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Town of Lexington
Recreation Committee
Frederick DeAngelis, Chairman
Richard Thuma, Vice Chairman
Sandra Shaw Tel: (781) 862-0500 x262
Wendy Rudner Fax: (781) 861-2747
Robert Boudreau
RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING
June 21, 2007
Members Present:
Sandra Shaw, Richard Thuma, Bob Boudreau, Wendy Rudner and
Rick DeAngelis
Staff Present:
Sheila Butts and David Pinsonneault
Others Present:
Hank Manz, Board of Selectman Liaison and James Barry
AGENDA
1. Citizens and other Boards
2. Recreation Meeting Minutes
The minutes of the May 16, 2007 Recreation Committee meeting were accepted by a vote
of 4 – 0.
3. Recreation Committee liaison to CPA
Dick Thuma nominated Sandra Shaw to continue as the Recreation Committee liaison to
the Community Preservation Committee. Rick DeAngelis seconded the nomination. The
Recreation Committee voted 5 – 0 in favor of appointing Sandra Shaw as liaison to the
CPC.
Sandra Shaw thanked her fellow Committee members. She also noted that at the May
meeting she had asked for recommendations for future CPA requests. After further
review with the CPC she recommends postponing the overview of future Recreation
requests until any revisions to the CPA are made in the Legislature.
4. Don Chisholm Memorial Update
Sandra Shaw reported that she and Dave Pinsonneault had identified the rock for the Don
Chisholm Memorial at Pine Meadows. The Recreation Committee will identify the
location for the memorial at their July meeting at Pine Meadows.
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5. Rindge Avenue Park Name Change
The Board of Selectmen has received a written request from Mr. James Barry to rename
Rindge Park and would like feedback from the Recreation Committee. Mr. Barry
attended the meeting and presented the Recreation Committee with the proposal to
change the name of Rindge Park in East Lexington to the Albert J. Moretti Park.
(Proposal attached). Mr. Barry explained that Albert Moretti was the first slain World
War II serviceman whose remains were brought back to Lexington. He was an East
Lexington resident who lived next to Rindge Park. Mr. Barry noted that the VFW Post
3007 of Lexington and the East Lexington Community Association supported the
proposal.
Dick Thuma asked Mr. Barry how many Lexington Residents were killed during World
War II, and also if there was presently any memorial in honor of these veterans. He also
inquired if there were any parks or playgrounds in Lexington named or renamed for
veterans. Wendy Rudner volunteered to research the World War II Lexington veterans
and will attempt to get a list of those who were killed in World War II from the Veterans
Affairs office.
Members of the Recreation Committee suggested that while the proposal had a lot of
merit, they were concerned that such a specific renaming of a park might “open the
floodgates” of requests.
Dick Thuma noted that it was a wonderful idea to honor those people who gave their
lives for their country, and asked if it would be possible to name the park in honor of all
the veterans killed in World War II, rather than just Mr. Moretti? Sandra Shaw and Rick
DeAngelis suggested that it might be possible to rename the park in honor of the East
Lexington veterans who served during the war
The Recreation Committee told Mr. Barry that they would like time to consider his
proposal They complimented him again on his efforts, and indicated that they would
vote on the proposal at the August meeting. Mr. Barry will be contacted with the date of
the next meeting.
6. Appointment of two members to the Lincoln Park Sub-Committee
Sheila Butts distributed information packets about the proposed two new members of the
Lincoln Park Sub-Committee. Dick Thuma stated that he was disinclined to appoint any
new members to the sub-committee without more information about the charge and
history of the Lincoln Park Sub-committee. Members of the Recreation Committee
posed the following questions: How did they come into being? What is their history?
What is their charge? Hw many members are they allowed to have? The Recreation
Committee voted 5 – 0 to:
A. Put a discussion of the creation, history and charge of the Lincoln Park Sub-
Committee on the August 2007 Recreation Committee Agenda
B Defer the appointments and any further discussion until they are able to have a
Lincoln Park Sub-Committee discussion with Director of Recreation Karen Simmons.
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Hank Manz suggested that the Recreation Committee consider having a Summit Meeting
with the Lincoln Park Sub-Committee to discuss the past, present and future direction of
the sub-committee.
7. Recreation Report
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Sheila Butts reported that the Pool and Old Reservoir opened successfully on June 2.
Swimming lessons begin on June 25, as do the Blue Sox clinic and Skyhawks programs.
All other summer camps and clinics open on July 1.
8. Parks Report
Dave Pinsonneault reported that the Tennis Practice board contractor is in place and the
board should be installed in a week or two. The Pool Study is underway, with a report
due in early fall. Tutela Engineering is progressing in its hydrology study at Pine
Meadows. Dave has been unable to secure a third quote for new skate park fencing. He
is going to check companies currently on the State Contract list.
9. New Business
The next meeting of the Recreation Committee will be held on July 18th, 6:00 P.M., at
the Pine Meadows Golf Course. Dinner will be served, followed by a tour of the course.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 P.M.
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