Where it stands as of Thu, Sep 17
The Recreation Commission is planning to expand its use of 21 Highland Street for after-school programming and civic meetings as Youth and Family Services prepares to relocate. The department expects space to open up when Youth and Family Services completes its move to the Flagg School in late October. The building's long-term municipal future remains an open question following earlier Select Board discussions about a potential sale of the property.
- For Recreation Commission Supports utilizing vacated office space at 21 Highland Street for recreation programs and shared civic meeting space.
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Department and fall program updates
The director provided an update on strong fall program enrollment across soccer, running club, and after-school programs. The commission discussed potential office relocations to 21 Highland Street as Youth and Family Services prepares to transition to the Flagg School, which could free up space for recreation STEM and arts programming. Commissioners also noted completed facility LED lighting upgrades and a newly finished mural at the department office.
- Recreation after-school programs started with strong enrollment, including 26 participants in girls lacrosse and about 25 in running club.
- Youth and Family Services is expected to move toward the Flagg School by late October, freeing current office space for recreation activities.
- DPW and Green Communities completed LED lighting upgrades at the 21 Highland Street facility.
- Heritage Day is scheduled for October 12 and Trunk or Treat is scheduled for October 24.
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21 Highland Street building use and improvements
With Youth and Family Services vacating 21 Highland Street in August, the Recreation Department plans to expand its footprint by transforming its current office into an after-school programming room and creating a shared evening meeting space for town boards and committees. The chair also noted discussions from a recent Select Board goal-setting session regarding the potential future sale of the building.
- Youth and Family Services is scheduled to move out in August.
- Recreation intends to add an after-school program room and a civic meeting space.
- Select Board discussed potential sale of 21 Highland Street during goal-setting sessions.
Outcome: Commissioners will tour the facility in August to develop a firm space-use plan.