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Hopkinton Parks and Recreation
Meeting Minutes of 08-23-10
The Parks and Recreation Meeting was called to order on Monday, August 23, 2010 at 7:00 PM.
Ken Driscoll, Pat Mahon, Bob Dobinski, and Karl Morningstar were present.
Amend Minutes of 08-09-10 to reflect that David Teitelmen from Little League was present and then
Approved 3-0
Update New Fruit Street Fields
Ken Driscoll provided an update on progress at fields. Having an issue trying to identify a well that will
provide adequate water, will continue to drill at other locations. Artificial turf work progressing nicely.
Also working on providing electricity, Dave Daltorio (Town Engineer) making progress with NStar on
electricity being available for the well pump.
Discussed potential dates for Field “Ribbon Cutting”. Recommended to investigate first couple of
weekends in October as Brian O’Keefe would not be available for the opening weekend on 9/11.
Preliminary discussion on paving the parking lot. Soccer was going to confirm with their Board to split
the costs on paving a “binder” coat due to ongoing Wastewater Treatment plant construction. P&R
decision once Soccer approves.
Fall Activity Discussion
Recommended that P&R help to promote the Fall Baseball League
Question if the Fall Brochure available (or will be available) on the P&R website
Question on what programs were available to register at this time?
Feedback that we should move the release of the Fall/Winter brochure to an earlier date.
Director’s Report
No report with Mike Preite out of town.
Chairman’s Report
Ken discussed Fruit Street Fields should be available for 9/11 opening.
Lights on the Common – public meeting scheduled for 9/9/10
Communicated that the User Agreement and Lease Amendments were signed by Soccer and left with
the Town Manager’s office for signature on the Lease amendment.
New Business
Mr. Dobinski asked for an update on Ashland. Ken said we did some joint programming and a follow
up meeting is scheduled for September.
Brief discussion on potential enhancements to overall P&R operations. Decided to hold off on further
discussion until Mike and Joan were available to provide perspective. Bob asked that we also follow up
on expanding P&R hours.
Recommended that we look into surveying our programs with our constituents.
Sub-Committees (no updates)
Meeting adjourned 9:15 PM
Next scheduled meeting 09/13/10 at 7:00 PM
Minutes Prepared by Ken Driscoll