The Board of Park Commissioners held its regular meeting on July 1st, with commissioners Nick Sicilio, Victor Farias, and John Silvia present at the start, joined later by Helen Rigo. The board quickly approved the minutes from the previous June meeting. Under new business, the board unanimously approved several requests for park use. A request from Rachel Goldsby for a farmers market at Kennedy Park every Saturday from July 11th to November 28th was granted. The board also approved requests to add business vendors to two previously approved events: a Fall River Pickle League event and a skateboard celebration at Lafayette Park.
The commissioners approved two tree removals based on recommendations from the Director of Parks and Tree Department Supervisor Chris Martin. The dead trees were located at 99 Morse Street, requested by resident Thomas Martell, and 139 Montgomery Street. This led to a brief discussion about the city’s policy for replacing removed trees and ensuring new trees are watered. The board also approved a request from Chad Trail of Victory Church for a basketball tournament on August 15th. The final item was a request from Aizino Vass for a wedding ceremony at the Kennedy Park Pavilion on July 11th. After noting the applicant’s insurance included liquor liability, the board approved the request with the specific stipulation that no alcohol be served, as it would require a separate license.
Topics discussed
- 0:54 · Approval of June Meeting Minutes
The board voted to accept the minutes from the June meeting. - 0:58 · Motion to adjourn the meeting. — passed
Motion to adjourn the meeting. - 1:05 · Approval of the June meeting minutes. — passed
Approval of the June meeting minutes. - 1:13 · Kennedy Park Farmers Market Request
A request from Rachel Goldsby to hold a farmers market at Kennedy Park from July 11th to November 28th was unanimously approved. - 1:35 · Approval of the request for a farmers market at Kennedy Park from July 11th to November 28th. — approved
Approval of the request for a farmers market at Kennedy Park from July 11th to November 28th. - 1:39 · Fall River Pickle League Event Vendor Amendment
The board approved a request to add business vendors selling wares to a previously approved pickleball event at Kennedy Park. - 3:06 · Approval to allow business vendors at the Fall River Pickle League event. — approved
Approval to allow business vendors at the Fall River Pickle League event. - 3:09 · Tree Removal at 99 Morse Street
The board approved a request from resident Thomas Martell to remove a dead and hazardous tree, as confirmed by the tree department. - 3:38 · Approval to remove a tree at 99 Morse Street. — approved
Approval to remove a tree at 99 Morse Street. - 3:40 · Tree Replacement and Watering Policy
Following a tree removal approval, commissioners discussed whether trees are replaced and who is responsible for watering new trees, noting the city now has a water tank to service new plantings. - 6:09 · Tree Removal at 139 Montgomery Street
The board approved the removal of a second dead tree, located at 139 Montgomery Street, as recommended by city staff. - 6:36 · Approval to remove a tree at 139 Montgomery Street. — approved
Approval to remove a tree at 139 Montgomery Street. - 6:39 · Victory Church Basketball Tournament
A request from Chad Trail of Victory Church for a basketball tournament on August 15th was approved, with discussion clarifying rules on pre-made food versus cooking in parks. - 7:54 · Approval of the Victory Church basketball tournament on August 15th. — approved
Approval of the Victory Church basketball tournament on August 15th. - 7:57 · Lafayette Park Skateboard Celebration Vendor Amendment
The board approved a request to add business vendors selling wares to the previously approved skateboard celebration at Lafayette Park. - 9:18 · Approval to allow business vendors at the Lafayette Park skateboard celebration. — approved
Approval to allow business vendors at the Lafayette Park skateboard celebration. - 9:49 · Wedding Ceremony at Kennedy Park Pavilion
The board discussed and approved a request from Aizino Vass for a wedding ceremony on July 11th, with the condition that no alcohol be served despite the applicant having liquor liability insurance. - 9:52 · Approval of a wedding ceremony at Kennedy Park Pavilion with the stipulation that no liquor is to be served. — approved
Approval of a wedding ceremony at Kennedy Park Pavilion with the stipulation that no liquor is to be served.