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Frederick DeAngelis, Chairman Tel: (781) 698-4800
Lisah Rhodes, Vice Chair Fax: (781) 861-2747
Lisa O'Brien rcrticncmt ( Ixingtonm .gcv
Christian Boutwell
Francesca Pfrommer
To: James Malloy, Town Manager
Fr: Melissa Battite, Director of Recreation & Community Programs
Re: Temporary Installation — Lincoln Park
The Recreation Committee meeting held on August 26, 2020 included an agenda item
"Temporary Story Walk Request— Lincoln Park". This request has been received through
LexFUN, attached is a copy of the program description. During typical times, this request
would be handled with the Committee and Department. Since Special Event requests have
been paused during the pandemic, and this is a new request and event, I am requesting your
guidance to assure decisions remain in line with the Town's reopening phases and plans. The
Lincoln Park Sub-Committee has not met during recent months and has expressed their support
through Recreation Committee member and liaison to the sub-committee, Lisa O'Brien. During
the August 26, 2020 meeting, the following motion and vote was taken:
"Francesca Pfrommer moved that the Recreation Committee endorses the concept of the
temporary story walk sponsored by LexFUN!along the fitness path at Lincoln Park, pending the
approval of the Town Manager, as outlined in the request. Christian Boutwell seconded the
motion. The Recreation Committee voted 4-0 to approve this motion."
I support this request for a temporary installation as it will provide our youngest residents with
a safe, outdoor activity while promoting literacy and celebrating the season of fall and all that it
brings. If approved, Recreation staff will work with LexFUN!, the sub-committee and the
Department of Public Works on this temporary installation.
Thank you for the consideration.
Cc: Kelly Axtell, Deputy Town Manager
David Pinsonneault, Director of Public Works
Recreation Committee
David Williams, Chair, Lincoln Park Sub-Committee
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