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At the meeting the lodge’s management sought a rent reduction (one month’s rent) as compensation; commissioners voted not to grant a rent credit. Commissioners said rent reductions set an undesirable precedent and recommended lodge management coordinate directly with parks staff on scheduling and operational issues rather than communicating separately with other town officials. The commission asked parks staff to notify lodge management of the decision and to request that future operational concerns be routed to parks staff.

Commissioners also discussed maintenance issues at the lodge and adjacent park structures. The lodge manager and town staff described missing shingles and moss on the gazebo roof; the manager offered to replace the roof or make repairs and deduct the cost from rent. Commissioners said they prefer invoices and an approved process rather than rent deductions and raised the possibility of hiring a part-time maintenance specialist or directing small projects through existing payroll or repair budgets. The commission noted that some repairs done with town funds may trigger prevailing-wage rules and increase costs.

On vendor and public-use rules, the commission reiterated that food trucks and any vendors on park property must obtain permits and inspections from the Lakeville Health Department. The parks office said it will draft and send formal notice of the commission’s decision on the rent-request matter and will work with lodge management on scheduling to avoid future conflicts.

No change to the lodge’s rent was recorded; commissioners instructed staff to follow up with the manager and to provide options for addressing the gazebo repairs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lakeville Park Commission, 3-27-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Park Commission rejected a request from Loon Pond Lodge management for a rent reduction tied to TriFest weekend and discussed lodge operations, bathroom access for park events, gazebo roof damage and who should manage small repairs.","taxTitle","Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts","taxId",58187,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6620268,"Commission approves spring softball schedule and presses for field, lighting and irrigation repairs",1616,1774000,3390000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2812816-618902e9d1c2af3d10f6e1e8868b50de&start=1774&end=3390","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2812816-618902e9d1c2af3d10f6e1e8868b50de/thumbnail_1774000.jpg","/articles/6620268/Massachusetts/Commission-approves-spring-softball-schedule-and-presses-for-field-lighting-and-irrigation-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6620268-3c2fb0e622ca15f8e6f9165512ab877c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770987204&Signature=Qm1SNeOoBf4pm9pX8VUdf41ktU9OoT2DiVIF9DXsrAHj2W~p~48OZsqVGfXKJiYUYtfRFRC5Pehks5TZLznZ0WtEKNQ1IPV17V3FsMQRYpMYxyLztLSsbLRCPys~HRa41CJaWMWXyk7pBuGwvv-NfJVtYYG4X6rusygNegffC7nux0AJTHh-yJ5gEPodi0bFo5HNZe4fmCGOrvoMLSjptoeR~uOf1vAeufvV0W6XQ5KykSkUBTOhPrIzNcjDfFGYSHHlCqu9yNYFBItk3HuOCNtiBQUn~paexQa-vPB0AeI6Ojej9yFItNge2nm4CUsA3nkIwobG274i6zQUpkwA-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Lakeville Park Commission on March 27 approved the seasonal field-use application from the local youth softball organization (recorded in the meeting as Free Lakes softball), but emphasized the permit depends on completion of several infrastructure repairs.

The applicant told the commission practices would start April 1 with games beginning April 26 and provided a season window that runs through July 30. Commissioners and parks staff said lights, poles and irrigation must be operational before the league uses evening hours. Parks staff reported delays getting two replacement light poles and associated wiring completed because of supply and contractor scheduling; they expected poles to be installed soon but cautioned that the lights themselves might not be ready until later in spring.

Commissioners also discussed field surfacing and maintenance. Volunteers and league representatives described recent deliveries of stone dust and a 9.5‑ton truckload of field mix the league said previously cost roughly $337 for a similar delivery; teams offered to rake and spread material if the town arranges a dump location and access. The commission noted that some field repairs and larger installations (for example, replacing light poles or major irrigation work) may require contractor bids and could carry prevailing-wage implications that raise the material/labor cost.

Other operational notes recorded in the meeting:
- A short-term plan for irrigation: the parks director said sprinklers cannot be fully commissioned for several weeks; an irrigation contractor will dig and assess needed repairs before the mid‑May irrigation start.
- Volunteer contributions and a newly purchased storage container were credited with improving equipment access; the parks department said volunteer labor previously had regulatory limits and that some repair work still needs administrator approval.
- Clinics run by league volunteers (one-hour pitching/catching sessions for registered players) were characterized by commissioners as part of practice rather than paid outside clinics and therefore treated as regular team activities.

