The Rochester Board of Selectmen gave the green light for Town Administrator Richard LaCamera to sign the application for a grant for the Park Commission. The permission was granted at the Board’s regular meeting on Monday, July 2 in Rochester Town Hall.
Conservation Agent Laurell Farinon requested LaCamera’s signature in a memo sent to Town Hall on July 2. The state grant is called Parkland Acquisition and Renovations for Communities Program (PARC) state grant and would be used for improvements to the Dexter Lane Recreational Facility. The Selectmen did not disclose the amount of the grant.
The Selectmen agreed to give permission to LaCamera as long as the grant is used to update existing fields. However, they are concerned that the Conservation Commission is looking to add new fields to the Dexter Lane facility and they worry that there is not enough room.
“You can’t haphazardly be adding on fields in that area,” said Selectman Naida Parker.
Parker said the area is running out of room and that the open area towards the front of the park is being reserved for future town developments.
The Rochester Board of Selectmen will meet again on Monday, July 16 at 7:00 pm in Rochester Town Hall.
By Katy FItzpatrick
