Open space projects advance; PARC playground funding confirmed
Swampscott open space and recreation plan committee advances multiple grant-funded projects. The committee, chaired by Tania Lillak, met with five members present and unanimously approved prior minutes. PARC grants will fund safety surfacing replacement at Clark/Abbott Playground beginning after
Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee · Meeting of June 9, 2026
Swampscott open space and recreation plan committee advances multiple grant-funded projects. The committee, chaired by Tania Lillak, met with five members present and unanimously approved prior minutes. PARC grants will fund safety surfacing replacement at Clark/Abbott Playground beginning after July 1, with additional PARC submissions due July 9 for Phillips Park basketball court improvements, coordinated by Director of Community and Economic Development Marzie Galazka.
The Archer Street trail project, deemed compliant by the Conservation Commission, moves toward a summer grand opening with members Shauna Vera and Brian Longin coordinating the event. The rail trail initiative received $100,000 from the Rails and Trails Foundation and advances to 25 percent design.
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Source: the Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee meeting of June 9, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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