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Generational Improvements
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Pool Project
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Fuller Park
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Other Town Projects
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Recreation & Parks
Generational Improvements Timeline
The table below provides an estimate of when projects at Living Memorial Park should be underway.
| Project | Estimated Start Date |
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| Skating Rink | |
| Refrigeration & Dehumidification Unit – July 23, 2024, Bid Awarded to American Refrigeration |
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| Skating Rink Roof – July 23, 2024, Bid Awarded to Melansons |
Completed September 2024
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| Fire Protection & Elec. Upgrade – July 23, 2024 Bid Awarded to J. King Electric |
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| Civil Permits | |
| Planning Board Submission | Approved March 2024 |
| Stormwater Application | Received September 2024 |
| Wastewater System Application | Received September 2024 |
| Act 250 Application | Received September 2024 |
| Maintenance Building Construction | |
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July 23, 2024, Bid Awarded to All Seasons Maintenance Garage & Lower Park Electrical Upgrades – July 23, 2024, Bid Awarded to J. King Electric |
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| Upper Field Lights | |
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Rejected all bids July 23, 2024 Re-Bid Dec. 2024/Jan. 2025 Bid awarded to Cleveland Electric on March 6, 2025 |
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| Kiwanis Shelter Parking Lot | |
| July 23, 2024, Bid Awarded to Bernie LaRock & Son |
Completed May 2025 Bernie LaRock & Son completed all the fine grading in May 2025. This project is complete. |
August 8, 2023
The Recreation & Parks Department distributed a request for propsals (RFP) seeking complete architectural services including civil, structural, PHVAC and electrical engineering for the skating rink new roof system, new refrigeration and dehumidification systems, fire alarm and lighting. Further, the department requested proposals for the design of a new maintenance building to replace the existing building along with expanding the Kiwanis Shelter parking lot and upgrading softball upper field lighting. The RFP requested that proposals include state and local permitting along with construction administrative services.
October 2023
The department received two proposals. Recreation & Parks Director Carol Lalotte reviewed the proposals with Building Consultant Steve Horton and Park Supervisor Paul Ethier. The two proposals were from Michael Petrovick Architects (Petrovick) and Northeast Collaborative Architects (NCA). Both are qualified firms.
In comparing both teams’ proposals, the reviewers preferred the submission by the team at Petrovick Architects. Petrovick’s office is in Keene, New Hampshire, and the team is made up of all local firms, all within a half-hour drive of Brattleboro. The team from Petrovick is made up of firms that Steve Horton has worked with over a dozen times. The department can vouch for all of them. In contrast, NCA has an office in Rhode Island, which would make job-site visits a greater challenge.
At the October 2023 Selectboard Meeting, the Selectboard awarded the contract for architectural and engineering services to Michael Petrovick Architects, PLLC.
September 2024
Several projects moved forward during September 2024. Pictured below: New panels were installed on the roof at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility, workers prepared the parking lot next to the Kiwanis Shelter for paving, the maintenance building at Living Memorial Park was demolished.
March 2025
The Recreation & Parks Director provided an update to the Selectboad on various projects during its March 6 meeting. These updates included —
- Maintenance Building Construction: The building envelope has been completed; work begins on the interior including electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling along with interior rooms. Roofers started their work.
- R22 Upgrade/Dehumidification Unit: Installation expected to take place between May and September 2025.
- Start Upper Softball Lights Upgrades: Work will begin in September 2025 after the season ends.
- Kiwanis Shelter Parking Lot: Project 90% complete; fine landscaping and signage to be install in spring 2025.
- Code Improvements at Skating Facility (Fire Alarm Upgrade & Electric): Work expected to begin in March 2025.