acres
Is the property permanently dedicated for park,playground, or recreation purposes(MGL Chapter
45,Section 3 or 14)? If not, please submit draft dedication language for DCS review as all projects
must be dedicated for park, playground,or recreation purposes,
❑Yes ® No
A draft dedication of language for DCS review is in process
Briefly describe the proposed project,
Consider the following Items when writing the project narrative.
➢ 'Proposed work—describe the work that the grant will pay for
The 552 Main Street Park Improvements Includes earthwork and site preparation,furnishing a new
multi-purpose court,children's play area Including play equipment,swings,safety surfacing and
segmental retaining wall.The project Includes storm water control through the Installation of two
rain gardens including trees,shrubs, perennials and decorative boulders,A new accessible pathway
system provides access to the court,children's play area and a "contemplative" area with granite seat
blocks. The rain gardens and additional landscaping include over 200 newshrubs and 20large shade
trees Including Acer Rubrum,Acer Saccharum, Quercus Palustris and Gleditsla Trlcanthos 'Inermis",
➢ Site location—provide a locus and site map. indicate whether the park Is In an
Environmental Justice neighborhood, See the EJ data viewer for more information at
httt)://rnans,massels.state.ma.us/mat) of/ei.ohn,
The 522 renovation project Is within an Environmental Justice neighborhood and the map is enclosed.
➢ Environmental equity—site's distance to the nearest park with similar amenities
There are several recreational facilities within a mile radius of about a mile, Those Include Bemis
Park, Now Park, Moxley Park and Cunniff School Playground.
➢ Vegetation plan for site—number of trees that will be planted at the park
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The rain gardens and additional landscaping Include over 200 new shrubs and 20 large shade trees
Including Acer Rubrum,Acer Saccharum,Quercus Palustris and Gleditsia Tricanthos 'Inermis".
➢ Consistency with any nearby State Priority Development or Preservation Areas as shown
on the South Coast Rail Corridor Plan or the 495/MetroWest Development Plan or any
others that are completed,
This project is not applicable to this requirement,
➢ Open Space and Recreation Plan—how this project meets the recommendations laid out
In the clty's OSRP's Action Plan.
The 552 Main Street Renovation Project location is at the site of the previous playground to support
the Browne School and then the Atrium School. Recently,the new police station was built on the
footprint of this site and the park Improvements will be completed In calendar year 2014 to
complement and enhance the area.
PREVIOUS CONDITIONS OF 552 MAIN STREET(FORMERLY THE BROWNE SCHOOL,THEN ATRIUM
SCHOOL PLAYGROUND
Description:
The playground behind the former Browne School/Atrium School serves as a neighborhood
recreation area and as the playground for children attending the private elementary school housed in
the building.The school Is at the top of a hill with the play field area sloping down behind the school
towards Acton Street.A small softball field area is at the southern edge of the site at Acton Street.
The slope Is less severe as one moves away from the school.The site Is bounded on both sides by
residential structures resulting In neighbor complaints about Improper use of the field,
A tot lot area Is provided farther up the hill towards the school.The tot lot equipment is owned
by the private school and is In need of replacement. Parking Is available at the former Browne
School/Atrium School parking lot after regular school hours.There is no irrigation system at this site
and if one were Installed It could improve the all-around condition of the turf.The site last received
significant Improvements in 2003,when a new backstop and player's benches with protective fencing
were Installed and the infield was Improved,
During 2005,the site was selected as the new location for the Police Station and In 2009 the Police
Station was opened.
The renovation of the recreational area of 552 Main Street addresses many of the concerns that were
Identified in the Open Space and Replacement Plan.
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Listed below is a summary of the major specific recommendations that will be Included in this
project,
1. Create an accessible route to and throughout the play structure and picnic tables
2. Plant additional trees to serve as both a natural buffer between the neighborhood and the
teams playing baseball and to provide shade for summer patrons and picnickers.
3. Repair erosion at west side of basketball court(New multi-purpose court being constructed)
4. Color seal court area (New multi-purpose court being constructed)
5. Add handicapped parking and access ramps
6.• Add bathroom facilities(Located in the police station)
7. Redesign and replace the tot
8. Install a rubberized safety surface under play equipment
This is In addition to meeting the goals and objectives identified In Section 8 of the "Town of
Watertown OSRP Expanded 7 Year Actlon Plan, this renovations meeting the recommendation of the
following:
1. Improve the Amount,Accessibility, and Condition of Watertown's Recreational
Resources,
2. Beautify,protect and Increase the amount of publicly owned conservation and passive
open space.
