Recreation

Sandown Recreation Commission approves 21 summer staff with hourly wage increases. Recreation Director Becky Francis reported that the commission approved eight new counselors at $14.00 per hour and one MESH counselor at $22.00 per hour, bringing the total staffing slate to 21 positions. Returning

Sandown Recreation Commission reviews spring programming and receives stormwater project update. Recreation Director Becky Francis reported strong participation in spring programs including Tacos and Trivia with 30 participants and Petals and Poses with 11 participants; new soccer nets and a

Sandown Recreation Commission approves foam cannon rental and authorizes temporary pickleball equipment. Director Becky Francis presented two options for the June 16 end-of-year luau: a foam cannon rental for approximately $600 or a photo booth for approximately $800. The Commission agreed to

Sandown Recreation Commission approves summer camp fee increases to offset $10,000 in program cost growth. Chairman George Blaisdell led the Commission in raising registration fees to $35, increasing weekly tuition by $10, setting field trip costs at $25, and raising Canobie week fees to $30. The

The recreation commission votes to raise summer camp registration fee in response to deficit. Director Becky Francis reported the program lost approximately $10,000 last year despite averaging 90 children per week over seven weeks of programming. The commission agreed to raise the registration fee