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RECREATION MEETING <br />AUGUST 8, 1990 <br />A meeting of the Recreation Committee was called to order at 7:30p.m <br />by Chairman John Fallon. In attendance were Committee Members C. Swymer, <br />R. Fotino, J. Pacino, F. Conover, T. McGrath, also associate members <br />J. Mullen, L Salter, S. Quinlan. <br />The minutes of the July 11, 1990 were approved as amended. F. Conover <br />moved, J. Pacino seconded. unanimous. <br />CORRESPONDENCE <br />A letter from the Woburn City Band was discussed on when the rained <br />out concert would be rescheduled. It was decided the "Touch of <br />Class Concerts" Committee would investigate a possible Holiday <br />Concert and make a report in September. <br />Also discussed was the memo from the Master Plan Advisory Commi- <br />ttee. T. McGrath would incorporate some ideas from the Master <br />Park Plan. <br />SUPERVISOR"S REPORT <br />Ms. Wexler went over the report. She stated the Baby Show had been <br />a great success. Over 75 children had registered and every child <br />received a prize. <br />The "Touch of Class" Concerts and "Theater in the Green" were very <br />popular. <br />CITIZEN INPUT <br />Mrs Joan Hodges and her son. Justin Hodges both spoke on teen issues. <br />Mrs. Hodges felt there should be a Youth Center where the teens could <br />go. There is nothing in town for the youths. She said she would <br />be willing to help in maybe getting some support from churches,parents <br />etc. to get something started. <br />Justin also spoke on the lack of a Youth Center. He also spoke <br />about the passibility of a skateboard park. Much discussion <br />followed on the need and possible location of a Youth Center. It <br />was decided the "Teen Center Sub Committee" would explore possible <br />locations and to have Justin serve as an aide to the committee <br />members. On the issue of skateboarding, Mr. Fallon. stated they had <br />schedule different people to come before the board who expressed <br />interest in this before but never showed up. He would have to hear <br />from more than one person expressing interest in a park before <br />pursuing it. Be suggested Justin get mor information on how other <br />towns handle the liability issue, also get more support from friends <br />and to get on the agenda for another meeting. <br />