Ways and Means DPW/Recreation Subcommittee approves five capital projects totaling $560,000.
The Ways and Means DPW/Recreation Subcommittee unanimously approved five capital budget requests totaling $560,000, pending updated documentation. Subcommittee members Roger Riggs and John Iler backed the Simonds Park Renovation and Improvement Design at $200,000, Athletic Field Improvements at
Ways & Means · Meeting of April 17, 2026
BURLINGTON — The Ways and Means DPW/Recreation Subcommittee unanimously approved five capital budget requests totaling $560,000, pending updated documentation. Subcommittee members Roger Riggs and John Iler backed the Simonds Park Renovation and Improvement Design at $200,000, Athletic Field Improvements at $200,000, and Fencing, Walkway, and Tree Replacement at $50,000, each conditioned on missing cost and scope details. A $60,000 Maintenance Equipment Replacement for a Bobcat and mower attachment was approved without conditions.
The Renovate and Repurpose Ceramics Room proposal at $50,000 was not voted on pending a revised layout diagram and appliance estimates.
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Source: the Ways & Means meeting of April 17, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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