CITY OF WORCESTER

Youth, Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 5:33 P.M.

Adjourned: 6:46 P.M.


Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

 

www.worcesterma.gov

 

Clerk of the City Council
David J. Rushford

Committee Members

Chairperson Gary Rosen
Councilor Frederick C Rushton
Councilor Kathleen M Toomey
 

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts


Present Were:Chairperson Councilor Gary Rosen Councilor Frederick C Rushton Councilor Kathleen M Toomey Councilor Tony Economou
 
Also:Department of Public Works & Parks Commissioner Paul Moosey; Department of Public Works & Parks Asst Commissioner Rob Antonelli; Department of Public Works & Parks Traffic Engineering Director Joseph Borbone; City Clerk David J. Rushford, clerk
 
1.

Communications of the City Manager

1a.

Recommend approval of a proposed amendment to the Conservation Restriction at Green Hill Park. # 8.8C CM October 13, 2015

Attachments

Recommend Approval on a roll call of 3-0 (Report to be taken at the November 10, 2015 City Council meeting)

Speakers:
1. Colin Novick, Worcester resident
2. Brian McCarthy, Worcester resident
3. Todd Holland, Worcester resident
4. Sara Holland, Worcester resident
5. Rev. John Griffin, Worcester resident
6. Carolyn Packard, Worcester resident
7. Larry Freed, Worcester resident
8. Joseph Pagano, Worcester resident
9. Lima Carroll, Worcester resident

1b.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the "Recreation Worcester: Your Park, Your Play, Summer Fun!" program. # 9.17B CM June 23, 2015

Attachments

Recommend Hold

2.

Miscellaneous Items

2a.

Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Mayor Joseph M. Petty on behalf of John Reed request to install directional signs to the Dennis J. Reed Memorial Field (samples attached) at the intersection of Englewood Avenue and Circuit Avenue: recommend Petition be referred to Youth, Parks and Recreation Committee. # 13p CC September 01, 2015

Attachments

Recommend Approval

2b.

Petition of Emmanuel Tstsilianos request permission to address the City Council regarding the Rogers Kennedy Memorial. # 7i CC October 13, 2015

Attachments

Recommend Hold

2c.

Petition of John Kane request the park lights at the new volleyball/tennis court at University Park are shut off by 7:00 PM or as early as possible in the interest of protecting the quality of life for the neighboring residents. # 8l CC October 29, 2013

In Committee November 12, 2014 - Held In Committee July 1, 2015 - Held

Attachments

Recommend Hold

2d.

Petition of Councilor Sarai Rivera request the basketball court at Crompton Park be resurfaced, the rims and nets replaced and the backboards be repainted. # 7x CC February 26, 2013

In Committee June 17, 2013 - Held In Committee June 17, 2013 - Held In Committee December 4, 2013 - Held In Committee June 23, 2014 - Held In Committee November 12, 2014 - Held In Committee July 1, 2015 - Held

Attachments

Recommend Hold