Analysis: Town and Schools

Parks Commission — votes

433 votes at 134 meetings, 16 November 2010 to 21 October 2026 (FY2011-FY2027). What this covers

FY2027 July 2026 – June 2027

Town minutes read for 2 of 5 meetings

what we have for FY2027

FY2027: 5 meetings on the town's calendar; 2 with the town's minutes read; 3 with only our minutes of the video. 8 votes below come only from our reading of the video, which may be unreliable.

  • Partner with the LBA for the spring vendor fair on May 22, 2027, rain date May 23, 2027, with no guarantees of support.

    Not audiblefrom videoNo town minutes yetdetails

    The town hasn't posted minutes for this meeting; this result is from our reading of the meeting video and may be wrong.

    Video at 11:12 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Allow the club access to town beach on November 28th for the Polar Plunge fundraiser

    ✓ Passedfrom videoNo town minutes yetdetails

    The town hasn't posted minutes for this meeting; this result is from our reading of the meeting video and may be wrong.

    Moved by the chair.

    Outcome as recorded: passed (voice vote, 'all in favor')

    Video at 10:14 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Close the Town Beach for the season on August 23rd.

    ✓ Passed 4-0Town minutes ✓details

    From the town's minutes of this meeting.

    The minutes, word for wordt. dall motioned and m. mascari seconded to close the beach for the season on august 23rd. approved 4-0.

    Moved by T. Dall; seconded by M. Mascari.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗

FY2026 July 2025 – June 2026

Town minutes read for 8 of 12 meetings

what we have for FY2026

FY2026: 12 meetings on the town's calendar; 8 with the town's minutes read; 4 with only our minutes of the video. 12 votes below come only from our reading of the video, which may be unreliable.

  • approve the Marshall Park 90' Diamond Score Board proposal and replacement with the agreement that the score board brace encompasses the length and height of the memorial plaque

    ✓ PassedTown minutes ✓details

    From the town's minutes of this meeting.

    The minutes, word for wordc. sulivan moved to approve the marshall park 90' diamond score board proposal and replacement with the agreement that the score board brace encompasses the length and height of the memorial plaque. seconded by t. o'dall. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, k. menard-aye, d. burns-aye, t. o'dall-aye. the motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).

    Moved by Chris Sullivan; seconded by Tanya O'Dall.

    Outcome as recorded: passed unanimously (4-0-0)

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video (whole meeting) ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • appropriate up to $31,000 from the Park Commission Revolving Account to fully fund the salary of the part-time recreation director position for FY2027 on a one-time trial basis

    ✓ PassedTown minutes ✓Also on videodetails

    From the town's minutes of this meeting; matched to the same vote in the video.

    The minutes, word for wordk. menard moved to appropriate up to $31,000 from the park commission revolving account to fully fund the salary of the part-time recreation director position for the fy2027 on a one-time trial basis. the purpose of this trial is to evaluate whether the position can become self-supporting through recreation programming revenue under its current operational structure. the recreation director will provide a one-year detailed strategic plan with periodic financial reporting. seconded by d. burns. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, k. menard-aye, d. burns- aye, t. o'dall-aye. the motion passed unanimously (4-0-0)

    Moved by Karin Menard; seconded by Dan Burns.

    Outcome as recorded: passed unanimously (4-0-0)

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video at 1:08:31 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • appoint Chris Sullivan as Chair and Dan Burns as Vice-Chair of the Commission for the FY27 term

    ✓ PassedTown minutes ✓Also on videodetails

    From the town's minutes of this meeting; matched to the same vote in the video.

    The minutes, word for wordk. menard moved to appoint c. sullivan as chair and d. burns as vice-chair of the commission for the fy27 term. seconded by t. o'dall. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, k. menard-aye, d. burns-aye, t. o'dall-aye. the motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).

    Moved by Karin Menard; seconded by Tanya O'Dall.

    Outcome as recorded: passed unanimously (4-0-0)

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video at 1:30:08 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Allow replacement of the 90-foot diamond scoreboard at Marshall Park by the LHS baseball boosters

    ✓ Passedfrom videoNot in town minutesdetails

    The town's minutes don't record this vote as we heard it; this result is from our reading of the meeting video and may be wrong.

    Moved by a board member (name not clear).

