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Home My WebLink About2026-06-17-REC-min-att.pdfIse Lexington RECREATION &COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Town of Lexington Recreation and Community Programs Melissa Termine Battite, CPRP Tel: 781-698-4800 Director of Recreation and Community Programs Fax: 781-861-2747 Recreation & Community Programs June 2026 Report New Business: • There is some interest from Cell phone companies to identify a location in Lexington to improve services. The Pine Meadows Golf Course is one location of interest and the space looked at was behind the Maintenance Shed. There are no further plans currently. Old Business • The Select Board approved Weiwei Li's reappointment to the Recreation Committee on May 22, 2026. Mr. Li's new term is set to expire on September 30, 2028. • Recreation Committee Email Correspondence o Staff met with a resident on Thursday, May 21st who expressed concerns about the noise levels being generated by the pickleball courts at Adams Park. A preliminary meeting with staff, Activitas, and a consultant about potentially conducting a noise study at this location is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16th Save the Dates • The Select Board meeting scheduled for June 22, 2026, will include a presentation by the Department of Public Facilities with proposals for the installation of solar at the Pine Meadows Golf Course. Funding was appropriated when the Clubhouse renovation funds were approved. • Lexington Lions Club 70th Annual July 4th Carnival — Wednesday, July 1st -Sunday, July 5th, Hastings Park. Staff Updates • Cate Aggouras has started as the teams Summer Admin to aid in collecting form, family and staff communication, and marketing. • Summer program staff orientations are quickly approaching. The new staff orientation will be held on Monday, June 15th and the full staff/volunteer orientation will take place on Monday, June 22nd - Wednesday, June 24tH www.lexingtonma.gov/recreation recdept@lexingtonma.gov 39 MARRETT ROAD, LEXINGTON, MA 02421 (office) 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420 (mail) Budget & Capital • Lincoln Field #3 Project — Mobilization began on Monday, June 8th. Substantial completion is set for Friday, August 14th with a final completion date of Friday, August 21St • Center Playground Replacement Project — the installation of new play equipment is almost complete, and installation of the poured -in-place (PIP) will begin in late June. The playground is anticipated to open in early July. I, I1 fr- �Ag7a�� a! d1,9��i�lii�I1lipifl • Maple Street Athletic Complex Project — Argus will begin mobilization in the coming weeks. It is anticipated that this project will reach substantial completion in Summer 2027. • Harrington/Bowman/Franklin Field Renovations — the Harrington softball fields will be playable as of Tuesday, June 16th. DPW has finalized the irrigation connection at Franklin and will look to do the same at Bowman in the coming weeks. • The Lincoln Park Fitness Equipment has been delivered, and Forte Construction will install the equipment during the summer. Community Center • The Sensory Room remains closed until a policy is drawn up and implemented. • A new public use computer desk has been added at the top of the stairs to hold 2 computers. • To accommodate increased AV needs, a second TV/AV cart is now in circulation for use in the building. • Projects led by Department of Public Facilities: o This fall will include several of the spaces and hallways having the carpets and flooring replaced. The schedule is not yet finalized and work to minimize the impact on staff and the community is underway. o The Community Center roof will be replaced in two phases, one in 2026 and one in 2027. Programs & Services • A Mother's Day chess tournament took place on May 9th with 10 registered. • A USCF -Rated chess tournament took place on May 16th with 37 participants. • Drew Dempsey and Ben Levit attended Discovery Day on May 23' to represent the department. A prize wheel was brough to gain engagement as well as yard games and flyers. The giveaways brought were handed out to the public for a successful event. • Our first session of Girls on the Run (GOTR) was a success! This was a joint program between the Recreation and Human Services Department. The 8 -week session for girls in grades 3-5 culminated with 5K in Boston in torrential rain and cold temperatures, but our tough participants and coaches battled through to the finish. • The spring NFL FLAG Football League ended on Sunday, June 7th and there were approximately 230 participants in the league this spring. • All summer programs (day camp, sports clinics, tennis, STEM programs, 3v3 Basketball League) will begin on Monday, June 29th Parks, Fields, & Facilities Athletic Fields & Parks • The Lions Club 4th of July Carnival will be taking place at Hastings Park during the week on June 29th The fireworks are scheduled for Thursday, July 2nd. The Center Track and Field are scheduled to be closed from Tuesday, June 30th through Sunday, July 5th due to fireworks prep