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Parks and Recreation Commission hearing

The commission is holding a public hearing on October 30 at 10 a.m.

Discussion Topics

  1. Appointments:

    Introduction of William Epperson, newly appointed Associate Parks Commissioner, for a term that will expire on January 1, 2021.

    Renewal of Anne Connolly and David Queeley as Associate Parks Commissioners for terms that will expire on January 17, 2021.

  2. Namings and Acquisitions:

    Vote to name the ballfield at John J. Connolly Playground on Marcella Street in Roxbury, for Jermaine “Manny” Goffigan.

    Vote to accept and designate jurisdiction for park, playground, and recreation purposes the parcel of land at 66 Fort Avenue in Roxbury (#1100500001), to be named the Charlie and Paula Titus Park.

    Vote to accept and designate jurisdiction for park, playground, and recreation purposes, certain parcels of land described in the attached City Council Order approved on August 2, 2017 to transfer the care, custody and control of City-owned parcels to the Parks and Recreation Department, excepting a portion therefrom shown on the attached Plan from the above designation for park, playground and recreation purposes, an easement reserved for the benefit of the Children’s Museum (“TCM Storage Room”) necessary for the establishment of Martin’s Park.  

  3. Project Approvals:

    Vote to approve The Clarion at 295-305 Blue Hill Avenue, adjacent to the Quincy Street Playground in Dorchester.

  4. Presentation and Discussion:

    Community Preservation Act

    FY18 Budget for the Boston Parks and Recreation Department

    BPRD Jurisdiction for Review under Municipal Code Section 7-4.11 (the 100’ Rule)

    Rules of the Boston Parks and Recreation Commission

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