Article 15

ARTICLE 15.  To see if the Town will vote to appropriate $330,000 from the Undesignated Community Preservation Fund balance to fund the creation of a new playground to replace the existing playground at Johnson Field located at 7A Spofford Road for recreation purposes; with additional funds to be provided by the Johnson Playground Renovation Fund for a total project cost of $350,000, said funds to be expended under the direction of the Town Administrator and Permanent Building Committee in consultation with the Community Preservation Committee, or take any other action thereon.

             Sponsored and supported by the Community Preservation Committee

             Select Board recommends adoption of this article

             Finance Committee recommends adoption of this article

             Recreation Committee recommends adoption of this article

             Permanent Building Committee recommends adoption of this article

COMMENT:  The Boxford Recreation Committee is requesting CPA funds to renovate and construct a brand-new Johnson Playground adjacent to Johson Field.  The Committee has been working over the last 2 years to design a new playground that is safe, accessible, and engaging for children.  Voters will be approving $330,000 of CPA funds for this project.  The total project cost is $350,000, with the remaining funds to be obtained through private donation.  Residents can donate through the town website payment portal.