The commission approved the application by voice vote after discussion and asked staff to notify the league of the conditions: confirm pole and irrigation repairs before permitting extended evening hours and coordinate any large repairs with the parks department so prevailing-wage and procurement rules are followed.

Commissioners and league representatives agreed to meet in the field to confirm a permanent layout, restroom access and electricity locations before the season begins.","The Park Commission approved a seasonal field permit for the local youth softball organization starting April 1 and running through July 30, while commissioners and volunteers raised concerns about broken light poles, irrigation, field mix and maintenance work needed before full use of evening hours.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6620272,"Park commission approves event and seasonal permits; denies rent reduction request",0,4500000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2812816-618902e9d1c2af3d10f6e1e8868b50de&start=4500&end=4500","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2812816-618902e9d1c2af3d10f6e1e8868b50de/thumbnail_4500000.jpg","/articles/6620272/Massachusetts/Park-commission-approves-event-and-seasonal-permits-denies-rent-reduction-request","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6620272-078ef76e76c1d88c591cfa59ec254886/orig.mp4?Expires=1770987204&Signature=Cn3tIhzwdN6Qehh7X2WqlQq96Pj2QDZ4A0HRp72x122WK2HKA3pN1cvY7Kj~oSnB8g-t4974dI8rSlXmJXzIym4i1gLjdeYWTwsUVNNjG3NYVtOUvUK2-BslcLOGRI9S5F2qzZGEHisJLmrm3MScPtvmbJNJiJfRvwpdQUPeJIO8jlOKdgam-OKY9qazZlOo7FSTYm9kI4Xf8F82hifhzt6-QQWQtgOO9PcSka8PO8RtNy7KFocw0r4t4rpIxQ4-8N-vDwGCNDD02ofdLQ8KqVzN1iN7yzg29u7uk8VGO~ZEnLt0~5orM~PIXrJjDwFptkgtNP1hwaEpylLMMPDcWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Lakeville Park Commission on March 27 approved several event and permit requests and recorded decisions on rental and staffing matters.

The commission voted to allow a private group identified in the record as “Southeastern Mass Bacon Bridal” to hold an event in the parks this September for a $300 one-day fee to be paid in full in advance; the motion included a condition that any food trucks follow Lakeville Health Department rules. The commission also unanimously approved a fireworks show proposed by John Muliti for a Saturday event with a rain date the following day; the permit requires the operator to file the necessary paperwork with the state and the fire marshal and to provide an insurance certificate.

Separately, the commission approved a seasonal field-use application from a youth softball organization (referred to in the meeting as Free Lakes softball) for spring play beginning April 1 through a schedule that runs into July 30, with the commission noting several operational conditions about field readiness and lighting (see related story). The board voted to hire Doug Berry as director of Clearpond Park for the 2025–26 season.

On a request from the management of Loon Pond Lodge asking for a rent reduction for an August month (the management had asked for a credit or rent deduction because of scheduling clashes with TriFest), the commission voted not to grant a reduction. Commissioners said rent and rental policy cannot be routinely reduced for single dates and asked the lodge manager to work directly with parks staff for any operational concerns.

Actions recorded at the meeting included specific motions, seconds and roll-call approvals recorded in the minutes. The commission also instructed staff to communicate permit conditions to applicants and to coordinate required health, fire and insurance clearances when vendors or pyrotechnics are part of an event.

The commission chair closed the meeting after routine budget and facilities updates.

Votes at a glance
- Motion to allow “Southeastern Mass Bacon Bridal” to hold a one-day event in September for $300, with vendors subject to Lakeville Health Department rules — approved.
- Motion to allow John Muliti to present a fireworks show with a rain date — approved (insurance and state/fire paperwork required).
- Motion to approve the Free Lakes softball seasonal field application (April 1–July 30) — approved (conditions on field availability/lighting/irrigation discussed).
- Motion to deny a requested rent reduction for Loon Pond Lodge for an August weekend tied to TriFest — approved (no rent credit granted).
- Motion to hire Doug Berry as Clearpond Park director for 2025–26 — approved.

The minutes show the commission asked staff to confirm vendor permits, insurance and health inspections as part of event approvals.","At its March 27 meeting the Town of Lakeville Park Commission approved a one-day park rental for a private event, granted a fireworks permit and seasonal field use for youth softball, and voted not to reduce rent for Loon Pond Lodge during TriFest weekend. The commission also hired a director for Clearpond Park.","actionData","errors"]

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