    Outcome as recorded: passed (voice vote, no objections)

    Video at 6:28 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Waive the T-ball user fee per player for Lunenburg youth baseball if they do the maintenance to get the Marshall Park T-ball field up to standard, and change that field to no dogs for the season

    ✓ Passedfrom videoNo town minutes yetdetails

    The town hasn't posted minutes for this meeting; this result is from our reading of the meeting video and may be wrong.

    Video at 26:54 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Approve a dump tank rental for the May 30 (rain date May 31) vendor fair, funded from the parks revolving account

    Not audiblefrom videoNo town minutes yetdetails

    The town hasn't posted minutes for this meeting; this result is from our reading of the meeting video and may be wrong.

    Video at 30:10 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Authorize partnership with Lunenburg Business Association for 2026 Vendor Fair with no municipal staff support

    ✓ Passed 3-0Town minutes ✓Also on videodetails

    From the town's minutes of this meeting; matched to the same vote in the video.

    The minutes, word for wordc. shapiro moved to authorize the partnership with the lunenburg business association for the 2026 vendor fair with the understanding that no municipal staff support will be provided. seconded by c. sullivan. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, c. shapiro-aye, k. menard-aye. the motion passed unanimously (3-0-0).

    Moved by C. Shapiro; seconded by C. Sullivan.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video at 9:36 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Authorize Park Commission funds to rent a dunk tank for the 2026 Vendor Fair

    ✓ Passed 3-0Town minutes ✓details

    From the town's minutes of this meeting.

    The minutes, word for wordc. sullivan moved to authorize park commission funds to rent a dunk tank for the 2026 vendor fair. seconded by c. shapiro. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, c. shapiro-aye, k. menard-aye. the motion passed unanimously (3-0-0).

    Moved by C. Sullivan; seconded by C. Shapiro.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video (whole meeting) ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Book/spend money to rent the dunk tank sooner than the next meeting if necessary.

    ✓ Passedfrom videoNot in town minutesdetails

    The town's minutes don't record this vote as we heard it; this result is from our reading of the meeting video and may be wrong.

    Moved by Chris.

    Video at 12:00 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • allow the Facilities Director to install a new sign at Fitzgerald Field with revolving account funds

    ✓ Passed 3-0-0Town minutes ✓Also on videodetails

    From the town's minutes of this meeting; matched to the same vote in the video.

    The minutes, word for wordc. sullivan moved to allow the facilities director to install a new sign at fitzgerald field with revolving account funds. seconded by c. shapiro. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, c. shapiro-aye, k. menard-aye. the motion passed unanimously (3-0-0).

    Moved by Chris Sullivan; seconded by Colleen Shapiro.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video at 3:54 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • approve the 2026 Beach Season Pass Fee Schedule as described

    ✓ Passed 3-0-0Town minutes ✓Also on videodetails

    From the town's minutes of this meeting; matched to the same vote in the video.

    The minutes, word for wordc. shapiro moved the 2026 beach season pass fee schedule as described above. seconded by c. sullivan. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, c. shapiro-aye, k. menard-aye. the motion passed unanimously (3-0-0).

    Moved by Colleen Shapiro; seconded by Chris Sullivan.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video at 53:06 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • approve the 2026 Swim Lesson Fee Schedule as described

    ✓ Passed 3-0-0Town minutes ✓Also on videodetails

    From the town's minutes of this meeting; matched to the same vote in the video.

    The minutes, word for wordc. shapiro moved to approve the 2026 swim lesson fee schedule as described above. seconded by c. sullivan. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, c. shapiro-aye, k. menard-aye. the motion passed unanimously (3-0-0).

    Moved by Colleen Shapiro; seconded by Chris Sullivan.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video at 1:04:06 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • approve the Lunenburg Park Commission Signage Policy as amended, pending approval from the Building Commissioner

    ✓ Passed 3-0-0Town minutes ✓Also on videodetails

    From the town's minutes of this meeting; matched to the same vote in the video.

    The minutes, word for wordc. sullivan moved to approve the lunenburg park commission signage policy as amended, pending approval from the building commissioner. seconded by c. shapiro. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, c. shapiro-aye, k. menard-aye. the motion passed unanimously (3-0-0).