3. Aggressively seek newfunding sources
4. Make Watertown friendlier to pedestrians and bicyclist
S. improve Safety in Open Space and Recreational Areas
➢ Project budget—the Our Common Backyards Grant Program expects a$50,000
municipal contribution to the project. Attach a short budget, Including the amount that
will be contributed by the city.
The 552 Main Street Bid Award was held on Thursday,February 6 at 1:00, Thirteen vendors bid on
the project and the design consultant CDM Smith and City of Watertown Is vetting the potential
successful bid award recipient. Watertown will be support this project with a combination of bond
and recreation tax monies.
The estimated cost,projected schedule and final color rendering Is included In the following pages.
The 552 Main Street Renovation Project is the priority project which the City of Watertown would
request funding as we feel that It more closely matches the"Our Common Backyards"criteria and
Grant Program Selection System. The project is also ready to be awarded and construction could
begin as soon as the weather becomes amenable. Watertown would also request consideration for
the grant amount to exceed$200,000If that Is possible.
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Finalize design drawings,specifications and cost estimate November 10,2013
Sub Committee meetings(potential review) November I&or November 25t4,2013
Sub Committee recommendation to full Council November 291h or December 91h, 2013
Bid Advertisement January 171h, 2014
Bid packages available for pick up January 22nd,2014
Project bid period January 22nd—February 6th, 2014
Bids received February 6th,2014 j
First council reading February 25th1 2014
Second council reading March 11th,2014
Bid Award March,2014
Contractor Mobilization April,2014
Complete All Project Improvements Late August—Early September 2014
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ORDER OF MAGNITUDE OPINION OF PROBABLE COST
November,2013
[ITEM I QUANTITY UNIT I UNIT COST I TOTAL I
I S11e Preparation I I
lContractor mobilization and demobilization IAllowance I Is 30.000.001� 30,000.00
(Cleanup&Grubbing Allowance I is 5,000.001$ 5,000.00
ITemporan sediment and erosion control 1Aloowance 1 1 $ 6,000.00 1 $ 6.000.001
Whelp flak fence removal and disposal 1 2201 if I$ 0.001 1.100.00 I
Mae Protection • IAttowance 1 1$ 2.60D.001 2.600.001
Slto Preparation subtotal i ; ( S 43.600.001
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[Export Topsoil lmport gravel for court nradeadiustment (Allowance I Is IS 10.M.001 $ 10,000.00
(Bituminous concrete pavement court 1 6001 ev 1 $ 30.001 $ 18,000.00
IBituminous concrete pavement-odmary oath reDiaoe_ment 1 1651 sy 1$ 30,00 1 $ 4,950.00
IBituminous concrete lower path repair and resurface 1 2001 s $ 10.00 1 $ 2,000.00
IBIWmInous concrete pavement-new secondary pathways _ _I 628 sV $ 30.00 1 $ 16.840.00
IAcrylic court surfacing 1 600 By 1 $ 10.001$ 6.000.00
IV Granite curb Jincludes pkq lot&play area edging) 1 1231 if 1$ 30.00 1 S 4,674.00
fRubberizod surfacing-Playground 1 3071 sy, I$ 207.00 1$ 63.649.001
ISegmental block retaining wail-Playaround 1_ 6881 gf 1$ 30.001$ 17,640.00
I8-ft high chair link fence I 1321 If 1$ 60.001 $ 7,920.00
.14-ft high chain link fence 1 1081 If f$ 40.00 1$ 4.320.001
IBike rack I I 11 as Is 1,600.00 I$ 9.500.00
IBike rack pad I 1f as 1$ 500.00 1$ 600.00
[Granite Seat Blocks Contemplative area 1 11 Is 16 3,000.001$ 3. 00.00
Mass 1 I lot an Is 800.00 I$ 14.400.00
EShmbs fin rain gardens and landscape Islands) 1 921 as 1$ 80.00 1$ 7,360.00
Groundcover on slopes 1 1891 ea 1 S_30.001$ 5.670.00
IPerennials� _In rain gardens and landscape__Islands) 1 1541 ea Is 10.00 I$ 1,646.00
1Boulders 1 91 ea-1$ 100.001$ 90o.00
0anohos on concrete pads 1 21 as 1$ 3.600.001$ 7,000.00
ITlmberbollards In concrete footings I 5t ea I'f 250.001$ 1,250.00
IPicniolables on concrete gads 1 21 ea 1 $ 3.600.00 1 $ 7,000.00
�Basketball past,_potvcarb backbd.&goal In oono footing 1 21 as I$ 8.750.001$ 17.500.00
PlaYground Eaulpment Installed I 11 I$ I $ 65.000.001$ 66,000.001
Roam and seed disturbed areas (allowance I Is 1$ 6.000.00 I $ 000.00 I
IPavement markings lllowance i Is 1$ 2,000.00 1$ 2,000.00
III parking SIP" laloowance I _ Is 1$ 300.0018 $00.001
I Blto Improvements subtotal I I 1 1 $ 314.613.00
I Drshlago Improvements
