Park Commission votes unanimously to rescind Town Administrator authority. Chair Michael Costanza, Jason MacDonald, and Mark Wyspianski returned all document-signing power to the commission itself, citing the need for board sign-off on future Town Park change orders including camera and irrigation
Park Commission unanimously backs expanded Town Park project using $400,000 budget surplus. Chair Michael Costanza, along with Members Jason MacDonald and Mark Wyspianski, approved scope amendments to add a baseball field and varsity field hockey field at Draper Field after engineers and Mountain
Park Commission hires two summer employees and approves pond management plan. The Hopedale board unanimously hired Matt Stone and Adin Iadarola to assist the Highway Department for eight weeks, with work to begin immediately. Chair Michael Costanza reported the Park Commission entered an agreement
Hopedale Park Commission heard Town Park construction progress and two competing quotes for a field hockey facility at Draper Field but took no formal action. Project coordinator Sally DeCelles reported drainage systems complete, well-drilling underway, and playground installation begun, with
Park Commission heard two hours of resident criticism over Draper Field construction but made no formal votes. Mike Costanza, chairman, defended a $93,000 commitment to the site by Leone's, a contractor chosen without competitive bidding, saying the work fit budget and timeline constraints to start
Hopedale Park Commission approves four summer hires and pivots athletic field strategy. Chair Mike Costanza, alongside members Jay MacDonald and Mark Wyspianski, voted unanimously to hire three Summer Program employees and one worker to support Steve Bosma, as athletic facilities remain compromised
Hopedale Park Commission approves annual report and addresses multiple field-renovation projects. Chairman Mike Costanza said he will consult with the Highway Department about using remaining Green Fields Initiative funding--approximately $90,000--to begin Lot A recreation construction by late
Hopedale Park Commission approves events and addresses youth sports field access. The board unanimously approved usage requests from Gail Brown for Day in the Park and a Summer Band Concert Series at the new Town Park and triangle land, contingent on project completion by fall 2026. Chair Mike
Hopedale Park Commission approves Fairy Walk and tackles youth-sports scheduling. At its January 15 hybrid meeting, the commission, chaired by Mike Costanza with member Jay MacDonald in attendance, approved organizer Tracey Phillips's June 13 event and agreed to explore temporary handicapped
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