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MOU in place with our local NEMBA Keene -Brattleboro Chapter that identifies the maintenance of infrastructure needed to help maintain the single track trails in our forested areas, and bike park. They created a work before you ride program which has been very successful. They maintain all their own tools, we work with them if they need something above and beyond, such as a water hook up for irrigation because it needs to have consistent moisture being a dirt track and you don't want it to get to dry and loose. They have also been instrumental in adding trees to the area after we removed over 125 red pine (planted after the hurricane of 1938 and created a monoculture and mostly dead). We have a very good relationship with our club and 1 can only say what 1 know about our club and their investment. They did 100% of the fundraising. In the beginning the project was $25K and ended up being $11 OK I can provide you with any additional details you may need, please reach out to me if you have any questions. Staff Updates: The MRPA (Mass Rec and Park Assoc) 2023 Annual Conference will be held March 27 — 29. Each year professionals and communities are recognized for their work as leaders in the field. (You may recall Center Track receiving the Facility award as well as Christine Dean and Thomas Romano being recognized over the past few years). This year, Lexington will be receiving THREE awards: 1- Michelle Ciccollo - the 2023 winner of the Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association's Government Official of the Year Award. This award is given to Senators, Representatives, Mayors, Town Managers, Town Administrators, etc. that have displayed dedication and advocacy on behalf of Parks and Recreation in your community. 2- Kate DeAngelis- the 2023 winner of the Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association's Therapeutic Recreation Award. This award is given to an individual, group or organization that is increasing accessibility within their organization and community through Therapeutic Recreation, Inclusion or Adaptive programs and services. 3- Lexington Public Works - the 2023 winner of the Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association's Regional Community Impact of the Year Award — Northeast Region. This award is given to a town or city that is a member of MRPA that has provided outstanding service and dedication to their community in 2023. This award is for the Center Streetscape Project. Therapeutic Recreation: • All Abilities Basketball ended on March 15th—there were a total of 16 participants ranging in ages from 5 —13 years old. 6 inclusion staff and 1 Therapeutic Recreation volunteer assisted in supporting this program