IManholes 1 1 21 as 1 $ 3.600.00 I $ 7.000.001
112-in dia.solid wall HDPE dralnaos nice from french drains 1_ $51 If I � 40.00 $ 1.400.00 I
112•In dia RCP culvert drainage DIDe _ 1 _ 621 If 1 $ 160.00 1 $ 7,800.001
1PCC drain plus flared end sections I 4f ea IS 300.00 I$ 1,200.001
IThreshold drain at multipurpose court 1 1071 If 1$ 90.00 1 $ 6.630.001
16-in dia underdrain at reialnino wall _ 1 1701__ If 1 $ 20.00 I $ 3.400,001
16-In underdrain at rain gardens_ 1 1701_ If 1 $ 20.00 1$ 3t400.00
IOrainage soli at rain gardens 1 _ 100 cv _1$ 40.00 $ 4,000.00 1
ITurf reinforcement mat _ I 22I sv_ 1 $ 27.00 I$ 694.00 1
(Erosion control blanket I 2. 2 sv Is 22.00 1$ 484.00
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ORDER OF MAGNITUDE OPINION OF PROBABLE COST
November,2013
I I Subtotal Direct Costs(Rounded) I 1 $ 397,000.00
I I Div 01(Gen.Cond.)and General Contractors OHP.8%(Rounded 1 I 8%f $ 31,760.00
I I I Subtotal(Rounded) ( 1$ 428,760.00
I Contingency-MO%1(Rounded) 1 10%1 $ 42,876.00
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Project name#2: Moxley Playground Tot Lot Resurfacing and Renovation
Proposed project completion year: ® PY2014 ❑ PY2015
Type of project: ® Playground ❑Spray Park
Project address:
31 Westminster Ave,Watertown, MA 02472
Project acreage: 600 Square yards
Is the property permanently dedicated for park,playground, or recreation purposes(MGL Chapter !
45,Section 3 or 14)? if not, please submit draft dedication language for DCS review as all PARC
projects must be dedicated for park, playground,or recreation purposes,
®Yes ❑ No
Briefly describe the proposed project.
Consider the following Items when writing the project narrative.
➢ Proposed work—describe the work that the grant will pay for
The renovation at Moxley Playground will Include the resurfacing of the tot lot surface of
approximately 600 square yards which will Include the removal and disposal of existing surfacing.
Other potential Improvements could Include restoration of current benches or purchase of additional
benches as well renovation of current playground equipment,
➢ Site location—provide a locus and site map. Indicate whether the park Is in an
Environmental Justice neighborhood. See the E)data viewer for more Information at
httn,//mans.massais.state.ma.us/map of/eLoho.
The Moxley Park renovation project is within an Environmental Justice neighborhood and the map Is
enclosed.
➢ Environmental equity—site's distance to the nearest park with similar amenities
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There are several recreational facilities within radius of about a mile. Those Include, How Park,
Saltonstall Park and the future recreational facility at 552 Main Street.
➢ Vegetation plan for site—number of trees that will be planted at the park
The current location of the renovation of Moxley Playground Includes a number of middle aged trees
and support vegetation. One of the objectives of the renovation Is to provide balance In this area.
➢ Consistency with any nearby State Priority Development or Preservation Areas as shown
on the South Coast Rall Corridor Plan or the 495/Metro West Development Plan or any
others that are completed
This project Is not applicable to this requirement.
➢ Open Space and Recreation Plan—how this project meets the recommendations laid out
In the city's OSRP's Action Plan
As part of the general goals and objectives identified In Section 8 of the f'Town of Watertown OSRP
Expanded 7 Year Action Plan,this renovations meeting the recommendation of the following:
1 Improve the Amount,Accessibility, and Condition of Watertown's Recreational
Resources.
2 Beautify,protect and increase the amount of publicly owned conservation and passive
open space.
3 Aggressively seek new funding sources
4 Improve Safety In Open Space and Recreational Areas
➢ .Project budget—the Our Common Backyards Grant Program expects a$50,000 municipal
contribution to the project. Attach a short budget, Including the amount that will be
contributed by the city.
This project has yet to be bid,the preliminary estimate based on the resurfacing project of the
tot lot surface including the renovation or replacement of benches and possibly sections of
the equipment could approach $135,000. At the present time, Watertown has allocated
$50,000 for this project.