and clean-up. • The deadline to submit fall field requests is Wednesday, July 1st • Recreation and DPW staff have completed inspections at all Town playgrounds over the past month. Hard Court Surfaces • The official ribbon cutting and opening celebration for the new pickleball courts at Adams Park took place on Sunday, May 31st Aquatics • The Town Pool opened for the season on Monday, June 1st. There was a delay with the Dive Pool opening, but as of Wednesday, June 10th all 4 pools were open to the public. • The regular season at the Town Pool will begin on Monday, June 22nd • Due to a lack of lifeguards, the Old Reservoir has delayed its opening. • Lifeguard interviews, hiring and onboarding will most likely continue through early July. Golf • The new sign has been installed at the entrance of Pine Meadows. Data Dashboard • 206 reservations totaling 1106 hours. • 199 memberships have been processed or renewed. Memberships range from Community Cener, Swim, and Tennis and Pickleball. • Visitation totaled 14,493. • Online brochure view reached 1,557 reads for an average of 5 minutes. • May e -newsletter had an open rate of 65% (10,952) and a click rate of 4% (595). • $593 has been donated via MyRec to the Scholarship and All -abilities fund. v'f Lexington Date 31172 ti 4/IM�j 6/1/2 i7/112... 8/1/2.. 9/1 10/11 1211! r2/ 3/1/2.. Lexington Recretaion & Community Programs Data Dashboard 14,10 o 11/4 Community Center Reservation 1141 1022 301 1106 2.12 mo ft mo 360 ', ._Ill._. .._ .1 ■ 1. • Community Center Visitors .emv1111 Ift0 13000 Membership Sates SS.1.10.11.1PlitY Cal IP ./11.M1D 1M Num 01.0n1 1.11101.9.1,9,011.41 Scholarship Donations 1.1140015.01,41,A41.1.4, 111,011t...1101fleamartp 33000 _..� wl_� ■ 1 e�A�Ns ®8 _Ai Lexington RECREATION & COMMUNITY rRIYG Ila N5 Amiga MEMORANDUM TO: Fund for Lexington FROM: Melissa Termine Battite, Director DATE: June 17, 2026 SUBJECT: 2026 Updates The financial aid program continues to benefit many Lexington community members throughout the year. The financial aid program implemented in 2018 with the support from the Fund for Lexington will be administered fully by the Recreation & Community Programs Department effective August 2026. This decision has been made to improve efficiency and customer experience. Community members will continue to apply online, and the Recreation Administrative team will process the requests reviewing eligibility and program placements. The financial aid program is an important function of the Town, providing opportunities to hundreds of residents who otherwise would not have the ability to participate. In addition to the generosity of the Fund for Lexington, additional revenue sources complement the fund balances. These include the Recreation Enterprise Fund, the Recreation Financial Aid and All Abilities Gift Fund and the Dana Home Foundation. The point-of-sale software allows registrants to donate to the Financial Aid and All Abilities Fund. Additionally, the Recreation Department will be participating in its 3rd year, in the Battle Green Run which in 2025 raised close to $5,000 to apply towards awards. Attached is an overview from 2024 to date which reflects approximately $29K awarded in 2025 and approximately $17.5K awarded in 2026 to date. This increase reflects increased registration fees as well as a more community members participating in the Financial Aid program. The current fund balance is (-$2,587.00). I am requesting $15,000 from the Fund for Lexington to support year-round programs and services with a priority on Summer Camps, Swim Memberships and swim lessons. Please let me know if any additional information may be needed at this time. Thank you for your continued support. Cc: Dana Bickelman, Human Services Director Recreation Committee oo p o Vt. e-IIli. 5106.00 $15,106.00 mm 14 Familes (47 people) .--I lD eel 13 0 iNh 0° o I-1 o m N o NLf1 0 N N N tn. thth ET o O N through 6.17.26 $0.00 2026 Support -March $17,000.00 512,171.00 _ 2026 Carry Forward $29,171.00 Available 134 Total served 25 Families (96 people) Family Swim Passes 2 Individual Passes 14 Swim Lessons Swim Team 41 Camps/Clinics/Programs ($12487.00) Awarded Aquatics ($16,878.00) Awarded Camps/Clinics/Programs ($29,065.00) Total Award $106.00 2026 Balance (512,056.00) Enterprise ($2,537.00) All Abilities Fund ($1,552.00) Dana Home through 12.31.25 1 Calendar Year 2026 $0.00 2025 Support -March $15,000.00 2025 Support - December ($2,829.00) 2025 Carry Forward $12,171.00 Available Total served Family Swim Passes Individual Passes Swim Lessons Swim Team Camps/Clinics/Programs $0.00 Awarded Aquatics $0.00 Awarded Camps/Clinics/Programs $0.00 Total Award $12,171.00 2025 Balance ($17,056.00) Enterprise ($685.00) All Abilities Fund 0 E O x 0 C N 0 through 12.31.25 Calendar Year 2025 a N Lexington RECREATION & COMMUNITY 1.1100 SAM S 2025 Support -March 2024 Support - September 2024 Carry Forward 0 d .0f0 Q Total served Family Swim Passes Individual Passes Swim Lessons Swim Team Camps/Clinics/Programs Awarded Aquatics Awarded Camps/Clinics/Programs Total Award 2025 Balance Enterprise Dana Home Calendar Year 2025