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Easthampton Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

February 11, 2026 · Easthampton, MA
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-02-11 (PDF, 4 pp)
Retrieved April 20, 2026 from www.easthamptonma.gov ↗
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Attendees

Kira Henninger (Chair)
Desiree Gribi (Commissioner)
Brian Hiltpold (Commissioner)
Carolyn Anderson (Commissioner)
John Mason (Park Department Representative)
Eric Poulin (Commissioner)
✓ Present: 6/6

Decisions

#1

UNANIMOUS

#2

APPROVED

Agenda Items

#1

Public Speak

No summary provided

#2

Election of Officers

No summary provided

#3

CPA Projects

No summary provided

#4

Dog Park - MOU

A rescheduled meeting to discuss the MOU is set for February 25th

#5

Skate Park – kickoff meeting

The skatepark conceptual design was shared with the commission, and a virtual meeting is planned for GZA to present the design

#6

Spray Park

No new updates, focusing on the skatepark to meet the July 1st deadline

#7

Historical Designation

John provided a brief update on the national registration of Brookside Cemetery

#8

CPA Master Plan – Public Meeting 3/19 6:30

A public meeting is scheduled for March 19th to gather input on the new CPA plan

#9

FY26 Budget

Concerns were raised about funding for the maintenance office trailer

#10

FY27 Budget Info – Rec Coordinator Position

A draft job description for the recreation coordinator position has been created, with a suggested starting salary of $35,000/year

#11

Park Programs

No summary provided

#12

Camp Nonotuck, Seasonal Job Postings

No summary provided

#13

Family Skating, Pool – COA

Family skating on Sundays is going well, and additional senior swim hours are being considered

#14

PVPRA – Annual Meeting

No summary provided

#15

Park Facilities

No summary provided

#16

Maintenance Building

A follow-up meeting with the Mayor is planned to discuss next steps

#17

Toll Booth designs and costs

A cost estimate for the double lane design is $48,000, and the commission directed John to move forward

#18

New City Playground – LWCF Site Visit

A site visit was held to discuss the pocket park in front of the big park

#19

Old & Continuing Business

The commission discussed various old and continuing business items, including the installation of pickleball courts and a fairy event