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OUR COMMON BACKYARDS GRANT PROGRAM
SELECTION SYSTEM
While the Our Common Backyards Grant Program will fund a playground or spray park in every city In the
Commonwealth,EEA will use the selection system to choose which of the cit/s proposed projects will be funded. Please
review the selection system when choosing your city's two potential projects. It should serve as a guide to what types of
projects EEA would like to fund.
Selection System
CATEGORY DESCRIPTION MAXIMUM POINTS
The number of Ej criteria met at this park location.
Environmental justice See ttp:/&naps massels.state.ma.us/maD of/elahp 15 I
for more details.
New park creation ( The proposed playground or spray park will be an I 15
addition to the recreational resources of the city.
How close the proposed playground or spray park
Environmental equity is to the nearest shnilar facility. Consider areas of 10
the city that are lacking In open space resources
when choosing a proposal.
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are preferred.
Open Space and I The number of goals,objectives,and action Items I 10
Recreation Plan from the city's OSRP that are met by the project.
Financial commitment ( Cities that contribute a larger percentage of the I 10
project cost are favored
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From: Michael J. Driscoll,Town Manager
Date: February 20,2014
RE: Agenda Item—Proposed Loan Order
As you know, on June 11,2013 the Honorable Town Council adopted the following
motion regarding the 552 Main Street)'ark Renovation Project: "remove the Spray Park from the
bid and instruct the Administration to re-evaluate other more cost effective measures including
leaving open space and bring it back to the Town Council in an updated design cost estimate for
possible construction date of Spring of 2014." (see attached Committee on Budget&Fiscal
Oversight report and excerpt from June 11,2013 Town Council Minutes).
On December 9, 2013 the Honorable Town Council adopted a motion to proceed with the
proposed bid for 552 Main Street Park with the two alternatives subject to written confirmation
from the police department the revised design meets their parking needs and presentation of the
revised design to the police station neighborhood. (see attached Committee on Budget&Fiscal
Oversight report and excerpt from December 9, 2013 Town Council Minutes).
Subsequent to the action at the December 9,2013 Town Council Meeting,the attached
January tad and 81",2014 Miscellaneous Items were forwarded to the Honorable Town Council;
and the 552 Main Street Park Renovation Project was bid in accordance with the above
mentioned motion.
On February 6,2014,thirteen(13) bids were received for the construction of the above
referenced project.The bids ranged from a low of$390,000,to a high of$685,000 for the base
bid. (see attached February 18,2014 correspondence from CDM Smith).
Peter Centola,Director of Recreation, Steven Magoon, Director of Community
Development&Planning,and Thomas Tracy,Town Auditor have met several times to review
and to discuss recreational facility capital improvements; and have subsequently forwarded a
recommendation requesting the Honorable Town Council's acceptance of the low bidder's base
bid,Alternate 1 bid and Alternate 2 bid. (see attached February 20,2014 correspondence).
Therefore,given all of the above, I respectfiilly request the attached Proposed Loan Order
be placed on the February 25,2014 Town Council Agenda as a First Reading.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter,
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Steven Magoon,Director of Community Development and Planning
Edward P.Deveau,Police Chief
Karen Norton,Assistant Town Treasurer/Collector
Thomas J.Tracy,Town Auditor
Raeleen Parsons, Purchasing Agent
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Peter B. Frazier,Senior V.P.
First Southwest Company
Municipal Advisory Group
54 Canal Street, Suite 320
Boston,Massachusetts 02114
Dear Peter; (Water(own Bonds—552 Main Sheet Park Improvements)
As requested,I suggest the following Porn,of loan order:
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Ordered: that the sum of $300,000 is appropriated for the construction,
reconstruction, and improvement of municipal outdoor recreational and athletic facilities
j at 552 Main Street Park, Including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto;
which sum shall be in addition to the amount of$183,000, which has previously been
appropriated for park improvements and included in the tax levy; and that to raise this
appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to
borrow$300,000 under Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling authority,
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The order must be published at least 5 days prior to the holding of a public hearing with respect
to the order and its final passage and requires at least a two-thirds vote of all members of the
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Excerpt from March 11, 2014 Town Council Minutes
Public hearing and vote on a Proposed Loan Order authorizing the Town Treasurer with the
approval of the Town Manager to borrow monies in the amount of$300,000 under Chapter 44 of
the General Laws or any other enabling authority for the construction,reconstruction, and
improvements of municipal outdoor recreational and athletic facilities at 552 Main Street Park,
including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto; which sum shall be in addition to
the amount of$183,000, which has previously been appropriated for park improvements and
included in the tax levy.
