Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, Monday, June 12, 2023, at 5:30 pm
Park Department Agenda –6.12.2023
One Merrymount Parkway Quincy, MA 02170
AGENDA – June 12, 2023 5:30 pm
I. Minutes: • Approve minutes May 1, 2023 meeting.
II. Public forum, Correspondence and News: • Human Resources: Notice of Available Openings • Letter on American Legion Tournament bid I
II.Requests:
1. FAXON PARK:
1. Judith Gardiner of 28 Naval Terrace, Quincy requests use on Saturday July 1, 2023, for a Birthday Party. Hours of use are 1 pm to 5 pm. Fee: No fee
2. David Robinson of Quincy representing the Tommy Tunes Organization request use on Saturday September 23, 2023, for a Softball Charity Fund Raiser. This event is making a comeback after a Covid induced break. Fee: no fee at Faxon
2. PAGEANT FIELD:
1. Amy Teehan of 77 Ballou St. Quincy requests use for a Friends Reunion on Saturday June 17, 2023. The event will run from Noon to 5 pm and they expect 50 people to attend. Fee: $225
2. **REQUEST THAT ORGANIZERS ATTEND**Stephen Mullaney and Markell Graham of 260 Water St. Quincy request use on Tuesday July 4, 2023, for the Luxurious All White Music Festival. This event will feature food and a live band. The organizers are seeking approval to also secure a liquor permit from the licensing board for the day. Fee: $225
3. Stan Westland representing the Quincy Public School custodians request use on Friday August 25, 2023 for their Annual Custodian Cookout. The event will run from 3 pm to dusk. Fee: $225
4. David Robinson of Quincy representing the Tommy Tunes Organization request use on Saturday September 23, 2023, for a Softball Charity Fund Raiser. This event is making a comeback after a Covid induced break. Fee: $225
5. Jessica Cohn of 43 Merrymount Rd. Uni1 in Quincy requests use on Saturday October 14, 2023 for a 1 year old birthday party. Fee: $225
3. RUTH GORDON AMPHITHEATRE: The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheatre have requested use on a series of Fridays to be known as “Friends Fridays” for programming a line up of free Friday night shows.
1. June 30 - Open Mic Night
2. July 7 - Racky Thomas Band
3. July 14 – Quincy Rocks
4. July 21 – Roomful of Blues
5. July 28 – Improv Boston Comedy night
6. Aug 4 – Remembering Ruth Gordon Film Tribute
7. Aug 11 – Celtic Quincy
8. Aug 18 – We Can Work it Out - Beatles Tribute Band
9. Aug 25 – Studio Ghibli’s Film/animation
4. O’ROURKE FIELD: Brenda Hill of the Bernazzani School requests use on Tuesday June 20, 2023 from 10:30 to 2:30 for an End of Year Celebration. Fee: no fee
5. FENNO STREET BASKETBALL COURT: Laura Martin of the Mayors Office requests use on June 24, 2023 for a 3 on 3 basketball tournament from 8 am to 4 pm Fee: no fee
IV. Old Business: • None
V. New Business: • Next Park Board Meeting July 10, 2023, 5:30 pm
VI. Projects: • Commissioner’s report
VII. Executive Session: (if needed)