    Moved by Chris Sullivan; seconded by Colleen Shapiro.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video at 1:27:43 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Request that the Facilities Director obtain a peer review of the Skate Park project with an allocation of $6,000

    ✓ Passed 4-0Town minutes ✓Also on videodetails

    From the town's minutes of this meeting; matched to the same vote in the video.

    The minutes, word for wordc. sullivan moved to request that the facilities director obtain a peer review of the project with an allocation of $6,000. seconded by c. shapiro. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, c. shapiro-aye, m. mascari-aye, k. menard-aye. the motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).

    Moved by C. Sullivan; seconded by C. Shapiro.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video at 39:56 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Allocate $1,993.36 from the Revolving Fund for the new Fitzgerald Field sign and installation

    ✓ Passed 4-0Town minutes ✓Also on videodetails

    From the town's minutes of this meeting; matched to the same vote in the video.

    The minutes, word for wordc. sullivan moved to allocate $1,993.36 from the revolving fund for the new fitzgerald field sign and installation. seconded by c. shapiro. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye c. shapiro-aye m. mascari-aye k. menard-aye the motion passed unanimously (4-0-0).

    Moved by C. Sullivan; seconded by C. Shapiro.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video at 9:17 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Authorize the Lunenburg Youth Baseball Program to remove and construct two new dugouts at Powell Field using private contractors and donations

    ✓ Passed 4-0Town minutes ✓Also on videodetails

    From the town's minutes of this meeting; matched to the same vote in the video.

    The minutes, word for wordc. shapiro moved to authorize the lunenburg youth baseball program to remove and construct two new dugouts at powell field using private contractors and donations through their program. seconded by c. sullivan. call for the vote: c. sullivan-aye, c. shapiro-aye, m. mascari-aye, k. menard- aye. the motion passed unanimously (4-0-0)

    Moved by C. Shapiro; seconded by C. Sullivan.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video at 27:50 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Allow the club (formerly Boys and Girls Club of Lunenburg) to use the town beach for their annual Polar Plunge fundraiser

    ✓ Passedfrom videoNo town minutes yetdetails

    The town hasn't posted minutes for this meeting; this result is from our reading of the meeting video and may be wrong.

    Video at 5:17 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Direct Chris Ruth to move forward with the Fitzgerald Field regrading project as top capital priority, look into combining the town beach fencing/unused-side project as second priority, and keep Northfield Park on the capital list

    ✓ Passedfrom videoNo town minutes yetdetails

    The town hasn't posted minutes for this meeting; this result is from our reading of the meeting video and may be wrong.

    Video at 19:51 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Issue a first-offense $50 fine to Miss Latard for the September 16, 2025 unleashed-dog violation at McNiff Park, using town counsel's language

    ✓ Passedfrom videoNo town minutes yetdetails

    The town hasn't posted minutes for this meeting; this result is from our reading of the meeting video and may be wrong.

    Moved by K. Manard.

    Video at 1:26:14 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

FY2025 July 2024 – June 2025

Town minutes read for 16 of 16 meetings

what we have for FY2025

FY2025: 16 meetings on the town's calendar; 16 with the town's minutes read. 20 votes below come only from our reading of the video, which may be unreliable.

  • Approve a donation of money to buy new park benches or the materials to repair the existing benches at Veterans Memorial Park.

    ✓ Passed 5-0Town minutes ✓details

    From the town's minutes of this meeting.

    The minutes, word for wordc. shapiro motioned to approve the donation of money to buy new park benches or the materials to repair the existing benches at veterans memorial park. t. lawless seconded. passed 5-0

    Moved by C. Shapiro; seconded by T. Lawless.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗

  • Allow Heather Munkacsy to install a Little Free Library at Wallace Park and work with C. Ruth on the installation.

    ✓ Passed 4-0Town minutes ✓Also on videodetails

    From the town's minutes of this meeting; matched to the same vote in the video.

    The minutes, word for wordk. menard made a motion to allow heather munkacsy to install a little free library at wallace park and work with c. ruth on the installation.

    Moved by K. Menard; seconded by C. Sullivan.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video at 1:21:35 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • The Commission formally requests the Town Manager to obtain necessary professional assistance to reapply for the PARC, LWCF and ADA grants and other appropriate grants to reduce Marshall Park Project costs.

