Sandown Recreation Commission reviews 2027 budget; director may go full-time. Recreation Director Becky Francis presented the 2027 budget draft, with members discussing adjustments to mowing costs, lifeguard wages, and potentially moving Francis to full-time status. The commission approved a 3,000
The Sandown Recreation Commission approves $3,000 in equipment funding and plans expanded programming. The board discussed a revised 2027 budget that increases community programs from $3,500 to $8,000. Recreation Director Becky Francis reported on fall activities including adult craft night at $25,
The Sandown Recreation Commission approved prior minutes and reviewed the summer recreation program on August 19. Recreation Director Becky Francis reported positive parent survey feedback from 21 initial responses and maintained registration of approximately 90 participants, though coordinator
Sandown Recreation Commission authorizes $500 for beach permit engineering work. The commission unanimously approved the spending for Town Engineer assistance in securing a permit for Seeley Beach sand replacement. The commission also approved two refund requests totaling $410, a 1950s Sock Hop and
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 lifeguard hire, launches new youth and senior programs. Recreation Director Becky Francis recommended a lifeguard candidate whom the board approved for submission to the Board of Selectmen; the candidate can start when camp begins. The commission authorized
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
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