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that a few years ago there was some work done on the steeple, but the cost was borne by the congregation. Ms. Fenollosa said that the church did not ask the Town for funds at that time. 10(f) - East Village Clock at Follen Church Restoration The clock does not work and would be restored at a cost of $9,600. 10(g) - Willard's Woods Site Improvements Ms. Fenollosa said that this site needs upgrades to provide universal accessibility and safety on the 107 acres of conservation land, trail restoration, and visitor enhancements. The estimated cost is $1,211,675. Mr. Bartenstein asked which conservation lands need to be made accessible and which do not. Ms. Fenollosa said that the town has a responsibility to make everything accessible. 10(h) - Whipple Hill Trail Repair and Fire Access Ms. Fenollosa said that the requested $300,000 will be used for design, permitting, bid documentation, and construction of the wetland crossing in this 116-acre conservation area. The work will include a new stream crossing and trail restoration on a route which serves as emergency fire access to the property. 10(i) - Lincoln Field Park Improvements Ms. Fenollosa said that the town will be asked to approve $2,475,000 for the replacement of athletic field #1 at Lincoln Park, including construction, landscaping and site improvements, and installation of lighting at Lincoln Park fields #1 and #3. Artificial turf fields have a warrantied 10-year life span, which can optionally be extended by a year or two. 10(j) - Park Improvements - Athletic Fields - Bridge School Ms. Fenollosa said that $285,000 will be requested for the renovation of fields, irrigation system, laser grading, natural grass, and installation of new backstops, signage and park benches, plus improved accessibility to the fields and playground. This will also provide universal accessibility. 10(k) - Park and Playground Improvements - Justin Park Ms. Fenollosa said that $155,000 will be requested for the replacement of playground facilities at Justin Park off of Eldred Street, including renovation and rehabilitation of the existing safety surfacing as well as installation of an accessible path from the parking lot. 10(l) - Public Grounds Irrigation Improvements Ms. Fenollosa said that the town will be asked to approve $80,000 for updates to the irrigation systems at the Battle Green, Visitor Center and Buckman Tavern lawns to preserve the lawns while conserving water. The upgraded systems have sophisticated controllers that reduce water usage in response to local weather conditions. 10(m) - Transforming Trees into Art - Birds of New England Ms. Fenollosa said that the town will be asked to approve $22,000 for the carving of representations of birds of New England from white pine tree stumps along the path abutting the Center Recreation Complex. These would be about 10 feet tall and require minimum maintenance.