    ✓ Passed 4-0Town minutes ✓Also on videodetails

    From the town's minutes of this meeting; matched to the same vote in the video.

    The minutes, word for wordk. menard made a motion for the commission to formally request the town manager to get the necessary professional assistance to reapply

    Moved by K. Menard; seconded by A. Scheipers.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video at 1:30:00 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Appoint Tim Lawless to the open Parks Commission position (vacancy until the May 2025 Annual Town Election), jointly with the Selectboard.

    ✓ Passed 8-3Town minutes ✓details

    From the town's minutes of this meeting.

    The minutes, word for wordmotion made to appoint t. lawless. k.menard seconded. v ote taken, all in favor, motion carried (8-3).

    seconded by K.Menard.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗

  • Approve a Municipal Rate for town beach passes that matches the Residential Rate.

    ✓ Passed 4-0Town minutes ✓details

    From the town's minutes of this meeting.

    The minutes, word for wordc. sullivan motioned and k. menard second to approve a municipal rate that matches the residential rate.

    Moved by C. Sullivan; seconded by K. Menard.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗

FY2024 July 2023 – June 2024

Town minutes read for 12 of 14 meetings

what we have for FY2024

FY2024: 14 meetings on the town's calendar; 12 with the town's minutes read; 1 with only our minutes of the video; 1 with no record we can use. 19 votes below come only from our reading of the video, which may be unreliable.

  • Allow the Youth Baseball League to place a 'Registrations Are Open' banner at the Marshall Park entrance, and if they choose, also at McNally or Reservoir.

    ✓ Passed 4-0Town minutes ✓details

    From the town's minutes of this meeting.

    The minutes, word for wordmade a motion to allow them to place the banner at marshall park and if they so choose to also place one at mcnally or reservoir. a. schiepers seconded. all in favor, motion carried (4-0).

    Moved by C. Sullivan; seconded by A. Schiepers.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video (whole meeting) ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Grant approval for the Trails Grant submission of the application.

    ✓ Passed 4-0Town minutes ✓Also on videodetails

    From the town's minutes of this meeting; matched to the same vote in the video.

    The minutes, word for wordk. menard made a motion that the commission grant approval for the trails grant submission of the application. c. sullivan seconded. all in favor, motion carried (4-0).

    Moved by K. Menard; seconded by C. Sullivan.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video at 1:27:05 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Allow the youth baseball league to put up a temporary banner at the Marshall Park entrance announcing registration, subject to checking sign bylaw compliance.

    Not audiblefrom videoNot in town minutesdetails

    The town's minutes don't record this vote as we heard it; this result is from our reading of the meeting video and may be wrong.

    Video at 1:22:09 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Submit the letter to the Department of Labor Standards and authorize Attorney Costa to speak on the Parks Commission's behalf on related issues (Skate Park).

    ✓ Passed 5-0Town minutes ✓Also on videodetails

    From the town's minutes of this meeting; matched to the same vote in the video.

    The minutes, word for wordc. sullivan made a motion to submit the letter to the department of labor standards and authorize attorney costa to speak on the parks commission's behalf

    Moved by C. Sullivan; seconded by K. Menard.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video at 31:11 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Appoint Anita Schiepers to the Park Commission through May 2024.

    ✓ Passed unanimouslyTown minutes ✓details

    From the town's minutes of this meeting.

    The minutes, word for wordk. menard motioned and c. sullivan seconded to appoint a. schiepers to the park commission through may 2024. passed unanimously.

    Moved by K. Menard; seconded by C. Sullivan.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗

FY2023 July 2022 – June 2023

Town minutes read for 13 of 15 meetings

what we have for FY2023

FY2023: 15 meetings on the town's calendar; 13 with the town's minutes read; 2 with only our minutes of the video. 18 votes below come only from our reading of the video, which may be unreliable.

  • Recommend hiring the returning lifeguards for the 2023 beach season.

    ✓ Passed 5-0Town minutes ✓Also on videodetails

    From the town's minutes of this meeting; matched to the same vote in the video.

    The minutes, word for wordc. sullivan made a motion to recommend the hiring of the returning lifeguards for the 2023 beach season. k. menard seconded.