The Chair recognized the Manager who provided a brief overview of the Loan Order. Mr. Peter
Centola, Recreation Director also briefly spoke to the issue. It was noted by Mr. Centola that
there have been more than eight public meetings on this project and that there was enormous
input from the public. Mr. Centola indicated that the proposed outdoor facility is projected to
begin in April with a completion date of September. He spoke in support of the fiscally sound
loan order and asked for the Council's support.
The Chair opened up the hearing to the public. There being no comments, the hearing was
closed.
Councilor Piceirilli moved the Loan Order as presented, seconded by Councilor Woodland.
Councilor Woodland spoke in support of the project noting the many public meetings that were
held and the input from the public. He thanked Mr. Centola on the process and the abutters for
their input.
Councilor Leak spoke in support of the project and thanked everyone who participated in this
project which she noted is a great addition and fully accessible park.
Vice President Corbett spoke in support of the project and noted all the public input and dialogue
that went into this.
Councilor Kounelis spoke in support of the project noting that it was fully vetted by the BFO
subcommittee.
Councilor Piceirilli spoke in support of the project noting the tremendous amount of input from
the public.
Councilor Falkoff spoke in support of the project and asked what type of maintenance will be
required for the"rain garden".
Mr. Centola and Councilor Leak spoke to the question and indicated that rain gardens are built to
be low to no maintenance.
The Chair echoed the previous comments regarding the amount of input that went into this
project from the public and spoke in support of the loan order.
Excerpt from March 11, 2014 Town Council Minutes
The motion was adopted by unanimous roll call vote with Councilors Aaron Dushku, Susan G.
Falkoff, Anthony Palomba, Angeline B. Kounelis, Cecilia Lenk, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr.,
Kenneth M. Woodland, Vice President Stephen P. Corbett and Council President Mark S. Sideris
voting in the affirmative.
Hand, JoAnna
From: Driscoll, Michael
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2014 3:50 PM
To: Hand,JoAnna
Subject: FW: 552 Main Street - Playground Dedication
Attachments: KP-#494637-v1-WATR Order re -Transfer of 552
_Main_Street_for_Recreation_Purposes.DOCX, 552 Main Street Lot Dimension.pdf
From: Mark R. Reich Imailto:M Reich ft-olawxomj
Sent:Thursday,April 03, 2014 3:40 PM
To: Driscoll, Michael
Subject:552 Main Street-Playground Dedication
Mr. Manager—
Attached is a proposed order for the transfer to the Town Manager and dedication to recreation and playground
purposes of the 552 Main Street playground property. The attached plan should be included with the order as it is
referenced therein.
Please contact me with any further questions.
Thank you.
Mark
Mark R. Reich, Esq.
Kopelman and Paige, P.C.
101 Arch Street
12th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 556-0007 (voice)
(617) 654-1735 (fax)
mreicha..k-Dlaw.com
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ORDER# 0-2014-,
An Order Transferring Care, Custody and Control of a Portion of the Former
Browne School Property to the Town Manager to be Held for and Dedicated to
Playground and Recreation Purposes
WHEREAS,the real property formerly known as Browne School Property and
further identified as Assessors' Map 709, Block 2A consisting of approximately 4.94
acres is currently held by the Town under the care, custody and control of the Town
Manager for general municipal purposes; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the former Browne School Property is currently the site of
the Town's Police Station; and
WHEREAS, an additional portion of the former Browne School Property is the site
of an improved playground and recreation area located at 552 Main Street; and
WHEREAS,the Town has determined that the site of the playground and recreation
area at 552 Main Street shall be dedicated to playground and recreation purposes; and
WHEREAS,the Home Rule Charter of the City known as the Town of Watertown
charges the Town Manager with the responsibility for all Town property, except
school and library buildings and grounds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED: That,pursuant to the provisions of G.L.
c. 40, § 15A and G.L. c. 45, § 3, the Town Council of the City known as the Town of
Watertown does hereby transfer the care, custody and control of the real property, and
improvements thereon, located at 552 Main Street and consisting of a portion of the
land described in a deed to the Town recorded with the Middlesex Registry of Deeds
at Book 5329, Page 84 and known as the former Browne School Property, said
portion as shown on the plan attached hereto entitled, "Topographic Survey#552
Main Street, Watertown, MA"prepared by SMC Surveying and Mapping Consultants
and dated January 7, 2011, from the Town Manager, as currently held for general
municipal purposes, to the Town Manager, to be held for and dedicated to playground
and recreation purposes in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 45, § 3.
Council Member
I hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum
was present, the above Order was adopted by a vote of_for,_against and
present on April 8, 2014.
Valerie Papas, Council Clerk Mark S. Sideris, Council President
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