https://southborough.info/issues/fayville-memorial-park-improvements/ 2026-10-15T23:35:55-04:00 https://southborough.info/topics/7c2pm_BqUTk/1 2026-09-17T12:00:00Z

Commissioners debriefed on their recent presentation to the Select Board regarding proposed park and parking improvements. Discussion centered on whether to implement angled parking near the reservoir, potential Article 97 restrictions on open space conversion, and feedback on parking lines along Woodward/Richards. The director also reported that the Select Board supported a golf course irrigation Community Preservation Act article but did not support a trails article, while the Advisory Committee voted against supporting both articles. Outcome: The director will follow up with the Community Preservation Committee and town counsel regarding Article 97 considerations.

https://southborough.info/topics/iXhlhTPe9wg/2 2026-09-02T12:00:00Z

The Recreation Commission updated the board on the Fay Memorial Park project, noting the larger capital renovation article has been postponed to the spring Annual Town Meeting to allow parking issues to be resolved first. The commission recommended Option 2, an angled street parking design along Central Street creating 19 spots alongside 12 deeded spaces across the street and accessible spots, rather than paving green space inside the park. Discussion touched on site lines, vehicle buffer safety, and an impending federal grant announcement in October. Outcome: No formal vote taken; the board provided feedback and requested additional engineering and design details.

https://southborough.info/topics/PtDnRwzqC30/0 2026-08-25T12:00:00Z

The Recreation Commission chair reported that the commission plans to withdraw the Harold E. Fay Memorial Park funding application from the upcoming fall Special Town Meeting warrant and resubmit it for the 2027 Annual Town Meeting. Outstanding parking design questions require further coordination with the Select Board and Planning Board, and the town is awaiting word on a federal grant that could cover a significant percentage of project costs. Deferring the request avoids rushing the project and allows time to resolve lingering neighborhood concerns. Outcome: The Recreation Commission will vote to formally withdraw the application from the fall Special Town Meeting warrant and prepare it for Annual Town Meeting.

https://southborough.info/topics/FJ17Q-csvXQ/3 2026-08-03T12:00:00Z

Recreation Commission members discussed updates on the Fay Memorial Park project, including site layout options, parking enhancements, and potential grant funding. Officials also addressed regulatory requirements including site plan review by the Planning Board. Outcome: The Recreation Commission will meet with town boards on September 1 and follow up on splash pad operating cost estimates.

https://southborough.info/topics/QD_9SgG4w3I/2 2026-07-21T12:00:00Z

The Recreation Commission and recreation director presented a revised application for Fay Memorial Park that adds $240,000 for parking improvements, bringing the total estimated project budget to approximately $1.5 million. Based on traffic engineering recommendations and neighborhood feedback, the proposed plan reconfigures parking to create 17 angled spaces along Central Street, 12 deeded spaces across the street, 2 accessible spaces, and a pedestrian-activated flashing crosswalk. A federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant could potentially reimburse up to $632,000 of the cost if awarded in late 2026. Outcome: Continued without a vote for updated paperwork and departmental sign-offs.

https://southborough.info/topics/YrcyfhtzkD8/3 2026-06-30T12:00:00Z

The commission reviewed three design options from the Fay Memorial Park parking study. Commissioners favored Option 2, providing 33 spaces along Central Street and across the road, over Option 3, which proposed 43 spaces but required building a driveway behind the park near the reservoir for an estimated $312,000. Commissioners also debated whether to submit their CPC application for the October 17 Fall Town Meeting or wait for the Annual Town Meeting in spring if fall warrant articles are minimal. Outcome: Commissioners agreed to proceed with Option 2 and will evaluate whether to delay the CPC funding request to spring 2027.

https://southborough.info/topics/wXmki6I0Q3k/1 2026-06-11T12:00:00Z

The vice chair presented an update on the Recreation Commission's proposal to repurpose Fay Memorial Park to add a dog park and a children's splash pad. Parking remains the primary neighborhood concern, and the project engineer recently delivered a traffic and parking study outlining potential layout expansions and dedicated park spaces. The Recreation Commission intends to submit a revised application by June 30 for consideration at the Fall Special Town Meeting. Outcome: Discussion only; revised proposal expected by June 30.

https://southborough.info/topics/C_4TOzgcpyo/1 2026-05-21T12:00:00Z

Recreation department officials shared community feedback on proposed renovations to Fayville Memorial Park following two public forums and outreach at Touch-a-Truck. Discussions focused heavily on resolving neighborhood parking concerns and finalizing park layout options. Outcome: The Recreation Commission will finalize parking options and submit a revised application by the June 30 deadline.

https://southborough.info/topics/C92hqzMJvgM/2 2026-05-13T12:00:00Z

Commissioners discussed neighbor concerns regarding parking overflow and safety near Fayville Hall and Fayville Park. Members debated multiple drafts of a communication, agreeing that parking jurisdiction rests with the Planning Board rather than the Select Board or Recreation Commission. The commission plans to draft a collaborative letter to the Planning Board advocating for clear signage, enforcement of designated park spaces, and pedestrian safety improvements on Central Street. Outcome: Commissioners will revise the draft letter collaboratively for approval at their next meeting on May 22.

https://southborough.info/topics/lXcFPzwjluI/1 2026-05-06T12:00:00Z

The commission met with consultant Activitas to review public feedback on the Fayville Memorial Park concept designs and evaluate parking capacity options. Discussion centered on the need for barriers around the splash pad, parent seating, and how to accommodate an estimated need of 30 to 35 parking spaces using on-street parking and Fayville Hall spaces. Outcome: Activitas will prepare parking count estimates and the commission will review a draft letter regarding parking designations before engaging the Select Board.