    Moved by C. Sullivan; seconded by K. Menard.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video at 1:11:44 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Recommend approval of Elizabeth Simeone as Beach Director, pending confirmation of completion of her Water Safety Instructor training.

    ✓ Passed 5-0Town minutes ✓Also on videodetails

    From the town's minutes of this meeting; matched to the same vote in the video.

    The minutes, word for wordk. menard made a motion to recommend approvalof elizabeth simeone to the position of beach director pending confirmation of the completion of her water safety instructor training.

    Moved by K. Menard; seconded by D. Passios.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video at 1:12:45 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Leave the town beach fees as they were for last year on all levels.

    ✓ Passed 3-2Town minutes ✓Also on videodetails

    From the town's minutes of this meeting; matched to the same vote in the video.

    The minutes, word for wordd. passios made a motion to leave the fees as they were for last year on all levels. c. sullivan seconded. roll call vote (3-2).

    Moved by D. Passios; seconded by C. Sullivan.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video at 1:34:00 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Allow the Lunenburg Youth Baseball/Softball League to place banners along the field's fence, with no political signs, removed at the end of the season.

    ✓ Passed 5-0Town minutes ✓Also on videodetails

    From the town's minutes of this meeting; matched to the same vote in the video.

    The minutes, word for worda. lockwood made a motion to allow banners along the fence, no political signs and to be removed at the end of the season. k. menard seconded.

    Moved by A. Lockwood; seconded by K. Menard.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video at 1:59:23 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Require permission from the Parks Commission before planned trapping for the purpose of removal or destruction of wildlife.

    ✓ Passed 5-1Town minutes ✓Also on videorecords disagreedetails

    From the town's minutes of this meeting; matched to the same vote in the video.

    The minutes, word for wordk. menard made a motion requiring permission from the parks commission before planned trapping for purpose of removal or destruction of wildlife. a. lockwood seconded. roll call vote (5-1).

    The two records disagree: the minutes say “passed 5-1”; the recording was heard as “passed 3-1 as heard (Sullivan aye, Dave no, Pat yes, Karen yes)”.

    Moved by K. Menard; seconded by A. Lockwood.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video at 2:18:10 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Within the Commission's policies and procedures, change the phrase DPW Director to Facilities Director in the forms.

    ✓ Passed 5-0Town minutes ✓Also on videodetails

    From the town's minutes of this meeting; matched to the same vote in the video.

    The minutes, word for wordc. sullivan made a motion within our policies and procedures to change the phrase dpw director to facilities director: a. lockwood seconded.

    Moved by C. Sullivan; seconded by A. Lockwood.

    Town's minutes ↗on the town's site ↗Video at 2:28:33 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

  • Allow youth league advertising banners on outfield fences, non-political, removed in fall; amended to Marshall Park and McNally field only

    ✓ Passedfrom videoNot in town minutesdetails

    The town's minutes don't record this vote as we heard it; this result is from our reading of the meeting video and may be wrong.

    Outcome as recorded: amendment passed (roll call ayes as heard)

    Video at 2:01:48 ↗Our minutes of the video ↗

What this covers

  • 433 votes at 134 meetings, 16 November 2010 to 21 October 2026 (FY2011-FY2027).
  • 345 from the board's own minutes (131 of the 133 sets the town posted have been read), 137 of them matched to the recording; 88 from our minutes of a recording only.
  • A meeting with neither minutes read nor a recording we have written up has no votes here, which is not the same as no votes taken. Each fiscal year says how many such meetings the register knows of.

Where each result comes from

  • The town’s minutes, matched to the video (137): the board's own minutes, matched to the same vote in the video.
  • The town’s minutes (208): the board's own minutes, as the town posted them — the official record.
  • From our reading of the meeting video (88): our reading of the meeting video, from a machine transcript — not an official record, and may be unreliable.

Fiscal years run 1 July to 30 June; a meeting is filed under the fiscal year it was held in.

A quote is the minutes' own words, checked verbatim when they were read. A vote from the recording only is a motion as heard by a language model from captions, never a quote.

One row per motion voted. Procedural votes (minutes, adjournment) are hidden unless asked for.

Every row, as data: /data/votes/parks-commission.json. What the record cannot answer is on what we cannot answer.

As of 2026-10-24. All boards.

What changed

Version 15 — updated September 20, 2026