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Town of Lexington
Recreation and Community Programs
Melissa Battite, CPRP Tel: 781-698-4800
Director of Recreation and Community Programs Fax: 781-861-2747
Recreation & Community Programs
May 2017 Report
News & Announcements
Pelham Road Community Liaison to the Public Buildings Committee (PBC) has been
appointed and is Hank Manz. A walk through of the property and meeting with the PBC
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took place on May 11.
Budget
Preparations for the end of the fiscal year are underway.
Capital & Facilities
The Conservation Committee has approved the Friends of Lincoln Lights application.
The bid documents are scheduled to be available in late May.
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The Adams Field project is now underway and work began on May 15.
The Recreation Facilities and ADA Compliance Study
Golf
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Wednesday, May 31: USGA site visit at Pine Meadows.
Community Center
Youth & Family Services
Family Fun Nights:
o May, BINGO sold out with 10 families.
Swim tag was given as the grand prize
o June, Family Feud already sold out with 10 families registered
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LEXpress middle school event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 17. 10 students
from each school will take the transit to the LexCC to hang out and eat pizza
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Early Release Field Trip to Kimball Farm, May 18 sold out with 40 students from
each school
Parent/child ping pong last day of the tournament will be this Saturday.
Events
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Quilt Show on Thursday, May 18. An estimated 25 quilters will display their work
at the Center.
39 MARRETT ROAD, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02421
Lexington Recreation and Community Programs strives to provide affordable, quality programs meeting the needs of the
community. We are committed to providing active and passive leisure opportunities that are education, fun and life-enriching.
The Department promotes participation by all Lexington residents in safe, accessible and well-maintained facilities.
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Reading Corner a combination of books tagged for the library book sale and private
donations have been added to the cart in room 108. We currently have accumulated 65
Recreation
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Summer program registration began on Monday, May 1 and is off to a strong start.
The department took in just over $57,000 in revenue on the first day of registration.
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The annual Bike Smart program was held on Saturday, May 13 at the Community
Center. This event is offered in partnership with the Bicycle Advisory Committee, the
Friends of Lexington Bikeways, and the Police Department.
The summer staff for Aquatics, Camps & Clinics, and Tennis has been finalized. The
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Aquatics staff orientation is on Thursday, May 25 and the Camps/Clinics/Tennis staff
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orientation will be held on Saturday, June 17. While all paid positions have been filled,
staff are currently meeting with volunteer applicants to determine which programs
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The Tennis Booth opened for the season on Saturday, May 13. The Tennis Booth,
located at the Town Pool on Worthen Road, is where residents can make tennis court
reservations and purchase a tennis ID card or swim tags.
Save the Dates
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Saturday, May 27 Noam Watt, an Eagle Scout candidate, will be constructing a Gaga
Ball pit at the Center Recreation Complex (next to the playground). Gaga Ball is a
modified version of dodgeball.
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Saturday, May 27 Discovery Day from 10am-3pm. Members of the Recreation
Committee are invited to attend and assist at the Rec & CP booth
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June 3: Town Pool Complex and Old Reservoir open for the season
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Park Report Chris Filadoro
We have begun the pool opening
All fields have been fertilized for the spring
Crews are out edging and grading some of the varsity ball fields
We will be aerating and slice seeding several fields over the next 2 weeks as part of our
turf program
Irrigation is still being turned on for the season
Crews are trying to keep up with mowing and the ballfields
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